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re: Portland, ME
Posted on 10/17/18 at 10:23 am to Coater
Posted on 10/17/18 at 10:23 am to Coater
I was in Portland a few weeks ago for my dad's 70th birthday. Probably a much different trip than you are envisioning, but the following things we really enjoyed.
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Mail Run. Check it out, 3 hours on the ferry to most of the populated islands in the bay. Absolutely gorgeous and you can bring your own food and drink. We brought some beers on board and had a wonderful time.
J's Oyster had some fantastic steamed clams. Nice and fresh, but more importantly, they are really clean, no sand.
Walk the promenade, great views.
Maine Maritime Museum in Bath was also worth the trip. Right next to the iron works where they are building the final Zumwalt Destroyer. Really gives a good flavor the sailing life that sustained coastal Maine.
Augusta was a quaint town on the river, enjoyed the brewery on the main drag. I'll go find the name.
We stopped at Smuttynose Brewery in NH on the way in, very cool spot and I've always liked their beers.
We spent the final night in Cambridge, MA before our flights out of Logan. Big mistake, that place sucked.
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Mail Run. Check it out, 3 hours on the ferry to most of the populated islands in the bay. Absolutely gorgeous and you can bring your own food and drink. We brought some beers on board and had a wonderful time.
J's Oyster had some fantastic steamed clams. Nice and fresh, but more importantly, they are really clean, no sand.
Walk the promenade, great views.
Maine Maritime Museum in Bath was also worth the trip. Right next to the iron works where they are building the final Zumwalt Destroyer. Really gives a good flavor the sailing life that sustained coastal Maine.
Augusta was a quaint town on the river, enjoyed the brewery on the main drag. I'll go find the name.
We stopped at Smuttynose Brewery in NH on the way in, very cool spot and I've always liked their beers.
We spent the final night in Cambridge, MA before our flights out of Logan. Big mistake, that place sucked.
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Posted on 10/17/18 at 10:27 am to SM6
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We spent the final night in Cambridge, MA before our flights out of Logan. Big mistake, that place sucked.
Want to know how I know you didn't go to the right places?
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:19 pm to AbitaFan08
Yea, I mean I should have seen that coming, but after doing the research on Portland, and hitting a lot of great places, I got lazy and just looked for something at would make for an easy drive to Logan the next morning.
I will say, Eventide disappointed. Very chic feel but the food was pretty underwhelming.
We stopped to get gas at some place off of 93 to get gas and got to experience Massholes first hand, including quite a few fans of the opiates. Boston has some redeeming qualities, but damn if that general area is a special kind of miserable.
I will say, Eventide disappointed. Very chic feel but the food was pretty underwhelming.
We stopped to get gas at some place off of 93 to get gas and got to experience Massholes first hand, including quite a few fans of the opiates. Boston has some redeeming qualities, but damn if that general area is a special kind of miserable.
This post was edited on 10/17/18 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:32 pm to SM6
Yeah Massholes are a real thing on the road. Over the years, I've become one of them. 
It's a shame you didn't enjoy Cambridge, though. So many incredible places to eat and drink.
It's a shame you didn't enjoy Cambridge, though. So many incredible places to eat and drink.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:41 pm to AbitaFan08
We did get beers at Lord Hobo which was an experience, but I couldn't get over the people.... and I consider myself fairly open minded to the counter culture after living in downtown DC and a few parts of Chicago.
This post was edited on 10/17/18 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:46 pm to SM6
Man, and that was your impression of Cambridge... I can't imagine your reaction if you made it to someplace like Quincy.
Lord Hobo is a cool spot for sure. And Cambridge can have some pockets of not great areas, so the key is to know the right places to go.
I will say, people love to visit Harvard Square when they come up here, and that's one area I'm not really a fan of.
Lord Hobo is a cool spot for sure. And Cambridge can have some pockets of not great areas, so the key is to know the right places to go.
