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Vacation to Boston!
Hello-I am a Minnesota Nestie looking to vacation in Boston at the end of the month. We are not planning on renting a car, so we are looking for decent hotels near public transportation (I hear there is a good system, so no need to rent a vehicle!). Also, if you have suggestions for "must-see" spots. We've never been to the area, so we are open to your suggestions.
TIA
Re: Vacation to Boston!
Hi! I repeat myself a lot on the boards with this list, but here are my standard suggestions for things to do in Boston:
Duck Tour - http://www.bostonducktours.com. Fun tour that provides a good overview of the city and its history via an amphibious vehicle. Book tix in advance via the web site
Freedom Trail - This walking tour will take you through most of the historic sites of Boston. You can do a guided tour or I've heard there's a downloadable iPod tour so you can do a self-guided thing.
Public Gardens/Boston Common ? Not such a great visit in the winter, but otherwise nice. There's a Make Way for Ducklings bronze statue here that the kiddies might like if you have them. The Swan Boats are also a personal favorite, though not a must do.
Beacon Hill/Charles St. ? Quintessential old New England neighborhood with great architecture and quaint little boutiques to shop in. Just a few minutes walk from the Common.
Newbury Street (shopping) ? Just across the street from the Commons. Great for people watching and grabbing a bite to eat too.
SOWA Open Market ? Great outdoor artisan market that runs on weekends in the summer and fall. Check the website for dates.
Sam Adams or Harpoon Brewery tours
Faneuil Hall ? Historic area now full of shopping and restaurants. Mostly chain places, but can be fun to walk around, see street performers, etc.
North End ? our Little Italy. Mike's Pastry's cannolis are famous but be prepared for a huge crowd. Modern is another local bakery favorite
Fenway Park ? game tickets are hard to come by but you can sign up to take a tour of the stadium.
Museum of Science - great exhibits and a domed IMAX theater that's amazing and shows lots of great documentary-style films.
JFK Museum
Children?s Museum ? Really fun for the kids
Art museums ? We have top-notch art museums: Museum of Fine Art, Isebella Stewart Gardner Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art
Whale Watch Tour ? You can leave from the Aquarium downtown or, if you have a car or are willing to take the commuter rail, go up to the one in Gloucester and check out the neighboring Rockport area (very quaint seaside town).
Harvard ? Campus is pretty and Harvard Square is fun to walk around
Thanks so much for the suggestions. This is very helpful! No kids, yet so we'll likely skip the kid items. Are all of these (or many of them) near public transportation? We're planning on purchasing a 7 day pass.
PS-we are visiting Sept 24-Oct 1, so hopefully catch some nice fall colors.
Yes, almost everything on the list is accessible by public transportation and Boston is a very walkable city. For instance, the North End, Aquarium, Fanueil Hall, Boston Commons/Gardens, Charles Street/Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, and Copley Square are all walking distance to each other. Heck, you could walk to the Museum of Science in Cambridge from Fanueil Hall (I've done it).
Locals will generally tell you that a car is absolutely not necessary nor recommended for tourists. You will make yourself crazy trying to drive our insane streets, never mind paying ridiculous parking fees at hotels.
As for fall colors, unfortunately you'll be a bit early for them in Boston. Our best colors are usually in mid- to late-October. You'd have to go further north (ME, NH) to see them at the time you'll be here.