OT: Planning a trip to Boston

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Posted By: Bob Donaldson

I think most of the good advice has been given but I add (or agree with)

Boston is a great place to walk. Check out the freedom trail. There is a visitor's center at the Boston Common where you can get maps and much more.

I agree with staying in Copley Sq. However, hotels are expensive. You can walk to the ballpark there as well as most of the other sites. You would need to take a short (15 minutes) subway ride to JFK Museum or Harvard Sq. I'd definitely check out Harvard Sq one night. A lot of street performers and character, lots of book stores. Actually you could walk to Harvard Sq but it's a hike (1-2 hrs). DO NOT walk to JFK museum as the walk may take you through some rough neighborhoods.

Durgin park is in Quincy Market or Fanuel hall not Quincy square (I don't think Quincy, a town to the south of Boston, has a square). An even older restaurant is the Union Oyster House, I think it's the oldest restaurant in the US., not far from Faunal Hall.

Definitely stroll through the North End, the Italian section and pick out a nice Italian restaurant. I've never found a bad one.

There is also a card shop on Broomfield Street (near Park Street T stop) called BayState Coins. I think the've gone downhill but I was in their last week and the had some "high priced" vintage (T's Playballs) in their display case.

BTW, if you just need two tickets I may be able to help for Sat or Sun as I'm a weekend season ticket holder.

good luck

Bob