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DolphinChicaDDD 08-25-2005 10:30 PM

Boston Road Trip
 
So, tomorrow I leave for a road trip to Boston.

Having about 36 hours of notice, my friend and I have no plan, besides getting clam chowder and seeing some penguins at the aquarium. I would like to see the Old Park Street Church so I can see where my sorority was founded.

I know my friend isn't into history all that much, so I'm we're gonna need to see stuff besides Patriot's Path or whatever its called. While I'd love to do it, I don't think she would- espcially not walking all of it. We're looking for more off the beaten path stuff.

Any other suggestions of what to do? And where could I get some nice, authentic chowder? I don't want legal seafood. I can get that around me.

mu_agd 08-26-2005 07:20 AM

I believe you're thinking of the Freedom Trail. If you want to see things but don't want to walk you can take a Duck Boat Tour.

KSigkid 08-26-2005 08:08 AM

Re: Boston Road Trip
 
Quote:

Originally posted by DolphinChicaDDD
So, tomorrow I leave for a road trip to Boston.

Having about 36 hours of notice, my friend and I have no plan, besides getting clam chowder and seeing some penguins at the aquarium. I would like to see the Old Park Street Church so I can see where my sorority was founded.

I know my friend isn't into history all that much, so I'm we're gonna need to see stuff besides Patriot's Path or whatever its called. While I'd love to do it, I don't think she would- espcially not walking all of it. We're looking for more off the beaten path stuff.

Any other suggestions of what to do? And where could I get some nice, authentic chowder? I don't want legal seafood. I can get that around me.

A lot of this depends on how long you're staying...but there are a ton of great things to do in Boston...

For tours, Nic is right the Duck Tour is a great way to see the city without having to walk. You'll see a lot of the historical stuff, but it also takes you out onto the water to get a great view of the city.
http://www.bostonducktours.com/

For clam chowder, my favorite is Turner Fisheries; it's a bit more of an upscale place, but the chowder is amazing, and the prices may not be too bad for lunch. In my opinion, Legal's is WAY overrated; I don't think the food is that great, the chowder is nowhere near its reputation, and the prices are outrageous for what they are.

The top of the Prudential Center has the best view of Boston; it costs around $10 at the top, but you get a view of the whole city from Boston's tallest building.

If you're into history, the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church in Copley Square are great pieces of architecture. I'm a little partial to Trinity, as it's where I got married.

Fenway Park gives guided tours sometimes; even if you're not a Sox fan, Fenway is one of the last old parks in the country, and you can't help getting chills when you're down on the field:
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/...lpark/tour.jsp

Boston Public Garden is a nice place to people-watch, and there are swan boats (little boats that hold around 15 people) that go around the pond in the middle of the garden.

For shopping, Newbury Street, Copley Mall and Prudential Mall are the most central locations, and they have just about every store you could need. Many are high-end, but there are more affordable ones as well depending on your tastes.

For food, there are tons of great places to go in every price range. A few of my favorites:

Parish Cafe: Right near Copley Square, has sandwiches made from recipes of the best chefs in Boston. Not too expensive, and the food is great

Casa Romero: Real Spanish food and great margaritas

Strega: You can't go wrong with most places in the North End, but Strega's my personal favorite. I grew up in an Italian family eating real Italian food, and many of the restaurants in Boston's North End come close to that feeling. As a note, Vinny Testa's is popular with tourists here; it's not bad, but it's not the North End either.

Cheers: Very touristy, but some of the best burgers in town. It's right near the Gardens and the current State House, so it can be a lunch stop while you're sight-seeing.

For drinks, it all depends on what you like. Boston Beer Works (tons of beers brewed right in the building), Sunset Grill and Tap and Publick House have enough different types of beers to keep you satisfied for a week. Cactus Club has the best margaritas, and Dillons is a nice place to chill and have a couple of cocktails. Cask and Flagoon is as much a part of Boston history as anyplace; if you're brave, go on a Sox game day.

If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me. I would recommend visiting my alma mater, where Tri-Delt was founded, but there's no house and there wouldn't be much of a point.

