Where should we go this weekend - Boston or DC? [Archive]

Freitag

10-15-2007, 11:53 AM

Simple enough. The wife and I have decided to take a weekend trip starting this Friday, and we've narrowed it to either Boston or Washington DC, which I know a lot of you fine folks are from.

Both cities are rich in history, culture, and fine dining. However, we're not sure where to go. Boston, or DC?

Unfortunately, Boston has Tall James and Fallon which immediately gives DC the edge.

What say the fine people of RF.net... do we head North, or do we head South?

Marc with a c

10-15-2007, 11:56 AM

Boston is more fun.

JPMNICK

10-15-2007, 11:57 AM

Boston is more fun.

agreed.

also less chance to go into the wrong neighborhood

plus with the redsox still in the playoffs, you might catch a good weekend

DolaMight

10-15-2007, 11:58 AM

Montreal is more fun than toronto. Defiantly Montreal.

Hottub

10-15-2007, 11:59 AM

If you go ANY further south than you are now, you deserve whatever you've got coming to you.

Freitag

10-15-2007, 12:00 PM

Montreal is more fun than toronto. Defiantly Montreal.

Wonderful callback. Only reason we're not going is because it's too long of a drive for a 2-day weekend.

cupcakelove

10-15-2007, 12:03 PM

Boston.

TheGameHHH

10-15-2007, 12:04 PM

I've been to both cities a few times and enjoyed my stays in both places. However, I've never gone to Boston and not had an absolute blast. So my vote would go towards Beantown. The only problem i see is I like to go out drinking and do the whole "party scene", so that's why my vote swings that way. I'm not sure what types of social activites you and your wife are into. I'm also a little bit of a history buff, and while both cities are extremely rich in history I'd prob. lean towards D.C. as there are a few more historical things to see. It all depends on what you like.

Freitag

10-15-2007, 12:05 PM

agreed.

also less chance to go into the wrong neighborhood

plus with the redsox still in the playoffs, you might catch a good weekend

As a Yankee and Jets fan, any neighborhood could be the wrong Neighborhood

Team_Ramrod

10-15-2007, 12:09 PM

Unfortunately, Boston has Tall James and Fallon which immediately gives DC the edge.

I'd go to Boston, for no other reason than the accents.

When I'm caught in a quandry such as this I always refer back to one thing and one thing only.... WWTD!

What
Would
Tenbats
Do

Furtherman

10-15-2007, 12:11 PM

D.C.

Chaka Khan is playing at the Warner Theater.

Freitag

10-15-2007, 12:15 PM

D.C.

Chaka Khan is playing at the Warner Theater.

Now you're getting dangerously close to me busting out the clappy hands.

mikeyboy

10-15-2007, 12:16 PM

I've lived in DC, and I still say Boston.

Freitag

10-15-2007, 12:16 PM

I'd go to Boston, for no other reason than the accents.

When I'm caught in a quandry such as this I always refer back to one thing and one thing only.... WWTD!

What
Would
Tenbats
Do

You know I was suicidal for a time, right?

Marc with a c

10-15-2007, 12:27 PM

Something tells me all the people in boston will be voting for DC, and all the DCers will be voting for boston.

Team_Ramrod

10-15-2007, 03:14 PM

You know I was suicidal for a time, right?

Maybe it's cause of your dual personalities?????

King Hippos Bandaid

10-15-2007, 03:16 PM

Bahston, cause u have a chance to go to Mohegan Sun or Newport , Providence RI

:king:

Plus in Bahston, cruises go there in Oct, because of the Fall Foiliage

very nice in Rocktober

:king:

Snoogans

10-15-2007, 03:18 PM

agreed.

also less chance to go into the wrong neighborhood

plus with the redsox still in the playoffs, you might catch a good weekend

If you are white, in Boston, there is no wrong neighborhood

Fezticle98

10-15-2007, 03:20 PM

Boston.

But if you come to D.C., make sure to stop by the XM Studios for a subscriber tour.

Team_Ramrod

10-15-2007, 03:21 PM

Bahston, cause u have a chance to go to Mohegan Sun or Newport , Providence RI

:king:

Plus in Bahston, cruises go there in Oct, because of the Fall Foiliage

very nice in Eroctober

:king:

Fixed it

Just looking out for ya

King Hippos Bandaid

10-15-2007, 03:33 PM

Fixed it

Just looking out for ya

were would I be with out ya Ramsy

:king:

cupcakelove

10-15-2007, 04:00 PM

I've lived in DC, and I still say Boston.

Note my response as well.

Fallon

10-15-2007, 06:36 PM

If you are white, in Boston, there is no wrong neighborhood

You've never been to Roxbury.

Tenbatsuzen

10-15-2007, 06:41 PM

You've never been to Roxbury.

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Snacks

10-15-2007, 09:03 PM

I chose DC but you cant miss with either place. I love DC, great places to eat and all the sites and history of the capital is great.

Boston is a fun place, there maybe some fun small bars to go to with the ALCS or WS going on. Great places to eat and beautiful this time of year. I think foliage starts soon?

sailor

10-15-2007, 11:21 PM

boston is more fun. this time of year i'd go with dc unless boston is unseasonably warm. btw, the national zoo is the worst zoo ever.