I will say, people love to visit Harvard Square when they come up here, and that's one area I'm not really a fan of.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:51 pm to AbitaFan08
We did walk by Harvard square, and in 15 minutes saw every Asian person in the state of Mass.
I'll need to come back to Boston with my wife at some point and do it right. I'll be sure to hit you up for recs.
I'll need to come back to Boston with my wife at some point and do it right. I'll be sure to hit you up for recs.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 4:02 pm to SM6
And yet Harvard is currently in the middle of a major lawsuit over discrimination against Asian American applicants.
Definitely come on back. I'll be happy to share any recs I can so that you have a better experience the second time around.
Definitely come on back. I'll be happy to share any recs I can so that you have a better experience the second time around.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 4:13 pm to SM6
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Lord Hobo which was an experience, but I couldn't get over the people..
Really? Seemed like a normal crowd to me. And we saw every asian tourist in Mass. in Harvard Square when we went.
We enjoyed MIT's campus as it has some fantastic modern architecture from rock star architects.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 2:10 pm to AbitaFan08
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AbitaFan08
Just booked flights. Flying into BOS on Thursday and out of Portland on Sunday.
Arrive in BOS around lunch, plan on staying that night and heading up to Maine on the Downeaster Friday morning. So basically, I have Thursday afternoon-Friday morning in Boston, thoughts on how to spend that time?
Thinking of doing a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail? Maybe pay for the Fenway tour? Any other recommendations, place for dinner?
This post was edited on 10/18/18 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:25 pm to CidCock
You could definitely do a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail in an afternoon. My only concern there would be that it's a ton of walking and after flying all morning you may not have the energy to do it all and enjoy it. But travel wears me out, so that could just be me.
A tour of Fenway would be a little bit more low key so that is a good option as well.
In terms of dinner, it sort of depends on what you're wanting to eat. Since you're going to Maine, I wouldn't get seafood in Boston, as you'll have plenty of great options there. The North End has tons of great Italian restaurants, and I'm a big fan of tapas so someplace like Toro or Little Donkey would be a good choice. Where will you be staying? That could help narrow down some options.
If you like beer, check out either Worden Hall or Five Horses Tavern. They will have great beer menus with lots of local options, since hitting up a bunch of different breweries won't be feasible.
A tour of Fenway would be a little bit more low key so that is a good option as well.
In terms of dinner, it sort of depends on what you're wanting to eat. Since you're going to Maine, I wouldn't get seafood in Boston, as you'll have plenty of great options there. The North End has tons of great Italian restaurants, and I'm a big fan of tapas so someplace like Toro or Little Donkey would be a good choice. Where will you be staying? That could help narrow down some options.
If you like beer, check out either Worden Hall or Five Horses Tavern. They will have great beer menus with lots of local options, since hitting up a bunch of different breweries won't be feasible.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 8:37 pm to AbitaFan08
Yeah AbitaFan08 has his act together. Never steered us wrong.
Taking the Downeaster into Portland is pretty cool. It’s a stress free ride with decent scenery. Portland is such a cool town, enjoy.
Taking the Downeaster into Portland is pretty cool. It’s a stress free ride with decent scenery. Portland is such a cool town, enjoy.
Posted on 10/19/18 at 6:48 am to Bro Dad
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AbitaFan08 has his act together
Posted on 10/19/18 at 7:07 am to AbitaFan08
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You could definitely do a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail in an afternoon. My only concern there would be that it's a ton of walking and after flying all morning you may not have the energy to do it all and enjoy it. But travel wears me out, so that could just be me.
A tour of Fenway would be a little bit more low key so that is a good option as well. Who knows, if the world series goes 6-7 games, could be a parade that day..
In terms of dinner, it sort of depends on what you're wanting to eat. Since you're going to Maine, I wouldn't get seafood in Boston, as you'll have plenty of great options there. The North End has tons of great Italian restaurants, and I'm a big fan of tapas so someplace like Toro or Little Donkey would be a good choice. Where will you be staying? That could help narrow down some options.
