Boston then where...?

Hi everyone,

I%26#39;m coming to Boston from Glasgow, UK for business in mid June and my boyf is flying out to meet me so that we can make a trip of it. We will prob stay 10-14 days. I really don%26#39;t know anything about US and my geography is terrible (apologies) but we want to spend some of time lying on a beach/relaxing with a little sightseeing - 5 days ish and would also like to visit NYC and Niagra but not really sure what else we should fit in??? ANy advice on costs, how to travel, where to go, what to see and where to stay would be much appreciated!!!

Boston then where...?

Hello clohugs,

You say you%26#39;ll be in Boston in June, Is it the end of June or the middle? I live in New Hampshire and our tradition believe it or not is to go to Cape Cod at the end of June every year before it gets really really packed with the people and the traffic. It%26#39;s the best time of year to be down there weather wise. Usually by the end of June it%26#39;s sunny skies and blue skies. Not a lot of times but at least you%26#39;d have some days that are sunny? You could always go exploring down there on days that aren%26#39;t that great you know what I mean? There%26#39;s a lot to check out down there, you%26#39;ll really like it!

You%26#39;ll be getting a LOT of different ideas on where to go on Cape Cod from people that are really really familiar with the Cape when they see this post, trust me!

I myself love Chatham and Dennisport, then Hyannis is really fun with a lot going on and a lot to see, that part of the Cape is great because there%26#39;s a lot of really pretty Inns, B%26amp;B%26#39;s or Hotel/Motels to stay at. The beaches are all beautiful down at Cape Cod and more importantly? The weather and the water will be warmer than if you were up in New Hampshire or Maine%26#39;s coast, I love their beaches because of it.

You could then head back to Boston and do a City Tour, check out the www.bostongocard.com site and you%26#39;ll get different ideas on that site what you could see and you%26#39;ll see Boston while you%26#39;re there at some point in your planning; then head out to New York and Niagra Falls. If you plan on going to the City of New York then to Niagra Falls? I think that%26#39;s a long way to go. If I were you I%26#39;d look in to that a little more in the New York forum, I%26#39;m sure there%26#39;s people there that will give you some great ideas on where you%26#39;d want to go and how you%26#39;d get there on that forum.

Check out www.capecod.com to get you started on where you might like to stay.

I%26#39;ll tell you, there%26#39;s an Inn in Chatham that I want to stay at next year, people on this forum talked about it and I can%26#39;t wait to stay there because I have friends that live in Chatham, go in to this site and you%26#39;ll see this place, it%26#39;s so pretty and so reasonable it%26#39;s not even funny for Chatham. IF you can get reservations try to, it%26#39;s just lovely.

www.thehawthorne.com

This will get you started any way! GOOD LUCK and have fun!

Boston then where...?

You should be able to do everything you want in 14 days. The longest part will be getting from Boston to Niagara Falls. The Falls are in northern New York State where Lake Ontario forms the border between the US and Canada. The drive from Boston would be about 12 hrs of continuous driving, or you could break it up by staying halfway at a nice B%26amp;B in the Adirondacks.

I agree with the earlier poster that the Cape is nice in June before all the hoards of summer people arrive. The drive from Boston to Provincetown (at the very end of the Cape) is about 3 hours depending on traffic. The Cape is absolutely gorgeous - the dunes and rugged landscape are harshly attractive. The Cape Cod National Seashore is a Federal Park and a lovely place to explore. You can rent bikes at many spots along the Cape and ride the Cape Cod Rail trail - a paved trail that will take you through the woods and give you access to the Seashore.

Be forewarned: the water temperature at the Cape is FRIGID - at least on the side that faces the open Atlantic. If you are interested in warm water, stick to the Bay side. But the beaches are lovely on both sides.

Right now the cost of gasoline is at an all-time high. In some places, as high as $3.50 USD per gallon. This can be a substantial amount of your travel budget, whether you like it or not. It will also dictate whether you want to venture all the way out to Niagara.

Getting to NYC from Boston is a snap - take the train! On the Acela express you can be from South Station to Penn Station in a little over three hours. No fuss no muss. Check this site under New York City for info on hotels and neighborhoods.

Hope this helps!

Check out the www.gobostoncard.com website--someone recommended it but they had the link wrong. That would be great for sightseeing. You get to see all of Boston%26#39;s top attractions for one price. Right now you can fly to NYC on Jetblue airways for 25 dollars. You should consider doing that. You can also take a bus leaving from south station to NYC.

As for beaches, try Cape Cod, it%26#39;s the off-season- (and getting cold) but you can enjoy a nice walk/picnic on the beach if it isn%26#39;t cold and raining like it had been for the past few months.

Thanks so much for all your advice.... I think we should start planning right away!!!

Given that you%26#39;re planning so far in advance, who knows what gas prices will be like? I agree that NYC is not too far, and that either plane, train, or bus are all affordable right now... but by next June ??? If you want to see a bit of Cape Cod, you could take a high-speed ferry to Provincetown from downtown Boston, and be there in under 2 hours without the awful drive. You wouldn%26#39;t need a car there at all, and June is still not into the busiest period (from July through August). You could rent bikes, or even book a beachfront room.

Nantucket and Martha%26#39;s Vineyard are just off Cape Cod, and are accessible by ferry or air. You could bring a car on the ferry or just rent scooters there.

You should ';google'; some locations, and put some more specific details (ages, interests, etc.) on this site for lots of input.

Concerning a previous posting: JetBlue will offer an introductory sale fare between Boston and New York (JFK) of $25* each way. This sale fare must be purchased by October 20, 2005, for travel between November 8 and December 14, 2005. Blackout dates from November 22-28 will apply. The carrier%26#39;s regular fares will range from $40* to $120* each way.