Girls Weekend

I am planning a girls weekend for me and three of my college friends....we are now in our 30%26#39;s and two of us recently divorced. Where would you suggest we stay??? What fun things should we plan on doing??

Girls Weekend

I suggest staying in Oak Bluffs. There%26#39;s plenty of nightlife going on there. All of you should relive your childhoods and climb aboard the Flying Carousel and reach for the brass rings! It%26#39;s a beautiful carousel and I believe it%26#39;s the oldest in the country. Rent some bikes and take the 6 mile bike path down into Edgartown. Grab a bottle or two of wine in Oak Bluffs and take a taxi out to Menemsha for the sunset. Order up a lobster dinner from Larsen%26#39;s and eat it on the jetties with your wine. Be sure to clap when the sun sets. Visit the Cliffs of Aquinnah, another beautiful spot. Or simply do nothing at all and love it! I%26#39;m sure the Vineyard will keep the 4 of you busy and happy for the weekend. Enjoy!

Girls Weekend

I agree with Will on his list. Especially sunset at Menemsha and don%26#39;t forget some cheese, crackers and fruit. A couple other ideas are: enjoying a night at The Hot Tin Roof (nightclub), going to the beach at the bottom of the hill in Aquinnah. However, be careful if you go to far, it is a clothing optional beach. And admire those beautiful cliffs. The Wesley Hotel is a nice place in Oak Bluffs. Also, the Pequot Hotel. Have a great time!

Harvard logo sweatshirts

Anyone know where I can purchase Harvard logo Nike tops and sweatshirts please? Last time I visited many years ago I saw them in a shop in Cambridge (I think Co-op??. They didn%26#39;t have them in the regular Nike store.

Harvard logo sweatshirts

Yes, you can buy them at the Coop or online.

www.TheCoop.com/Harvard

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Transport from Rodeway Inn logan international to city

Hi everyone, I would appreciate some feedback on the easiest way to get from Rodeway Inn to centre of Boston, including where you can get connections to cambridge etc..., I know that you can take the Blue line subway from Revere Beach to State station, but wonder if Revere Beach station is the nearest to Rodeway Inn which is on American Legion Highway.

Many thanks for any info.

Transport from Rodeway Inn logan international to city

It might take you a while to walk to either Wonderland or Revere Beach station. Take a taxi to either station and then take the subway. To go to the ';real'; center of Boston (I work near State Station and that%26#39;s more financial district) take the blue line to Government Center and then either walk or take the green line to Park Street, where you will end up in Boston Common.

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Best Bars in Back Bay

Thank you to everyone who has helped with my previous questions, hopefully this will be the last one!

My husband plans to have the bachelor party eat at Kings for dinner, followed by a round or two of bowling. Aferwards, he wants to move onto some bars in the Back Bay area. Any suggestions?

FYI, the party is taking place on a Thursday evening, in case this makes a difference.

Best Bars in Back Bay

If he%26#39;s between the ages of 21-27: Cactus Club on the corner of Hereford and Boylston Sts. and/or Daisy Buchanan%26#39;s on Newbury Street

If he%26#39;s 27+: Saint on Exeter St. and/or The Vox on Boylston.

Best Bars in Back Bay

If he likes beer, try Bukowski%26#39;s on Dalton Street, which is right next to Kings - it%26#39;s kind of divey, but has a great beer selection (it%26#39;s small, though). Clery%26#39;s is a decent Irish pub on Columbus/Dartmouth.

City Bar in the Lenox Hotel is nice. What sort of atmosphere is he looking for?

The Pour House. I love that place.

Another vote for the Pour House.

Thanks for all of your suggestions! We will definately look into them further.

I think he%26#39;s looking for a laid back fun atmosphere, but happening (busy)...

I looked at the Pour House and saw it served food. Can teens eat there ?

It%26#39;s really more of a bar than a restuarant. I%26#39;d say no, at least not at night.

Thanks for the information.

A bar that never fails to pack the house every night - Clery%26#39;s on Dartmouth St. near Columbus. Irish bar.

Newport to Nantucket

Hello we%26#39;re in Newport at the end of September for a wedding and would like to visit Nantucket and Martha%26#39;s Vineyard can we take our hire car on a ferry to Nantucket and then on to MV?

