Driving into Boston on a Weekday

Old Aug 25th, 2011, 08:06 AM
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Driving into Boston on a Weekday

My wife and I plan to tour the State House in Boston - it is the soul purpose of our visit as we are on a venture to tour all 50 of them. I got a response back from the State House visitors center that we can be assured that parking (although expensive) would be available at the Boston Common Garage. Now I need to know if it advisable to drive into the city mid-morning and out mid-afternoon on a Tuesday. The other alternative I guess would be to take the train into the subway from somewhere further out. Any help would sure be appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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Old Aug 25th, 2011, 08:20 AM
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You don't say when you're coming to Boston, or from what direction, but you should be fine driving in mid-morning and leaving mid-afternoon. The Boston Common Garage will be easy to find and the most convenient for you.

If it is a Tuesday after a Monday holiday you may run into more traffic but nothing huge. If you don't want to drive you can check www.mbta.com and find a convenient station on your route. Park St. Station will be the stop you want.
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Old Aug 25th, 2011, 09:03 AM
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After the morning rush hour is over (about 10), driving into Boston should not be a problem. Leaving before the evening rush (before about 3:30) should also not encounter much traffic.
What an interesting idea for a trip. Have fun.
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Old Aug 25th, 2011, 10:41 AM
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I'd take the T - driving in boston, traffic or not, can be very crazy....why spend lots of money for a parking garage when you can buy a ticket, sit back, relax and save some $$ and if you decide to stay longer in the afternoon, its ok - the trains run all the time!
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Old Aug 26th, 2011, 01:29 PM
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CE, Equestrian, cmeyer54. Thanks for your response regarding driving into Boston, I now have a good comparison to the train option.
Equstrian, yes we are enjoying this venture to visit the capitols. We are doing that through several separate trips; on this one we will do 7 in the northeast which will put us at 42 having been visited.
Thanks again, Jim
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hi genoajim, I've toured the State House in Boston but it's the only one I've visited. I hope you get to go out on the balcony as there's a great view.

Enjoy!
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