OtterXO 08-26-2005 11:59 AM

Okay, I think the Duck Tour sucks ass. You pretty much just drive around and then spend like half an hour in the water in this weird area that's not too exciting. I would do one of those Trolley Tours. At least on those you can get off and walk around and then catch the next Trolley. Or just brave the T and do your own thing!

KSigkid 08-26-2005 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by OtterXO
Okay, I think the Duck Tour sucks ass. You pretty much just drive around and then spend like half an hour in the water in this weird area that's not too exciting. I would do one of those Trolley Tours. At least on those you can get off and walk around and then catch the next Trolley. Or just brave the T and do your own thing!
I myself am not a huge fan of the Duck Tours either, especially when they give the kids those duck noise-makers. Then you have a bunch of people quacking at you when you go by.

I know a lot of people who thoroughly enjoy them though, so I guess to each their own.

OtterXO 08-26-2005 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by KSigkid
I myself am not a huge fan of the Duck Tours either, especially when they give the kids those duck noise-makers. Then you have a bunch of people quacking at you when you go by.

I know a lot of people who thoroughly enjoy them though, so I guess to each their own.

OMG I forgot about the quacking!!!! They make you quack at people when you drive by them!!!!!!!! LOL That is, yet, another reason to avoid the duck tours...haha

Buttonz 08-28-2005 02:15 AM

If your into baseball at all, Fenway Park has to be a must for you. I hate the Red Soxs, and I love Fenway.

If you've never been to Quincy Market, that's a lot of fun. Make sure to visit Cheers!

mu_agd 08-28-2005 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Buttonz
If you've never been to Quincy Market, that's a lot of fun. Make sure to visit Cheers!

If you want to see Cheers, I suggest going to the original, not the one in Fanueil Hall.

KSigkid 08-28-2005 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by mu_agd
If you want to see Cheers, I suggest going to the original, not the one in Fanueil Hall.
Absolutely - the food is better at the original, and it's just a better place in general. Plus, why not go to the bar that helped create the show?

DolphinChicaDDD 08-29-2005 11:11 AM

Re: Re: Boston Road Trip
 
Thanks for everyone's suggestions!! I had a blast and my friend and I plan to go back, but this time with more notice! I pretty much went down everyone's list and visited everything. It was a very fast paced tour of Boston. I think my favorite beer was the Blueberry beer from Boston Brew Works.

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Originally posted by KSigkid

If you're into history, the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church in Copley Square are great pieces of architecture. I'm a little partial to Trinity, as it's where I got married.
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I would recommend visiting my alma mater, where Tri-Delt was founded, but there's no house and there wouldn't be much of a point.


Trinity Church is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't imagine the pictures from your wedding!!! I walked around basically gawking at the interior and extrior. I got told by someone that I look liked like a WASP returning to the hive. Which is true. I wanted to attend a service, but we stayed outside the city in Woburn so we weren't very close...and my friend barely dealt with me walking around the churches and cemeteries- she wasn't about to wake up and take my to church.

I didn't get to BU, but we made it to the Park Street Church, which holds some significance in the founding of Tri Delta. It was enough for me.

KSigkid 08-29-2005 12:05 PM

Re: Re: Re: Boston Road Trip
 
Quote:

Originally posted by DolphinChicaDDD
Thanks for everyone's suggestions!! I had a blast and my friend and I plan to go back, but this time with more notice! I pretty much went down everyone's list and visited everything. It was a very fast paced tour of Boston. I think my favorite beer was the Blueberry beer from Boston Brew Works.




Trinity Church is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't imagine the pictures from your wedding!!! I walked around basically gawking at the interior and extrior. I got told by someone that I look liked like a WASP returning to the hive. Which is true. I wanted to attend a service, but we stayed outside the city in Woburn so we weren't very close...and my friend barely dealt with me walking around the churches and cemeteries- she wasn't about to wake up and take my to church.

I didn't get to BU, but we made it to the Park Street Church, which holds some significance in the founding of Tri Delta. It was enough for me.

Glad you had a good time - Trinity is a great church, I've been going there for about 4 years now, and every time I notice something I didn't notice before. It was awesome being married there; not only because of the church itself, but the fact that it's the first church with which I've really felt a connection.


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