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.