new england trip

My husband and I will be traveling to the New England states

oct 25th thru the 30th. We are staying in the Nantasket Beach area but are looking for advice on ';must see'; places we should visit while in the new england states. Also where can we get an awesome lobster roll ?? thanks much

new england trip

Nantasket is a little south of Boston. My recommendation would be at least a couple of days in Boston itself and perhaps a trip down to Newport to see the mansions. You are also reasonably close to Plymouth, so a side trip there to see the Mayflower and Plimouth Plantation would seem to make sense.

new england trip

The best lobster roll I%26#39;ve had in Boston was actually at this dive in Harvard Sqare called Charlie%26#39;s Kitchen. You can get the double lobster roll special. Huge chunks of lobster, great taste and not too pricey. I%26#39;ve been to places that were nice and they didn%26#39;t have a lobster roll nearly as good as the one I had there. At night it%26#39;s sort of a loud, lively young persons place but it%26#39;s super quiet during the day--maybe explore Cambridge when you come to Boston and try it out?

Look, they even mentioned it on The Phoenix (Free Local Newspaper) 50 best meals under 10$

http://thephoenix.com/x/restaurantsunder20/

Another place with acceptional seafood (also listed on that link I just posted) is the Barking Crab--it%26#39;s more of a summer staple, but it should be open during the fall season, too. Their lobster roll is good, I hear.

While you%26#39;re in New England I would stay/visit for at least 2 days in Boston then maybe take a side trip to Newport Mansions and the Vineyard there and then maybe another side trip to Plimouth Plantation and Salem (You can see both in one day) Salem should be a whole lot of fun during the whole Halloween season and Plimouth Plantation is very fitting for the whole ';New England'; feel of things. The Go Boston Card also includes some attractions in Boston and Newport and Salem--so you might want to look at that website for the card or just to get an idea what things you can do once you get to the city.

Charlie%26#39;s Kitchen is definately worth a trip if you are in Harvard Square.

For an awesome lobster roll (and an even better clam roll) try the Hingham Lobster Pound in on Rt. 3A in Hingham (next town over from Hull, where Nantasket beach is.) It%26#39;s just a clam shack though - no real seating and very, very informal - so it%26#39;s all about the food. Take your lobster roll to go an make a picnic of it across the street at the harbor.

Hi,

I second the Hingham Lobster Pound. Fantastic food and a real New England atmosphere. Easy to get to, right on Route 3A just before Hingham center.

thanks to all for the responses, I cannot wait to experience

Hingham Lobster Pound, sounds perfect .

If you enjoy Halloween, then a visit to Salem preferably on Halloween weekend but perhaps not on Halloween itself (due to the enormous crowds) is an experience. It is the largest Hallowen experience in the world and most everyone is in costume. You can access Salem from Rte. 128 North to Route 114 East or take the commuter rail from North Station. (www.mbta.com).

www.hauntedhappenings.com

If you enjoy Halloween, then a visit to Salem preferably on Halloween weekend but perhaps not on Halloween itself (due to the enormous crowds) is an experience. It is the largest Hallowen experience in the world and most everyone is in costume. You can access Salem from Rte. 128 North to Route 114 East or take the commuter rail from North Station. (www.mbta.com).

www.hauntedhappenings.com

Connieu, could you give us a little more info about your interests and budget? There is so much to experience in my wonderful city that 4-5 days can%26#39;t do it justice - you should target what you%26#39;re most interested in. History? Museums? Seaside? Shopping?

We have absolutely first class museums - Art, Science, Children%26#39;s. The North End and Freedom Trail are musts for history buffs. We also have the Kennedy Presidential Library. The waterfront area is always bustling... and there%26#39;s great restaurants there. Like a raw bar? Visit the nation%26#39;s oldest operating restaurant: Union Oyster House (don%26#39;t bother having dinner there, though - there%26#39;s better choices.)

Unfortunately, Cape Cod pretty much closes down after Columbus Day (and that%26#39;s the way the locals like it). Right now is my favorite time of year there if you ever plan a return visit.

I%26#39;m assuming you%26#39;ve got relatives or some other reason to stay in Nantasket - it%26#39;s certainly not my first choice. But there are wonderful dining choices nearby on the South Shore.

Enjoy!

S %26amp; L, as we have never been to the east coast before we would like to experience as much of the seashore as possible. We would like very much to take in as much historical venues as possible.

I have heard the Plymouth plantation is great. We were given the Nantasket area as a great place to stay by friends that have visited a few times, not knowing any better, we took that advice. Hopefully we can make the best of it. thanks for your info and any more you can give.connie u