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| Boston | December in Boston Posted: Sun November 1, 2009 08:21 PM UTC
HI,
I will be visiting Boston with my husband from Dec 4-12. He will be at a conference during the day. I am looking for interesting trips to take alone. I prefer indoor activities. I am also interested in daytime concerts or lectures and of course shopping. Any advice welcome, Thanks Phil |
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| Sandwich | Home behind Dexters' Grist Mill, Sandwich, MA Posted: Fri October 30, 2009 02:19 AM UTC
Does anyone know the historical significance to the beautiful home which lies
behind the Grist Mill on Water St. on Shawme Pond? |
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| Boston | need a budget hotel near Cambridge Posted: Thu October 29, 2009 06:10 PM UTC
need to find a budget hotel that has access to public transportation system to Cambridge hopefully under seventy five dollars per day and near decent food.
will be traveling on Saturday for a week long conference. any suggestion would be helpful along with contact information. thanks Tim |
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| Boston | Legal Seafoods or Union Oyster House? Posted: Wed October 28, 2009 08:52 PM UTC
My husband and I have a short weekend in Boston. We are trying to choose between two restaurants that seem to both get raving reviews on here. Which one should we go to: Legal Seafoods or Union Oyster House? Thank you in advance for your suggestion!
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| Salem | 152 Endicott Street/I-95 Route 128 & Endicott Street Danvers, MA 01923 Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 05:47 AM UTC
Hello,
From this address, is it easy to get to the major sites? would you recommend driving from this address to the area where the major sites are located or do you recommend a taxi? or a bus? 152 Endicott Street/I-95 Route 128 & Endicott Street Danvers, MA 01923 thanks |
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| Salem | 152 Endicott Street/I-95 Route 128 & Endicott Street Danvers, MA 01923 Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 05:47 AM UTC
Hello,
From this address, is it easy to get to the major sites? would you recommend driving from this address to the area where the major sites are located or do you recommend a taxi? or a bus? thanks |
Bavavia
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| Salem | Parking in Salem Posted: Sun October 18, 2009 12:01 AM UTC
Hello
I scanned forum for information on parking and did not see any recent postings. I was planning on a trip to salem and the hotel is about 3 miles from the attractions. Is there easily accessible safe ( safe for car ) parking near the attractions or is there a shuttle or something along those lines to take people to the tourist area of the city? i plan on staying at the Days Inn which is about 3 miles from the attractions. Thanks so much!! ( plan on going next week and probably stay on a Thursday evening and check out Friday) thanks |
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| Boston | What to do in Marlborough with a group of boys? Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 03:47 PM UTC
We will be in Marlborough/Milford Oct 23-25 for a hockey tournament. What would you recommend for 2 groups of 15 very active boys, ages 10-14, to do? Some in our groups will have a nice block of time to go into Boston or Salem, but others only have 4-5 hours available. I am sure there are some very good local activities that I cannot find on the internet. One thing we were trying to do is see a college ice hockey game, but the internet search turned up all away games. Where can we find the best pizza in Marlborough and Milford? Is there any good (quick) method of travel into Boston? TIA
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| Boston | T for First Time...Excited to see Boston @ nighttime! Posted: Fri October 2, 2009 01:54 PM UTC
Me and my friends are going into Boston for the First time, meeting friends from work & going out to dinner together! Have never taken the T before. Could you tell me is it an easy and safe way to get around Beantown? We are excited to see Boston at Nighttime!
Would value opinions & thoughts on this. Thanks! LinJoyce0330@vtmail.com |
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| Boston | Hotel or Lodging Needed Posted: Tue September 29, 2009 11:33 PM UTC
We are thinking of doing a Boston Halloween Tour and would like to find a moderately priced hotel/bed and breakfast, etc. for that night. The tour is over by 7:30pm. We would not mind staying in an area outside of the city, but don't want to travel more than 30 to 40 minutes.
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| Boston | In Boston this weekend for two nights Posted: Mon September 28, 2009 10:03 PM UTC
Flying in from San Diego in my Lakers jersey on friday and leaving 6pm on sunday.
