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Apr 2nd, 2001 | 10:56 AM
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Are going to Boston Memorial Day weekend to watch 2 RedSox games. We will have all day Sunday to do anything we want. Any suggestions? Have only been to Boston to watch sporting events so don't know very well at all. Also we are staying in Braintree, convient or not. If we wanted to go out at night to a bar or club any suggestions.
Apr 2nd, 2001 | 11:28 AM
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What kinds of things do you like to do? Museums? Boston has several really fine art museums, a great science museum, and a wonderful aquarium. If you like outdoor activities, you might consider a harbor cruise or a trip to a harbor island.
Let us know what you like to do, and we'll make more specific suggestions.
Let us know what you like to do, and we'll make more specific suggestions.
Apr 2nd, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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If you're gonna go see the Olde Towne Team what else do you need to do???
Just kidding...the town is filled with things to do. You can visit "Old Ironsides" the ship, visit the Old North Church or your best bet is to take a historic walking tour of the town which is your best way to see the town (IMHO).
Just kidding...the town is filled with things to do. You can visit "Old Ironsides" the ship, visit the Old North Church or your best bet is to take a historic walking tour of the town which is your best way to see the town (IMHO).
Apr 3rd, 2001 | 05:38 AM
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I've lived in the Boston area for many years, so I don't often take the opportunity to do "touristy" things. However, a relative was visiting last fall, and we came into the city to be tourists. It made me see it again with new eyes--it's a great place. Now I remember why I moved here. . . .
The Duck Tour will give you a great overview of the city. In addition, think about walking the Freedom Trail, or at least part of it. See http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/. Old Ironsides is far away from the rest, and you can omit it--if you do, you end up in the North End and can have a great meal, or at least some espresso or cappucino in one of the many Italian cafes.
Ride the Swan Boats in the Public Garden. It's cheap and quaint and the garden should be beautiful in May.
Go to the Isabella Stewart Gardiner museum, or to the Museum of Fine Arts. If you're at that end of town, think about stopping by the Christian Science Center--the architecture is interesting, and you can walk through the "Mapparium," a stained glass globe of the world.
The Aquarium is world-class; from the wharf nearby you can take a cruise of the harbor, or even take a whale watch, though the seas may be rough that time of year and you'd have to devote at least half a day.
The Science Museum is very good, and has an Imax theater.
If you really have only one day, though, I'd do the Duck Tour and then walk part of the Freedom Trail--at least make sure you go to the Old Burying Ground, which is the first or second stop (I think), to the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Old North Church. Paul Revere's House is interesting, too. Then have dinner in the North End--Boston's "little Italy."
The Duck Tour will give you a great overview of the city. In addition, think about walking the Freedom Trail, or at least part of it. See http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/. Old Ironsides is far away from the rest, and you can omit it--if you do, you end up in the North End and can have a great meal, or at least some espresso or cappucino in one of the many Italian cafes.
Ride the Swan Boats in the Public Garden. It's cheap and quaint and the garden should be beautiful in May.
Go to the Isabella Stewart Gardiner museum, or to the Museum of Fine Arts. If you're at that end of town, think about stopping by the Christian Science Center--the architecture is interesting, and you can walk through the "Mapparium," a stained glass globe of the world.
The Aquarium is world-class; from the wharf nearby you can take a cruise of the harbor, or even take a whale watch, though the seas may be rough that time of year and you'd have to devote at least half a day.
The Science Museum is very good, and has an Imax theater.
If you really have only one day, though, I'd do the Duck Tour and then walk part of the Freedom Trail--at least make sure you go to the Old Burying Ground, which is the first or second stop (I think), to the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and Old North Church. Paul Revere's House is interesting, too. Then have dinner in the North End--Boston's "little Italy."
May 7th, 2001 | 11:58 AM
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Billie Jo:
Braintree is pretty close. Just take the red line from Braintree station right into the city. It's about 25 minutes (to Downtown Crossing). You can also take the Commuter Rail (sometimes known as the Purple Line) from Braintree station. It will get you in here in 1/2 the time, but the trains come at specific times, as opposed to every 10 minutes or so for the red line, so you're married to a schedule. Have fun!
Braintree is pretty close. Just take the red line from Braintree station right into the city. It's about 25 minutes (to Downtown Crossing). You can also take the Commuter Rail (sometimes known as the Purple Line) from Braintree station. It will get you in here in 1/2 the time, but the trains come at specific times, as opposed to every 10 minutes or so for the red line, so you're married to a schedule. Have fun!