Newport to Nantucket

Hi Melissa,

That would be no. The inter island ferries between Nantucket and Martha%26#39;s Vineyard are passenger only. If I were you, I would take my car to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard since a car is really needed there to see the whole island. Nantucket is much smaller, has far less cars (they don%26#39;t even have traffic signals) and most, if not all of the island can be seen by bike.

Newport to Nantucket

I don%26#39;t know if there is a car-carrying ferry - or any ferry at all - between MV and Nantucket in late September. You probably would either have to fly between islands or go from Hyannis to MV, back to Hyannis and then to Nantucket. The round-trip car fee to Nantucket alone is almost $400 if you can even get a reservation.

You%26#39;d be much better parking the car in Hyannis and taking the ferry on foot (or flying, if you%26#39;re only going for a day or two - it%26#39;s way faster). You won%26#39;t need a car on Nantucket - the town is easily walkable and adjacent to the docks. Even if you needed a car for some reason, you could hire one on-island or take a taxi for a few days for much less than the ferry fee. See www.nantucket.net/trans/on.php for advice about getting around on Nantucket.

In fact, if you want to fly, why not just fly from Providence (about 40 minutes to Nantucket) and save about 100 miles of driving each way to Hyannis?

Jersey John is correct. The inter island ferry runs until September 14th.

Cool thanks for your replies so just to confirm we can take the car across to MV on a ferry and then if we want to visit Nantucket go by foot and hire a bike etc (sounds like a fun idea)

Where do we catch the ferry to MV from?

Car ferry to the Vineyard leaves from Woods Hole

www.steamshipauthority.com

Visiting both islands is actually pretty tough (unless you plan on spending a night) The Inter-island ferry does not have a convenient schedule, it also stops September 14th.

You would have to fly or go all the way to Hyannis on one ferry, and then Hyannis to Nantucket....a real pain.

I%26#39;d just pick one.

Best breakfast in Boston?

We will be staying at the Radisson in downtown Boston for 3 days in July. My husband loves a hearty heart cloggin%26#39; breakfast when on vacation (the only time I allow it!) What is the best breakfast place within walking distance? Thanks!

Best breakfast in Boston?

I%26#39;m a fan of Charlie%26#39;s Sandwich Shoppe at 429 Columbus Ave, which has classic diner fare. If you%26#39;re looking for something a little different (on a Sunday), try the Venezuelan Restaurant Orinoco: http://www.orinocokitchen.com/brunch.html

Best breakfast in Boston?

How heart cloggin%26#39; do you want it? Do you want him sitting beside you on the plane back, or down below with the luggage?

Good suggestion given....The Paramount on Charles is good also.

I absolutely would recommend the Paramount on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. If you want to go there on the weekend, try to be there no later than 10am or there will be a line out the door.

They have everything from pancakes to French Toast to omelettes, sausages, home fries, bacon, and it all tastes great.

They have great dinner too and the ambiance is quite different in the evenings!

Enjoy!

Went to both Charlies and The Paramount a few weeks ago and loved them both.Husband and I always had the same breakfast wherever we went.He had veggie/Spanish type omelette with home fries and French toast and I would always have pancakes with various fllings.

As overseas visitors we liked the old diner type place that is Charlies with the waitress service.In The Paramount you have to queue up for your food and then find a seat.The food in both is very good and we could not choose one above the other.

We also had a breakfast in Vlora and that was also very good.

Thanks guys for all your suggestions, Trip advisor has never steered us wrong, can%26#39;t wait to try all them out!

exactly what im looking for lol we will be in boston in july but we will be there midweek are these places listed above open midweek thanks or any other suggestions for midweek breakfast and waht times the finish breakfast at would be good we are staying in jurys

For a little dressy brunch, try Sonsie on Newbury Street. Brunch entrees from $9, their egg dishes are usually pretty good.

Paramount is open mid week:

Breakfast %26amp; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 7am - 4:30 pm

here is the website where you can see the menu as well:

www.paramountboston.com/pages/home.html

Traffic, route and restaurants from Logan to Falmouth?

We will be arriving into Boston about 5:00pm on a Wednesday in mid June and are planning on renting a car and driving to Falmouth to spend the night before taking an early ferry over to MV on Thursday. Should we expect to encounter rush hour traffic on our trip down and if so are there any areas to avoid or any tips on how to get out of town?

Also, when I use Google Maps for directions it sneds me down RT-24 %26amp; I-495. It looks like taking RT-3 through Plymouth would be just as close and maybe more scenic. Anyone have opinions on which route is better?

