Boston

[belle22]

We are going to Boston (with out kids)... any cheap places to see and eat.


Any hidden Gems in Boston?

Thanks!

 

[Not My Fault!]

The Freedom Trail is a walking tour of historic Boston and is free. A walk through the Public Gardens and the Commons is also nice. Best bet for inexpensive dinners are little pizza joints and small Asian restaurants. We go to Island Hopper sometimes; Thai/Asian menu, fair prices, on Mass Ave right at the end of Newberrt Street.

 

[dakcp2001]

when will you be there?

 

[Evi]

I'd say look at groupon and other discount sites. There are also some really cool things you can do in the summer like watch free movies on the charles on Fridays. You could make a night of it pack a picnic and some wine. I know they also have tango night on the charles where you can take a free lesson and dance tango in the moonlight.

Lots of festivals going on at this time of the year. I would check out the improper Bostonian, the Thursday edition of the Boston Globe and the city of Boston website.

Have fun..

 

[FourBees]

Quincy market. A little of this and a little of that. One huge building with food courts lined up all the way down!

 

[debbiecarr98]

You should search boston on these boards becuase there have been extensive discussions in the recent past with great recommendations about the North End, etc.

 

[leebee]

Go see the USS Constitution via the water shuttle, which is part of the subway system! You can take the T to the Aquarium stop; go above ground and take the water taxi. You get a GREAT view of Boston from the water as you go over to Charlestown, for much less than you'd pay for a 'scenic cruise.' Wait in line for the guided tour of the Constitution (it's a security line)- you'll see so much more of the ship than if you do the self-guided tour (which doesn't let you go below decks). There's a Coldstone Creamery right around the corner if you need a "snack" before taking the water shuttle back to the Aquarium!

Duck Tours... not cheap, but one of the best ways to see the city! The guides are knowledgable, fun, and crazy! I grew up outside of Boston and can get anywhere in the city via subway, but driving in the city is nuts. Duck Tours gives you all the highlights AND you get to cruise the Charles River, between Cambridge and Boston. VERY cool!

Sam Adams brewery is accessible via the T. I don't remember what subway stop it is, but it's an easy walk from the T station. We did it in March one year (on St Patty's Day, no less!) and didn't freeze or anything. It's a small brewery, informative tour, and you get a GREAT experience in the tasting room when it's all over!

We liked the Freedom Trail BUT the "extra tour" out to Paul Revere's house is a LONG walk. This is an add-on to the regular tour, which ends at Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall, doesn't have an additional cost, and seemed like a great idea until we actually had to walk it! HOwever, the Freedom Trail tour is definitely worth the money to have a guide instead of just walk the Trail yourself.

BTW, Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall is unfortunately over-hyped and over done. Nothing historical here, just lots of shops (and not much unique... all the usual mall-type stores) and a huge food court. The food part is fun if you are in a group and interested it tasting/sharing, but there's nothing historical about any of this anymore.

There's a very nice holocaust memorial near QM on the way to north station by foot. Very moving, impressive, free. I can't describe where it is, but you should be able to look it up. Worth the time, IMHO.

 

[YachtClubWoman]

Here are a few of my favorites:

No Name Restaurant - seafood on the dock, really good, fresh - no frills
close to the World Trade Center stop on the silver line

Giaccamo's (not sure of spelling) - on Hannover Street in the North End - Haymarket subway stop

Trident bookstore - on Newbury close to Mass. Ave - it is a bookstore with a restaurant on the other side

the Pourhouse on Boylston across from Captial Grille in the Back Bay - fun bar with good food

Windsor Dim Sum Cafe on Tyler St in Chinatown - walkable from Boylston stop on green line.

 

[leebee]

G'vannis on Prince St. in the North End has GREAT food but you should go during lunch or for early bird dinner... otherwise it can get pricey, quickly. They sure do have good food, though!

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

We really liked the Barking Crab (it's been a few years - wonder if it's still open?). You eat at picnic tables over the water and bash crab legs with rocks.

Agree w/ walk the freedom trail. Stop in shops along the way, especially Italian ones, bakeries, mmmmmmm.

 

[MapleGirl]

Groupon has 2 tickets to the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston for $16 today.

 

[niclodn]

When are you going? I can't help you right now, but I will be there over Labor Day Weekend. I'm going with a friend who used to live there, so I'm sure I'll have some suggestions once I return. I'm not sure exactly what all we're doing -- but I do know we're gonna hit up the Sam Adams brewery and take in a game at Fenway

 

[Judique]

We really liked the Barking Crab (it's been a few years - wonder if it's still open?). You eat at picnic tables over the water and bash crab legs with rocks.

Agree w/ walk the freedom trail. Stop in shops along the way, especially Italian ones, bakeries, mmmmmmm.

It's been 3 years for us and we enjoyed it also plus got the tshirt.

There is a website www.barkingcrab.com . It's also not far from the Museum of Contemporary Art which even if you are not into Contemporary Art (me not so much) has a great harbor view.