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re: The Definitive Boston Thread
Posted on 3/31/23 at 4:22 pm to GrizzlyAlloy
Posted on 3/31/23 at 4:22 pm to GrizzlyAlloy
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I found a nice Airbnb in Southie around 8th and G St. Is that a bad area?
25 years ago? Yes. But now Boston is very gentrified, so no need to be worried about bad areas unless you start moving to some of the outskirts like Roxbury or Mattapan.
If you’re a runner, you’ll be right near Carson beach. Used to run there all the time. Your biggest problem is you won’t be anywhere near a T stop, but if you’re fine paying for Ubers then you will be fine.
This post was edited on 3/31/23 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 4/4/23 at 1:05 pm to AbitaFan08
Abita, Heading up to Boston from 5/10 - 5/14. Hitting up a Sox game on 5/13. Would you recommend using one of the days to see Cape Cod? I was thinking 1 day checking out the North end/Freedom trail; another day checking out Harvard and the Sox game and one of the days taking the Ferry to Cape Cod.
Do I have time for all of that?
Do I have time for all of that?
Posted on 4/4/23 at 1:25 pm to partyboy1930
You could definitely take the ferry to P-Town for a day trip. It’s a long day, but if you’re interested in doing so, it’s definitely possible. I recommend taking the earliest ferry out, and the latest ferry back. Get there early to get a seat inside - you may think you want to sit on the top of the boat but in May it will still make for a cold ride.
And don’t expect to be hanging out on the beach in your bathing suit. Still too chilly for that in May too.
And don’t expect to be hanging out on the beach in your bathing suit. Still too chilly for that in May too.
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:03 pm to GrizzlyAlloy
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I found a nice Airbnb in Southie around 8th and G St. Is that a bad area?
Just went to Boston by myself for work about 3 weeks ago.
I was looking for a good sports bar to go watch the first day of march madness. just googled and settled on STATS, which is on Dorchester and Broadway, just a couple of blocks from where you're staying. Had no idea about the area, and this was only my second time to Boston.
That place was douche city, and they wouldn't even let me in b/c they said my out of state license looked fake. Guy asked me if i had my passport. i'm like dude its a fricking bar and i'm 40, no i don't have a fricking passport to show you. if you didn't want me in here b/c i'm too old then just tell me, i dont' want to go in here anyway now that i can see whats in here.
anyways, i started walking up Broadway. Very nice area. There were cops that seemed to be patrolling the streets, just walking around like they were on duty, which is crazy to me being from Baton Rouge. Stopped and talked to one and he was very friendly. recommended to eat at CAPO, which was fantastic. Capo is right next to Lincoln Tavern. They both look similar, and have a bar feel to them, albeit a very upscale bar. Lincoln Tavern was carding people to get in. Capo was just a restaurant, even though the insides of both are almost identical, and both have a hostess that has to seat you if you aren't sitting at the gigantic bar. Both places were loud inside. loud music, which caused everyone to holler to talk to each other. but despite the loudness, it was a rather low key mellow atmosphere. I enjoyed it.
I told him i noticed the area seemed young, but not college young, and he said yeah this is where all the kids that finish college come to live in the city, and it's become very popular with wealthy late 20's crowd.
While i felt a bit out of place, i didn't really care, and there was plenty of nice eye candy, but the area isnt' bad at all to say the least, just know that the area is mainly for people from age 24-28, not 30+, and definitely not 40+.
If you're young and looking for a good night life scene, and possibly a lady to find, then that would be a prime area to be in Boston.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 2:26 pm to TeddyPadillac
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That place was douche city
I’ve never been, and for good reason.
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Capo is right next to Lincoln Tavern. They both look similar, and have a bar feel to them, albeit a very upscale bar
They look the same because they’re own by the same people. Same with Loco, the taco place half a block away. Capo is ok, but with the amount of amazing Italian food here I wouldn’t recommend it.
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I told him i noticed the area seemed young, but not college young, and he said yeah this is where all the kids that finish college come to live in the city, and it's become very popular with wealthy late 20's crowd.
As I said, Southie is very gentrified.
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If you're young and looking for a good night life scene, and possibly a lady to find, then that would be a prime area to be in Boston.
This is very accurate, but I haven’t been hound nor looking for a lady for a long time.
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 4/4/23 at 3:40 pm to TeddyPadillac
Thanks for the response. Of course traveling with 6 people no one can agree on anything and that place is booked now. We ended up with a spot in Dorchester.
