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.