I am going by myself for 3 days in december, but i do have some friends out there. So far, im planning on going to the Celtics game and the Patriots game. I will be staying at the Park Plaza downtown, and I was wondering what are some of the cooler things the city has to offer? Besides Newburry St., Fenway, or Beacon Hill. Im 23, into sports and history, so can you guys please help me out? direct me a lil bit? I would rather do some local things than touristy things, thanks guys!
2007-11-28 21:21:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
I'm a Chicago architect and I love Boston. Since you like history may I suggest some architectural and historical sites.
Overall Boston is a fascinating of historical and modern architecture. Where these clash in many cities they overall work well together here. One favorite example is Copley Square with Rochardson's Romanesque Trinity Cathedral and IM Pei's nearby John Hancock Tower visually and elegantly cutting into the plaza vista like a 70-story glass knife.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace on the waterfront is a nice buzz of shops and restaurants among historic architecture. I personally like nearby Boston City Hall though I know some out there will frown on this.
Harvard and MIT have great scenery and goings on. And no trip there is complete without wandering Beacon Hill and seeing Old North Church. Tourusty, yes but worth it, and not really that crowded.
Regardless of your religion the Christian Science Complex is a fascinating place, also by IM Pei. And again a great blend of a traditional looking church nestled in a modern complex.
Sports, let's face it -- what Boston area team ISN'T doing well right now. From what little I know 'bout sports.
Trying to read a map will intimadate you as the downtown is a 'hub' of medieval like streets, but oh so beautiful. As for directions you'll get used to the visual cues and landmarks. Then the map will make more sense.
Have a great trip!
2007-11-29 13:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree about the North End, I love to just hang out there in the evening.
The freedom trail tour offers a pub version of the freedom trail tour - drink where your forefathers did. I think the URL is www.freedomtrail.org?
You can try and take the Fenway park tour, after all it is America's most beloved ball park - just ask Dr. Charles. Not sure they do the tour year round. Go to the Souvenir store across from Fenway to get the tour. If they don't, you can always buy your Red Sox world championship gear and then go party on Landsdown Street.
Blue Man group - it all started here baby.
Pops Holiday show.
Skate on the frog pond. Hunt rats on the common.
2007-11-29 05:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:51:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duck Boats
Visit the Common
The Museum of Science is great
2007-11-29 07:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by LC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really enjoy the North End, where the "Italian" neighborhood is. Great restaurants and stuff. It's worth it to eat a meal.
2007-11-29 05:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Darushka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