Lastly, if we do go through Plymouth, are the any restaurants worth stopping at for dinner or would we have a better selection in Falmouth. Any suggestions there? Thanks for any help!

Traffic, route and restaurants from Logan to Falmouth?

After getting the car, take I-90 west through the Ted Williams tunnel. Take exit 24 (I-93N/S). Geton I-93 south and follow 8-9 miles until the split. Stay left and take route 3 south. Follow to exit 6A (Plymouth Center) Follow 44 east to the traffic circle and take a right onto Water St. On Water Street, you will find quite a few restaurants. East Bay Grill and the Blue Eyed Crab are worth having dinner at. Very good! Issac%26#39;s is also pretty good. Back on route 3 south after dinner, follow until the exit BEFORE the bridge which is route 6 west. It%26#39;s very scenic here driving along the Cape Cod Canal. If it%26#39;s still light out, you may want to stop for a few minutes at one of the scenic overlooks. Follow 6 west for about 5 miles until you see the signs for the Bourne Bridge. Go over the bridge and you%26#39;ll come to a rotary (roundabout). Go halfway around (2nd exit) which will be route 28 south. 28 south goes straight into Falmouth. The ride (minus the Plymouth stop) is just over 1 hour. Much better than 24 and 495 which is BARELY faster by a few minutes.

Traffic, route and restaurants from Logan to Falmouth?

Forgot to mention that you will have to pay a toll to go through the Ted Williams Tunnel. $3.50

Will%26#39;s directions are MUCH better than MapQuest%26#39;s!!!

As for traffic, if you land at 5, by the time you land, pick up luggage and pick up a car, you won%26#39;t be leaving until closer to 6 ... traffic will be heavy but not unbearably so. Also, if you are travelling w/ one or more other people, keep left on 93 to take advantage of the ';high occupancy vehicle'; lane. You get in it in Boston and don%26#39;t get out of it unil it ends, just before Rte 3. It will save you time, provided nobody breaks down in the HOV lane (rarely happens).

As for restaurants ... I%26#39;m not familiar w/ Plymouth, so I%26#39;ll leave that up to those who know.

I would wait until you get to Falmouth. You can go on The Falmouth Forum for suggestions.

If you are really hungry, getting off and on the South Boston exit is really easy. There are parking meters all over the place and some nice places to eat. This would be a nice way to let the traffic ease.

The South Boston exit would be the first exit once thru the Ted Williams.

Thanks Will for the restaurant recommendations and the very detailed directions. I%26#39;ve got them printed and put into my info folder. It seemed to me that the Plymouth route was the way to go, but it is hard to tell just looking at a map.

And thanks -pword for the HOV suggestion. There will be three of us in the car, so we will take advantage of that.

Just to add on, definitely take forgotmypword%26#39;s advice and use the HOV lane. This will save you time if the interstate is very busy. Finally, I said 1 hour forgetting that you may be on the tail end of the rush hour commute. I would tack on a half hour to the trip for traffic.

Cape Cod/Chatham 1 Week - Hotel or Rental??

Hi,

We have never visited Cape Cod before and we are looking for a nice, economical but clean place to stay. Originally we were looking at staying at Martha%26#39;s Vineyard, but after perusing these forums decided that staying on the mainland might be more fun and affordable (we can take a day trip there).

We are small family of three (one early teen) and would like to do whale watching, beaches, a little shopping. We will be staying for a week, trying to keep it under $200 a night. It looked like most people were suggesting Chatham as a central place to stay, but on my budget Dennisport came up as well as TripAdvisors recommended SeaCoast Inn in Hyannis. We will be driving from MD so we will have a car.

If anyone has any recommendations on one town or another, or one place over another we would surely appreciate it.

Thanks!!

Cape Cod/Chatham 1 Week - Hotel or Rental??

You would take a look at some of the rental agencies for a search - Martha Murray is one for Dennisport.

The Colony Beach Motel has a 2 room non efficiency - it is newly refurbished - I would ask about its location ( I am wondering if it is located just below a stairway that leads to the second floor rooms - could be dark inside) but it sounds like a good deal for less that 200.00 Reminder - most hotels do charge above their room rates for more than two people. , Colony has Ocean View efficiencies that may have a vacancies for just over the 200.00 rate. Take a look at their website.

