Things to do in Boston?

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I was lucky enough to win tickets to Fenway night 1 and plan to be in Boston over the weekend. What are some historical must-see spots that my fiance and I should check out? (Music related or not.) If there's already a thread about this, I apologize.
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Jumping in on this, I would also like to know, doing both shows so have some free time so also looking for ideas...
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A few things I would recommend:
Boston Harbor Islands
http://www.bostonharborislands.org/
The Freedom Trail
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
Museum of Fine Arts
http://www.mfa.org/
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Freedom Trail for sure - and there are historic taverns along the route...0
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Go to Cambridge visit Harvard
Sam Adams Tour, it was pretty cool. The train drops you off in a neighborhood and you have to walk a few blocks to find it."Have we got a show for you?? No, it's a question!" EV 5/12/220 -
I'll be up that weekend as well, as my #1 spot is to grab dinner in the North End and hit Mike's Pastry.0
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Union Oyster House. Claims to be America's longest continuously running restaurant. Cool place and if you like oysters you can go wrong.The love he receives is the love that is saved0
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F Me In The Brain said:Union Oyster House. Claims to be America's longest continuously running restaurant. Cool place and if you like oysters you can go wrong.
Greek Theater is STILL my all time favorite show!! Wish I could've experienced the Indio show."Have we got a show for you?? No, it's a question!" EV 5/12/220 -
Another vote for the Freedom Trail, great way to see the historical sites and it's free unless you do a guided tour, just follow the brick trail around town. Check out the Bunker Hill Monument for a nice view of the skyline
The observation deck at the Prudential Tower is worth the price of admission if the weather's clear. There's a very informative audio tour you can do that gives a lot of cool history while you're taking in the view
If you're into seafood Rule 34 is fantastic, but a little pricey. Get a reservation. Best raw bar and lobster roll IMO though is at Neptune Oyster. They don't take reservations and it's very small. The nice thing is that you can give them your phone # and walk around the neighborhood while you wait. It's worth it, so good.
If you're into beer head out to Publick House in Brookline, one of the best tap lists in town. Also worth heading to Trillium to pick up some cans or if you want drafts they had a pop-up beer garden on the greenway downtown during the summer that will hopefully be back next year
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neighborhood around breed's hill along the freedom trail was fantastic. I also second seeing harvard and the surrounding town.I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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That trail looks awesome and the uss constitution, I want to tour and paul reveres house! Thanks for the suggestions!Amy The Great #74594
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The trail is absolutely fantastic and will take you through so many points of interest. Boston isn't big and is perfectly walkable. Great city to be outdoors in.
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I only looked briefly into things to see and do in and around Boston. I saw Salem is not too far away. Has anyone ever been there and would you recommend it?
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Miss.Snowdrop said:I only looked briefly into things to see and do in and around Boston. I saw Salem is not too far away. Has anyone ever been there and would you recommend it?
Salem is worth doing if you are interested in the history of the witch trials. There are several places/museums there to visit that deal with that. The actual "House of the Seven Gables" that Hawthorne's book is based on is also a museum there.This weekend we rock Portland0 -
Miss.Snowdrop said:I only looked briefly into things to see and do in and around Boston. I saw Salem is not too far away. Has anyone ever been there and would you recommend it?
Honestly I'd say only if you've been to Boston before and feel like you've seen the sights and want to venture out a bit, or if you're just super into the whole witch trials history. Otherwise there's so much to see in the city I don't think it's worth the trip
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Looking at a place in Revere now since my last one within walking distance to Fenway was cancelled and everything is now booked up. Its on Dedham st. Is this a decent neighbourhood? I have heard good and bad things about the Revere beach area. Also I was think of driving into the show and parking. There is a good rate at this location. 30 Kilmarnock st The Harlo Garage.
We are going down with our 3 kids and my mother in law will be watching them while we are at the show. I am trying to limit my time away from the kids before and after the show so I thought driving in would be the quickest way in and out just worried that I would get stuck in the area around Fenway before and after the show trying to park and return home. Any locals have any advice?0 -
PJNB said:Looking at a place in Revere now since my last one within walking distance to Fenway was cancelled and everything is now booked up. Its on Dedham st. Is this a decent neighbourhood? I have heard good and bad things about the Revere beach area. Also I was think of driving into the show and parking. There is a good rate at this location. 30 Kilmarnock st The Harlo Garage.
We are going down with our 3 kids and my mother in law will be watching them while we are at the show. I am trying to limit my time away from the kids before and after the show so I thought driving in would be the quickest way in and out just worried that I would get stuck in the area around Fenway before and after the show trying to park and return home. Any locals have any advice?
From an access standpoint any places to stay in Brookline, Cambridge, Allston/Brighton, Newton, or Watertown? Revere isn't bad bad, just dingy. And those areas will be easier to get to/from before/after the show.0 -
PJNB said:Looking at a place in Revere now since my last one within walking distance to Fenway was cancelled and everything is now booked up. Its on Dedham st. Is this a decent neighbourhood? I have heard good and bad things about the Revere beach area. Also I was think of driving into the show and parking. There is a good rate at this location. 30 Kilmarnock st The Harlo Garage.
We are going down with our 3 kids and my mother in law will be watching them while we are at the show. I am trying to limit my time away from the kids before and after the show so I thought driving in would be the quickest way in and out just worried that I would get stuck in the area around Fenway before and after the show trying to park and return home. Any locals have any advice?
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Poncier said:Miss.Snowdrop said:I only looked briefly into things to see and do in and around Boston. I saw Salem is not too far away. Has anyone ever been there and would you recommend it?
Salem is worth doing if you are interested in the history of the witch trials. There are several places/museums there to visit that deal with that. The actual "House of the Seven Gables" that Hawthorne's book is based on is also a museum there.
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