Bachelorette Party

My best friend is getting married, and wants a bachelorette weekend on the Cape. Does anyone know of a good hotel that we could stay at ( about 20 girls-5 rooms)? We want something decent and clean, but that we can also have some fun at the bars nearby. Of course, in the spirit of things I expect it will be a rowdy, late night; which needs to be taken into consideration for the accomodation choice.

Bachelorette Party

For Bachelorette parties, Newport, RI would be a better choice. WALKING distance to more bars and restaurants, as well as more choices, plus the beach nearby. The Cape has become much more of a family destination over the years....i.e. cookouts, beaching, casual dinners....not as much of a party scene as it used to be for 20 - 30 somethings...something to consider.

Bachelorette Party

Well Hyannis and Provincetown both might be good choices for a fun time. Unfortunately, I can%26#39;t give any first hand recommendations for your lodging in Hyannis. In Provincetown, perhaps you might consider the Brass Key which has an excellent reputation and is close to things happening in town. Also, the Fairbanks Inn might be a possibility. Have a great time!

What about Seacoast in Hyannis? Also walking distance to a lot of attractions , restaurants and bars on Main St. yet right near the harbor and beach. They are highly rated on tripadvisors and moderate in price. Check it out.

If you expect a rowdy late night, Hyannis or Provincetown would be the best choices. One word of caution, over the past few years the Hyannis police have been cracking down on late night misbehavior. I haven%26#39;t seen anything in the paper lately, but I recall several articles from last summer about problems with the after-hours bar crowd.

You%26#39;d have a really good time in this Pub for SURE. You could leave the cars in their parking lot and forget about them for a few days. This place is called the Cape Cod Irish Village in West Yarmouth on Rte 28. One thing about it that you%26#39;ll really like is that they have breakfast and dinner packages and their food is really good, you pick what you want right off the menu too. The rooms are nothing to write home about, trust me they%26#39;re just your basic motel rooms, but you%26#39;re hardly ever there any way. The pub is the draw here and that%26#39;s where you%26#39;ll want to be at night with your type of a group any way. I think you guys would have a really good time here. If it%26#39;s rainy when you%26#39;re here during the day? Head to Hyannis, it%26#39;s right up the road, tons of shopping along this road and all that. There%26#39;s even a Christmas Tree Shop right across the road. Be careful crossing this road, it gets busy in the summer months, just use their cross walk. Their outdoor pool here is fun, most of the time with groups that stay there like yours. It%26#39;s a place that people go to all year round too which shows you how much fun it is. It%26#39;s all ages too, your age group is starting to find out about this wonderfully convenient little place these days. They own the motel beside them called the Mayflower as well as the Cape Traveler. I%26#39;ve stayed at the Cape Traveler and there%26#39;s a walking path to get right to the Pub %26amp; main complex right out back, how convenient is that AND their pool here has a cabana where your group could hang out, so remember that:

www.capecod-irishvillage.com

Have a wonderful time!

Defintiely do Provincetown!! The accomodations might be a little priceir, but so worth it. Plus you will never need cabs- so factor that money into the hotels. Right along Commercial Street, you have bars, clubs, shopping, restaurants....and not to mention the most entertaining crowds around!! Staying in PTown you also have some of the most beautiful beaches surrounding you to hit up during the day.

Hyannis has grown overly crowded in the summer time - especially nights on Main Street. You%26#39;ll find yourself waitng online to get into a bar that isn%26#39;t worth it. From beach to the bars...cabs are needed and Hyannis beaches arent even all that great.

Also - in PTown...you%26#39;re rowdyness will blend right in!!

Hi guys! Some friends and I are also trying to plan a bachelorette and we%26#39;re deciding between Provincetown and Portland, ME. Any thoughts?! We think P-town would be something she would never forget but Portland is apparently so nice, too. Does anyone know anything about the Surfside Hotel %26amp; Suites in P-town?

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl - June 5-7

The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl all you can eat ice cream party may be as popular as the Boston Tea Party. Now held at City Hall Plaza, look for it each June as an unofficial beginning of summer.

The event serves up ice cream from 10 of the nation’s leading ice cream companies while raising money for the Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The Scooper Bowl has grown into the world’s biggest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival - with 30,000-plus annual attendees, live music, and volunteers from the industry’s largest companies on hand at Boston’s City Hall Plaza to serve up ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet over three days each June.

Tuesday, June 5th - 11:30am-6:00pm

Wednesday, June 6th – 11:30am-8:00pm

Thursday, June 7th – 11:30am-6:00pm

AlanM

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl - June 5-7

Alan,

Thanks for the heads-up. I will be stopping by on my commute home from work. Kudos to you for bringing the Jimmy Fund to the the main stage at TA. It%26#39;s a cause that none of us should overlook.

trolley tour

What is the difference between the beantown trolley tour and the old town trolley? Are they 2 different companies? Which one is better?

trolley tour

Hi Kayjenks,

Yes, they%26#39;re two different companies. They%26#39;re both really great! It%26#39;s just that the Beantown Trolley Tour is part of the following deal and it%26#39;s highly recommended by alot of the travelers and experts on this particular site and others in Boston really like it alot, if you go to this:

www.GoBostonCard.com

you%26#39;ll read all the great deals included when you get this card, it%26#39;s really wonderful. Beantown Trolley is affiliated with Brush Hill Tours and Gray Line which are highly reputable at giving great tours. They give excellent tours of the City.

Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston are the orange and green trolleys you%26#39;ll see around the City; they can be reached at 1 800 868-7482.

It%26#39;s your call, take your pick!

Have fun!

trolley tour

I had the Go Boston Card and took the Bean Town Trolley tour. We took it on 2 different days with 2 differetn drivers and had bad experience with both. Waiting times for the trolley was long and we saw the Old town trolley pass by twice... should have gone with that one. The drivers had mild road rage, but I still could hear them say stuff that I find unprofessional and I ont want to hear it. One seemed like he was yelling at us the whole time and was not funny. The other read stuttered and repeated stuff over because he was reading the information WHILE driving! He also kept answering his cell phone, and his trolley wasnt in the best shape as well, as the breaks were squeaky very loudly that we had to change trolleys in the middle. He also skipped some stops announcements and yelled at the people in the back ti quiet down and claimed he has ADD.

I%26#39;ve heard good things about Old Town Trolley.....

There%26#39;s also the Duck Tours which are great if you%26#39;ve got kids...

While in Boston last November, we went on an Old Town Trolley tour and it was great! The drivers were great and we didn%26#39;t have to wait long to reboard at any stop. It was a good way to get your bearings in the city and visit some of the historical spots. I would highly recommend it!

I took a look at the online map for the OLD TOWN trolley and it gets pretty fuzzy when you zoom in on it. Do they give you a map that you can clearly see the stops on?

If you have the Go Card, Beantown is the choice.

If you are buying a ticket, Old Town is probably the best bet. Every company has good and not-so good drivers. Old Town is the most professional organization. The big difference in the tour itself is frequency. Old Town picks up much more often.. Believe they also go to Fenway.

sanskrit name

July fourth sugestions

Hi all

We are going to be in Boston on the fourth,My wife and two kids 12,14 would like to see the fireworks with the boston pops, any sugestions on best way to see them as far as location and timming? We plan to be in a hotel in downtown anduse th T as much as possible. Thanks

David

July fourth sugestions

The most obvious answer is to get a blanket and pack some food and go sit on the Esplanade. To get a good spot, get there by 3pm. Some people get there early in the morning, but I think that%26#39;s excessive. We%26#39;ve never had any trouble getting there later, but you really don%26#39;t want to be showing up at 5pm or later expecting to get a decent spot.

July fourth sugestions

Hi,

First, you should be aware that you really can%26#39;t see the concert and the fireworks at the same time. By that, I mean that the seats on the Esplanade which afford a great view of the concert, are very poor for watching the fireworks.

Usually, there are a couple of JumboTron TV screens set up for people to watch the concert outside of the Esplanade, in areas where the Fireworks-watching is much better.

For best viewing of the Fireworks, you want to either be in the Cambridge side of the river, along Memorial Drive, or, my personal favorite spot is on the middle of the Longfellow bridge, on the Boston-bound side. You are looking straight at the fireworks barge, with nothing to obstruct the view. Also, you get beautiful reflections off of the John Hancock tower as well.

Check out this website, for more information:

http://www.july4th.org

What time does the firework display usually start ?

Taken from the July 4th site to answer peoples question regarding the Fireworks Show, it starts at 10:30 PM.

The event for 2007 will again be held on the Esplanade in Boston, along the Charles River, which includes the Hatch Shell and Oval.

July 3rd Concert

4:00 pm – Oval Opens

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm – Concert

July 4th Concert %26amp; Fireworks

9:00 am – Oval Opens

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Concert

10:30 pm – Fireworks Show

July 4th Broadcast Information

8:00 pm – Local broadcast on WBZ-TV

10:00 pm – National broadcast on CBS Network

Go to the concert on July 3 and then go to the Charles River on July 4 to see the Fireworks

The concert is the same each night except for the Fireworks on July 4

Less Crowds on the grass to enjoy on July 3

I%26#39;ve watched from a few different spots, the Cambridge side of the river has more room, so you can find spots later, but for some silly reason they don%26#39;t turn off the bright traffic lights along Memorial Drive, which runs along the river, so that can kind of kill the feel of nighttime, and trees also obstruct a good deal in the two spots I%26#39;ve been there- 1 near Mass. Ave Bridge and another down near Longfellow.

