OT: Planning a trip to Boston

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Posted By: Steve F

Tim, I agree with Brock. New York has the greatest baseball team -that money can buy.

Boston, where Our history began.
Stay at the Marriot Long Wharf on the waterfront. The old Goudey Gum factory is across the street. Boston is a terrific walking city. Take a harbor cruise, the Harbor Islands are rich in history. Hit the old pub where the seeds of Revolution were planted (The Green Dragon), the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house and the USS Constitution. The local bars around Fanuel Hall and Quincy Market are full of fun. Visitors like TV's Cheer's bar(Bull and Finch pub).

We walk from the waterfront to Fenway. It takes about 30 mins, but it's a beautiful stroll through the Commons (Revolutionary drill fields) and the Public Gardens with the swan boats and Make Way for Ducklings display. Down posh Newbury Street to Boylston St, where you have to stop in to McGreevy's Third Base Saloon. There is some magnificent original baseball memorabilia on display. Fenway and the Cask 'n Flagon are a short walk away.

Atop the Prudential building is a nice bar (Top of the Hub) with terrific views, below is Copley Place where there is plenty of shopping.

You may want to hop the T to BU and Nickerson Field -the Boston Braves old park. It's not the same but some of the original features remain.

No, It's not as big as NYC, but for the small size it packs a punch and is one of the safest and cleanest cities in the north. Heck, even Babe Ruth couldn't wait to return to Boston, when he was done with the Zoo