Boston Vacation

[mildly amusing]

I'm taking a road trip vacation with my chick this summer and we're going to Newport, Boston and Bar Harbor. I've never been to Boston before and I was hoping you guys could help me out with some ideas of what's cool to do up there. Thanks.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Walking through Cambridge/Downtown/Newbury Street is always a good time.

[Fezticle98]

Sox game. JFK Library. Faneuil Hall, USS Constitution, Freedom Trail.

[Judge Smails]

Make sure that you don't miss The Bull and Finch Pub which was the setting for the Cheers show. It's awesome to behold in person and not a tourist trap in the least.


















Nah. Just kidding.

[Fat_Sunny]

Freedom Trail/Harvard Yard (Cambridge)/Beacon Hill

[mendyweiss]

Where the hookers at ?

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Fenway Park is a must for a Baseball Fan

Bar harbor, Gets Some lobster

Id also take an hour trip to Mystic Coneticut and Mohegan Sun

:king:

[Fat_Sunny]

Where the hookers at ?

They Used To Be In A Place Called The "Combat Zone", But They Bulldozed That Over A Few Years Ago!

[Fezticle98]

Make sure that you don't miss The Bull and Finch Pub which was the setting for the Cheers show. It's awesome to behold in person and not a tourist trap in the least.


















Nah. Just kidding.

I was looking for the [/sarcasm] tags.

But seriously, Fallon's house.

[underdog]

They Used To Be In A Place Called The "Combat Zone", But They Bulldozed That Over A Few Years Ago!

It actually still exists, but they've built a lot of luxury condos and apartments there. I can see hookers out of my window now!

[underdog]

Just walk around. Avoid Fanieul Hall. Its just a tourist trap and it sucks.

But really, Boston is a TINY city, so its pretty easy to walk from the Commons to Fenway Park, and there's a lot going on.

We're also trying to become a world class food city, so there's a bunch of new, great restaurants everywhere.

[Hottub]

OK, most of the places of interest have been named. But one thing I always do is go to Tall James' house. The James' alway have good food & drink, clean sheets, and a hot au pair.

Saves me at ton on hotels, too.

[drjoek]

Seafood dinner at the "no name" restaurant get some fish chowdah or something italian in the north end

[drjoek]

They Used To Be In A Place Called The "Combat Zone", But They Bulldozed That Over A Few Years Ago!


Loved the naked i when the doc was in college

[Fat_Sunny]

Seafood dinner at the "no name" restaurant get some fish chowdah or something italian in the north end

Hey Underdog, 25 Years Ago "Legal Seafood" In Cambridge Was The Best Seafood Around. Is It Still There? If So, Is It Still Good Or Just A Tourist Trap?

[Recyclerz]

OK, most of the places of interest have been named. But one thing I always do is go to Tall James' house. The James' alway have good food & drink, clean sheets, and a hot au pair.

Saves me at ton on hotels, too.

Not to mention plenty of Guinness bar towels.

[underdog]

Hey Underdog, 25 Years Ago "Legal Seafood" In Cambridge Was The Best Seafood Around. Is It Still There? If So, Is It Still Good Or Just A Tourist Trap?

Well, its a chain now. They're all over the place.

They actually have a place called The Legal Test Kitchen in the new seaport area. They try out all sorts of new recipes and stuff before it makes it to the real menu.

As for the best seafood, I'm not really a big seafood guy, but when I do eat it, Legal's never lets me down. But there's a ton of places that people would say are better. It just all tastes like fish to me.

[Fat_Sunny]

[QUOTE=underdog;1352763]Well, its a chain now. They're all over the place. QUOTE]

Oh, Boo...Sorry To Hear That!

Apologies For Grilling You (So To Speak) But Do You Happen To Know If Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage Is Still In H Square? When He Lived In The Area, F_S Ate There Every Saturday. They Had The Greatest Burgers Ever!

[mildly amusing]

Just walk around. Avoid Fanieul Hall. Its just a tourist trap and it sucks.

But really, Boston is a TINY city, so its pretty easy to walk from the Commons to Fenway Park, and there's a lot going on.

We're also trying to become a world class food city, so there's a bunch of new, great restaurants everywhere.

Thanks...that sounds very cool...i prefer a small city i can walk around in and soak up the sights and architecture and history...which is sort of why we chose Boston this year...

Right now, i'm definitely going to visit the Cambridge/Harvard area, Fenway, Freedom Trail, MFA, and a side trip to Concord (what can i say, i have my masters in American Lit, i have to go)

I'm also definitely a foodie, my chick and i love trying new restaurants...if anyone has specific restaurant/bar reccomendations i'd love to hear em...i'm more into bars with character than some trendy, packed club...

[Fat_Sunny]

Thanks...that sounds very cool...i prefer a small city i can walk around in and soak up the sights and architecture and history...which is sort of why we chose Boston this year...

Right now, i'm definitely going to visit the Cambridge/Harvard area, Fenway, Freedom Trail, MFA, and a side trip to Concord (what can i say, i have my masters in American Lit, i have to go)
I'm also definitely a foodie, my chick and i love trying new restaurants...if anyone has specific restaurant/bar reccomendations i'd love to hear em...i'm more into bars with character than some trendy, packed club...

Maybe A Side Trip To Salem Then! (House Of The 7 Gables).

If You Like BEACHES (Yours Truly Loves Them), CRANE BEACH In Ipswich Is One Of The Nicest On The East Coast. Just Go On A Weekday, As Weekends You'll Just Sit In Traffic.

[Kevin]

Where the hookers at ?

Fallon's house..

[Fallon]

Check out Dorchester and Roxbury.

[Hottub]

Check out Dorchester and Roxbury.


I just giggled because I read that post with Fallon's voice in my head.

[Kevin]

I just giggled because I read that post with Fallon's voice in my head.

Check out the Dourcheastahh at the nawit at thaa Rawxberry.

[Hottub]

It's true. Both places ah wicked ahsome!

[Fat_Sunny]

Check out the Dourcheastahh at the nawit at thaa Rawxberry.

Pissah !!!

[feralBoy]

The last time I was in boston I went on the sam adams brewery tour. It was pretty fun.

[underdog]

Apologies For Grilling You (So To Speak) But Do You Happen To Know If Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage Is Still In H Square? When He Lived In The Area, F_S Ate There Every Saturday. They Had The Greatest Burgers Ever![/SIZE]

No idea. I've never seen it while I've been in Harvard Square, but I'm not there very often (thankfully).

[drjoek]

wicked Pissah!!!!

[Tall_James]

[QUOTE=underdog;1352763]Well, its a chain now. They're all over the place. QUOTE]



Apologies For Grilling You (So To Speak) But Do You Happen To Know If Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage Is Still In H Square? When He Lived In The Area, F_S Ate There Every Saturday. They Had The Greatest Burgers Ever!

Yes FS, it is still there. I worked in the Square up until a few months ago and would go there periodically for lunch.

[Fat_Sunny]

[QUOTE=Fat_Sunny;1352778]

Yes FS, it is still there. I worked in the Square up until a few months ago and would go there periodically for lunch.

Thanks T_J! That Is Great To Know. The White-Haired Mr. Bartley Must Be Gone By Now. He Had A Slew Of Kids And They All Worked There And They All Looked Exactly Alike...Like Bobby Flay Clones. Hopefully, It's Still In The Family.

[mildly amusing]

Thanks for all the recommendations...F_S, Mr. Bartley was on vacation while i was there so i couldn't get a burger...come to think about it, pretty much all of Boston was on vacation for the 4th...on vacation or under construction...oh well, it was a fun trip none the less...