Take a look at the map on the official website when they have it up closer to the event, it shows where the fireworks barge is, and that will give you an idea of what direction you%26#39;ll be looking and you can keep an eye out for trees and such in your line-of-sight.

The best spot I%26#39;ve had for viewing the fireworks was actually the alley behind Beacon Street, right at the fence next to Storrow Drive at Exeter Street. We went out 15 minutes before the fireworks start. Once the esplanade fills up, people start hanging out on the pedestrian bridges that go over Storrow Drive to the Esplanade and then the bridges fill and then people hang out in the alley! We had a very clear view of the fireworks- this is not to say it%26#39;s the spot to hang out and have a picnic ahead of time, but it%26#39;s a great view- and you%26#39;re the first ones out to head for the T.

The major bridges over the river are similar- they have a good view, but they are also not the nicest spot to spend hours-- sitting on cement instead of grass, and people are constantly filtering through.

The fireworks display itself is somewhat unimpressive to me. I grew up in small town with an awesome fireworks display tho, so I%26#39;m kinda spoiled. But I think what makes Boston special is the atmosphere and the concert- so I%26#39;d choose getting a enjoyable spot to spend the afternoon/evening and picnic over having the best view of the fireworks.

Also, there is a rehearsal concert on the 3rd at the Hatch Shell and that doesn%26#39;t require getting there nearly as early to get a spot, so you might want to consider that too, especially if it%26#39;s very hot or rainy.

And if you%26#39;re not busy guarding your spot at the Hatch Shell, you can check out the various other 4th of July events including the USS Constitution turn-around, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the old State House.

Have a great trip!

burts bees

Bagels in Boston

Any ideas for bagel shops? We are staying at the Intercontinental hotel.

Bagels in Boston

Lots of options nearby in the Financial District, including chains like Bruegger%26#39;s and Finagle%26#39;s, and AuBonPain, as well as locally-owned delis. (Bruegger%26#39;s are my favorite)

Bagels in Boston

And on the other side of the Greenway (Atlantic Avenue) near Rwes Wharf , Panera bread also sells bagels. And, they%26#39;re open Sunday mornings!

If you%26#39;re willing to travel, come to Brookline and go to Kupel%26#39;s...

You would take the Green Line, C branch, get off at Coolidge Corner. When you exit, walk north on Harvard (to the right) a few blocks...

National Seashore Beaches/Parking

Spending week here in late July. Staying in Eastham - not within walking distance of beaches. We are fairly mobile ';seniors'; and interested in spending time on beaches and wondering about recommendations.

Have read in Frommer%26#39;s that you can purchase week long parking pass for $40 to park at National Seashore beaches. Likely in the 11ish to 3ish time range weather permitting. Like the sound of oceanside rather than bay beaches and realize colder. Appreciate any thoughts on this.

National Seashore Beaches/Parking

I hadn%26#39;t heard of that National Seashore beach pass until just now - and after looking into it I%26#39;m not sure it%26#39;s such a great deal. The six beaches that you%26#39;re granted entry to just aren%26#39;t my favorite beaches. I much prefer the town beaches and when I look at all the beaches an Eastham Town pass will get you into it looks like the better deal as you%26#39;ve got all sorts of bay beaches, ocean beaches and ponds (my favorite for a swim) to choose from as the mood strikes you - and all of them are close by.

eastham-ma.gov/Public_Documents/…directions

As far as that time of day being good or not - it%26#39;s hard to say. It often happens, in busy months like July, that a parking lot is full and a quick change of plan is in order.

National Seashore Beaches/Parking

If you plan to go to the ocean beaches in Eastham then the $40 pass is a great idea. It will also get you into Marconi beach in Wellfleet, Head of the Meadow beach in Truro and Herring Cove in Provincetown. Eastham does not have any town beaches on the ocean because they gave them all to the Feds when the park was created in the late 1950%26#39;s. If you only want to go to the beach after about 5:30 in the evening, then you will not need a pass for federal beaches.

You will find that the easiest access is Eastham%26#39;s Coast Guard Beach which has a ramp for handicap accessibility. All of the other ocean beaches have many, many steps...not a big problem if you don%26#39;t mind stairs but a bit difficult if you do. You can purchase your pass at the Visitor%26#39;s Center just before you get to the parking which is at Little Creek Staging Area. Once you park take the electric shuttle (they run continually from about 9 a.m-6p.m.) between the beach and the lot. The shuttle is very convenient and only take a few minutes. If you go a bit further up the coast you will see Nauset Light Beach which has just received a new set of stairs (the former set was washed away in the last big storm). Here you have steep stairs with high dunes to the west of the beach. Whichever beach you choose....go early or take the chance that you will not get in. We have never been denied parking entirely but sometimes we have to drive to Truro to Head of the Meadow beach because the Eastham beaches are so popular.

Bring sun screen, and a good book. It%26#39;s heaven!

Are parking charges year round for beaches, or are they seasonal ?

parking charges are seasonal generaly Memoral day to labor day, with some weekend in the shoulder season.

Thanks yellowbird. Think Coast Guard Beach sounds like right speed (mainly for sitting and taking in view and not primarily swimming as can see it might not be best for that) and research shows many parking fees for different beaches including city ones so will likely go pass route for week. May aim for 10 to get into parking lot near there.

The government parks site for National Seashore including various fees is http://www.nps.gov/caco/ What I am a little confused about is whether there is an additional fee to access beaches or will the parking pass provide access for 2 adults? Also wondering if passes of some kind required just to drive and visit towns between Eastham and Provincetown?

First trip to Cape Cod and since only have heard good things about beauty really looking forward to it.

Once you park your car there are no fees to enter the beach. You just park, get on the shuttle and it brings you to the beach. If you want to avoid the fee you can park free at the Salt Pond Visitors Center and then walk the bike trail to get in or bike in. It is about a 2 mile walk so if you have beach gear that won%26#39;t work for you. I think the Park Service may charge a small fee for bikers and walk-ins....or least they say they do. We have walked in many times and not been charged so I%26#39;m not sure what the walk-in policy is. I do know that they do not allow cars to drop off passengers and then leave as it tends to overload the beach. I guess that%26#39;s a good thing since the main thing about the National Seashore beaches that distinguishes them from most town beaches is the uncrowded sandy beach. Of course if you are denied access because it has reached capacity you might not appreciate it!

The Cape Cod National Seashore is unique in that it was created after development occurred. So, there is no scenic ';loop road'; like in Acadia, where the Park service charges a fee. But you do have individual towns that charge for parking at town beaches and Provincetown charges for parking in-town. Other than that, the towns on the outer cape are free.

Very helpful info, yellowbird. Thank you.

Chez Sven B&B, Wellfleet

I%26#39;ve just booked the Chez Sven for the last two nights of a trip we%26#39;re taking in August (down the coast of Maine, to Boston and then to the Cape). The only room they had left was the studio cottage. Has anyone else stayed here?

I%26#39;m having second thoughts, as I understand that bathroom is shared with the innkeepers and in the main cottage...any feedback is appreciated.

Chez Sven B%26amp;B, Wellfleet

Any feedback that you get is not going to change the fact that you will be sharing the bathroom with strangers. That might not bother you OR you may enjoy your vacation more if you have at least the same standard of accommodation that you have at home.

Chez Sven B%26amp;B, Wellfleet

I have not stayed there but have frequented several other small B+Bs in Wellfleet and Eastham. If you are unsure of the amount of private space you will have, you need to be direct and ask the inn keepers for more information. If you want a private bath (and we certainly always do!) then first ask them about the situation in the room you reserved and if it is a shared bath look around at other outer cape B+B%26#39;s for one that offers private baths. Of course you will have to pay more for privacy and luxury any place you stay on the outer cape but there are several nice B+Bs that offer private baths, privacy and luxury. We prefer the Fort HIll Bed and Breakfast in Eastham which also offers direct access to the Fort HIll Area and a fabulous full breakfast in addition to ocean views. If you are looking for a ';green'; accommodation, you might consider it. I am not sure what their minimum stay policy is but it%26#39;s worth a look. www.forthillbedandbreakfast.com

If they are not in your price range go to the local town chamber sites and search there: www.easthamchamber.com and www.wellfleetchamber.com should get you started.

Freedom Trail Followup

I was reading all the posts below regarding the timing of traveling the freedom trail. In all of your expert opinions, is it best to take a guided tour or walk it alone? My wife and I are the type that likes to wander on our own, but if the trail experience itself is best with a guide we%26#39;ll bite the bullet and do it. Also where%26#39;s the best place to eat lunch near or along the freedom trail?

Freedom Trail Followup

If you%26#39;re into it and read the guidebooks about what you%26#39;re seeing, you certainly can do it on your own. If reading is tough, i guide can help you ';live'; the experience and put it in historical context.

For lunch. Quincy Market for whatever you want or even the North End for Italian, depending on how far you get.

AlanM

Freedom Trail Followup

The Warren Tavern in Charlestown is a nice spot to have a burger and a couple of adult beverages. Located down the hill from the Monument on the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets. Over 225 years old, It%26#39;s a historical place in and of itself. George Washington had a beer there(seriously). Head to warrentavern.com for all the info you need.

warren tavern is great....

I would go it alone and the suggestion of the Warren Tavern is spot on. Check out www.warrerntavern.com

Sorry it%26#39;s delayed but thank you very much for the Warren Tavern tip. I have to at least grab a beer there, checked out the site, seems very interesting... Can%26#39;t wait to go, the countdown is on, leaving Thursday.

