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Hotels in Boston?
Hey Boston Nesties! I'm from Minneapolis but will be heading your way in the spring to visit my SIL. Any recs on great hotels in Boston? Preferably on the cheaper end of the spectrum but we don't want to stay in a complete dump either. Any recs for things to do, places to eat etc? We'll probably be there 2 nights & 3 days. Also - Is Cape Cod worth seeing?
Thanks so much! :-)
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Re: Hotels in Boston?
Spring in Boston is great! I've been able to find decent prices (100-150 per night) on chain hotels like Hilton, Sheraton, etc in town when I've been flexible on dates and locations. I like the Back Bay area the best myself but you would be fine in Cambridge or the Financial District too.
Cape Cod is great but if you're only here for 3 days I don't think I would make the trip out there. There is so much to see in Boston and on the Cape that you would be too rushed IMO.
I don't think it would be worth your time to attempt getting to the cape in that short of time either.
I always rec the Sheraton Back Bay - it's pretty reasonably priced, wicked comfortable beds, and a great location. Can't beat it, in my opinion.
Make sure you get into the North End for Italian food - it's the best. I rec L'Osteria, they are amazing.
I also recommend the Sheraton Back Bay, Dh and I stayed there in the spring last year and it was a great location and a decent price.
ETA: You can walk to Fenway Park from the Sheraton and do a tour, I'm not really into baseball and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I agree with pp about the Cape. It will take you a little while to drive out there and the best part is lounging on the beach. There isn't one specific thing/place to see either, so since you're here for a short amount of time you won't really be able to do that.
I haven't stayed at a hotel in Boston, so I can't really give us a good or bad recommendation. Try to come in later May or June. Even in April it can still be chilly here.
Have fun!
Here are my Boston things-to-do recs:
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.
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.
Sam Adams or Harpoon Brewery tours
Faneuil Hall ? Historic area now full of shopping and restaurants.
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
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
Harvard ? Campus is pretty and Harvard Square is fun to walk around
Cape Cod is my FAVORITE place in the entire world, but you can definitely spend 3 whole days exploring Boston. I prefer outer cape, which would take like 2 1/2 hours to drive too, but if you wanted to check out Provincetown (P-town) for the day, you could take the ferry from Boston, about 90 minutes. P-town is very fun and totally walkable. Cute shops, galleries, fish and ships straight off the boat, go people watching.
In Boston, go to North End, freedom trail, the common, try to catch a game, love the museums (Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum, the Aquarium (penguins!!!!)). DH and I just went in for the weekend over our anniversary (I had never done that) and we stayed at the Bulfinch. It was small but really nice. Only two blocks from Fanuel Hall and North End. The Emerald Necklace Parks are new and really pretty too; especially the fountain (during summer so fun) between Long Warf and Quincy Market.
I'm the concierge at the InterContinental. If you book through Hotwire or Priceline, the rates can be really good. We are right on the waterfront, next to the financial district and only a 10 minute walk from Quincy Market and a 12-15 minute walk to the North End.
Cape Cod is nice, although for me, I enjoy Massachusetts other cape: Cape Ann. CC gets wicked crowded and all you see are sand dunes and clapboard houses. On CA, you get historical Beverly, Manchester by the Sea, Gloucester, Ipswich...so much to see!
Let me know if you want more info, and I can give you some ideas from a concierge POV. :-)
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