So my girlfriend and I are heading to Boston next week and staying there for only 3 days and two nights. We booked a hotel that is close to downtown. Mainly the purpose of us being there is to check out one of the pharmacy schools that might possibly apply to. However we also do have some free time and it is also our spring break so we would like to at least have some fun in the process. I havent been to boston since 8 years ago and so I was wondering if everyone can tell me what/where are the main attractions in/close around Boston, what are there to do and what are some of the "must do" things or other things that me and my girlfriend can experience and try out. It can be anything really...dining, entertainment, travel, etc. Just to keep in mind, we only have 3 days. I mean, both my girlfriend and I can probably go exploring on our own but I'd just like to hear some ideas. Any suggestions?? Thanks! :)
2007-03-08 12:54:00 · 8 answers · asked by kisskissbangbang 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
Y'all are going to have a blast!
Luckily for you, most things are very close. You can almost walk to many things!
In Boston, Fanuiel Hall / Quincy Market is a must. It’s a little touristy now, but still a place to revel in history while eating and shopping to your heart’s content.
Freedom Trail as well, except don't walk the whole thing. Just hit some of the highlights. Go to the old North Church, Old South Meetinghouse, and the nearby Cemetery to see John Hancock and other famous people tombstones. Bamm, bamm, bamm, you'll knock those out quickly!
If you like museums, the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) is one of my favorite in the world (that and the Musée D'Orsay in Paris). Museum of Science is pretty neat too.
If you like to shop, go to the shops at Prudential Center / Copley Plaza. Also, be sure to walk down nearby Newbury St just for fun and window shop.
Harvard Sq can be entertaining to walk around. Or you can bounce down to MIT and walk those hallways as well. Next to that is the esplanade, where you can walk the Charles River, which is gorgeous in the summer time, walk downtown and grab something to eat near Fanueil hall!
You can also get a day pass for the "T" (subway) and ride all over just for fun!
If you want to wander outside of Boston (like if you have a car),
There's also
Salem (north of Boston),
Bunker Hill memorial in Charlestown (and you can climb it)
Old Ironsides (USS Constitution) in Charlestown,
JFK library (just south of Boston),
Lexington and Concord (where it all started) out Route 2 (about 30-40 min away).
Be sure to have a meal at a restaurant in Boston’s famous Italian North End. This is a must!
Enjoy the seafood too! For affordable seafood, No Name's is the place to go. Outside of that, you could do the old reliable Durgin Park @ Quincy Market.
As you might be able to tell, Boston's one of my favorite cities.
Hope you and your girlfriend have a fantastic time!
2007-03-09 09:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just went to Boston over Labor Day weekend.. It is a great city.. Fenway is a must, Fanhueil Hall (sp?). We did the Duck tours that leave from the Science Muesum and it is a really great way to see Boston.. There is just so much to see in Boston.. Have fun and best of luck..
2007-03-09 04:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harper's Ferry
Whiskey's
Fanuiel Hall
JFK Library
Durgen Park
Newbury Street
Shops in the Prudential
Hard Rock
2007-03-09 00:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top of the Prudential Building. You can see all the way to the coast. Fenway looks like it's the size of a baseball. There's not too many boats on the Charles this time of year, but it's still a gorgeous view.
2007-03-08 13:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by boomerkuwanga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1). Visit the J.F.K Library.
2). Visit Cheers.
3). Go to Fanuiel Hall.
2007-03-08 13:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by Neil C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go north on route 1 to Peabody. There is a motel called Mario's. They have heart shaped jacuzzis in the rooms. Rent a romm for a couple of hours and give her a good rogering.
2007-03-09 07:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by seeinred06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're there during baseball season, then go to a sox game, they're a little on the pricy side, but there alot of fun to go to, also, try the boston duck tours, i gave the web adress below to the duck tours, the science museum i hear is really cool too,
2007-03-10 04:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Philippa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want more out of the way (read:less touristy) places to visit, you can check out this list of places:
http://thisplaceiknow.com/articles/topboston.cfm
2007-03-09 07:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by sotsr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