Jack

Unless you already are steeped in Boston%26#39;s colonial history, a visit along the Trail will definitely be enhanced by some sort of guide to supplement the signage along the Freedom Trail because the markers %26amp; the freebie map/guide are fairly skimpy on information. Even the non-freebie guide available at the Visitors Center on the Common isn%26#39;t chock-full of info, and many of us find it cumbersome to share a guidebook on the spot.

So for those folks who prefer a do-it-yourself MO or who can%26#39;t take advantage of one of the tours led by a guide or National Park Service Ranger because of scheduling conflcts, I recommend an audtio tour. Here%26#39;s the URL for the Boston Globe%26#39;s PodCast tour of the Freedom Trial for which there is no charge to download:

boston.com/travel/…

If you two don%26#39;t each have your own iPod/MP3 player, you can rent an audio tour handset from the official BostonVisitor Information Center on theTremont Street side of the Common (I believe the fee is $13/day). You might wish to call ahead of time to see if indeed they have some in stock for you: 617 536-4100

With both of these (different) audio tours, you can stop-and-start the narrative at will. CHEERS

Unless you already are steeped in Boston%26#39;s colonial history, a visit along the Trail will definitely be enhanced by some sort of guide to supplement the signage along the Freedom Trail because the markers %26amp; the freebie map/guide are fairly skimpy on information. Even the non-freebie guide available at the Visitors Center on the Common isn%26#39;t chock-full of info, and many of us find it cumbersome to share a guidebook on the spot.

So for those folks who prefer a do-it-yourself MO or who can%26#39;t take advantage of one of the tours led by a guide or National Park Service Ranger because of scheduling conflcts, I recommend an audtio tour. Here%26#39;s the URL for the Boston Globe%26#39;s PodCast tour of the Freedom Trial for which there is no charge to download:

boston.com/travel/…

If you two don%26#39;t each have your own iPod/MP3 player, you can rent an audio tour handset from the official BostonVisitor Information Center on theTremont Street side of the Common (I believe the fee is $13/day). You might wish to call ahead of time to see if indeed they have some in stock for you: 617 536-4100

With both of these (different) audio tours, you can stop-and-start the narrative at will. CHEERS

Hi,

If you are the type that likes to wander on your own, you should be fine doing the Freedom Trail on your own. It%26#39;s designed to be a self-guided tour, and there is a very nice brochure you should pick up at the Visitor%26#39;s center on Boston Common. It will guide you through the Trail.

If you would like to take a guided tour, that%26#39;s fun too. You might consider taking one of the other guided walking tours of the city, offered by Boston by Foot, which are really a lot of fun and very informative:

http://www.bostonbyfoot.com

Eating at the Warren Tavern is a great idea. Another idea would be to stop at the Raw Bar at the Union Oyster House, and have some oysters and a cold beer. The Oyster House is the oldest continuously-operating restaurant in the US, and has loads of historical charm.

a make up brush set

Hotel $100 or less

any recommendations for a decent hotel for $100 or less, from which I can easily commute by car or public transit into the Boston Historical district? - I%26#39;ll be coming in October for a short stay. Thanks.

Elvira in California

Hotel $100 or less

I%26#39;ve been able to get four star hotels right in the city (Copley Place or Financial District) for a $100 name your own price on Priceline several times, but you must pay for parking which is usually around $38. For my frequent travel to Boston outskirts, the Dedham Hilton has fairly luxurious rooms (marble tile bath, awesome bed linens, lavazza coffee maker) that I have always been able to get on Priceline by bidding $50/three star for the Norwood/Dedham area. It is a bit of a drive into town, but there is free parking and a commuter train adjacent.

Hotel $100 or less

Thanks! I hadn%26#39;t even thought of trying priceline.

Priceline is probably the only way you%26#39;ll find anything decent for less than 100 anywhere near Boston...

Just booked the Gilton Boston Financial District for Memorial Wknd at $95 / night on priceline

That should read Hilton ... oops

I must have been doing priceline too early for 6/6-6/10 since i didn%26#39;t get anything for $120 or less. However, I did find Constitution Inn, which is just $99, and for us only $49 since I%26#39;m a military member - can%26#39;t beat that even though it%26#39;s not exactly the greatest place to stay.

Just back from the Hilton Financial Boston, cannot say enough great things about the place. Gave us a room on 12th floor even could see the water if we leaned a little. Huge refurbished room, thick terry bathrobes, nice marble/chrome bathroom. Only minor complaint was everything was feathers, pillows %26amp; comforter, and I%26#39;m super allergic. They did everything to try and find hypoallergenic ones but too late for the first night (our fault for checking in late). The staff is above and beyond in the service and friendly department. Clean rooms, clean hotel. They serve great coffee in the morning in the lobby area, take a cup back to the room, although there are little 2 cup makers in the room, but that%26#39;s work! Book thru priceline if you can, it%26#39;s SO worth it!

bananamamma - glad to hear you had a good experience @ the Hilton! Staying overnight there for a wedding in June (wedding @ Boston Harbor but room prices through the roof!) I am paying almost double what you paid through priceline and that%26#39;s the discounted wedding rate!! So I%26#39;m happy you got such an awesome rate, happy it%26#39;s a nice place %26amp; sad that I%26#39;m paying so much more :(

kbell: Don%26#39;t be sad, these things happen, just enjoy! we waited and booked pretty much last minute (about 4 days before we were to arrive). Wwhen you get there, be very nice and smile alot and ask (quietly) if they have a really nice room for you... that%26#39;s what I did and she found 1209 which as she pointed out, is a handicap equipped room, but other than the towel bars being a little low and having a higher seat on the toilet and a telephone shower head, all was the same... and as I already stated very nice.

If you%26#39;re taking a car, you just won%26#39;t need it. We walked or took taxis, so you can park it in a very safe garage about a 5 minute walk away (underground at the Post Office Square) for $9 a day..careful as we were charged the full $9 for Friday even though we only got in at 11:35pm... it goes by Sat and Sun (the special) there are many public lots in that area and they are very nice compared to ours here in Montreal, bright and airy. They even offer escort to your car if you want after a certain time (nice).

Thanks bananamamma - I actually drive into town here every day for work (right in PO square) so I%26#39;m used to parking. I plan on parking %26amp; staying parked though, driving around here is not fun even if you know where you%26#39;re going!

Fenway seating questions

Hi my girlfriend and i are going to our first sox game in July and we got seats Row C in Section 34. But i am Wondering how are the rows numbered? Like Does it Start at A or at 1? We go to a lot of Celtics games and it is nice becuase you can see the view from your exact seat but Fenway doesn%26#39;t offer that.

Fenway seating questions

That is straight away Center Field Bleachers pretty good seats, especially for Fenway....not sure exactly how that section is lettered but there aren%26#39;%26#39;t many seats in those first 2 sections (34 and 35) You can see the view from your section (Not exact seat) at:

鈥lb.com/bos/ballpark/seating.jsp

just click on your section and you%26#39;ll see the view. Be aware that those sections are only open during night games, so if it is rained out, and made up in the day, you%26#39;ll either be moved to other seats, or sometimes they give you dark green t-shirts to wear...

burts bees

Help with putting together a pub crawl

Hi All,

I am going to be in Boston with about 7 co-workers this summer and we all love exploring pubs with atmosphere/character. Needless to say, there are just too many to choose from in Boston so I have been charged with putting together a pub crawl or two. We%26#39;re staying at the Fairmont and so would like the ';crawls'; to not be too far away, maybe in Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Faneuil Hall area - wherever you think would be fun and have a nice collection of pubs, outdoor seating, historical meaning or just a fun atmosphere. We%26#39;re all in our 30%26#39;s, more males than females.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Help with putting together a pub crawl

You can put together a pub crawl in the Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall areavery easily. There are many pubs in the area only a short walk apart - sometimes even next door to each other. If you like Irish pubs, so much the better. You can include Jose McIntyre%26#39;s, an Irish-Mexican pub, and Hong Kong.

Help with putting together a pub crawl

YES, you%26#39;re going to be very busy right in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area alone. You%26#39;ll have the Black Rose at 160 State St., start there, walk out the door and around the corner to the Purple Shamrock at 1 Union Street. Afterwards, walk up to Jose McIntyre%26#39;s at 160 Milk Street okay? Leave there and head to Coogan%26#39;s at 171 Milk Street stroll out the door and buzz down to Canal Street; where you can pick up ';last call'; at Hurricane O%26#39;Reilly%26#39;s, it%26#39;s located at 150 Canal Street. BUT if you%26#39;re lucky you%26#39;ll be able to hit a few other places before they shut down. It%26#39;s early, when it%26#39;s last call in Boston, it was always like that, so remember that one good! A lot of people from other parts of the country can%26#39;t seem to get used to that! Just start early that%26#39;s all, you%26#39;ll feel as if you were out later, like in LA! The beauty of this little pub crawl? You can walk to all of them; which is ideal.

Go to one of these sites:

http://www.bostonirishpubs.com/irishpubs.html

www.irishconnection.com

www.irishmassachusetts.com

Click on Pubs %26amp; Restaurants and you%26#39;ll see most of the pubs I mentioned.

