one day in Boston/what are good websites?
 

I'll be in Boston next weekend. My husband has meetings on Sat. Our hotel is in Copley Place. Would like to maximize my leisurely Saturday. Can someone offer Boston website(s) which list 'things to do' for the weekend or for the day?

Try searching www.boston.com their entertainment....which weekend will y ou be in Boston..Your location is perfect for going to Newbury Street, seeing Copley Squsre, taking a Duck Tour.. These next few weeks in Boston are ver popular with tourists because of the foiliage..

parrotmom,<BR>depending on 'weather' (i.e., rain) I'd like to find a tour of museums or a walking city tour. while the hotel concierge could be helpful, locals sometimes have better tips! boston.com offers some great ideas; we will not have a car. thanks for posting the website.

Walk the Freedom Trail. It starts near the Park St T station. I believe there are narrated walks by park rangers, or you can do the trail on your own, at your own pace. http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

Suggestions: Get a 1 day pass for the subway ("The T") to get around. Go to Harvard Square to people watch (Harvard also has some good museums). Walk down Newbury ST. <BR>For "tours" try and get on Boston Duck Tours.<BR>As far as specific events, the Thursday Boston Globe has a Calandar section devoted to weekend activities. <BR>(Incidentally you will miss the Head of the Charles Regatta by one week.)

If you want to go on a duck tour, phone the concierge and arrange tickets. If you like museums, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are both gems. From Copley Place, you can stroll the Public Gardens, then head down Newbury Street for the shops and cafes. Not to be missed is the kitchen shop and E-6 Apothecary. If the weather is nice, lunch on the terrace at Stephanies is wonderful (nice inside if the weather's not great).

There are so many things to do within walking distance of your hotel, and Boston is such a great walkingcity, it'sreally not likely that a one-day T pass will be worth it -- it costs $6, and a single ride costs $1.<BR><BR>Things to do in Boston range from wonderful museums and historic sites to shopping, sports, colleges, and monuments. What are your interests? Keep in mind that you will be here on one of the busiest weekends of the year.

I may just take Donna's suggestion(s) (thanks for mentioning the museums and the kitchen shop/E6 Apothocary!) and have concierge make tour reservations (I wanted local's opinions). I needed some ideas for a Saturday in Boston and thanks to kind Fodors posters I have a wonderful list. Thanks to all who took time to post!<BR>

Elaine,<BR><BR>Check out http://www.bostonphoenix.com<BR>for what's going on in town.<BR>

E6 Apothecary (167 Newbury)is a cosmetics/skin care shop extraordinaire - well known brands not available in the department stores. Kitchen Arts (167 Newbury) is cookware/gadget heaven. Both are between Dartmouth & Exeter. Stephanie's is on the corner of Exeter & Newbury.

PS See www.boston.citysearch.com

thanks, Donna,<BR>I've printed out all pertinent info!

Hi Elaine. A few more web sites for Boston: <BR><BR>www.digitalcity.com/boston<BR>www.bostonusa.com<BR>www.bostonducktours .com<BR><BR>I second the idea of taking a duck tour and there is no need to ask the concierge to make reservations for you. You can do it yourself through the above web site up to 5 days in advance. I did it myself just last week when my brother was visting from out of town and it worked like a charm. I would suggest taking the duck tour early so you get an overview of the city (plus it's only about 80 minutes so you don't use your whole day on one activity) and then you'll have plenty of time to stroll Newbury Street. I definitely recommend the Museum of Fine Arts but you'll probably only have time for a whirlwind tour.<BR><BR>Be prepared for any weather. It's supposed to be in the 80's today but only in the 60's tomorrow.

Here's one of the local TV/radio station websites. Helpful to check on latest weather updates. FYI --- as mercurial as weather can be in New England, you're much more likely to get cooler temps this weekend than 80 degree weather.<BR>

DUH !!! Sorry, having a "senior moment" --- HERE's the website URL<BR><BR>http://www.wbz4.com/<BR>

sharona and yankee gal,<BR>thanks for posting Boston websites!<BR>we'll travel from phila. via acela train - perhaps we'll see some foliage(?). <BR>

<BR>Here is an e-mail address for a Photography Walking Tour of Boston. They specialize in either the Public Garden or Beacon Hill. Might be a unique fun way to see the city. I've never done it myself, but I hear it's good.<BR>[email protected]<BR>