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karen40 Mar 9th, 2003 02:57 PM

Boston, MA!
 
My husband and I are flying to Boston for 3 days, mid-March. Any advice on must-sees and dos?? We are staying at the Wyndham Tremont. Anyone know anything about his hotel? Thanks very much. =0)

hleesa Mar 9th, 2003 03:11 PM

What kind of things are you interested in?<BR><BR>I recommend a stroll down Newbury St. and Bolyston St. to see the shops and restaurants. Dinner in the north end and a stop at Mike's pastry late at night (when the line is still out the door) is recommended.<BR><BR>The aquarium and Quincy Market are typical tourist sites and worth seeing. Harvard Square in Cambridge is also full of activity.

mclaurie Mar 9th, 2003 03:34 PM

Don't miss the Isabella Gardner Museum. It's heavenly.

leslie Mar 9th, 2003 04:23 PM

The Wyndham Tremont is directly across the street from the Wang Theatre. Years ago the hotel was called the Bradford Hotel. I haven't been inside since it was remodeled.<BR><BR>Check out Pho Pasteur if you like Viet Namese food.

gail Mar 9th, 2003 08:26 PM

Bring hip boots - all the snow is finally melting and there is water and slush everywhere.

ParrotMom Mar 9th, 2003 11:45 PM

You are in the middle of the theatre district and be sure to check out../www.artsboston.org We are having unseasonably cold weather....dress warm

karen40 Mar 10th, 2003 03:34 AM

Thank you to all for your invaluable advice. Very much appreciated! If there's any more out there, please post. =0)

Anonymous Mar 10th, 2003 04:01 AM

Karen, we could advise you better if we knew the exact dates of your trip, and what your interests are -- sports, history, art, theater? There's much too much to do in just 3 days, we could help you narrow it down.

zootsi Mar 10th, 2003 06:25 AM

If you have clear weather, go to the top of the Prudential Center to the Observatory for a great view of a big chunk of New England. There is also a very interesting series of exhibits at the observatory.

rb_travelerxATyahoo Mar 10th, 2003 06:32 AM

Check the Museum of Fine Arts. I'm not even really into art that much, but really enjoyed it. Walk the Freedom Trail. Museum of Science pretty good - I like it better weekends when school groups are not there. Use the T to get around - convenient &amp; safe, but old. Don't bother looking for the &quot;Cheers&quot; bar unless you are in the neigborhood. Check Old Ironsides &amp; the destroyer next to it ... after taking the water taxi from near the aquarium.

TravelJoy Mar 14th, 2003 12:56 PM

Try one of the discount theatre ticket kiosks (one at Fanuel Hall and one at Copley place) for half off; you can see what plays they have available the day of at: http://www.artsboston.org/bostix.cfm.<BR><BR>Mike's Pastry is great and I can also vouch for Modern's canolis and chocolate and caramel dipped pretzles if the line at Mike's is prohibitive. Yum!<BR><BR>I also have to second the Pho Pasteur reccomendation- great, fresh and cheap viet. food and a great menu selection to boot. <BR><BR>Enjoy!


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