Too bad you couldn%26#39;t hop in a taxi early in the evening during your visit and head to South Boston some night. One pub that you%26#39;ll really like being in is the ';L Street Tavern';. It%26#39;s located at 658A E. 8th Street, where some of the movie ';Good Will Hunting'; was filmed. It%26#39;s on the Movie Tour too, so if you happen to get the chance? Try to do this tour during the day, I think it would be a really fun time with your group; especially coming from LA, you%26#39;d probably get a kick out of this whole thing!

http://bostonmovietours.net

If you go to this site you%26#39;ll see some interesting places too:

www.sohoboston.com

On this site is the ';Playwright Bar'; which is located at 658 East Broadway in South Boston. You could go here first if you can and then walk out of there down the street a little ways to the Boston Beer Garden. Both of these bars were named Best Neighborhood Bar in Boston in the last few years and I have to tell you? The cuisine at the Playwright is really really good, so remember that. Here%26#39;s their sites so you can see what I mean about them:

www.playwrightbar.com

www.bostonbeergarden.com

Enjoy yourselves that%26#39;s the main thing.

Here%26#39;s a list of taxis if you do decide to go over to the neighborhood of Southie. This neighborhood is only 1 mile from the Back Bay area of the city and 2 miles from the Financial District:

Boston Licensed Taxi Companies

Boston Cab, (617) 536-5010

City Cab, (617) 536-5100

ITOA, (617) 825-4000

Metro Cab, (617) 782-5500

Town Taxi, (617) 536-5000

One last call...if you guys are REALLY ambitious; try to get over to see the Warren Tavern in Charlestown. It%26#39;s one of the oldest bars around. You can read about it on their site to see what I mean. The food is good here too. (but I still like the Playwright in Southie myself!)

The Warren Tavern is over 225 years old

It was first erected in 1780 in Charlestown, MA. It was also one of the first buildings raised after Charlestown was sacked by the British. It was visited by national heros such as George Washington who stopped there for refreshments and conversation Paul Revere considered it one of his favorite watering holes. George Washington%26#39;s funeral speech was given here!

In historic Charlestown

The tavern is located in the cozy streets of Charlestown. It is both a staple for Charlestown residents as well as an exciting location for visitors who want to have a drink and to dine in one of the most historic taverns in the United States.

www.warrentavern.com

Have a great time!

That%26#39;s great information, thank you both so much! I love Boston and am always looking for places that I haven%26#39;t been to before.

Much appreciated!

Here%26#39;s a great link: www.bostonusa.com/images/admin/logos/Pubs.htm

On the other side of Faneuil Hall is the Haymarket area - architecturally more intersting then the previous pub crawl layout.

Start at The Bell in Hand, cross the cobblestone street to The Green Dragon, walk down a few doors to The Point or up the other direction to Hennesey%26#39;s, Marshall House and Purple Shamrock. All are located on one of the oldest surving blocks of buildings in Boston. You also have the option of stopping in The Union Oyster House before making your way through Quincy Market (Salty Dog, Ned Devine%26#39;s) to The Black Rose and carry on with the crawl outlined by the previous post.

In the Back Bay, you can start at the end of Boylston Street that intersects with Mass Ave and work your way down Boylston. Try Bukowski%26#39;s, The Cactus Club, Dillon%26#39;s, Vox Populi, Foggy Goggle, Solas, Lir, The Big Easy, World Cafe and end at the Rattlesnake. If you are looking for more to do after that and still have your legs under you, The Alley with its bars and dance clubs is just a bit further down Boylston. There are plenty of food options on the way also.

After all of the previous suggestions and if you liver is still intact you could start at the Warren Tavern in Charlestown and also check out Tavern on the Water in the Charlestown Navy Yard and then take a leisurely stroll across the North Washington Street bridge and turn right onto Causeway Street heading towards the Boston Garden where on Canal Street you will find Sullivan%26#39;s Tap, The Four%26#39;s, Hurricane O%26#39;Riellys, The Boston Sports Grille, Boston Beer Works and the Grand Canal.

Cape Cod

I%26#39;m visiting Boston late June and wondered if there was any organised trips to Cape Cod ?

Cape Cod

I don%26#39;t know if there are any organized day-trips, but you can take a %26#39;fast ferry%26#39; from Boston to Provincetown (the very end of the cape) and there%26#39;s lots to see and do within a short walk/bus ride/bike ride from where the boat drops you off. And you can rent bikes there.

A week or so ago somebody posted asking if it was ';worth it'; to go to Provincetown and got some good replies. Scroll down and see if you can find it.

Happy Planning!!!

Cape Cod

Thanks for your reply Ferry and Bike Hire sound like a great idea.

What area is Commercial Wharf considered?

We are staying on the wharf at the Boston Yacht Haven - is there a name for that area? North End, South End - ????

What area is Commercial Wharf considered?

Commercial Wharf is Commercial Wharf. It%26#39;s not so much an area as a wharf, an entity/destination...it%26#39;s near the North End, near Christopher Columbus Park, on the waterfront.

What area is Commercial Wharf considered?

...it%26#39;s a very good location....

CoCoSandy is right. It%26#39;s considered as the North End Waterfront.

Thanks for clearing that up -

Since you%26#39;ll be staying at the Yacht Haven, I thought you might like scrolling through the Boston Harbor Association%26#39;s web site; they even offer a Harbor Walk audio tour that you can download at no charge

www.bostonharborwalk.com/thingstodo/?aid=16

Hope you%26#39;ll post a review of the Yacht Haven upon your return :-)

wavy hair

Radisson or Lenux

We are traveling to Boston in August for 4 nights and I am looking at the Lenux or Radisson Hotel. We have two children 13 and 7. Which one would be best for location and suited for a family . Both are a similar price.

Radisson or Lenux

I will let you know what we think of the raddison-we are staying there this weekend!

Radisson or Lenux

I prefer the Lenox location. It%26#39;s right in Copley Square and at a Green Line subway station The Radisson is located okay too, but not right in Copley. It%26#39;s actually in what%26#39;s called Park Square, about a 10 minute walk to Copley, but closer to Downtown and the Waterfront.

The Lenox is the choice for someone traveling with young kids. I%26#39;m not a fan of the Park Square/Theater District area, especially at night. Frankly, it needs to be cleaned up. There%26#39;s a lot of riff-raff that hang out down there at night. The Lenox, on the other hand, is in the wonderful, family-friendly Back Bay neighborhood.

I agree with Alan %26amp; Healey the Lenox would be my choice.

We stayed at the Lenox for our 10 day stay in Boston and we loved it,the staff were friendly the hotel and room clean and luxurious.

Only complaint from my hubby was no coffee making facilities in the room - but he was a regular at starbucks and the hotel staff did`nt seem to mind.

We are coming back to Boston next year and will certainlt stay at the Lenox - it`s so convenient within walking distance of all amenities and the t is practically on the doorstep.

The Radisson has a pool which could make a difference with children especially after walking in the August heat. If I were travelling with only my signifigant other I would opt for the Lennox.

As far as the Park Square area, I personally have never encountered problems. There are several higher end restaurants in the area as well as the Theatre District. Like any large American city, if you pay attention to your surroundings you should be fine.

The Lenox, hands down.

Best place to Lunch near MFA or Gardner Museum

I will be spending a morning and early afternoon in June at both museums and need to feed lunch to two teens and spouse. What can anyone recommend? We will not have a car.

Best place to Lunch near MFA or Gardner Museum

The MFA itself has a lovely restaurant inside, next to the gift shop. The food is excellent (a little expensive) and the atmosphere is lovely.

Best place to Lunch near MFA or Gardner Museum

If you want to save some money and don%26#39;t mind walking a bit, go down Huntington Avenue towards Copley Square. Northeastern university is a couple of blocks away and has more student-oriented (cheaper) eateries.

There%26#39;s not much at all, in the immediate vicinity of the MFA. As mentioned, your best bet is to walk down Huntington Ave. a few blocks, towards Copley Sq. There are lots of pizza and sub shops serving the Northeastern students.

If you want something a bit more ';adult';, there%26#39;s a place called Betty%26#39;s Wok and Noodle Diner, on the corner of Huntington and Mass. Ave, which is very good, and has a funky vibe which the teens will like.

Also, a block away from there, next to the BU Theater, is a Pizzeria Uno, which would work fine for you.

Thanks. Either Betty%26#39;s or the Pizza sounds like the way to go for us.

Do you know anything about dinner at the ';Cheers'; at Fanqueil Hall? Is it just a tourist trap or worth a burger at least?

You don%26#39;t go to Cheers because of the food..........

Hi,

Cheers=Tourist Trap

%26#39;nuff said...

Actually, the MFA also has a very nice cafeteria, believe it or not. It has some outstanding antipasti and interesting sandwiches and soups and desserts. You can take your tray to either indoor or outdoor dining areas. The outdoor area is on a patio in one of the garden courts (quiet and surrounded by the museum). You go downstairs at the far end of the ';west wing'; where you enter. It%26#39;s worth checking before you commit.

I actually like the indoor cafe the most, but its portions are small, and it%26#39;s less likely to meet your needs. The upstairs restaurant seems rather dressy, but I%26#39;ve not eaten there. You%26#39;ll see them both near the entrance.

Lighthouse locations

If there is such a map or website, could someone provide a link showing lighthouse locations on the Cape ?

Lighthouse locations

www.lighthouse.cc

then pick massachusetts and then select the lighhouse

Lighthouse locations

Looks like seasailorswim has got you going. One piece of local trivia, Minot Light, for ships approaching Boston has a bright/dark sequence of 1-4-3. Reputed to be the I-LOVE-YOU light. That is, 1-4-3 = I LOVE YOU. It%26#39;s not Cape Cod, but it%26#39;s a lighthouse, kinda extra romantic at that.

