Boston Tourism?

I have a meeting in Boston and would like to see some of the highlights of the city. What would you suggest? Freedom Trail, USS Constitution, ???

What are some affordable and great restaurants in Boston for: Lobster, Irish Food, and Italian Food??



Sahara, thanks for your help. It was greatly appreciated!

Faneuil Hall Market place has lots of food options and some shopping, its also right near Long Warf and the New England Aquarium and the Imax Theatre. Get off at Government Center on the "T." You can walk from there and follow the freedom trail to some cool, old cemetaries and chirches, then to Bostom Commons and the Beacon Hill area (lots of huge homes, old architecture). If you're up for some shopping and a few more restaurants, go to the Prudential Center (get of at Copley.. you'll have to walk a little from there). Boylston St. near the Prudential Center has quite a few shops/restaurants. Of course, there's always Fenway Park and the sports bars near the homoe of the Red Sox... Its a great city, but somewhat hard to navigate if you aren't familiar, so its best to do your reseach and carry a map.

North End! (for italian food). also try the oyster house, a whale watch, and a stroll through the common.

Fallow the freedom trail it will take you to some of the highlights of the city(USS Constitution, Quincy Market)

Definately go to the North End! And I definately recommend going to "Anna's" they have great food. Also, there is a pizza shop farther down that is great too, but i can't remember the name. Also going to the Prudential Center is great. You can go to the top, and look out the windows, and see the whole city. There is a special program where you can listen to the history of the place you are looking at. Or if your in the shopping mood you can definately check out all the designer stores below like Gucci, Sacks Fifth Ave., etc... Another great place is going to Back Bay where there is alot to do.

I've been going to boston since i was 5, and i'm now 14 and i know all the train stations, and train routes, and obviously many attractions.

Fenway Park is the best place to visit. It is only 12 bucks for an adult to tour the park and it is well worth it.

Freedom trail is nice if you have a whole day to devote to Boston.

Fanuel Hall, Qunicy Market, Downtown Crossing.

I have lived in Boston all my life and have done these and had a blast.

North end.. Check it out. Enjoy your stay.

For your research:
http://www.123world.com/boston

As far as historical sights we have the Freedom Trail walking tour.
http://www.gobostoncard.com/attractions/...

You can tour Fenway Park during the day, take a Duck Boat tour (really cool), go to Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall and eat until you can't stand up anymore...The Union Oyster House is right around the corner for some great seafood and it happens to be the oldest restaurant in the country...great raw bar as well...the North End is within walking distance of Quincy Market..it's the Italian section of Boston..great places to eat right on Hanover Street...Mike's Pastry is excellent for dessert..Also in the North End is Paul Revere's House and the Old North Church...really great place in our history
http://www.gobostoncard.com/attractions/...

If the weather is not great, we do have some great museums and attractions...Museum of Fine arts, Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium, the JFK Library and Museum (10 minutes South of Boston at Columbia Point) is cool too...the USS Constituion at Charlestown Navy Yard to see the oldest warship still afloat..
http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

One other thing that is pretty cool is to go to Harvard Square and hang out, grab lunch, walk around and people watch...lots of characters there and a pretty hip place...

I would go to Hanover St to eat...you can't go wrong there and it's pretty reasonably priced...excellent Italian food..Giacomo's is excellent as well as Lucca...
For seafood, you can go to the No-Name restaurant..great quailty and price..
http://boston.citysearch.com/profile/4770704

Not sure about Irish food...sorry.

I hope these ideas help..

Please note - Boston is considered a 'walking town' and what may appear (on a map) to be a far distance, more than likely is not. You can walk to Bunker Hill, it's not too far from 'downtown' Boston.

Be sure to check out: www.bostonusa.com. It's a great website to figure out what you may want to do while you are staying. Be sure to check out Boston's nightlife too - the Black Rose is a good Irish bar to catch a quick drink in the evening, and often has live music. For Italian food - check out the little Itailian restaurants near Bunker Hill - very, very good.

I've been to Boston four times for vacation and each time I go, I find something new to discover. The New England Aquarium (in Boston) is fantastic, Fenway Park, Fanueil Hall/Quincy Market is great, Boston Common, Cheers (touristy, but fun), campus of Harvard and MIT, museums, and a TON of culture, etc. If it's your first time, take a Boston Duck Tour (if possible) - it's unique and quite fun. If you cannot get a Duck Tour, then take another tour - Beantown Trolley or Old Town Trolley - it'll help you to see the city and then you can go back afterwards.

If you are planning on seeing a show - I highly recommend Blue Man Group. You'll want to start looking for tickets about 2 months in advance. It's a GREAT show and certainly like no other.

Also, if you have time, I'd suggest whale watching - you can go right from the Boston Harbor (right by the Aquarium).

There are a TON of great restaurants in Boston - depending on the type of food you like.

Here are some links to check out:
www.blueman.com
www.bostonducktours.com
www.trolleytours.com
www.beantowntrolley.com
www.colonnadehotel.com
www.mbta.com (the T website, downloadable map, etc.)

Good luck - and have a great time.

PS. Forgot to mention about the "T" - if you plan to travel a lot by subway, invest in one of there 'punch cards' - (more like scratch off lottery ticket) - it'll save you time and money! You can get one of those by contacing the MBTA.