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 4/4/23 at 5:11 pm to GrizzlyAlloy
I lived in Dot for 5-6 years. It’s the largest neighborhood in Boston, so you could be in a good spot or a not good spot.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 6:52 pm to AbitaFan08
We’re taking our annual girls trip and going to Boston this year in early November. Looking for a VRBO or AirBnB to stay. What’s a fun, walkable area for us to stay? We’re all in our early 40s and like to shop, go to chill bars, eat good food and do some touristy stuff?
Posted on 5/3/23 at 6:56 pm to ILurkThereforeIAm
Back bay is your best bet, followed by the South End. The shopping is much better in Back Bay.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 7:10 pm to ILurkThereforeIAm
No problem at all happy to help.
Newbury street (Back Bay) has all the typical stores you want to shop in: Burberry, Hermes, Tiffany’s, Valentino, Rag & Bone, Chanel, etc. But also a lot of other great shops.
The Prudential Center is right there as well and a slightly more traditional mall setup but there is an Eataly in there as well.
HIGHLY recommend Krasi if y’all enjoy Greek food. It’s a James Beard winner so book in advance and go hungry.
Newbury street (Back Bay) has all the typical stores you want to shop in: Burberry, Hermes, Tiffany’s, Valentino, Rag & Bone, Chanel, etc. But also a lot of other great shops.
The Prudential Center is right there as well and a slightly more traditional mall setup but there is an Eataly in there as well.
HIGHLY recommend Krasi if y’all enjoy Greek food. It’s a James Beard winner so book in advance and go hungry.
This post was edited on 5/3/23 at 7:13 pm
Posted on 5/6/23 at 7:03 pm to AbitaFan08
We are looking to plan a trip to the Boston area next summer. We are planning on staying a week so we can do some fun day trips while we are there. We need to stay in an Air B&B because we have to have a kitchen. What would be a good community to look in? It seems like prices are out of our budget to stay downtown. We are looking for around $250/night and somewhere safe.
Posted on 5/6/23 at 9:07 pm to lsugrldej8
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We are looking for around $250/night and somewhere safe
During the summer (peak travel time) and asking for an air bnb for a group, I’m just going to be honest. $250 a night won’t cut it. Either up your budget or look for a new destination.
Edit: unless you’re willing to be in the burbs way outside the city. Then maybe Braintree would work?
This post was edited on 5/6/23 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 5/6/23 at 11:39 pm to AbitaFan08
It’s not a group going it’s just my husband and I and our two daughters. We just need to have a kitchen so even a hotel with a kitchen would be ok. We are fine with staying outside the actual city and driving in or using the public transportation. Just didn’t know what suburbs are the best to stay at.
Posted on 5/7/23 at 7:20 am to lsugrldej8
We stayed here last summer (within your budget) and never felt unsafe.
First I'll say that we aren't much in need for luxuries in our accommodations and like you almost always prefer a location and full kitchen over some other amenities so this worked. Easily walkable to the Common, full kitchen, washer and dryer in the building (not the unit), very accessible to shopping , dining and multiple T stations.
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First I'll say that we aren't much in need for luxuries in our accommodations and like you almost always prefer a location and full kitchen over some other amenities so this worked. Easily walkable to the Common, full kitchen, washer and dryer in the building (not the unit), very accessible to shopping , dining and multiple T stations.
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Posted on 5/7/23 at 7:22 am to LSUfan4444
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my husband and I and our two daughters.
Sorry..just read that, yeah for something for 4 people that's much different. Our studio was great but not for 4 ppl unless you rented two units in the same building but then youre closer to $400/night for both.
Posted on 5/7/23 at 10:51 am to lsugrldej8
I really doubt you'll find a hotel with a kitchen for $250/night, so your best bet will be AirBnB. Since you're ok being a little outside the city, I would recommend looking in Quincy to start. Easy access to the red line which will bring you right into the city.
Posted on 5/7/23 at 11:33 am to AbitaFan08
Heading to Boston with my gf on Friday morning. Staying 4 nights in Back Bay. I am about to scour this thread for some good recommendations. Can't wait!
Posted on 5/7/23 at 12:40 pm to zeto
The weather has been great this weekend - hope it keeps up for y'all's arrival! Have a great time.
If you have specific questions please feel free to post them here and I'll help as best I can.
Note: Not on the OP, but Krasi in the Back Bay is a must IMO.
If you have specific questions please feel free to post them here and I'll help as best I can.
Note: Not on the OP, but Krasi in the Back Bay is a must IMO.
This post was edited on 5/7/23 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:47 pm to AbitaFan08
I added Krasi. We will be going to a Sox game while there. Haven't gotten tickets yet. Any speakeasy's that you like? I think someone told me that I need to go to Regina's for pizza.
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