night life

What is there to do in boston at night? I%26#39;m not really into the bar scene so i was hoping that there was some fun things to do.

night life

Since you are coming during the summer some quick suggestions:

a Boston Harbor Cruise, there are a variety that offer various music themes i.e. blues cruise, concerts at different venues such as the Bank of America Pavillion or many sites throughout the city such as the Hatch Shell, City Hall Plaza, a stroll through the North End - dine and then people watch.

Here are some links for you to check out. Start with the artsboston one.

http://boston.citysearch.com

http://www.weeklydig.com

http://www.thephoenix.com

http://www.stuffatnight.com

http://www.bostoneventguide.com

http://www.boston.com

http://www.artsboston.org

publicbroadcasting.net/wgbh/events.eventsmain

http://boston.about.com

night life

There are many concerts throughout the summer, many of them free. Just one example, the Blues Barge on Rowes Wharf has free evening concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

go to the black rose.even if you don%26#39;t like to drink you will have a great tme.

they have the most authentic irish music in town and a really friendly staff.

Sea Shell Motel in Dennis

I was wondering if anyone had experience at the Sea Shell. I have just made a reservation there for 3 nights in July. I have been searching everywhere for a hotel where I could bring my two dogs, yet I would like to go to the National Sea Shore during the day. I%26#39; m really not interested in a party atmosphere, so P-town didn%26#39;t seem to be a good fit. The Sea Shell looks nice and the person making the reservation was very informative. I have a waterfront view on the first floor. I worry a bit about who might be above me as sometimes that can be noisy, but there are no pet rooms left on the second floor.

I would appreciate any information or experiences people may have had. I can cancel with only a $25 fee, but I hope I have found a great spot to just relax in the evening and not too terribly far of a drive from the Sea Shore.

Thanks so much!

Sea Shell Motel in Dennis

The location is great...right on the beach as you say. Will your dog be allowed to be on the Sea Shell%26#39;s beach with their human guests?

I haven%26#39;t seen the inside of this motel for a few years but I do remember that the rooms varied pretty greatly. I remember thinking that, depending on the room, we could be very happy or unhappy there.

What will you do with your dog the day you drive out to the National Seashore? You have booked a good mid-Cape location.

Sea Shell Motel in Dennis

Thanks CapeCodCharlie.

The dogs will not be allowed on the beach at the Sea Shell, but we plan to bring them with us to the National Sea Shore during the days we go there. Then when we get back we%26#39;ll be happy to just have the waterfront view - we made sure we%26#39;re in one of the units directly facing the water. The dogs are allowed on the grassy area between the hotel and beach as well.

Can you tell me what you remember about the rooms that you were concerned about? Hopefully the ones directly facing the water will be okay.

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7 hour layover in Boston

We have a really long layover. What can we see in a couple hours? I was thinking of a water ferry to the other side. And seeing Feneil (sp?) Hall? Any suggestions.

7 hour layover in Boston

Good idea. You can take the courtesy bus from the terminal marked Water Transport or Dock. Then get the Water Taxi to either Rowes Wharf or Long Wharf. Cost is $10 a person or $17 round trip. The Aquarium is there and across the street is Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall. The North End and the Freedom Trail, linking many of the historical sights, is also close by. I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll enjoy it.

7 hour layover in Boston

Thanks Alanm, That sounds good. You don%26#39;t happen to know if the Water taxi has storage lockers there? I was reading something like that but not sure if its still true. We%26#39;ll only have backpacks or small bags to tote around. Thanks so much

The Water Taxi has no lockers. The ';Terminal'; is rather open and the boat itself is rather small. The best bet for you is to take it with you and ask the concierge at one of the hotels on the downtown side if they could store it for you. Of course, that should mean a nice tip. Try the Marriott Long Wharf, for example. The lobby is on the second floor, by the way.