Have to work from 9-3 on saturday, rest of the time is time to explore. What is the best city tour? Whats the best hangouts, I am staying close to Wentworth Instiute of technology and northwestern? Am i close to the action? Any tips would be great!! Looking forward in talking some smack and meeting some of you Celtics fans!! |
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| Boston | Hotel suggestions: In which part of the city?? Posted: Sun September 27, 2009 02:46 PM UTC
Dear Bostonians (or other Boston experts),
In December 4-8 I'm going to a professional meeting in Boston. It takes place in the Hynes Convention Center. My wife is accompanying me. I'm now looking for a hotel (preferrably 4-star), better if it's in the general area of the Convention Center (Back Bay), but more importantly it has to be ok for my wife: She has to be able to get in and out on her own (when I'm in the conference), so we're looking for an area which is "walkable", safe to walk (at least in daytime), conveniently located with respect to shopping areas... Would you recommend staying in the Back Bay area (does it matter if it's Back Bay West or Back Bay East?), in the West End area, or in the Financial District? Any recommendation for specific hotels? Thanks, Ilan |
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| Boston | 2 Day Visit - What to Do? Posted: Fri September 25, 2009 05:42 PM UTC
My husband and I are flying into Boston for a weekend date, and we would like to know what things are a MUST SEE in Boston? I've looked at the part of the Boston page with suggestions, but there are so many! We are open to anything, so I would like to hear what you suggest for a 2 day visit. If you have restaurant suggestions for something romantic and / or a place that is a must-go in Boston for Boston food, I would like your suggestions as well.
Thank you! Ginny |
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| Boston | Public transportation from cruise ship at Black Falcon to Boston Commons Posted: Thu September 17, 2009 03:32 PM UTC
I'll be arriving via cruise ship and thinking about taking public transportation into town, specifically, to the Visitors Center at Boston Commons to take the Freedom Trail tour. Looks like there might be public transportation from the cruise ship to Boston Commons via bus and train. Can someone confirm the routing I would need to take?
Also, looks like the bus/train fare is $2 from Black Falcon Ave near where the cruise ship docks, to take the bus then train to Boston Commons for the start of the Freedom Trail walk. I have a question about the fare. If I first take the bus, will the bus driver issue me a transfer/ticket, or something to use for the train from So Station to Park St. Station? Can someone explain how this works? Thanks! |
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| Boston | Transport to and from U2 concert on Sunday night 09.20.09? Posted: Thu September 17, 2009 10:00 AM UTC
Hello all
I'm heading to the U2 concert on Sunday night in Gillette Stadium. I've just found out the distance between the stadium and Boston city centre is about 35 miles&that the only shuttle bus doing a service between the 2 is a 'Rock Bus' and they are all sold out! It seems from their website though, that there are only 4 buses going from Boston South (Station Bus Terminal). There is a sort of suggestion box which i filled. But at the moment i am making no headway. I don't really fancy the thought of getting a taxi in either direction, although it may well come down to that. As naturally i don't want to be stuck out in the suburbs late at night, not knowing where i am. If anyone can provide me with more information about whether more Rock Buses are being ran (depending on numbers of requests), then i would very much appreciate it. I'd feeling a bit nervous about this at the moment Many thanks everyone DG |
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| Boston | Military history stuff in Boston? Posted: Tue September 15, 2009 09:38 PM UTC
Hello all
I'm heading to good old Boston for the first time this weekend and i was wondering if anyone could recommend stuff in Boston of military/historical interest? Monuments, memorials, museums, anything really. I'm mainly interested in ww1 and ww2 stuff, but i'm keen on anything historical really. I know there's a lot of history in the city, but if anyone can recommend anything specific i'd be very thankful :) Cheers! DG |
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| Provincetown | place to stay on the docks? Posted: Tue September 15, 2009 03:27 PM UTC
A friend told me that there was an affordable place to stay with small "shacks" literally on the docks in p-town. Does anyone know the name and web page for it?
TIA B |
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| Boston | Rail system in Boston - what are the 8 zones and how do I know which to use? Posted: Tue September 15, 2009 01:06 AM UTC
Hi,
We visited Boston today. We planned to leave the car at the Alewife station and use the train to our destination. We felt terribly confused when we tried using their automatic ticket machines. When we tried buying the tickets, the system asked which zone we were using. We figured it out by luck, but we couldn't find what the stinky zones meant (on a map, distance wise, what they are, which applied to us, etc). Do any of you know how that works or how to find that info? We only noticed a map on the wall telling about lines and streets, but nothing about zones. It wasn't on their brochures either. Thank you in advance, |
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| Boston | Transfer from bus station to Hostel Posted: Thu September 10, 2009 10:54 PM UTC
We arrive in Boston at 2015 PM on Saturday evening at South Station Trans CTR 700 Atlantiv Avenue; and we are staying at Hemingway Avenue. We were wondering what would be the cheapest, and safest method of transport to get there.
Thanks for any reply! |
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| Boston | Freedom Trail Guide Online Posted: Fri September 4, 2009 03:10 AM UTC
Where can I get download the free guide to the freedom trail, as described in the review? I can only find a map...