Are you looking to stay in a lighthouse as a lightkeeper (it%26#39;s possible) or do you just want to visit them? If you are looking to stay at one, please say so. With a little time I can come up with several resources.

Feel free to e-mail me direct at highseasharry at yahoo.com

Cheers,

Harry

Thanks for the info - most useful

burts bees

nightlige in boston

I%26#39;d like to know if the bars in Boston close at 2pm since it is last call at 2pm-- or do they just stop serving alcohol and stay open?

nightlige in boston

Hi,

2am is closing time. Last call is 1:45am. They usually give you about 15-20 minutes to finish that last drink and clear out by 2:20am or so.

nightlige in boston

thanks---i%26#39;m going down there in august for my bachelor party-- got any good lounge/bar suggestions? our style is not so much the pub crowd-- we like lounges-- 25-35 crowd-- we heard SAINT is cool..

Whale watchers: record sightings for right whales!

If you plan to go whale-watching off the Cape this season, you%26#39;re in for a treat. Reports indicate there are record numbers of the whales -- about 120, out of a total world population of only 400. This is an endangered species!

Whale watchers: record sightings for right whales!

Wow, that is exciting -- seems like this summer%26#39;s whale-watching could be as good as, if not better than, last year%26#39;s ';season';, which itself was the best in years. Thanks for sharing the good news!

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Places to stay Cape Cod

Hi - my husband and I are from the UK and going to Boston %26amp; Cape Cod for a holiday. We are planning on leaving Boston Thurs 31 May to travel around Cape Code for 5/6 days. We haven%26#39;t booked any accommodation in Cape Cod - hoping to just travel around and see what we find. However since this is over the weekend should we think about booking accommodation in advance or do you think we will be OK? Looking to stay in small, quiet family-run B%26amp;Bs or small hotels. Also, would it be worth finding a base over the weekend and staying put for a few days, rather than getting caught in traffic? Appreciate any tips you can provide. Thanks.

Places to stay Cape Cod

I would suggest you book one place mid cape - either in Chatham -Harwich or Dennisport - this will allow travel to all areas with out the hassle of thinking of another place.

Places to stay Cape Cod

I highly recommend the Tern Inn in West Harwich, which is mid-Cape.

We stay there often and will be going back at the end of June.

Here%26#39;s their website:

www.theterninn.com

While you can be spontaneous about your lodging at the end of May, you would be well advised to do your homework ahead of time to find the areas you will enjoy the most and narrow down your lodging choices....Cape Cod is a large place. There is a very different feeling to the upper-cape (near the bridge, including Falmouth), mid-cape (more populated, commercial area with motels/large hotels), lower-cape (charming towns with some development) and outer-cape (least commercial area with fabulous National Seashore beaches).

Once you have identified the areas, check the web sites of several places to see if they meet your criteria. I would go to the local chambers of commerce sites like www.eastham.com or www.wellfleet.com for small family-run B+B%26#39;s. Personally I prefer small B+B lodging on the outer cape because it has (IMO) a more authentic Cape Cod feeling to the packed in feeling of lodging in the mid-cape. Perhaps you will find something mid-cape this early in the season, but once school is out in mid-June the mid-cape is packed full with families.....great for them....perhaps not so wonderful for you and your hubby.

To be on the safe side I would book 3 weekend nights ahead of time on the outer-cape where you will be central to both Provincetown and Chatham and surrounded by ocean and bay beaches. My personal favorite is Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast in Eastham, but there are several places along 6A in Brewster that might also appeal to you. Good luck! We hope you will post a trip report when you return.

Thanks for all the advice. Weather has changed so it may be easier to get accommodation than we first thought. Rain is forecast. unfortunately....here%26#39;s hoping the sun comes back. Thanks again.

I cannot recommend The English Garden B and B enough. It is centrally located in Dennisport across from the beach. Dine at nearby Ocean House. Magnificent.

Pizzeria Regina-best one in Boston?

I noticed that there is more than one location for Pizzeria Regina in Boston - is one better than another?? Is the one in Faneuil Hall as good as the one on Thatcher Street (is that it??

There have been a number of people in this forum that claim Pizzeria Regina is the best in Boston, but now i don%26#39;t know if they meant one location over another-pls help

Coming to Boston on Friday!

Pizzeria Regina-best one in Boston?

The Pizzeria Regina on Thatcher St. in the North End is the one that is the ';Best';. Don%26#39;t bother with the other locations.

Pizzeria Regina-best one in Boston?

The pies at Regina on Thacher are so much fresher than Faneuil Hall. Plus, you can%26#39;t beat the crabby waitresses and 1960%26#39;s decor of the original. Going to alternative Regina locations, especially in malls, is doing your tastebuds a disservice!

Thanks so much - i figured as much!

Thatcher St no question.

Definitely go to the Thatcher Street one. There the pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. (I don%26#39;t think the Faneuil Hall ones are.). Try to go during off-peak dining hours since the lines can be literally out the door but if you have to wait, it%26#39;s worth it!

The Spinachi et Pomodori pie is my fave there -- and with fresh spinach %26amp; basil leaves and cherry tomatoes atop the cheeses, it%26#39;s almost health food!

Thatcher St. is the original location. In the %26#39;80s (I think) Regina decided to become a chain and opened a lot of new locations, some now closed. Although they are very good for a chain, they are still a chain restaurants. Luckily, they never messed with the original location. It is far superior to any other Pizzeria Regina. So go for Thatcher St. (Note: They use a lot of olive oil on their pizzas. They claim they can tell tourists from locals by whether they blot the oil off the pizza or ask for extra oil.)

Summer Vacation 2008

I know I am a bit early but I am trying to organize a family holiday for 2008 and all help would be greatly appreciated. There will be grandad aged 70, 2 couple%26#39;s in there early 40 and 3 kids aged 16,12 and 10 travelling from Ireland to Boston.

We are hoping to rent a 5 bedroom house for 2 week%26#39;s near a beach the trouble is we don%26#39;t know where. We are looking to spend about $1000 to $1500 a week for the house. We have been told to look at Cape Cod but when I looked it up on the web there is upper, lower and middle Cape Code. Wells has also been mentioned.

What I badly need from you is direction. Where would be the best place to holiday in Cape Cod? Would I get a house near a beach for that money in Cape Cod? Is Wells worth looking at?

My holiday happiness is now in your hands........

Summer Vacation 2008

Hi Farron!

There%26#39;s never too early when it comes to planning a vacation - especially one where you%26#39;ve got some many players in the mix.

While summer house rentals on the Cape have dropped over the past couple of years, they%26#39;re still rather expensive by my estimation.

I am attaching some links to different places on the Cape for rentals.

The upper cape would be the area around Sandwich, Barnstable and Mashpee, maybe even Falmouth and Woods Hole. The middle cape would take in the towns of Hyannis, Yarmouth Harwich and Dennis. The lower or outer Cape would be towns like Chatham, Orleans and then all the way out to Provincetown. Getting to the Cape can take an hour or so or up to three hours depending on traffic and where you%26#39;re looking to go.

I personally love the outer cape. It%26#39;s a little more rugged in terms of the land, and there%26#39;s space to spread out. However, the Cape in summer is busy; there%26#39;s no getting around it. It sometimes feels like the entire population of Boston transplanted itself down there, with all the traffic and commotion included. Hyannis is really the hub town on the Cape, followed by Falmouth. There%26#39;s shopping and antiquing, miniature golf and bike riding. It all depends on what your group likes to do. You can rent bikes in Provincetown and troll around on the bike trails. The beaches at Wellfleet like Coast Guard and Head of the Meadows has the gorgeous tall dunes you see in pictures.

Wells, Maine is about an hour to an hour and a half north of Boston. I am not as familiar with that end of the world but I%26#39;%26#39;m sure others here are. I have added links for Wells, too. With Ogunquit and Kennebunk so close, you%26#39;ll have quite a bit to do.

Be forewarned: the water is cold in both places!

http://www.capecodcottagerentals.com/

http://www.eastharbour.com/

www.thomasdbrown.com/rentals/index.php?town=t

http://www.yorkbeachcottages.com/

http://yorkbeachcottage.com/

http://www.yorkharbormotel.com/

http://www.wellsmaine.com/

Summer Vacation 2008

For your price range, I%26#39;d also suggest Narragansett, Misquamicutt, Bonnett Shores, and other areas in southern RI. There are some beautiful beaches there and the rental houses are a lot less expensive than the Cape. Plus, the water will be warmer than Wells or the more northern areas. For ideas, check out

http://www.vrbo.com

Click on RI and peruse the beach towns. Newport, Middletown, and Jamestown are also great, but might be a little pricier.

For the record, I have nothing against the Cape. Only with your price range, RI might be a better option.

Thank you for all the information so far....... Will keep me busy this weekend.

We just had a relaxing family and friends gathering in Cape Cod. We rented a house at West Yarmouth (mid cape). The property is clean and has everything we need – from high speed internet to kitchen utensils. Seagull Beach is within walking distance and there are bicycles in the house. I think the location is good for you and the price is in your range. Here is the link: …weneedavacation.com/PropertyDetail.aspx…

Hi,

Personally, I%26#39;m not a huge fan of the Cape, although it%26#39;s pretty and it%26#39;s very popular. Maybe too popular in my opinion.

