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.
Boston Road Trip
Linear Mode
