I've been to Boston twice before, done the Freedom Trail, Constitution, Computer Museum (guess it's closed now,)Fanueil Hall, Quincy. I have a 16 year old daughter with me . . .now what? I've aleady booked Blue Man Group. Any suggestions? How about restaurants - we're on foot and staying at the Parker House.

Thanks!!!

Take the T to Harvard Square. It's a great neighborhood-stroll through Harvard Yard, do some shopping, and have some lunch. Border Cafe is a popular restaraunt. Also, walk the length of Newbury Street-also good shopping and dining opportunities. Take a duck tour (www.bostonducktours.com) If you daughter is interested in art, be sure to go to the MFA and the Gardner Musuem. For restaraurants, head over to the North End and take your pick of the many Italian restaraunts. I've never been, but heard good things about Kingfish Hall in Quincy Market.

Well, how about a web search? A tour guide from your local bookstore? Or, even just picking up literature from the HUGE array at the Parker House, or even checking with the Concierge there once you arrive? Get a grip for heavens sake.

At the Prudential Center there is a great Place called the Marche, with all kinds of cafes restaurants.

Ouch Nancy, did you have a bad day????
I was simply trying to get information on what to see with my teenage daughter from other human beings.

If it upset you that much, you didn't have to post. In fact, your post wasn't helpful at all, it was extermely spiteful. I'm sure you would have had a different response had you been forced to include your real e-mail address.

I'm very well informed, read the books, etc. but I know from many years of traveling that the best way to get solid information is from those who have been there and are not funded by advertising dollars.

Thanks to those of you who actually had some advice!

Nancy,

What the heck do you think this site is for? YOU NEED THE GRIP. The woman was doing what everyone is doing... asking for advice.

Geeees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Theresa,

If you like fish, you might try Grillfish. It is a few blocks from Newbury Street. Fun atmosphere, formal or casual.
You also might try Giacomo's for Italian. Very reasonable great food. They have a place in North End, or better yet, you might try their place on Columbus. Easier to get in and out.
Come to think of it, I think Grillfish is also on Columbus.

The New England Aquarium is pretty interesting. You could take a whale watch trip, or a cruise in Boston Harbor. A fun thing to do on a nice day is take the ferry to Georges Island; there is a large Civil War era fort there that you can explore on your own, or take a tour of it run by the National Park Service. The scenery there is pretty, and the fort is fascinating.

Nancy=one sick puppy!

Theresa, ignore "that sick puppy, Nancy" she's (thank god) typical of us in Boston.

forgive me I meant NOT. She is like so many Americans who give us a bad name abroad or in our town. And to guess, she was not born in Boston.

Thanks to all! Giacomo's is on my priority list! The trip to George Island sounds like a winner. Of course, my daughter is in favor of shopping, so Harvard Square and Newbury Street are on her itinerary.

Hi
Try the Aquarium, the Boston Gardens for a Swan Boat ride and go thru Cheers. The Boston Public Library isn't bad - also the Gardner Museum and the the Museum of Fine Arts are also excellent

How about a "culinery" tour of the North End? The guide takes you through all the shops and gives general shopping and cooking tips and recommendations for Italian cuisine. There is also a new Immigration Museum that's supposed to be great. I'll dig out the phone numbers if you reply that you're interested.

Theresa, if you end up in the North end for dinner, you must go to Mike's Pastry. That is, if you like dessert. And if you do, the lobster tails are to die for. They're puff pastry, cream and there is a crunchy sugary syrup drizzled on top. Oh, the cannoli is pretty darn good also.

Come see our tempory guests at the Zoo a couple of cute Koalas. There is also a new Butterfly place there. MIT also has a museum and gift shop. And we recently have two Gondolas from Italy on the Charles river to take a cruise.

Theresa, try either of the Fire and Ice restaurants. There's on near Newbury St. and one in Havard Sq. Its an all you can eat thing where you pick out the veggies, meats or fish and sauces and they cook it for you at a huge grill in the center of the rest. Its loud and fun.

Also, many posters rave about Marche but I have to say that I've experienced very bad service there and average food. It took them 10 minutes to locate a straw for me. Others I know have had similar poor service.

If you only have 3 days I would skip Georges Island - it would bore your average teenager to tears(I know it did when I was a teenager) But I would take a harbor tour or at least make use of the water shuttle that goes from the Boston Harbor Hotel to the Constitution - you get the same view for a lot less money than some of the tour boats.

Enjoy the city - it has a lot to offer.

Theresa, if your daughter is at all interested in coming to Boston for college, this would be a good time to view a few campuses. It might give her some ideas about where she'd like to attend college (or where not) and possibly even motivate her if she finds one she loves.

Giacomo's is our favorite restuarant. Expect to wait in line but it is worth it. Try the pumpkin or squash ravoli. Also the elephant walk is very good if you like French Cambodia. I would definately skip George's island. Teenagers would not like this. I spent many summers on the island and it is not anything special. Whale watching is great. The aquarium is your best bet for that. If you like art the Gardner Museum is very eccletic and is the sight of the Rembrandt robbery. They also have a quiant restuarant. Havard square is fun and is great for people watching. Border cafe is good mexican food but also John Harvard's Brewery and the House of Blues are in the area. You will love the Blue Man Group and afterwards visit Finale which is an all dessert restuarant.

Theresa,

Here's a HUGE recommendation for Kingfish Hall in Boston. My husband and I went the other night for my birthday and it was one of the most awesome meals I've ever had! I chose this restaurant because it had just been written up as "Best Seafood Restaurant" according to Boston Magazine. It lives up to it's billing and then some. As far as negatives go, it's loud and the night we went (August 8) it was about 95 degrees outside and then same temperature inside! The A/C doesn't work well at all but there is dining outside as well. They accept reservations for inside dining but not outside.

Bon Appetite!