Ok this is a weird question but if you would take something home (if you lived out of state) that travels well and is uniquely Boston -what would it be? I am definitely going to get a shot glass for my collection, but what else should I get? For example in Texas I would recommend Hot Sauce or some Texas shaped memorabilia. [/B][/QUOTE]

A LOBSTER... Seriously, they have special boxes to carry them on planes and everything and you can even pick out the one you want... :)

I used to live about 20 mins out of Boston and I would highly recommend going to see a comedy show in the club above Quincy Market. We always used to have a blast going there. Go to the Aquarium too if you get a chance. Well worth a visit.

Damn, all this talk about Boston is making me homesick. I can't wait for XMas so I can go home...

As for the weather. Be prepared for anything.... and bring a camera because if you are lucky Autumn will be in full effect and the trees will be many beautiful colors

Thank you guys so much. As for renting the car-we are flying into Providence and have to drive to Boston plus as Texans we would feel naked without a car -so need one for moral support even if we don't use it :). In Texas you don't walk anywhere- but drive.
I don't think I could take home a lobster as I would want to free all of the lobsters -I probably should steer clear of the seafood places;) but thanks for the suggestions when i know more specifics I will post, my friend is planning the trip.

Karen

What about Haymarket???

My friend and I had A LOT of fun at this bar called O"Reilly's that was there, yet no one mentioned it here?

Karen,
What are you going to Boston for? Fun? Work? Just because?

Hootie

for fun
 

Amy,

I am starting to travel this year-Boston in October, skiiing in December and Washington DC in January-I want to travel before I have to use a walker-he he he. One of my sorority sisters is single too and likes to travel so we have planned a few trips for this year and next :).

I want to go to Boston Soooooooooooooooooo bad. I've heard SO much wonderful stuff about it. My best friend Jeff just moved up to NH to go to Franklin Pierce Law School and he's down in Boston all the time. Another guy friend just moved up there to go to grad school at Harvard (yeah, i'm jealous! what i wouldn't give to go to Harvard Law!). I want to get up there to visit both of them, but we get no time off, so i have no long weekends. ARGH!

The other Bostonians and ex-Bostonians here pretty much have you covered.

I second the recommendation that you not rent a car. Get a taxi or airport shuttle into Boston. They don't call Massachusetts drivers "Massholes" for nothing. :) I had a car when I lived there, and I still took the T whenever possible.

Logan Airport - DeltAlum, you are right on. I used to fly out of Logan every week, and with the Big Dig, every week the approach was slightly different... the cab driver got lost on more than one occasion! The Ted Williams Tunnel helps a little with the traffic flow.

Bars - If you like beer, try the Sunset Grill & Tap. 110 beers on tap :D Also, try John Harvard's in Harvard Square.

Weather - You'll want a sweater. In New England, the rule is "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute" :) so be prepared for anything.

Enjoy your visit! :)

Wow - how the hell did I forget Sunset?

Solid bar - grab a yard of the blueberry ale, and the food's not bad either.

Talk about Logan Airport ... I lost my luggage at Logan, and yes, it sucked big time.

Boston Beer Works has some good beers too - most of them (if not all) are brewed right in the building.

Also - I went to Cactus Club last night - great margaritas, best I've had in Boston.

Collin

that should be interesting-a margarita in Boston-we Texans are very critical of our beloved margaritas :)-I will have to try one

I am just curious-are there any authentic mexican food restaurants available? I just know I am going to be in withdrawl with no mexican food for 3 days but if you don't recommend having mexican food up there I understand.

I heard boston was a sausage fest.

Heh, and it's a very fine one ;)

for shopping:
dept stores: downtown crossing (red/orange lines)
Quincy Market (haymarket on orange/green lines)
Prudential/Copley Shopping Center (green line)
Newbury Street (hynes conv or boylston depending on which way you walk it)
Harvard Square (red line)

Good places to eat:
Marche's at the Prudential (thye have good crepes)
Border cafe (great magaritas)
there are also lots of Thai restaurants and other Asian cuisine around BU/Brookline area

North End faves:
Mike's Pastry
Rabia's (excellent chicken parm, great ambiance)

Boston Duck Tour is great ( i enjoyed it, even having lived in Mass my whole life)

Museum of Fine Arts (green line MFA stop)

you should check out www.cityofboston.com to look into the various sections of boston

you should bring leather coat/flece...not "cold" out yet in early october.....taking public transportation is optimal

you should get to see the beginning of fall foliage. and i also believe it is apple picking season, if you do happen to venture out to a farm in a suburb

enjoy.

hahahaha

BU is over 70% female . . .

I don't know where you heard that, but the city's pretty heavy on college students, and the split is more toward the female side if anything (unless you're at MIT)