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ThecureThecure Posts: 814
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
hey ladies and gentleman, i am going to boston for a week in June 1 2008. never been ther and have no clue where to go. any help will be great.
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  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    Go see a Sox game if you want a cool expirience*


    *excluding the retarding seating
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    Go see a Sox game if you want a cool expirience*


    *excluding the retarding seating

    If you can get a ticket,

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  • westsidepiewestsidepie Posts: 627
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  • HushBullHushBull Posts: 996
    Thecure wrote:
    hey ladies and gentleman, i am going to boston for a week in June 1 2008. never been ther and have no clue where to go. any help will be great.
    Touch the foreigners.
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  • kenshuntkenshunt London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,863
    westsidepie wrote:
    Find BostonLou!
    hehe
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  • 1STmammal2wearPants1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,939
    If you're new to it and know nothing about the city (and the weather cooperates) check out the freedom trail -- it's a historic walk that'll take you through several historic parts of the city, and you'll see where Samuel Adams was buried, among other things. Take in a concert at The Paradise -- it's a cool small rock club that gets good indie acts and tickets are always cheap. Like beer? Take the Sam Adams brewery tour since ya get some free samples. Don't eat at Cheers because there isn't much to it....other than tourists. Yes, Fenway to see a game is sublime, but even if you can't get seats and if they are at home that week, being in and around the Fenway area is an experience in and of itself on a game night. It's like no other atmosphere in MLB. Tip back some brews at some cool bars in that area. Be prepared to spend a lot, because, like NYC (but not quite as bad) it is expensive. Unlike NYC however, prepare for last call at 1:30am citywide. Take the T to get around the city -- it's cheap, easy to navigate, and you don't want to drive if you're not from the area. Fuck, I hate driving there and I live in Massachusetts. You can get a week pass for 15 bucks. You'd pay that and more for one parking spot in Boston.
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  • pineapplesandwavespineapplesandwaves Posts: 584
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    how close/far is the first parish church site from Mansfield ?


    thanks.
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  • ThecureThecure Posts: 814
    1STmammal2wearPants wrote:
    If you're new to it and know nothing about the city (and the weather cooperates) check out the freedom trail -- it's a historic walk that'll take you through several historic parts of the city, and you'll see where Samuel Adams was buried, among other things. Take in a concert at The Paradise -- it's a cool small rock club that gets good indie acts and tickets are always cheap. Like beer? Take the Sam Adams brewery tour since ya get some free samples. Don't eat at Cheers because there isn't much to it....other than tourists. Yes, Fenway to see a game is sublime, but even if you can't get seats and if they are at home that week, being in and around the Fenway area is an experience in and of itself on a game night. It's like no other atmosphere in MLB. Tip back some brews at some cool bars in that area. Be prepared to spend a lot, because, like NYC (but not quite as bad) it is expensive. Unlike NYC however, prepare for last call at 1:30am citywide. Take the T to get around the city -- it's cheap, easy to navigate, and you don't want to drive if you're not from the area. Fuck, I hate driving there and I live in Massachusetts. You can get a week pass for 15 bucks. You'd pay that and more for one parking spot in Boston.

    thanks, is it true that there are not alot of patios to sit at and have a drink? i have no interest going to cheers becuase i have heard nothing good abotu it.
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    westsidepie wrote:
    Find BostonLou!

    haha! you beat me to it :D
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  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    Go see a Sox game if you want a cool expirience*


    *excluding the retarding seating

    Take a tour of Fenway, too. It only takes about an hour and it is worth it.
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  • thossythossy Posts: 59
    another good way to see the historic side is the Boston Duck Tours between that and walking the Freedom Trail you'll pretty much get everything you'd want to see.

    The Fenway Tour is really good as well and I have found it's a better tour if they are on the road since they don't have to worry about getting the park in shape for a game.
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  • BlackCorduroyBlackCorduroy Posts: 1,374
    I think there's been a few similar threads in the past, you should try to dig them up because there were a lot of good ideas.
  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    Go to an Irish Baa, meet "Sully" and let him tell you to "go fuck your motha". After you've done that there is nothing that can top it.
    "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."

    Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.

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  • LindaLinda Posts: 1,656
    westsidepie wrote:
    Find BostonLou!


    and than do him!!!!!! :D
    i'm not happy yet.....
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,150
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    how close/far is the first parish church site from Mansfield ?


    thanks.
    This church bath?

    http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/

    Its in Cambridge, Harvard Square, a good 45 minute, non-traffic drive from Mansfield.

    Or do you mean the Old North Church? Which is in the North End of Boston, the Paul Revere Lantern church. Also about 45 minutes.
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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,150
    Linda wrote:
    and than do him!!!!!! :D
    But be sure to give him a reach around while you do, otherwise he gets grumpy according to Lance Bass.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,305
    go to the union oyster house
    then Jaspers summer shack
    then the sail loft
    then the east coast grill
    then jaes noodle shop
    pass out
  • LindaLinda Posts: 1,656
    Get_Right wrote:
    go to the union oyster house
    then Jaspers summer shack
    then the sail loft
    then the east coast grill
    then jaes noodle shop
    pass out on top of Lou


    :D
    i'm not happy yet.....
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,305
    Linda wrote:
    :D
    hahaha
    I didnt know he was the brokeback type-he must live in the back bay.

    ;)
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,150
    Get_Right wrote:
    hahaha
    I didnt know he was the brokeback type-he must live in the back bay.

    ;)
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  • 1STmammal2wearPants1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,939
    Thecure wrote:
    thanks, is it true that there are not alot of patios to sit at and have a drink? i have no interest going to cheers becuase i have heard nothing good abotu it.

    not necessarily......you'll definitely find some places in Boston that have outdoor seating......newbury street area does (which is awesome btw, and several bars in and around the city).
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  • edvedder913edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    Get_Right wrote:
    go to the union oyster house
    then Jaspers summer shack
    then the sail loft
    then the east coast grill
    then jaes noodle shop
    pass out


    union oyster house rocks!
  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Poncier wrote:
    This church bath?

    http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/

    Its in Cambridge, Harvard Square, a good 45 minute, non-traffic drive from Mansfield.

    Or do you mean the Old North Church? Which is in the North End of Boston, the Paul Revere Lantern church. Also about 45 minutes.


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  • LindaLinda Posts: 1,656
    Get_Right wrote:
    hahaha
    I didnt know he was the brokeback type-he must live in the back bay.

    ;)


    oh i'm sure he isn't, but he is kind enough to let you pass out on top of him so he can give you a rash.......i've been there, so nasty.......and i thought he loved me...;)
    i'm not happy yet.....
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,305
    Linda wrote:
    oh i'm sure he isn't, but he is kind enough to let you pass out on top of him so he can give you a rash.......i've been there, so nasty.......and i thought he loved me...;)


    nasty!

    ;)
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,150
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    ALL I know is that Presidents John Adams & John Quincy Adams are both interred there along with their wives.
    Ah, the one in Quincy. (guess where the city got its name ;) )

    http://www.ufpc.org/

    A touch closer to Mansfield than Cambridge or Boston, still a solid 30-35 minute drive with no traffic.
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    ALL I know is that Presidents John Adams & John Quincy Adams are both interred there along with their wives.
    You are so awesome with all of your knowledge of burial grounds and churches.
    :)

    In regards to Boston, do NOT go to the Cheers restaurant.
    :p
    Yes, to the Oyster House. :)
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Poncier wrote:
    (guess where the city got its name ;) )

    .



    from the classic jack klugman television series?

    :confused:




    ;)


    thanks for the info- i may be taking that 35 minute drive in between showdates,...
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  • ThecureThecure Posts: 814
    1STmammal2wearPants wrote:
    not necessarily......you'll definitely find some places in Boston that have outdoor seating......newbury street area does (which is awesome btw, and several bars in and around the city).

    thansk i am really looking forward to this break from work
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