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New to Boston!
Hey there.
I just moved to Boston from Chicago to be with my boyfriend who recently got a job here. I'm freaking out a little! It's hard being in a new city and not knowing anybody. He has put me in charge of decorating the apartment so that's keeping me a little busy. Any ideas of where to look for wall decor? Or any suggestions of things for newbies to do in the city?
Thanks!
Chelsea
Re: New to Boston!
Hey!
I moved from DC to be with my boyfriend (now husband) about 5yrs ago so I know how you feel! Hopefully there will be some Nest GTGs soon.
I met people through work, I volunteered on a political campaign and through DH. It's still tricky sometimes now but much better.I just learned to be pretty shameless about giving people my email address if we got talking in my building or whatever. Slightly weird but you have to start somewhere!
I live in Quincy too (Quincy Center). There are great bars/restaurants.
Welcome! I was just in Chicago and love that city.
Although I grew up here, I left for six years to live in the bay area and when I came back it was hard to make new friends and meet new people. If you're into sports at all (even just casual things like dodge ball), check out www.bssc.com. DH and I play volleyball so we met a lot of great people that way when we moved back.
For decorating on the cheap, definitely hit HomeGoods (a division of TJMaxx, and some stores are a combo of the two).
Welcome! I moved to Boston 11 years ago and only knew one person when I moved. I remember thinking "What have I done?" for about a year as I tried to learn my way around the area.
Fun art can be found in the South End! First Fridays is an event in the SOWA district of the South End. There are fabulous artists studios open, so you can walk around, meet the artists and find some great wall art. If you come up a bit early, you can also check out Hudson Home on Shawmut Ave and Garage Sale, a high end consignment shop that often has great mirrors and other art. (I used to love Garage Sale, but it's under new ownership and they don't understand how to merchandise their store... it's a mess!!!! But they do have some great finds.)
There are some great places to eat near by including Gallows, Stella, Franklin Cafe and Coppa.
Welcome to the area! Have fun!!!
Welcome!
I don't live in Boston anymore. Not that you care, but I felt compelled to share since everyone started their posts with how they moved there. LOL
I second HomeGoods. And Ikea! It's way out in the boonies though.
I meet most of my friends through my volunteer work. Even in my new city, I'd say 9/10 close friends are somehow rescue contacts or friends of rescue contacts that I hit it off with. Also meet your neighbors!
When the weather warms up you can check the city out- go to the museums and baseball games and all that crap.
I somehow totally missed your question about things to do in the area. Here's the list I usually provide tourists to the city (which the regulars here have seen about a million and one times), but they're all things any local should check out too.
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 ? 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
A little farther out:
Salem Witch Museum ? a history of the infamous Salem witch trials
House of Seven Gables ? also located in Salem
Walden Pond ? site where Thoreau penned Walden. You can see the site of his cabin as well as a recreation of the building.