Boston information needed

First time visitor to Boston and area. Looking for a hotel for family of 4. Would love free parking and take train to downtown. (not asking much, right?) Also, like advise on don%26#39;t miss sights to see and do.

Also need advise on affordable but yummy places to eat. Will be staying June 11 through 15th.

Boston information needed

Consider Holiday Inn.

There is one in Brookline but if you can take the Green Line into Boston (25-35 minutes) then you will find good values in Holiday Inn 399 Grove St. Newton Lower Falls; it is right by to I95 but also close tto Riverside which has plenty of parking and you are on Green Line.

Newton is a safe town.

Newton Center and Newtonville both have plenty to eat for families iincluding J.P. Licks ice cream place (also found in downtown Boston on Newbury St.)

If you have children go to the Science Museum in Cambridge - the garage costs but it is also on Green Line; with small children go to the Children Museum as this will reopen in May after renovations.

Boston information needed

The Children%26#39;s Museum reopened two weeks ago. Also consider taking the ferry from Long Wharf to the Charlestown Navy Yard for a fre tour of Old Ironsides.

I forgot to mention the Midtown Hotel. It has reasonable rates and $12 a night parking, which for Boston is almost free. And it%26#39;s in a good location across from the Christian Science Center near the Prudential Center.

An outstanding option that TA posters usually overlook is The Hampton Inn Cambridge (hampton.com/800-HAMPTON) located on Monsignor O`Brien Highway just across the Charles River from Boston. It`s across the street from the Lechmere Green Line T station and the ride into central Boston stops is 10 minutes or less. You are also withing walking distance to Boston`s Museum of Science and The Cambridge Galleria Shopping Mall. This a newer, very nice hotel in a safe area. The best part is that rates include free covered parking and a full hot breakfast buffet.

You didn`t indicate what kind of a hotel budget you`re looking for, but I just checked rates for your dates of travel at The Hampton Inn Cambridge and they`re surprisingly high. If you`re looking for something much less expensive, there is a Motel 6(motel6.com/800-466-8356) in Braintree adjacent to the Braintree Red Line T stop. This will get you into downtown Boston in about 30 minutes. This is a typical Motel 6 with clean, spacious, but somewhat spartan rooms. On your dates of travel you can get a room with 2 double beds here for $86. There is free parking and there is a Bickford`s Family Restaurant that shares the same parking lot with the motel.....great breakfasts all day. This is also a safe area.

Thanks so much. We are from a rural area and hoped not to have to drive our rental in the city. We prefer to park and then use the public transportation for about three days. We bought ';Go Boston'; cards online and they seemed like a great value. Found airline tickets for 60 bucks per person roundtrip from Ohio. Amazing.

Now if we can snag a great stay for a reasonable amount we are set. Our motto is the old adage ';sleep cheap and dine fine.'; Once again thanks so much.

Staying in Newport, Driving to Boston, Subway better?

I am staying in Newport and want to go into Boston but don%26#39;t want to fight traffic. Could anyone suggest a place to park and take the subway instead? Thanks!

Staying in Newport, Driving to Boston, Subway better?

You could drive from Newport to Providence and take the commuter rail in to the Boston. Check www.mbta.com for information on the Providence line of the commuter rail and maps of the various T lines that will take your around the city.

Staying in Newport, Driving to Boston, Subway better?

You could also drive up Rt. 24 up to the Train Station on 128 (Canton) and take the train in.....more options than in/out of Providence too.....

Also, there are buses that leave from the Visitors Center. www.peterpanbus.com

If you can get a Peter Pan bus, that would be ideal....

You can also drive to Quincy, MA and take the red line subway into Boston. The subway lines run much more frequently than the commuter train and it is significatnly cheaper. You can take Rt. 95 N to 93 N and follow the signs for the Quincy T parking garage. It will probably take you about an hour from Newport and then it%26#39;s about a 40 minute train ride into Boston.