So, I%26#39;m going to throw another idea at you. Block Island, RI. It%26#39;s a small, peaceful resort island, about 1 hour%26#39;s ferry ride off the RI coast. It%26#39;s got a beautiful beach, and it%26#39;s very serene and peaceful. There%26#39;s one small town on island, with some beautiful old Victorian-style summer resort hotels...the kind with the big front porches where everyone sits outside on Adirondack Chairs in the evenings. They do have house rentals and condos for rent as well, so you can still go that route if you want.

If you are looking for lots of things to keep busy, such as movies, golf courses, shopping, etc., then it%26#39;s not for you. However, if you just want to relax and enjoy beautiful scenery, it%26#39;s perfect.

Here%26#39;s some information for you:

http://www.blockisland.com

http://www.blockislandinfo.com/

You didn%26#39;t say exactly when you are planning a vacation here. If in July or August it will be more difficult to find a place on Cape Cod in your price range. If you are planning June or September, it will be much easier. In this part of the country, September has glorious weather. Especially along the coast, June can sometimes be unsettled.

July 4th get away -- BEACH!!

hi all,

im thinking of heading over to cape cod for a beach getaway for july 4th with a group of friends. we dont have much on the agenda besides for a nice beach to lay on and good seafood.

can someone please suggest cabins (we have close to 8 ppl) or hotel near a nice beach area? also, the name of the area will be helpful as well.

thank you ALL in advance!!

- sillybutt

July 4th get away -- BEACH!!

What%26#39;s the age range? That%26#39;ll help with recommendations....

Naomi :-)

July 4th get away -- BEACH!!

And what is your price range?

You%26#39;re cutting it close for a July 4 getaway. For 8 people you would probably need a large place, I would recommend Surfside Inn. It%26#39;s on the water and also has a pool. It%26#39;s within walking distance of downtown Ptown. Farther out are Provincetown Inn at the very end of Commercial St., also with a pool, and a beach next door. I think the rooms are ok but the public areas are kind of bleak. At the other end of town is Cape Inn (rte. 6A @ Snail Rd.). It%26#39;s across from the water, but kind of far from the town center (1.5 miles), although there is regular bus service into town and cabs are cheap. Cape Inn is an old rehabilitated Holiday Inn. These places are on the bay side. The beaches are ok but nothing great. But it is easy to get to the ocean beaches, Herring Cove or Race Point. If you are coming by car, all these places have parking and you could drive downtown and park in the evening if you didn%26#39;t feel like walking. The water at Cape Inn is very shallow. At low tide you can easily walk hundreds of feet from shore and still have the water around your ankles.

For seafood, try Edwige, Bubula%26#39;s, or Lobster Pot. Many other restaurants have good seafood menus too. A good place near the Surfside is Fanizzi%26#39;s.

burts bees

Itinerary and transportation advice

I%26#39;m having difficulty planning an itinerary for our upcoming Boston trip. Part of my confusion is my lack of familiarity with the public transportation system and the lay of the land.

We are traveling with three kids (9-11yrs). Is it true that public transportation is free for kids? Our hotel is in Waltham and we plan to park at the train station and take the train to the city every day.

So please help me decide which attractions are close enough that they are best visited in the same day. And which of the following is the best place for us to drive to on our last day so that we can drive home afterwards?

We will use the Citypass and want to visit the Aquarium, Museum of Science, Museum of Natural History, Skywalk observatory and Museum of Fine Arts. We also intend to take a swan boat ride and do at least some of the Freedom Trail.

We%26#39;d like to eat at Pizzeria Regina, maybe Fire and Ice in Cambridge (is it good?). What else would you suggest that is convenient to the rest of my itinerary?

Thank you!

Itinerary and transportation advice

Katrina,

Indeed, 11 and under kids are free on the T with an adult. Older students get a discount with an ID. Check mbta.com if you want to see how the system works.

Now, attraction geography. The Aquarium is in the Downtown Area and is pretty close to the Freedom Trail. And in between are Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall, areas you all will enjoy. You can have lunch either in Quincy Market or walk to the North End, where Paul Revere%26#39;s House and the Old North church are located, and have pizza at Pizzeria Regina.

The Museum of Science was born out of Boston%26#39;s Museum of Natural History like 100 years ago. However, there is a small one at Harvard University in Cambridge. For the Museum of Science, you need to take the Green Line towards Lechmere. For Harvad, the Red Line to Harvard Square, which itself is an interesting area. Make sure you and the kids walk through Harvard Yard. You can have lunch at John Harvard%26#39;s Brew House (the kids will be fine).

The Skywalk is on the ';other'; side of Boston, near Copley Square, in the Prudential Center. The Museum of Fine Arts is nearby, but you%26#39;ll need to hop on the Green Line as it%26#39;s a little too far to walk from Copley. I%26#39;m not sure the kids will have much patience for that, however, unless you spend most of your time at the Egyptian exhibit.

Driving? Perhaps Sturbridge Village, which is an early 19th century ';town'; where residents live the way they did then. Interesting for both you and the kids. You%26#39;ll pass it on the way to Boston, near where you get on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Have a ball!!

Alanm

Itinerary and transportation advice

Wow. Thanks, Alanm. That was exactly the kind of information I needed. I also like your phrase ';attraction geography';---a much more concise way to express what I was trying to say.

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Short Trip Report May 25-27

First, thanks for all the tips and directions you guys provide--it really makes a difference when planning a trip.

5/25 Checked into Marriott Copley at about 12:30, then hit the Old Town Trolley. Went to U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. It was hot! But a lovely day. Was completely wiped out because I had to leave my house at 3:30 am to catch my flight that morning, so grabbed a salad at the California Pizza Kitchen across the street and hung out in the room until I zonked out at about 8:00!

5/26 Took the T (Orange Line) to State Street (thanks for the directions I got here!) and walked to Long Wharf to check in for my whale watch cruise (Boston Harbor Cruises). Had some time to kill so I walked to Quincy Market for some breakfast. Hardly anyone was around (it was about 8:30). Boarded the boat at about 10:00--the cruise was fabulous! The day was perfect to be on the water, and we saw lots of activity. I would recommend this company and cruise. But, if you book online, you do have to exchange your verification email for a boarding pass, even though the verification says to go directly to the gate. After the cruise, I went back to Quincy Market to visit a shop I had seen earlier that wasn%26#39;t open. WOW! What a difference a few hours make. The place was wall-to-wall people. Hopped on the trolley and got off at the stop for Paul Revere%26#39;s house. This was interesting, but there was a guy in there who was trying to get a large tour in and kept yelling, ';People, there%26#39;s no real line to go through the house. Feel free to go around others and keep moving.'; I would have liked to look at things a little more closely, but he really rushed us along, and I don%26#39;t think he worked there. Visited the Old North Church then strolled along some more of the Freedom Trail until I found another trolley stop. Waited and waited as full trolleys kept passing us by. Finally got on one. (I guess I can stick a tip in here: when planning your touring time and using the trolleys, keep in mind that you may have to wait a while to get on one--or at least on a holiday weekend!) Ate dinner at Pizza Regina (in the Pru Mall food court) and went to the top of the Pru. Fun experience--got some nice sunset pictures.

5/27 Took Cambridge/Lexington/Concord tour with Brush Hill Tours. Like most tours, it hit the highlights without leaving much time to visit the sites. It was enjoyable and informative. The bus dropped me off at my hotel, and I spent the afternoon walking around Copley Square and Newbury Street before heading home.

Great, short trip. I%26#39;ll be back someday to see the million things I missed! You guys are great and very helpful.

Short Trip Report May 25-27

Thanks for posting! Hope you visit us again.

Short Trip Report May 25-27

Nice report. I%26#39;ll be staying at the Marriott Copley for the first time in July. What did you think of it?

Good TR glad you had fun thanks for sharing.

Voyagereuse,

I really liked the Marriott Copley. It was convenient, clean, and the staff was helpful and nice. The rooms were a tad on the small side, but I had a nice view and no problems at all.

4th of July Fireworks - Hotel to watch fireworks

Does anyone know of a good hotel where you can see the fireworks from your room? Thank you!

4th of July Fireworks - Hotel to watch fireworks

Your best choices would probably be either the Cambridge Hyatt, or the Royal Sonesta. You should call each, and ask about rooms facing the Charles River, to watch the fireworks.

Which Cape Cod Town/s to stay in??

Hi

I am planning a trip to the Cape towards the end of August for 1 week. I can%26#39;t seem to get enough info to decide which town to stay in. We are a couple travelling with a toddler and infant so daily trips to the beach will not be a priority as the toddler will not sit still for long, yet we would like to be walking distance to a beach and to the town centre, and be in a town that offers plenty of places to each and shop and entertain us.

The other thing is do we split or stay between two towns over the course of a week? we dont want to end up in a place that we have done everything in 2 days and regret booking the accomodation for a week. Coming down after spending 4 days in Boston so we will ready for a bit of relaxation but just want to have everything near enough to us.

I think my main concern is we book somewhere and end up dissapointed that we are there for a week and its too long to spend in the area.

Any help and advise would be wonderful.

Which Cape Cod Town/s to stay in??

Will you have a car? If so you can stay just about anywhere and sightsee to your heart%26#39;s content. You will not run out of places to go.

It%26#39;s difficult to be able to walk to beaches and the town in most places, you may have to choose one or the other. We usually stay in Orleans, which has lots of restaurants, shops etc. and access to ocean and bay beaches. You can drive to Provincetown in about 30 minutes, Chatham is a lovely town about 15 minutes away in the other direction.

Hope this helps.

