I'm going to Boston tonight through Tuesday for a nice little get-away with my wife. I've never been there before and neither has she. Are there any must-do pr must-sees?
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June 19, 2009 11:42 a.m. Carson HalfDork
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June 19, 2009 11:52 a.m. Rusty_Rabbit84 Reader
isnt that a song by Dropkick Murphys?
edit: yes it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw
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June 19, 2009 12:30 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
enjoyed the day I spent walking around boston.. I am going to say there is TOO much to do.
The USS Constitution is closed on mondays... just so you know. (or was on the only day I was there)
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June 19, 2009 12:53 p.m. bludroptop Dork
Eat here: http://www.redbones.com/
Then go to Fenway Park - Sox vs. Braves
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June 19, 2009 4:33 p.m. Mazdax605 Reader
Faneuil Hall.
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June 19, 2009 4:44 p.m. Carson HalfDork
Mazdax605 wrote:
Faneuil Hall.
Damn! I missed a British car show by a week.
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June 19, 2009 4:47 p.m. pete240z Dork
walk the freedom trail......that is most of a day.
no, eat here instead
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June 19, 2009 6:17 p.m. Sonic Reader
I grew up just outside of Boston and lived there until my mid 20s...I'll probably be back someday, it is a great place.
Are you going to be in town or staying out in the suburbs? There is SOOOO much to do in the area.
I agree with the freedom trail and faneuil hall suggestions. The science museum and aquareum are also world class, and a duckboat ride is a great way to see and learn a lot in a few hours, and the view from the Charles River basin is great. Make sure to drive up Memorial drive heading east and then back down Storrow drive the other way for a great view.
Other suggestions for food: http://www.unionoysterhouse.com/ http://www.kellysroastbeef.com/ http://www.pizzeriaregina.com/ http://www.annastaqueria.com/ http://www.roddeethai.com/
Or search here for wherever you happen to be in New England http://www.phantomgourmet.com/showpage.aspx?content=searchrestaurants
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June 19, 2009 6:17 p.m. Sonic Reader
D'oh! Double post
To keep on topic: Also check out Harvard Square for its fun an eccentricity.
And brush up on your pronunciation
harvard = haavahd chowder= chowdah Park = paahk
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June 19, 2009 6:37 p.m. Mazdax605 Reader
http://www.larzanderson.org/Topics/Topic.cfm?TopicName=Show%20Event&CFID=14146...
The Larz Anderson Museum is always a good take,and if you are around on Sunday this German car day is a great take. I have been for several events,most notably Japanese Car,and Motorcycle day,and Miata day. Brookline is a suburb of Boston,and really isn't far away. As a matter of fact you can see the city from atop the hill on the museum grounds. A remarkable view actually.
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June 19, 2009 6:39 p.m. Mazdax605 Reader
pete240z wrote:
walk the freedom trail......that is most of a day.
no, eat here instead
God I had forgotten about Mr. Bartleys!!! I ate there so much when I was working n Harvard Square many years ago. Great burgers!!!!!!11111 +1 for this suggestion. There is always the Honk Kong a couple of doors down.
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June 19, 2009 7:42 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader
Whats that cemetry by the common park dealie with sam adams buryed there, i thought that area was interesting...
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June 19, 2009 8:15 p.m. shuttlepilot New Reader
Prudential center observatory, you can see most of Boston here.
Freedom trail for sure, will take a day with lots of walking and will pass by most historic sights
Drive over the Mass ave bridge between Boston and Cambridge and see the Charles river.
Duck tour is another must do.
Boston Public Garden for a tour and swan boat ride
JFK museum, if you are into that type of thing
Martha's vineyard if you have a couple of days
Boston Symphony Hall for a concert
Town of Salem, lots of witchy stuff here
George's Island, see an old fort, will take a whole day
Newport Mansions, if you don't mind the drive down there.
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June 19, 2009 8:56 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader
Spent the month of March there for work this year...Boston is a great town!
A great place to eat is the KO Prime steakhouse at the 9-Zero Hotel (hint: Short Rib Mac & Cheese and 33oz Tomahawk Ribeye). 90 Tremont Street, right near the Commons. Good beer at Beantown Pub right next door too!
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June 19, 2009 9:59 p.m. 92dxman Reader
Sam Adams Brewery Tour..end of thread..
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June 19, 2009 10:45 p.m. fiat22turbo SuperDork
Sam Adams beer is craptastic. I'd only go on their tour if I could slap Sam Adams for appearing on my TV and bragging about his E36 M3ty beer.
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June 19, 2009 10:48 p.m. cb New Reader
take a harbor cruise well worth it. tour fenway. check out harvard campus. top of the prudential is a must and the observation areain the jfk building, old north church. thompson speedway in ct is only about an hour away also. seekonk speedway aka the concrete palace isnt far away either and hit cape cod if ya can.
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June 20, 2009 8:01 p.m. InigoMontoya Reader
Wife and I are gong to be there in August.
Blue Man Group is from there, we plan on going to a show, it is a new one!
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June 20, 2009 9:10 p.m. Mazdax605 Reader
August 16th Larz Anderson museum,Japanese car,and motorcycle day. If you are in Boston that weekend check it out.
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June 20, 2009 10:51 p.m. cb New Reader
In reply to InigoMontoya:
your only an hour from nh.. if you decide to head north let me know and i can show you around.. or just guide ya to some good stuff.
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June 21, 2009 8:36 a.m. InigoMontoya Reader
CB- thanks for the offer, my wife's brother and wife live in Waltham, so we are staying with them and I don't think we are going to be leaving the greater Boston area at this time. However, we are beer folks and like to go to the breweries. Sam Adams is on the possible list, as well as boston beer works and Harpoon. So if you know any other places I would like to put them on the list. Looks like we are going to be there Aug 7-10, so just a quick trip. Blue Man Group is going to be Saturday night.
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June 21, 2009 11:01 a.m. cb New Reader
In reply to InigoMontoya:
in merrimack nh is a budweiser plant that does tours. and also in portsmouth nh there is the redhook brewery. they do tours as well.
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June 21, 2009 11:01 a.m. cb New Reader
In reply to InigoMontoya:
in merrimack nh is a budweiser plant that does tours. and also in portsmouth nh there is the redhook brewery. they do tours as well.
