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Paging Abita Fan (Boston advice)
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:01 am
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:01 am
We are looking to do a family vacation (2 kids) at the end of July to Boston. I have read many of your recommendations on your previous posts about what areas to stay. The hotels in these areas are $400+. Is it feasible to try to stay outside of Boston and commute in on public transportation. Or should we bite the bullet and pay theses rates because it is worth it for the conveniency of the location.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:12 am to fballfan2
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Or should we bite the bullet and pay theses rates because it is worth it for the conveniency of the location.
This. I'd try and stay as close to Boston Common as possible.
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 11:13 am
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:13 am to fballfan2
There are definitely areas that you could stay in that would probably be cheaper and then take the T into the city. I'd recommend Quincy to start. But I'm not sure how much cheaper they'll be and the cost/benefit ratio of staying further out and spending time/money getting into the city may or may not be worth it.
But if you do go that route, make sure your hotel is easily accessible to the T, because if you're spending $35-45 each way to Uber, you're probably not going to save much money.
But if you do go that route, make sure your hotel is easily accessible to the T, because if you're spending $35-45 each way to Uber, you're probably not going to save much money.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:57 am to fballfan2
I'd imagine you could find a whole home airbnb for less. Anywhere in "the city" and you will have an easy subway ride to wherever you want to go
Posted on 4/11/22 at 12:05 pm to RonFNSwanson
Yes the Airbnb route might be a better fit. I was strictly discussing hotels.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 12:07 pm to RonFNSwanson
It would have to be a shitload cheaper for me to stay outside the city. Hard to beat the backbay/Copley square area. We have done it both ways in our two trips to Boston. Once stayed at Copley square hotel in the city and the other time just a holiday inn or something in Waltham. I definitely enjoyed the heck out of being in the city and able to walk to whatever I wanted to do. My vote would be stay in the city if you can swing it. Priceline can run some pretty sweet discounts from time to time that I see. July would be an excellent time to catch a Sox game. If you like baseball you may wanna check their schedule before planning your trip. Enjoy.
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:04 am to fballfan2
This thread describes my family as well. Trying to get out of the unbelievable heat of the south. How is the weather in Boston in late July/early August?
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:52 am to Legion of Doom
Best time of year to be here. Temps in the upper 60s at night, upper 70s/low 80s during the day. Unless we have a heat wave and then it can get in the low 90s, but the humidity is significantly lower than Louisiana.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 3:13 am to AbitaFan08
Abita fan, or any others that can give advice,
We are flying in to Boston on a Thursday in July and flying out of Boston on a Tuesday. We were planning on spending 2 nights in Boston and want to explore some New England towns and maybe make it to see Acadia NP. What towns should we see and stay in? Family of 4, 2 kids (11, and 13).
Should we try to fly back from another city if not to expensive ? Coming from New Orleans.
TIA
We are flying in to Boston on a Thursday in July and flying out of Boston on a Tuesday. We were planning on spending 2 nights in Boston and want to explore some New England towns and maybe make it to see Acadia NP. What towns should we see and stay in? Family of 4, 2 kids (11, and 13).
Should we try to fly back from another city if not to expensive ? Coming from New Orleans.
TIA
Posted on 4/13/22 at 6:22 am to fballfan2
We're headed back in late August for a week and just can't find any value in hotels vs what we can find on Airbnb or VRBO. Certainly hotels we like but adding in costs for meals that we can save alot of money on with our own home rental, it's kind of a no brainer for us.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 10:20 am to fballfan2
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We are flying in to Boston on a Thursday in July and flying out of Boston on a Tuesday. We were planning on spending 2 nights in Boston and want to explore some New England towns and maybe make it to see Acadia NP. What towns should we see and stay in? Family of 4, 2 kids (11, and 13).
Should we try to fly back from another city if not to expensive ? Coming from New Orleans.
When I travel to Maine I like to base out of Boothbay which is a great seaside town. It is centrally located so you could be at Bar Harbor (Acadia) in a couple of hours. I would definitely recommend visiting Portland and its only an hourish away. Kennebunkport is also a great town. Also, fly out of Portland if not cost prohibitive.
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