Thanks! |
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| Martha's Vineyard | Any thoughts on visiting Martha's Vineyard? Posted: Fri August 28, 2009 04:58 PM UTC
I came across this article that made me want to visit the Island. I would love to hear from any regular people who have traveled there who aren't celebrities. You'll enjoy this article too, so I'm adding it to my post.
http://www.zesterdaily.com/politics/obama-fever-on |
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| Massachusetts | Ben is in Boston this weekend Posted: Fri August 28, 2009 12:21 AM UTC
Well, my son Ben leaves for the U S of A this afternoon. He will spend the first 3 nights in Boston before he goes to UMASS.
Ive seen briefly on the news yesterday that there will be "something" on in Boston this weekend to do with the death of Ted Kennedy. Does anyone know what exactly is happening? Will there be extra security? Road blocks? Places closed? Or will it pretty much be business as usual? Looking fwd to your helpful ansers :) |
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| Massachusetts | Is Logan Airport hotels noisy with planes landing & take off? Posted: Fri August 21, 2009 06:35 PM UTC
Have anyone stay at the Logan Airport hotels?
They have Comfort Inn Logan Airport and Embassy Suite Logan Airport. Are these hotel noisy from planes taking off and landing? Can you please tell me is Logan Airport has easy access to the MBTA Airport Station? How to got from the Airport terminal to the MBTA station? Is these hotel can go directly to the MBTA and easy subway ride to all the sightseeing spots in Boston? I have read some negative comments about Boston Park Plaza in downtown Boston. Is this hotel less desirable compare to the Logan Airport hotels? Thank you for your advices. |
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| Boston | seek Boston area hotels for Oct 21 to 25 Posted: Wed August 19, 2009 06:58 PM UTC
We are mature San Francisco couple traveling first time to Boston
on Oct 21 to 25. We seek moderately priced hotel. We will tour all the popular and favorite sightseeing spots. We do not mind further outside areas by taking the subway. We are comfortable with hotels with 3 stars, something simple like Holilday Express. What areas should we look for hotels and what price range we need to pay? Thank you. |
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| Boston | Hotels close to or in North End Posted: Sun August 9, 2009 04:48 AM UTC
Looking for recommendations on hotels/b&b's in the North End or close to North End. I am visiting my brother (in a week) who lives in the area and I would like to stay either in a reasonably priced hotel that is close to his place so I can walk down to his apt. or near enough to where I can easily take the T or a bus. Hotels close to restaurants/nightlife would be a plus.
Any help would be much appreciated. Joy |
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| Hyannis | Travel from Boston to Hyannis Posted: Thu August 6, 2009 06:46 PM UTC
We'll be taking the ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket, but we need to get from Boston to Hyannis first, with two small children. I was hoping for car service, rather than a bus? Is there a recommendation for the best car service? On the way back, we'll have four adults, in addition to the two children, so an SUV or minivan option is ideal.
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| Cambridge | Parking Matters Posted: Fri July 31, 2009 06:50 PM UTC
I like to just take a short tour on my own at the harvard yard on 6 Sept (sunday). May i know if there are any hourly carpark? And about how much do they charge? Thank you. :)
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| Boston | Whale Watching Posted: Thu July 30, 2009 03:50 PM UTC
Hi, I am goign to Boston in the first week of Sept. One of our activities is the whale watching. We are looking at the 8.30am sunday timeslot.
But wondering if it is a good timing on the chances to see the whale? What is the good time of the day to have a higher chance to see the whale? Thanks |
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| Boston | change of planes Posted: Thu July 30, 2009 03:33 PM UTC
I may be arriving in Boston at roughly 1.30 PM from Europe and have to connect with Jet Blue-Is this difficult or can we get a luggage rack and make it to Jet Blue--Thanks
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| Nantucket | October in Nantucket Posted: Sun July 26, 2009 02:29 AM UTC
Hello VT'ers-
My sister won a trip to Nantucket at an auction. We will likely be going the weekend of Oct. 2nd or Oct. 16th (the prize is only good for specific dates). Can anyone tell me if restaurants & stuff will still be open at this time? We had planned to go on Columbus day weekend but the car ferry is pretty much completely booked already! Also, if the house we are staying in is not in town, will we need a car or is there still other transportation easily accessible at this time of year (taxi, shuttle?) Just wondering b/c the ferry is insanely pricey! we are wondering if we can get away with not bringing a car... Also, any recommedations for things to do at this time of year are welcome. In fact, any advice/suggestions you may have would be very much appreciated! Thanks!!! The Jersey Girls- Renee & Lori |
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