Bellyfullasnot

10-15-2007, 11:42 PM

I love Boston but my vote is DC. Keep in mind, you can do Baltimore also.

grlNIN

10-16-2007, 05:10 AM

Boston.

Apparently the foliage this time of year is really great, says my hippie friend.

A.J.

10-16-2007, 05:18 AM

Freitag

10-16-2007, 06:39 AM

And if you decide to come here, DO NOT go to any "Italian restaurants" or try and get pizza. They're all garbage.

Yeah, that's why we're kind of leaning towards Boston; apparently it's a good time of year for Clams and seafood, plus I never really thought of DC as a "foodie" town.

I think the main goal is to knock off four things off the "1000 Things To Do Before You Die" list.

ANC

10-16-2007, 06:59 AM

Kris10

10-16-2007, 07:00 AM

I've been to DC, I'd go to Boston

buzzard

10-16-2007, 07:40 AM

Boston rocks besides I could see my brother there!:clap:

mendyweiss

10-16-2007, 08:11 AM

I vote DC. You can stroll along Minnesota Ave. SE , late at night. It's quite romantic

Tall_James

10-16-2007, 08:23 AM

Boston.

Apparently the foliage this time of year is really great, says my hippie friend.

Leaf peepers should be shot on principle.

Thebazile78

10-16-2007, 09:41 AM

Leaf peepers should be shot on principle.

You people all act like we don't have trees in the NY-Metro area.

Who wants to see foliage in New England when we could drive an hour up to my dad's instead and see the same brilliant colors without ever leaving New Jersey?

Plus, with two State Parks nearby to walk through why would I sit in traffic with all the City Dwellers who think it's "quaint" to look at leaves?

sheepy's fart

10-16-2007, 10:27 AM

Shotgun!

King Hippos Bandaid

10-16-2007, 10:29 AM

You people all act like we don't have trees in the NY-Metro area.

Who wants to see foliage in New England when we could drive an hour up to my dad's instead and see the same brilliant colors without ever leaving New Jersey?

Plus, with two State Parks nearby to walk through why would I sit in traffic with all the City Dwellers who think it's "quaint" to look at leaves?

Jersey Sucks, you cant compare it to New England

The Seafood, the Foliage. the Sucessfull Sports Town, Boston is where you want to be

:king:

underdog

10-16-2007, 10:32 AM

Who wants to see foliage in New England when we could drive an hour up to my dad's instead and see the same brilliant colors without ever leaving New Jersey?

Well, the problem with that is not leaving New Jersey.

Tall_James

10-16-2007, 11:20 AM

You people

Tall folk?

Tall_James

10-16-2007, 11:20 AM

You people all act like we don't have trees in the NY-Metro area.

Not ones without plastic garbage bags stuck in the branches.

Fallon

10-16-2007, 11:29 AM

Not ones without plastic garbage bags stuck in the branches.

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world I feel like I can't take it, like my heart's going to cave in.
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EliSnow

10-16-2007, 11:32 AM

If you want to come to DC, the bright side is that there should be less crowds at the museums this time of year. And if you decide to come here, DO NOT go to any "Italian restaurants" or try and get pizza. They're all garbage.

Yeah, that's why we're kind of leaning towards Boston; apparently it's a good time of year for Clams and seafood, plus I never really thought of DC as a "foodie" town.

I think the main goal is to knock off four things off the "1000 Things To Do Before You Die" list.

I'm not sure what the pizza is like in Boston, but you could stop off along the way in New Haven and go to Pepe's or Sally's and get pizza. Great fracking pizza there.

Tall_James

10-16-2007, 11:44 AM

I'm not sure what the pizza is like in Boston

Not as good as it is in NY. Best to stop in the Haven on the way up like Eli sez.

joethebartender

10-16-2007, 02:01 PM

Just went for a weekend drive in New England with my car club (MA to VT) and it is really beautiful up there this time of year.
I vote Boston.
Love,
-Joe
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Snacks

10-16-2007, 02:04 PM

You people all act like we don't have trees in the NY-Metro area.

Who wants to see foliage in New England when we could drive an hour up to my dad's instead and see the same brilliant colors without ever leaving New Jersey?

Plus, with two State Parks nearby to walk through why would I sit in traffic with all the City Dwellers who think it's "quaint" to look at leaves?

no one said that parts of nj arent similar, but the question was about where to go for a quick vacation and people gave their opinions in why Boston is a good choice. NJ does have some areas that show foliage but it is much better in New England

joethebartender

10-16-2007, 02:12 PM

You people all act like we don't have trees in the NY-Metro area.

Who wants to see foliage in New England when we could drive an hour up to my dad's instead and see the same brilliant colors without ever leaving New Jersey?

Plus, with two State Parks nearby to walk through why would I sit in traffic with all the City Dwellers who think it's "quaint" to look at leaves?

Sit in traffic???? We were doing about 90+ mph most of the way! (birds, not bugs, were on the front of cars):glurps:

Proof:
http://ctny-audi.com/events/071014_northeast_drive/images/IMG_0554.jpg
Love,
-joe

Fallon

10-16-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm not sure what the pizza is like in Boston, but you could stop off along the way in New Haven and go to Pepe's or Sally's and get pizza. Great fracking pizza there.