If you like beer, check out either Worden Hall or Five Horses Tavern. They will have great beer menus with lots of local options, since hitting up a bunch of different breweries won't be feasible.
Thanks man.
Good points, maybe not the Freedom Trail - just hit a few hot spots? I've never been to Fenway, so we are at least going to see it from street level. Maybe go walk Harvard campus for a bit?
Staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station, Beverly Street, looked like it was decent enough and convenient to the North Station for the train trip.
As far as food, not wanting anything super fancy or pricey. Looking to keep it casual as we plan on eating big in Maine. Burger type place maybe? Love Italian as well, but not thinking white table cloth.
This post was edited on 10/19/18 at 7:08 am
Posted on 10/19/18 at 8:55 am to CidCock
I'd recommend a Fenway tour over Harvard Square. Harvard's campus is kind of unimpressive. At least from what we commoners can see from outside the buildings.
You'll be right next to the North End, and there are plenty of great spots that aren't overly fancy. Honestly, most of the good food in Boston is found in more casual restaurant settings rather than a stuffy white tablecloth environment.
You'll be right next to Ward 8, which I would definitely recommend for cocktails, and is also a solid dinner spot. Just be mindful of the schedule at TD Garden - if there's a concert, Celtics game, or Bruins game that night, it'll be a cluster in that area. Also a good idea to know if there's a game the night you're in town because you can usually get regular season tickets pretty cheap.
You could take a cheap Uber across the Charles River into Charlestown and eat at either Monument or Brewer's Fork. The latter is my favorite pizza place in the city with a solid beer list.
You'll be right next to the North End, and there are plenty of great spots that aren't overly fancy. Honestly, most of the good food in Boston is found in more casual restaurant settings rather than a stuffy white tablecloth environment.
You'll be right next to Ward 8, which I would definitely recommend for cocktails, and is also a solid dinner spot. Just be mindful of the schedule at TD Garden - if there's a concert, Celtics game, or Bruins game that night, it'll be a cluster in that area. Also a good idea to know if there's a game the night you're in town because you can usually get regular season tickets pretty cheap.
You could take a cheap Uber across the Charles River into Charlestown and eat at either Monument or Brewer's Fork. The latter is my favorite pizza place in the city with a solid beer list.
Posted on 10/19/18 at 9:35 am to CidCock
Yall keep the ideas coming. Planning this trip for next Labor Day.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 7:38 am to AbitaFan08
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I'd recommend a Fenway tour over Harvard Square. Harvard's campus is kind of unimpressive. At least from what we commoners can see from outside the buildings.
You'll be right next to the North End, and there are plenty of great spots that aren't overly fancy. Honestly, most of the good food in Boston is found in more casual restaurant settings rather than a stuffy white tablecloth environment.
You'll be right next to Ward 8, which I would definitely recommend for cocktails, and is also a solid dinner spot. Just be mindful of the schedule at TD Garden - if there's a concert, Celtics game, or Bruins game that night, it'll be a cluster in that area. Also a good idea to know if there's a game the night you're in town because you can usually get regular season tickets pretty cheap.
You could take a cheap Uber across the Charles River into Charlestown and eat at either Monument or Brewer's Fork. The latter is my favorite pizza place in the city with a solid beer list.
Thanks man. If the WS goes the distance, game 7 would be the night before we arrive - Fenway may be a popular spot.
Great idea on the Celtics, didn't think about it. It turns out they are in town against the Bucks, so hopefully not a super popular game. I've never been to an NBA game, may check this out.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 6:36 pm to cbdman
Thanks to this thread , and a deal on hopper for $155 round trip to Boston..
I'm heading to the northeast in early December.
Gonna try and see if after Portland I can go to the white mountains and do some snowmobiling in the woods..
Hopefully there will be enough snow.
I'm heading to the northeast in early December.
Gonna try and see if after Portland I can go to the white mountains and do some snowmobiling in the woods..
Hopefully there will be enough snow.
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