Which Cape Cod Town/s to stay in??

If you can stay in one spot for a solid week you can rent a cabin with a kitchen (they generally don’t rent for shorter periods in the summer months). I think by going this route you’ll get the best deal for your money plus you get a full kitchen. I used this website to rent from this year www.weneedavacation.com but there are lots of other nice sites out there that can help you find a rental.

Cape Cod is not really the sort of place where shopping, entertainment and the beach are right outside your front door. The two areas that might meet those needs are P-Town and Hyannis and neither one says ‘family vacation’ to me (P-Town caters largely toward gay men and Hyannis is so busy, noisy and commercial is ceases to be the relaxing).

Orleans and Chatham or very nice and I like both of those suggestions. I often recommend Wellfleet because there is a walk-able town center but it’s still off the beaten path and the beaches and ponds are great. This is a little article from years ago that sums up the spirit of the place.

query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html…

But my most basic advice is I’d reconsider that dream of ditching the car for a week and having everything outside your front door. I honestly think you’d be happier in a slightly more secluded area that’s still a quick car drive to all the things you’re looking for.

You didn%26#39;t mention your budget. If you%26#39;d like to stay right on the beach I suggest one of the motels (some with kitchenettes) in Dennisport right on the beach. You%26#39;ll need to get in the car for a few minutes to go to other attractions and most dining however.

Alternately check out the Hawthorne on the water in Chatham. This motel has the beach out front and you CAN walk a little ways into town where you would find lots of dining options however this town is rather upscale vs. Dennisport which is more family oriented.

Hope this helps you a bit.

I agree that your best bet is to rent a house/cottage somewhere between Dennis and Orleans....how about Harwich? That way you can take the kids to a different town each day an not be bored.

If you are concerned about having enough to do for a week, definitely consider Provincetown. Despite its reputation as a gay resort, it is definitely family friendly, has a lot of nightlife and good restaurants and shops, is on the water and has easy access to National Seashore beaches, and has tourist attractions. A lot depends upon whether or not you will have a car. If you do, you will have other options that people have suggested. If you don%26#39;t, Ptown is almost the only place on the Cape that you don%26#39;t need one to get around. Also you can get to Ptown by ferry from Boston.

Car hire in Boston

Does anyone know of a good car hire company in Boston that is not too expensive please.

We need a car for 12 days in October this year.

Car hire in Boston

I would recommend staying with one of the major companies, like Hertz, Avis, National, Budget, Enterprise, etc. That way you can be assured of service and will have flexibility in terms of locations.

Car hire in Boston

Hi,

In addition to the list above, I%26#39;d add Alamo. I generally seem to get the best deals through them when I%26#39;ve needed a rental.

Depends on what you call expensive. Boston is one of the more expensive cities in the US in terms of car rentals. Do a little research among the companies listed above to compare prices.

I%26#39;m assuming that you%26#39;re using the car for getting out and about New England, right? If you%26#39;re staying in town for a few days, knock off those days as rental days. You won%26#39;t need it. You can use public transport to get around the city itself (including your feet; downtown is quite small) and if you wish to get to Salem or Gloucester or Rockport the commuter trains will do fine.

You can sometimes save a lot on rental cars by not renting at the airport location. Several companies have locations in easily accessible spots such as Government Center or Central Square in Cambridge. You can take a 20 minute subway ride or a $30 cab ride and save yourself $100 or more. It%26#39;s definitely worth checking rates for downtown as well as the airport just in case it%26#39;s a lot cheaper.

Also locking in your rate online can save you a lot. October is a busy time of year with the foliage, and rates tend to go up as it gets closer.

I use Enterprise (b/c they have reasonable rates for drivers age 21-24) and with their website you can make a rate binding reservation without putting any money down, so there%26#39;s no reason not to book it now- you can always change or cancel at no cost. Other companies may be the same, I just have only booked with Enterprise.

Good day,

I would run, not walk, from any car rental company that states it is in ';the Boston area';. One in particular I used this weekend is located in Cambridge. Cambridge is a completely different city, and that rental agency requires at least one Metro stop and a bus transfer to access it.

Given that the counter agent at this National car rental made up his rules as he went (not accepting a debit card on a prepaid reservation -- although he didn%26#39;t check to see what I had available) and the inconvenience of the trip stay far far away.

On the other hand, you may consider getting a weekly subway pass for the time you are in Boston. It is a wonderful walking city. At night, cabs are expensive but not prohibitive for the occasional too long of a walk. It is a walking city all in all.

The majors car rental companies in Boston are all decent enough, and I will second the motion of renting outside the airport. Enterprise at the Prudential Center is a good bet and quite convenient.

Well you are coming to the New England area during peak fall foliage time so rental companies may be more $$$. However, we have always booked Alamo or Budget online and have gotten very good deals. We visit the Boston/Cape Cod area at least 4 times a year and find Logan airport shuttles to the rental companies on site very fast and easy...also, a close entrance to the freeways!!!

However, do not book Enterprise at Logan airport(unless it is too good a deal to pass up). It is not located near the airport with the other major companies and we almost missed our flight trying to find our way back. Friends of ours didn%26#39;t listen to us and did the same thing and they missed their flight!

Previous poster is correct about not getting a car if you are staying in the city....still, I would rent at Logan for the convenience of drop off.

If you can manage to rent a car outside of Boston it will be somewhat cheaper because Boston has an additional city tax on car rentals. (I don%26#39;t know for sure but it is around $5/day.) It might not be worth the problems involved if you are not keen to get the absolute lowest price.

Quick Help for must go dining experience??

We have been t o a few places we really liked on our trips.

Giacomos,green dragon tavern,tommy doyles but want to find a cant miss place that serves either comfort/bar or american cuisine.

Coming from new york we have discovered a bunch of places that are great where you are not just paying for the name like I have heard of Stephanies on Newbury.

Any cant miss recos?

Quick Help for must go dining experience??

I%26#39;m not sure from your post if you have been to Stephanie%26#39;s or not, but I%26#39;d consider that one of the ';paying for the name'; places, and not an outstanding restaurant.

If you are looking for comfort food, I%26#39;d try Silvertone%26#39;s on Bromfield St., or Laurel Grill and Bar on Berkeley St. in Back Bay is very good also:

http://www.laurelgrillandbar.com

For a really traditional taste of New England and Boston cuisine, try Durgin Park. Even though it%26#39;s in Quincy Market, it%26#39;s been there since the Market was founded 150 years ago. It%26#39;s got great prime rib, clam chowder, roast turkey dinner, New England Boiled Dinner, fried clams, baked Schrod, etc. And, for dessert, some New England classics like Indian pudding with vanilla ice cream, or coffee Jell-o.

http:;//www.durgin-park.com

Quick Help for must go dining experience??

I haven%26#39;t been to the other two mentioned, but I%26#39;d second Silvertones.

John Harvard%26#39;s also has pretty good food -- it%26#39;s in Harvard Square.

I also just went to Garden of Eden in the South End for the first time... my friend liked her chicken pot pie, and their mac-n-cheese is supposed to be good....

It can be difficult to get in because it%26#39;s popular and no reservations, but I would recommend Franklin Cafe in the South End (Shawmut Ave.).

Not a can%26#39;t miss, but if you happen to be out late and just want a sandwich or light meal and a beer, try DeLux Cafe, corner of Clarendon and Appleton Sts. in the South End. The food is much better than you would expect from looking at the place.

burts bees

Good comforters with a gray-blue room

Harvard/MIT in Aug

Hi wondering if any of you could help me out. My daughter is going to Harvard for a summer camp. She will be staying on I will be staying in Cambridge from Aug 2 to 11th. I have enrolled my 12 yr old son into a camp at MIT for 6 days from Aug 6 to 10. I have to drop him every morn and fetch him every eve at about 5.30pm. So what I want to know is:

1. Is it better to stay near Harvard (Inn at Harvard) or near MIT ( is the area around there a bit shady?)

2. Whats the best way to commute? How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to MIT campus?

3. I am going to be alone with my son so wanted to know what areas to avoid, what is safe etc...

4. What is the weather like at that time of the year?

Thanks :-)

Harvard/MIT in Aug

You can stay near either school, whichever is more convenient for you. The area around MIT is not bad though around Harvard it is definitely more upscale and you will find things to do in the evening more easily. There are no areas around MIT or Harvard that you need to avoid. Central Square, between the two, might look a bit dubious at night, but it is safe and has a number of good, interesting restaurants.

You can get back and forth between Harvard and MIT by subway or bus. Which you choose depends upon where your son is going on the MIT Campus. I suspect you will find the bus (Route 1, Harvard - Dudley) more convenient. Either bus or subway runs every few minutes. The bus will take 10-15 minutes; the subway (Red Line) about 6 minutes. You will all need passes ($15 for 7 days unlimited travel on either bus or subway) which can be purchased in the subway station (Harvard or Kendall-MIT).

Don%26#39;t stay in Cambridge all the time. There%26#39;s a lot to see and do in Boston!

The weather in August will be hot and maybe humid.

Harvard/MIT in Aug

The area around Harvard I think you%26#39;ll find to be more fun, but the MIT area is not ';shady';, as you put it.

The one additional piece you asked about is the weather. Well, we don%26#39;t know. August can still be very hot or it can be somewhat cool, especially further into the month. Best suggestion is to take a light jacket and even a sweater or sweatshirt. Since you%26#39;re from Dubai and you may not have a sweatshirt, you can always buy one here for not much money. Then you%26#39;ll be prepared for any temperature and have a souvenier as well.