Not as good as it is in NY. Best to stop in the Haven on the way up like Eli sez.

You must never been to Papa Ginos!

:glurps:

North end has some nice places for real.

Tenbatsuzen

10-16-2007, 02:34 PM

It's settled. Boston.

Now, what to do?

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WHAT TO DO?!?!

We are going to be staying in the city proper.

I figure:

The Aquarium
Quincy Market (fa.. .faneel... whatever the fuck you people..)

Tall folk?

Yes... whatever you call it.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Freedom Trail
Sam Adams Brewery

We'll be staying in the Back Bay.

King Hippos Bandaid

10-16-2007, 02:36 PM

It's settled. Boston.

Now, what to do?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a66/beksmommy/CharltonHestonSM.jpg

WHAT TO DO?!?!

We are going to be staying in the city proper.

I figure:

The Aquarium
Quincy Market (fa.. .faneel... whatever the fuck you people..)

Yes... whatever you call it.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Freedom Trail
Sam Adams Brewery

We'll be staying in the Back Bay.

I say you watch your Arch Enemies in Baseball and Football. you can see how Successful Franchises Operate

:king:

Tenbatsuzen

10-16-2007, 02:42 PM

I say you watch your Arch Enemies in Baseball and Football. you can see how Successful Franchises Operate

:king:

I'm sorry, 26 vs. 3. I've been alive for 6 vs. 1. You were saying about "successful franchises"?

King Hippos Bandaid

10-16-2007, 02:43 PM

I'm sorry, 26 vs. 3. I've been alive for 6 vs. 1. You were saying about "successful franchises"?

u win this battle

was more of a football dig

:king:

Fezticle98

10-16-2007, 04:40 PM

Anyone who's into the history / military thing would like Battleship Cove in Fall River.

http://www.battleshipcove.org/

It has WWII era battleship, destroyer, submarine, and two PT Boats. I went there with my grandfather who served aboard PT Boats during the war and it was a great time.

Thebazile78

10-16-2007, 06:06 PM

I
Quincy Market (fa.. .faneel... whatever the fuck you people..)

It's Faneuil Hall, honey, Faneuil.

I'm not even FROM Boston and I can spell it. :tongue:

Fallon

10-16-2007, 06:11 PM

It's Faneuil Hall, honey, Faneuil.

I'm not even FROM Boston and I can spell it. :tongue:

Please don't take a picture with Sam Adams outside Faneuil Hall. Too touristy!

You should see if anybody is playing the Comedy Connection that night, good stand up place.

Fezticle98

10-16-2007, 06:52 PM

Please don't take a picture with Sam Adams outside Faneuil Hall. Too touristy!

You should see if anybody is playing the Comedy Connection that night, good stand up place.

Good point. If anyone is coming to DC, Bill Burr is playing at the DC Improv.

drjoek

10-16-2007, 07:21 PM

Most everyone in Boston will be hanging from nooses or drinking themselves to death this weekend so you can probably get a good table at Anthony's Pier 4 or Legal Seafood.

Fallon

10-16-2007, 07:22 PM

Most everyone in Boston will be hanging from nooses

Hey, we're not that racist anymore!

Tenbatsuzen

10-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Hey, we're not that racist anymore!

The only black people your town likes wear green uniforms, and two of them have fucking died on the job!

drjoek

10-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Hey, we're not that racist anymore!

Self inflicted i should have specified

lleeder

10-16-2007, 07:36 PM

You know I was suicidal for a time, right?

Yeah we call that "the good old days".

ralphbxny

10-16-2007, 07:37 PM

Boston! The Foliage on the Drive will be cool. Maybe youll get some!

underdog

10-16-2007, 07:42 PM

The only black people your town likes wear green uniforms, and two of them have fucking died on the job!

That reminds me of the time that Dee Brown was arrested in Wellesley because he was driving around looking at houses to buy.

Massachusetts : We at least sort of like gays!

Tenbatsuzen

10-17-2007, 02:04 PM

We have delayed our trip til next weekend.

Why, you ask?

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underdog

10-17-2007, 02:08 PM

Fezticle98

10-17-2007, 02:24 PM

We have delayed our trip til next weekend.

Why, you ask?

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My wife and I are trying to decide whether to go on a mini vacation or go to the beer fest.

Beer fest! Then again, it is the Return of the Belgian Beer Fest. Sequels are rarely as good.

Freitag

10-25-2007, 09:18 AM

OK, so there's an 80% chance of rain this weekend.

But, we've got plans:

We're going to get the "GoBoston" card, and hit up the following places on Saturday:

Breakfast at the Paramount
Pick up Go Boston card.
Sam Adams Brewery
Lunch and catch some of the Rutgers/WVU game
Aquarium
USS Constitution
Then walk around the back bay.

Sunday:
Brunch
Freedom Trail
Fanieul Hall
Leave Boston by 3PM to be in WABC's broadcast range in time for the Jets game.

Any other suggestions?