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Mel Aug 24th, 1999 02:59 PM

Spend 3 days in Boston or 3 extra days in NYC
 
Hi, <BR>We are travelling to the US from Australia for 2 weeks in October. <BR>We are spending the first 5 days in NYC with friends and are then hiring a car and have B&B's booked in the New England region for four days. <BR>My question is should we then spend 3 days in Boston, or skip it and head back to NYC for the remaining five days before we head back to Australia?

Karen Aug 24th, 1999 03:05 PM

Definitely recommend Boston...wonderful, tons of US history, very pretty town and lots to see and do.

sabrina Aug 24th, 1999 03:08 PM

Mel, <BR>Boston is absolutely beautiful in October and there is so much to do there. If you are a history buff at all you will really enjoy Boston. There are wonderful historic tours and great museums. PLUS it's a great theater town, great restaurant town and great drinking town! I hate to sound like a commercial but I think Boston has it all. My favorite hotel is the Colonnade. <BR> <BR>Whatever you decide, have fun. You really can't go wrong in NYC or Boston.

steve Aug 24th, 1999 05:16 PM

Since you'll already have had a good opportunity to see NYC go to Boston. It is a wonderful city with a completely different feeling than New York. If you like antiques be sure and visit Charles Street-lots of great shops and very picturesque. The Gardner Museum is also a wonderful place to visit-beautiful art collection in a gorgeous home.

David Aug 25th, 1999 04:14 AM

Don't miss Boston! <BR>

Brian in Atlanta Aug 25th, 1999 05:24 AM

Another vote for Boston.

james Aug 25th, 1999 06:44 AM

Mel, <BR> <BR>Definitely see Boston. New England is unbelievably gorgeous in October. I for one would have my fill of NYC in 5 days. <BR> <BR>Boston alternatives and day trips abound also. There's also Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. <BR> <BR>Have a fantastic trip!

arjay Aug 25th, 1999 06:11 PM

Definitely add Boston!!! Besides the history, etc...every city has its own personality - and you'll return to Australia with a broader view of the states than if you'd only visited NYC.

Mel Aug 25th, 1999 06:18 PM

Boston wins by a landslide! <BR>Sounds like a great place. <BR>Thanks for all your help. <BR>Cheers <BR>Aussie Mel


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