Boston/Toronto/Niagra/Boston

Planning road trip as above. Any advice on where to stay, what to see, route plan. 3 weeks July/August

Boston/Toronto/Niagra/Boston

The route is 90-west all the way. This includes the Massachusetts Turnpike and arts of the New York Thruway. It takes about 10 hours.

There are some interesting towns in the western part of Massachusetts, like Lee, Great Barrington, and Stockbridge, at exit 1 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. This is about two hours west of Boston. These are great little town to walk around, have lunch, and do a little window shopping.

Then there%26#39;s nothing until you get to Buffalo, New York, where there are some Outlet Malls. This is about an hour before you get to Niagara Falls. Now some folks will tell you all the lovely sights in-between, but I guess I never looked well enough.

While it%26#39;s a boring ride, I would just tough it out and stay in Niagara Falls for the night. Otherwise, it seems to make the trip much longer.

Hope this helps.

Boston/Toronto/Niagra/Boston

Lochey,

If you type ';Niagara Falls'; in the search field under the Massachusetts Forum, you will see a number of posts like yours. There are suggestions there.

If you were only here for a short time, I%26#39;d suggest making the 8-9 hour drive to Niagara Falls in a single day and spend your time there. If you are here for 3 weeks, as it appears in your post, you may want to spend some time exporing some of the suggestions mentioned in those other posts.

As mentioned above, the route is pretty straight forward, where most of your time will be spent on interstate 90 until you get out in the Buffalo, NY area.

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Forgot to mention... alanm%26#39;s post regardign the Berkshire Hills (good stop by the way) is exit 2 off the Massachussetts Turnpike (Mass Pike), not exit 1.

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Parking near the Copley Plaza

I%26#39;m going to be staying at the Fairmont Copley Plaza on a Sunday night. Can anyone recommend an overnight parking lot near the hotel that costs less than the $40 the Fairmont charges?

Thanks!

Parking near the Copley Plaza

The Boston Common Underground Garage costs $25 a night and only $10 per weekend day. However, it%26#39;s about a 15 minute walk from Copley Square. Other than that, there aren%26#39;t many options that would save you much. If you%26#39;re only staying the one night, chalk it up to convenience.

Parking near the Copley Plaza

There%26#39;s a garage under the Pru. You might ask what they charge. I don%26#39;t know offhand but it%26#39;s worth asking.

The Common Garage is a hike, but you could jump on the green line at Park Street and cover the ground that way.

You won%26#39;t find the Pru Rates so much different than the Hotel%26#39;s, somewhere in the $30%26#39;s.

There is a garage right across the street from the Copley, connected tot he Back Bay train station.....they chatrge $9 a night if you come in after 5 and leave before 9 I think not sure if they charge differently on Sundays....Also, the Boston Common garage is $10 if you enter after 4:00 and leave before 10:00....since you%26#39;d be coming in on Sunday, it would be 10.00 as long as you leave before 10:00am on Monday....

hi, do you know the name of the garage by any chance? We also need parking and I think the Marriott, were we are staying, is $30 and is still very pricey.

I think previous poster is referring to the Garage @ 100 Clarendon Street

Just so you%26#39;re aware, the going rate for daily parking in Boston is $30-40, so the hotels are right in line. The only time you might do reasonably better is during the weekend, whn many garages offer discounts. So don%26#39;t go crazy because $30 or $40 seems way too expensive. That%26#39;s normal.

Yes, the garage across from the Copley is the garage @ 100 Clarendon....http://www.100clarendon.com/index.html

But beware, that you%26#39;ll have to leave by 7:00am to get that rate.....the Boston Common Garage is a little bit further, but you have until 10:00am to leave to get the $10 rate....http://www.bostoncitylinks.com/boston_commongarage.html

Since the Analyst is arriving on Sunday, couldn%26#39;t he search and seige a valid (non resident) parking meter on the street, park over night, and be be sure to feed the meter (or move on) before 9am the next day. Free meters on Sunday correct? Overnight street parking is OK, correct?

Just a thought.

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