Thanks guys!! And I do have a sweatshirt or two :-) it may be 45 degrees here now but it does get sort of cool in winter :-)

bars around fenway

going to two games at fenway in mid june. need suggestions for good bar/restaurants to hit after the games. nothing fancy - something with some local flavor.

bars around fenway

things have changed around fenway. the bar most people think of around the park is the Cask n%26#39; Flagon. And I say this to all people heading to Fenway: The Cask is no longer the Cask of our youth!Gone are the days of the inexpensive but icey cold pitchers of beer, the cheap but delicious pub food, and the overall feel of being in a ';bar.'; In the last 7 years or so there seems to be a disturbing trend in Boston bars--they all got remodeled and turned themselves into ';lounges.'; The Cask is no different. Granite bartops, leather benches, $10 cheeseburgers, $5 domestic beers, and lastly, a dance floor. A dance floor?! Are you kidding me? A dance floor in the Cask? Granted, it%26#39;s most prominent during the off-season and on away games but still...

Game On! is expensive with so-so food. Again, a ';lounge.';.

NOw, let%26#39;s talk about the good ones. Baseball Tavern. Boylston Street. Roof deck. Go. %26#39;nough said.

Boston Billiards. Brookline Ave. Shoot some pool, have a couple of cold ones.

Boston Beer Works. I don%26#39;t go much for blueberry beer but the place has good food and a fine selection of brew.

bars around fenway

Hah. The Cask of your youth was the Pennant Bar and Grill of mine.But yes The Baseball Tavern endures.

The Baseball Tavern is really good but might be too far away if you want to drink before the game. I like Who%26#39;s on First and Copperfields if you like a bar that has soul.

Check out this site also:

http://www.fenwaybars.com/

-Rob

Kenmore Sq. has gone upscale, so you have a choice of chains such as Pizzeria Uno, Bertuccis, or Boston Beer Works. OR, for a better quality meal, there%26#39;s Eastern Standard at the Hotel Commonwealth. It%26#39;s fancier, but not really ';fancy';. You can certainly go there in baseball attire and it%26#39;s reasonably-priced. You can sit outside and people-watch too, for that ';local color';.

hey, thanks for all your suggestions - sounds like its a good area to bar hop after the game.

Red Sox Tickets

Are there scalpers on the street to buy tickets from? Just curious before I spend an arm and a leg on Ebay or some other ticket site. Thanks and GO SOX!

Red Sox Tickets

There are, but not as vocal and obvious as they have been in the past. There%26#39;s a pseudo crackdown on them directly outside the park, but Kenmore and Landsdowne still have them....also, keep checking the Sox website as they release tickets all the time.

Not sure what team/day of the week you%26#39;re looking for, but there is also a ';scalper free'; zone right next to the day of game ticket window that allows people to re-sell their tickets at cost....you could check there too.

Red Sox Tickets

I%26#39;m not one to advocate scalping and such, but I just bought a pair of Sox tickets on stubhub.com and compared to the original ticket price these weren%26#39;t badly marked up, plus they shipped them to me via FEDEX.

Boston & Cape Cod - 1st Visit

Many thanks to all the contributors to this forum as we have been helped a great deal so far in planning our forthcoming holiday. Now that it%26#39;s getting closer, we%26#39;d appreciate some more help with a few questions.

We%26#39;re going to Boston and Cape Cod for two weeks in July, staying in Jury%26#39;s in the Back Bay area for 5 nights and then to Chatham - the Bradford - for 9 nights. We plan to hire a car that we%26#39;ll pick up when leaving Boston. We will be in Boston over 4th July. ‘We’ are my husband and I, ages are late forties but we think we’re a lot younger! We enjoy seeing new places and combining this with some activity and relaxation (lots of walking, swimming, reading in the sun) and wining %26amp; dining!

Firstly, Plymouth - we were considering visiting on our way to Chatham, but dismissed this and think we should do this as a day trip either from Boston or Chatham, probably Chatham - ? We think we’ll have too much to do in Boston to do much in the way of trips outside the city. What do you think?

Whale watching – again, do this when on the Cape? I’m in two minds about this because we both can get seasick! This is also relevant re a trip to Nantucket or MV – should we cross these activities/visits off our list? Martha’s Vineyard could be a possibility, presumably from Hyannis. We’d prefer a longer drive and shorter sailing if it were possible.

4th July – Do restaurants open as normal and should we make reservations now for the evening or should we be doing something else? – we’d like to see some of the celebrations. We were thinking should we plan lunch and then just see how things go. I know we need to get early on the esplanade to get a good view but that’s not our priority. Does anyone have any tips for what we should do? I%26#39;ve read (here?) that across the river could be good - ?

We will do some shopping when in Boston, but were also wondering if there is an outlet mall easy for us to get to, bearing in mind we will not have a car in Boston. We definitely don’t want to make a day trip of this and would be happy to forego and spend the time doing other things.

On one evening we’d like to go to a blues club. We’re definitely not aficionados but have enjoyed a few different blues clubs, esp. in Chicago. My ‘Rough Guide’ mentions several but I would appreciate any particular recommendations from you.

We’re really getting excited now about our holiday! Sorry for the long post and all the questions….any replies will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Irene.

Boston %26amp; Cape Cod - 1st Visit

You have plenty of time to do all the things you want and more. Our first visit to Boston and the Cape also happened to be over the 4th of July 4 years ago. We stayed at the Eliot and loved the excitement walking around on the 4th and finding a spot on the bridge early to watch the fireworks. Plenty of restaurants open.

We spent 3 days there and 4 on the Cape in Chatham. We drove to Newport to see the mansions on the way back to Boston. Plymouth is a perfect spot to pull off the highway on your way to the Cape. You can easily grab a bite to eat...walk around the shops and see the rock and mayflower within 2 hours or so.

Even though our vacation was alot shorter than yours, we fell in love with what we saw and now own a vacation home in the Cape and will be celebrating this 4th of July again at the Eliot.

Boston %26amp; Cape Cod - 1st Visit

awe were in Boston last year and then went to Chatham, we stopped off at the plymouth plantation on the way down to the cape, it is agreat way to spend a coulple of hours. We went whale watching from Provincetown, not rough at all and it was amazing to see the whales so close to the boat. The beach at lighthouse beach at Chatham is beautiful, spotless and great for swimming. A great place to eat in Chatham is The Squire. I would reccommend a day trip along to Newport RI to see the mansions soak up the atmosphere of the place. Hpoe this helps

We will be in Boston on4th JUuy and down in Chatham on 14th July so we%26#39;ll listen for the Irish lilt

I%26#39;ll respond to a few of these points...

In my opinion, if I were on this trip, I%26#39;d try to do Plymouth en route to the Cape, just because it%26#39;s just about midway between the two and if you do it as a day trip, you have to drive back and... I%26#39;d leave early, go to Plymouth and continue on, arriving in Chatham that night.

Regarding outlet malls, there%26#39;s a GREAT one in Wrentham. This would be a daytrip from Boston. If you GOOGLE ';Wrentham Premium Outlets'; you%26#39;ll find it. It%26#39;s about 45 mins from Boston by car. If you like outlet shopping, it%26#39;s a really great place. Join the VIP LOUNGE online and you can print a ticket for a free coupon book to pick up when you get there.

It gets very congested near the esplanade later in the day on the 4th. Maybe someone on here knows of a restaurant with a rooftop view of the fireworks. I%26#39;ve always done the Esplanade picnic blanket thing on the grass by the river. Try to imagine baby steps along the pathways by the river, huge crowds and now lines (thanks to 9/11) for security and cooler-checks and all that.... It%26#39;s a lot of fun. If you don%26#39;t care about getting a spot, you can circulate around the area and just walk around (though people will yell at you if you%26#39;re standing in their line of sight)

The Boston fireworks can also be seen from lots of other places in the city...

About seasickness.... the whalewatching boat might get you... depending on the chop but the high speed ferries to the islands are very steady and... I can get queasy and don%26#39;t find those to be problematic at all.

Thanks for all your advice and information.

Plymouth en route to the Cape it is then!

We may leave the outlet mall to another trip – I think we’ll have too much to do in Boston without spending a day shopping. Also, it’s difficult to get my husband to agree to more than a few hours shopping!

We’ll give some more thought to the 4th July. A restaurant with a view would be a great idea, if there is one. Otherwise I think we’d be happy wandering around, enjoying the atmosphere and maybe getting a glimpse of the fireworks.

..and thanks CoCoSandy re the sickness thing - we%26#39;ll try going to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard to see how that goes first.

Calimerox, looks like we%26#39;ll be leaving Chatham as you arrive. Where are you staying?

Hi,

If you are worried about seasickness at all, stop off at any drugstore and pick up a box of either Dramamine, or Bonine. They are motion-sickness pills, and they work very well. I%26#39;m not sure if they sell it in Ireland, or maybe it%26#39;s under a different name.

If you plan to visit Plymouth, definitely do it on the way to the Cape (or back). It%26#39;s really too far to backtrack from Chatham. For whale watching, drive to Provincetown and go from there. Ptown is the closest location to the whales, so you will have a shorter water trip to the whale watching area. I haven%26#39;t been on a whale watch for several years, but others on this forum seem to recommend Dolphin Fleet as the best whale watch.

I would suggest you bring Stugeron with you from your end of the world. It%26#39;s much more effective than the US counterparts. I have friends in the UK send me a supply every once in a while.

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