First Time Visitor to Boston
Jul 13th, 2001 | 11:43 AM
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In Boston the easiest mode of transportation is foot, then the "T". The streets are only 30' wide and most are oneway. It's easy to walk between the cars stalled in traffic to get from one place to the next.
The first thing to do is buy a map and go to the "Top of the Hub” on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Center. Orientate the map to the view from the bar and have a drink. Before you know it everyone will be giving you suggestions on where to go how to get there.
The first thing to do is buy a map and go to the "Top of the Hub” on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Center. Orientate the map to the view from the bar and have a drink. Before you know it everyone will be giving you suggestions on where to go how to get there.
Jul 14th, 2001 | 05:58 PM
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Check out this great website with excellent links for Boston information:
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Univ...nks.htm#boston
Yes, it's an odd URL (easiest to copy & then paste it into your address line) -- Actually site was set up by International Federation Of Library Ass'n and another poster on this forum recently brought it to my attention.
As for eating suggestions, you may want to try one of Boston's older restaurants, "Durgin Park".
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Univ...nks.htm#boston
Yes, it's an odd URL (easiest to copy & then paste it into your address line) -- Actually site was set up by International Federation Of Library Ass'n and another poster on this forum recently brought it to my attention.
As for eating suggestions, you may want to try one of Boston's older restaurants, "Durgin Park".
Jul 29th, 2001 | 06:27 PM
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I have visited Boston many times, lived there years ago. Most recent visits have been with kids so these ideas are mainly for families. The aquarium is wonderful. I liked the trolley tour because you could get on and off at will. Two of the kids slept through the afternoon part but we just stayed on the trolley. The DUCK tour is fun, the kids loved driving. For restaurants, you must get seafood, we always go to Legals. There may be better, and you may have to wait, but it is reliable. Ditto the Hancock building, especially with school aged kids. For a day trip, one of my favorite places is Newport, R.I. Have Fun!
Jul 30th, 2001 | 03:27 AM
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To Jacqueline:
If you're in Boston by the third week in September, you and your family might like to ride the swan boats in the Public Garden. Search on Google for "swan boats boston" and you'll get more information. I always took my kids when they were younger--we'd buy a bag of popcorn beforehand to feed the ducks, then find the statues from "Make Way for Ducklings" afterward. (If you haven't read your child "Make Way for Ducklings" by McCloskey, do so, even if you don't plan to do the boats!) It's a beautiful, sweet (and inexpensive) ride. If you do that, you'll be right near the Boston Common, where there's a great children's playground. On the other side of the Garden, you'll be right near Newbury Street and the Back Bay. You could head over to the Hancock Tower for a trip up to the observatory--and on your way there stop at FAO Schwarz on Boylston Street.
And a four-year-old would enjoy parts of the Museum of Science, the Aquarium, and certainly the Children's Museum.
To both Kim and Jacqueline: One sort of offbeat thing I like to take visitors to is the Mapparium, which is in the Christian Science Center in the Back Bay. See http://www.tfccs.com/GV/TMC/TOURS/Mapparium.html. It's a stained-glass globe that you can walk through. The Christian Science Center in Boston has really neat architecture, too--the church itself is spectacular inside. Regardless of your interest in their religion, it's an interesting stop on a tour of the city.
To Kim: It sounds like you've got only three days, but if you do have time, you might want to take the subway south to Quincy and visit the Adams Historic Site. If you have any interest in history or the Adamses, this is a great treasure. I've lived here for almost 30 years and went the first time only a few years ago. The house remained in the Adams family for several generations after John and Abigail lived there--and nobody ever threw anything away. It's a wonderful collection of authentic Adams artifacts--furnishings, china, etc. The stone library built to house the papers is great.
Hope this all helps!
If you're in Boston by the third week in September, you and your family might like to ride the swan boats in the Public Garden. Search on Google for "swan boats boston" and you'll get more information. I always took my kids when they were younger--we'd buy a bag of popcorn beforehand to feed the ducks, then find the statues from "Make Way for Ducklings" afterward. (If you haven't read your child "Make Way for Ducklings" by McCloskey, do so, even if you don't plan to do the boats!) It's a beautiful, sweet (and inexpensive) ride. If you do that, you'll be right near the Boston Common, where there's a great children's playground. On the other side of the Garden, you'll be right near Newbury Street and the Back Bay. You could head over to the Hancock Tower for a trip up to the observatory--and on your way there stop at FAO Schwarz on Boylston Street.
And a four-year-old would enjoy parts of the Museum of Science, the Aquarium, and certainly the Children's Museum.
To both Kim and Jacqueline: One sort of offbeat thing I like to take visitors to is the Mapparium, which is in the Christian Science Center in the Back Bay. See http://www.tfccs.com/GV/TMC/TOURS/Mapparium.html. It's a stained-glass globe that you can walk through. The Christian Science Center in Boston has really neat architecture, too--the church itself is spectacular inside. Regardless of your interest in their religion, it's an interesting stop on a tour of the city.
