re: Advice for Boston

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Union Oyster House, ate the chowda when I was there in March. I'll be back for work in 2 weeks

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Do not go to Union Oyster House. Tourist trap.

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if you have time drive to Gloucester, while the fishing fleet is not what it was once there are restaurants where you can get lobster off the boat. Lobster and beer until you can't walk is always a good time.

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Great advice here. But you'll have to devote an entire day to it.

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Also heard that the Harpoon Brewery tour is better than the Sam Adams tour.

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This is correct. Don't bother with Sam Adams, but Harpoon is great. Also, if you like smaller craft brews, check out Trillium. One of the best breweries in the city.

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eat at Newton oyster bar, but make your reservation about 3 hours ahead of time.

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I think you mean Neptune Oyster Bar. Great lobster roll. But they do not take reservations and you will have a long wait unless you go at odd hours. If you go there, put your name on the list and explore the North End. They'll call your cell whenever your table is ready.

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Will be going to Fenway Park following the Boston Marathon on Monday

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Marathon weekend is one of the best times of the year to come to Boston. You and your family should have a blast. My family is coming up on Friday as well. Running in my first marathon and I can't wait for next week. If you see a guy in a white LSU hat that looks like he wants to die, that's me. Throw something at my head to put me out of my misery.