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Suggest a suburb to stay along I -90 before arriving to Boston?

EtnixEtnix Posts: 49
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I have an AIRBNB near Fenway Saturday through Wednesday however I think my brother and I will be in the area a night early. I am looking for some locals suggestions on where is a cool but affordable area to stay just outside of Boston along I-90 for Friday night. 
thanks in advance!

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    PB11041PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,765
    My non-PJ life revolves around beer, so this is all I can offer.  Charlton Ma is right on of 90 probably an hour or so from Boston. TreeHouse brewery is there and it is arguably one of the best breweries in the Eastern United States and an absolutely great place  to hang out.   A bit closer to Boston is Canton, you have to shoot down 95 a bit, but in Canton is Trillium.  Also an incredible brewery.
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    EtnixEtnix Posts: 49
    PB11041 said:
    My non-PJ life revolves around beer, so this is all I can offer.  Charlton Ma is right on of 90 probably an hour or so from Boston. TreeHouse brewery is there and it is arguably one of the best breweries in the Eastern United States and an absolutely great place  to hang out.   A bit closer to Boston is Canton, you have to shoot down 95 a bit, but in Canton is Trillium.  Also an incredible brewery.
    Thank you PB11041!
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,913
    Framingham and Natick (exits 12 and 13 off the Mass Pike/I-90) have multiple hotel options and plenty of bars and restaurants. Crowne Plaza in Newton (exit 17) literally sits atop the highway.
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    weekapaug19weekapaug19 Posts: 2,278
    Treehouse is what you seek
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    pjl44pjl44 Posts: 8,065
    I like how the guy didn't even bring up beer but count me as the third person who immediately thought of recommending out near Tree House.
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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,639
    Well if into beer hit up tree house then stay in Worcester and hit up Armsby Abbey

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    wobbler_kittywobbler_kitty Millbury, MA Posts: 161
    Might want to check things like Trip Advisor to see the price ranges but for a Friday night you probably won’t find much under $100 unless you’re looking at Econolodge type places. May have better luck with Air BNB.

    Worcester, Millbury, Grafton: About 50 min West of Boston, Worcester being a city then more ‘burbs as you go East. Plenty of places in Worcester to stay/eat/drink, really depends what you’re looking for. As far as food/drink if you like seafood, people love The Sole Proprietor on Highland St. For steaks and something a bit more pricey, the One Eleven on Shrewsbury St is good. I love Ciao Bella on Grove St for lunch or a quick dinner.

    Westboro, Framingham, Natick: 35-45 min West of Boston. A mix of small city and ‘burbs. Plenty of places to stay/eat/drink, local and chain.

    Then it’s pretty much Newton into Boston, so city life, tons of stuff. Every place to stay will be pricey/booked, especially because it’s move-in weekend for the college crowd so it’s hard to rec anywhere. For food/drink I like Boston Beer Works and Bukowski Tavern, but a million options depending on what you’re looking for.

    I-90 (the Mass Pike) can be a shitshow at various points and times.
    Heading West during the week from Boston to about Westboro, rush hour starts around 3:30ish.
    Heading East as you get around/into Boston it can be shitty on the weekends and/or in the evenings. Or just randomly, it is construction season afterall. If there’s something at Fenway, it’s even worse.
    General Boston traffic is always bad so plan ahead. Get to Fenway EARLY.
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    WindowPaineWindowPaine Chicopee, MA Posts: 493
    If youre going to treehouse then definitely go to BT's Smokehouse. Its right off the highway and its AWESOME BBQ
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    kmmr1094kmmr1094 Posts: 11
    Springfield Mass has the Basketball Hall of Fame and a brand new MGM casino (if you are into either)

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