To Kim: It sounds like you've got only three days, but if you do have time, you might want to take the subway south to Quincy and visit the Adams Historic Site. If you have any interest in history or the Adamses, this is a great treasure. I've lived here for almost 30 years and went the first time only a few years ago. The house remained in the Adams family for several generations after John and Abigail lived there--and nobody ever threw anything away. It's a wonderful collection of authentic Adams artifacts--furnishings, china, etc. The stone library built to house the papers is great.
Hope this all helps!
Sep 9th, 2001 | 06:15 PM
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Hi, we just returned from Boston today. We spent a week doing all the tourist stuff. Your hotel is close to the Boston Common. You do not need a car. Depending on your stay a subway pass is your best bet. It is called the T and stops are all over the place. The freedom trail is the main route where all the stuff is nearby. The biggest tip is the Bunker Hill monument is 293 steps to the top of the monument and it is hot and cramped up and a small window view. We killed ourselves running up the steps, it was a waste. Stay on the ground!!
Sep 9th, 2001 | 10:28 PM
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DO NOT RENT A CAR IN BOSTON....
As the first poster wrote: only rent if you are planning to take trips outside the city and don't even do this unless you are a really good experienced driver...able to drive without the benefit of good Signage, and able to navigate around the BIG DIG....AND have a REALLY GOOD SENSE OF DIRECTION...because you will get lost....really lost....
Getting out of Logan Airport is a disaster...if you try to do this on your own you may not see the Four Seasons for years....so leave it to an experienced cab driver or shuttle driver....
As the first poster wrote: only rent if you are planning to take trips outside the city and don't even do this unless you are a really good experienced driver...able to drive without the benefit of good Signage, and able to navigate around the BIG DIG....AND have a REALLY GOOD SENSE OF DIRECTION...because you will get lost....really lost....
Getting out of Logan Airport is a disaster...if you try to do this on your own you may not see the Four Seasons for years....so leave it to an experienced cab driver or shuttle driver....
Sep 10th, 2001 | 03:45 AM
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The Jackie Kennedy Exhibit will be at the JFK Museum- it got rave reviews at the Met in NYC. They are selling tickets for specific times and they are on sale now. The musuem is a great place to visit by itself esp. if you enjoy the Kennedy era!
Have fun
Have fun
Sep 10th, 2001 | 08:16 AM
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Went to Boston this past May - loved the city! Do NOT rent a car - you won't need one, unless you want to explore the cape. Boston is extremely pedestrian-friendly, and the "T" is VERY easy to catch on to, safe, and fast. (This coming from a So Cal gal who would die without her car!)
Some things to do? Wow! Freedom Trail - a MUST!
A stroll down Newbury Street is a wonderful treat - as well as walking down some of the side streets from there to see some great homes.
Prudential Building - go to the top for a great view of Boston in all directions.
If you are at all interested in the Kennedy era, a vist to the JFK Museum is a must see - it's truly beautiful. Also, it's easily accessible by using the "T".
If you get a chance, and don't want to rent a car, take the commuter train out to one of the smaller towns surrounding Boston. We took a day trip and went to Concord. I had thought there was only North Bridge to see - but was totally wrong! For such a small New England town, there is a LOT of American Literary history there. So if you are into that, it might be worth a day.
There are so many great places to eat in Boston, it's hard to put them all down!
My advice? Do the basics and then explore on your own. Boston is a beautiful, intoxicating city, with so much to offer!
Some things to do? Wow! Freedom Trail - a MUST!
A stroll down Newbury Street is a wonderful treat - as well as walking down some of the side streets from there to see some great homes.
Prudential Building - go to the top for a great view of Boston in all directions.
If you are at all interested in the Kennedy era, a vist to the JFK Museum is a must see - it's truly beautiful. Also, it's easily accessible by using the "T".
If you get a chance, and don't want to rent a car, take the commuter train out to one of the smaller towns surrounding Boston. We took a day trip and went to Concord. I had thought there was only North Bridge to see - but was totally wrong! For such a small New England town, there is a LOT of American Literary history there. So if you are into that, it might be worth a day.
There are so many great places to eat in Boston, it's hard to put them all down!
My advice? Do the basics and then explore on your own. Boston is a beautiful, intoxicating city, with so much to offer!
Sep 10th, 2001 | 08:44 AM
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How far is it from the NCL Cruise Line terminal to the start of the Freedom Trail? Do you recommend buying the tickets for an excursion or do it on our own? Do you know how much taxi fares are from the terminal to town? Please advise. We will be there the middle of October. Thanks.
Jean
Jean
