That's Wicked Awesome

[eggwards]

A few days back, I said that I wanted to go on vacation, and now I've taken my first step in doing so. I bought my airline tickets to head to Boston, and then return from Baltimore. Man, does that first flight take off early!

Date:
19AUG - SATURDAY
Flight : AMERICAN AIRLINES 1352
Departure: DALLAS FT WORTH 6:25 AM
Arrival: BOSTON 11:05 AM
SEAT 29F
ECONOMY

Date:
27AUG - SUNDAY
Flight : AMERICAN AIRLINES 1543
Departure: BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON 6:52 PM
Arrival: DALLAS FT WORTH 9:07 PM
SEAT 24A

Now I need to go buy my ticket on Amtrak to go from Boston to Baltimore. i got the idea when I saw that Terry (bigrock) took the Accella train from boston to New York City. I've never really taken a long train ride, though I did like the one from Baltimore to Washington DC that my sister and I took last year, so I thought it would be a great way to travel.

I still need to get my hotel in Boston, where I'll probably stay for four nights, and I hope to see some LJ'ers while I'm there. I'd like to see a Red Sox game, but I'm not sure I can get (or afford) tickets. I think they are playing the Yankees over that first weekend, and I'm sure that's crazy.

I'll probably couch surf at my sister's place in Baltimore the second weekend, and save some cash. We're already thinking of driving up to Philadelphia, too. It's a crazy Atlantic coast tour!

So, when in Boston, what should I see? Any suggestions?

Comments

[bobinbstn.livejournal.com]

Yay! We'll have to get together while you're here!!

[meatybear.livejournal.com]

There are so many wonderful things to see in Boston!! Here are some just to name a few:

- Copley Square for the architecture and shopping
- Newbury Street is Boston's version of Fifth Avenue
- Harvard Square in Cambridge
- Historical stuff includes the Freedom Trail, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution is really cool, and Bunker Hill Monument.
- Italian dinner at a restaurant in the North End
- Sam Adams Brewery Tour in Jamaica Plain (neighborhood of Boston)
- Top of the Prudential or Hancock towers for great views of the city
- Boston Common and the Public Gardens
- Take a boat trip to Provincetown

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

You'll love the train ride. If you have a lot of luggage, make sure you ask how best to handle it. Amtrack has certain trains that won't allow you to check in bags, so if you can't carry it on with you (there are limitations), you can arrange to check it in a day early and it will meet you at your destination city.

You might check out the listings for Gay B&Bs in Boston ... There's one I stayed in a few years back in the Back Bay not too far from Fenway Park and a couple of the bars. Have a wonderful trip! Be sure to take one of the guided tours around the city ... You can get on and off to explore and it's a fun way to check out Boston.

ps ... You might also introduce yourself to quietcub and his partner. HUGS!

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

That would be great. I'd like that. I'll be staying Downtown, but hopefully I can take the T to get were I need to go.

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

I'm definitely and architecture fan, so yeah, Copley Square and Harvard Square will probably be places I'll do walking tours. Itallian is always good, so that's a destination, too. I wonder if that hot Sam Adams brewer from the commercials is really there?

As for Provincetown, that's interesting, but I always heard that it talkes some time to get out there. i've only got four days, so I don't know about that.

I guess i need to make a stop at the Ramrod - or is there a better bar?

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

I usually only carry a large suitcase and a soft breifcase, so it's pretty manageable. I'm looking forward to the ride. It will be my first glimpse of New York City, but I haven't really decided to stop there. This time.

I already have a hotel, thanks to work, so I'll be in the finacial district downtown, but it's a good bargain. I'll have to try one of the B&B's next time. I'll have to check out the tours.

I don't know quietcub. I guess I'll have to seek him out

[meatybear.livejournal.com]

There are really no good bars in Boston, so don't get your hopes up. The Ramrod yes, but you also might want to try the Alley. It is better now I think. Other than that, I think that's it for bearish bars.