Hey,
I will be in Boston in 2 weeks for a long weekend (4 days). Staying at the Hilton Back Bay and in need of help of good places to eat and things to see and do near by. Do not plan to rent a car at this point but willing to walk, trolley, or whatever to see Boston%26#39;s finest attractions. Night spots for 30 somethings to hang out as I will be there with my Fiance%26#39;. Good food a must but do NOT have to eat at the high end places. For her shopping is a strong point. Sports fans but realize the Pats are on a bye week and the Sox will be a hard ticket. I definitely want to get out and enjoy the sites so please advise. Any and All help really appreciated!!! Thanks!
Boston in 2 weeks- HELP PLEASE!I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;re checking out all the threads for general sightseeing ideas but, can you narrow it down any? Are you more walk%26#39;n%26#39;wander local color folks, or more must-see sites folks? For food, what kind? I%26#39;d wager Boston is best at and most unique on seafood and Italian, tho of course, there%26#39;s everything.
And I don%26#39;t know why this popped in my head but (jsboston is laughing at me right now), I guess trying to think what%26#39;s different than Kentucky, there%26#39;s a restaurant at the top of the Prudential Center (one of the tallest buildings in Back Bay, a good centrally-located place to wander around -- very ';Boston';), aptly called the ';Top of the Hub'; where, with advance reservations (which you can make online) to get a windowseat, you can dine overlooking the city. IMO, it%26#39;s a little overpriced, but the food%26#39;s OK and worth a look-see if that%26#39;s your bag. In the same building and in the Hancock Tower next door, there are observation decks as well.
http://www.topofthehub.net/tophub/index.html
Boston in 2 weeks- HELP PLEASE!I am not a big seafood person but my Fiance%26#39; is, as long as I have a good steak I%26#39;ll be fine (both in the same place would be ideal). Italian is very welcome! We are open to all sites (historical type %26amp; Fenway Park a must) but would enjoy being outdoors and walking but do not want to limit anything. Also would enjoy a good pub to just relax in after a day of walking. Thanks for the rec of the place to eat w/view. That is the main thing as well is to see and do the things we are not normally accustomed to in KY. I know it will be a drastic change from horse farms and mountains and really looking forward to it!
Also, since you mention food as a priority (and I can relate), check out a thread here called:
What%26#39;s Your Absolute Favorite Restaurant in Boston?
Started by a Bostonian, it evoked a lot of good -- and varied ! - ideas.
Hi,
If you want to walk around the city, you should walk the Freedom Trail. It%26#39;s a self-guided walking tour of all of the historic sites in downtown area. It starts at the Visitor%26#39;s center office on Boston Common, near Park St. Station. I%26#39;m sure you don%26#39;t have Paul Revere%26#39;s house, or the USS Constitution in Kentucky, either ;)
For shopping, make sure to walk down Newbury St. Start at the Mass. Ave end, and walk all the way down to Arlington St. This is where all the boutiques, designers, galleries and cafes are located, and if you can afford it, the shopping is great.
For Italian food, make sure to go to the North End. If you walk the freedom trail, you will see the North End, as it%26#39;s on the trail. This is the Italian neighborhood, with loads of great restaurants and cafes. Try Giacomo%26#39;s for great pasta, Lucca or Limoncello for more upscale dining, or Antico Forno on Salem St. for wood-fired grilled type of food.
For seafood, since you don%26#39;t like it yourself, I%26#39;d recommend No-Name. It%26#39;s not fancy, but the fish is as fresh as can be, because it%26#39;s located on the Boston Fish Pier. The reason I mention it, is because I went with a friend of mine, who%26#39;s allergic to seafood, and he ordered the steak. It was one of the best steaks he%26#39;s ever had.
Also, Durgin Park is a great place, in Quincy Market. It%26#39;s one of the oldest restaurants in the country, and it just oozes ';Boston Charm';, as it were. It also has the best Prime Rib and Clam Chowder in Boston, in my opinion (and you will get many different opinions on that...). They also have excellent seafood (baked scrod, fisherman%26#39;s platter, baked haddock, etc.). After you dine at Durgin Park, you can check out all the pubs/bars and nightclubs in the Faneuil Hall area.
As for sports, you can easily get Bruins tickets, or Celtics tickets for home games, if either team is playing at home that week. Just go to either team%26#39;s web site to buy tickets.
Shopping:
Walk all the way down Newbury street! It%26#39;s a great walk and the food is fabulous. I would spend some time there, maybe even cut over two blocks to Boylston and go to the Copley Mall. Keep in mind there are TWO parts to the mall. You can take the skywalk over to the nicer upscale shops. In addition, I would take your wife to Harvard Square for some more shopping.
The top attractions are probably the historic sights along the Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts, Trolley tour (to get to know the city) The Go Boston Card might be a good choice if you%26#39;re going to do a lot of sightseeing, you could save a little on the top attractions. There are tons of fabulous resturants in Boston. Depending on the type of food you like. Please write back with some of your favorite foods and I can give you some ideas!
Thank you ';ashannonlurks'; for the helpful advice on shopping. Foods for me would be a great steak and seafood for her. We both have heard really good things about the italian food there and are excited to try. Please let me know what this GO BOSTON Card is and the benefits associated? Have heard the duck tour is a ';can%26#39;t miss'; as well. Like I said in an earlier post we are really looking forward to the trip and want to experience the best we can while in Boston. All posts welcome! Thanks again.
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