Colony beach is right on the water and has a pool, washer and dryers are available too.

There are others in the area

Three Seasons , Corsairs are both on the water in the same area. Also, there are new time shares -

I think they are under the name ocean resorts - or just look up the Breakers Dennisport and that will bring you to a main site. Not sure if there will be anything in the price range.

Another choice would be be the Ebb Tide - these are located across the street but also has a pool.

Cape Cod/Chatham 1 Week - Hotel or Rental??

Some nice choices within your budget:

www.theterninn.com Harwichport (charming)

www.thecoveorleans.com Orleans (water views avail.)

www.chathamtides.com Chatham (on the beach!)

I won%26#39;t sit here and tell you to stay in one town or another because everybody has a budget and certain things they%26#39;re looking for in a vacation. Regardless of everyone%26#39;s favorite places to stay or favorite towns, just being on the Cape with a car to sightsee is special. Once your on the Cape, it doesn%26#39;t take that long to get from one area to another. This is especially true for first time visitors since they are excited to see places and things they haven%26#39;t seen before, thus the ride flies by. With you and your family looking to stay a full week, there%26#39;s no rush to stay here or there, since you can hop in the car anytime and go see somewhere for a half or whole day. That being said, it%26#39;s no secret that the further out on the Cape you go, the higher the lodging rates unless you want a total dump. You want to do beaches, shopping, whale watching and take a trip over to the Vineyard. So, if you stay further out on the Cape, you%26#39;ll pay more and it%26#39;ll take longer and cost more to take the ferry from Hyannis to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard. By staying in Falmouth, you are close to the ferry to the Vineyard but a ride from P-town for a whale watch. The best towns for shopping are Falmouth and Hyannis. Every town has at least one good beach. Some say the National Seashore beaches are the best. I tend to agree, but they are also freezing cold to swim in. The Bay or Sound beaches aren%26#39;t as spectacular, but more enjoyable to swim in. So, I wouldn%26#39;t sweat staying in a certain place since you%26#39;ll have time to day trip them. After saying all that, I%26#39;ll advise staying at a place like CapeWind Resort in Falmouth. It%26#39;s in your budget, it%26#39;s clean, it%26#39;s got beautiful grounds, it%26#39;s close to the beaches, shops, restaurants, shining sea bike path, it sits on a beautiful inlet with paddleboats, it%26#39;s got a nice outdoor pool, it%26#39;s down the street from the ferry, etc. Just a very nice, relaxing place to hang out or come home to after a long day exploring. It%26#39;s also closer to the bridges to get you home faster when you leave. Regardless of what town you stay in, you and your family will have a wonderful trip. The only thing that can spoil it is mother nature, so pray for little or no rain. Enjoy.

kl884347: Hi there! I%26#39;ve sent you a private message (I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll get at least ONE other!). Just click on the the little envelope in the upper right hand corner of your screen under the orange ';welcome kl884347'; icon! Thanks!

Some links for access to a variety of Reasonably Priced, reliable and not just ';bare bones'; rentals in Chatham:

www.pineacresrealty.com

www.websterrealestate.com

www.kinlingrover.com

You might also take a look at rental sites where homeowners list, without a realtor. Many folks have good luck with these, although I have never personally used them.

www.weneedavacation.com and www.cyberrentals.com are two of the most popular sites. If you have to pay a bit more than your budget for lodging, keep in mind that you can save on your food budget (an important thing to consider with 3 children!)

I would hesitate to rent from anyone other than a licensed Realtor.

Chatham Tides and other hotels/motels have efficiency units available too!

Wow,

Thanks very much! I am definitely researching all your suggestions.

If you have the flexibility as to days of arrival/departure, I%26#39;d strongly suggest staying in a hotel. Virtually all the rentals are weekend to weekend, and getting to and from the Cape with thousands of your new best friends (renters and people who live on the Cape Thurs to Sunday or Monday in the summer) is more than a drag. Hotels may have their minimum stays, but you are not restricted to a calendar week.

Regulars, correct me if I%26#39;m wrong?

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Chatham Lighthouse Parking

Do you need to get some kind of parking permit at the Chatham lighthouse? We wanted to see the light shouse and surrounding beach area. If so, where do I get it.

Thanks!

Chatham Lighthouse Parking

There is a parking lot across the street from the lighthouse. You don%26#39;t need a permit (none available), but you can%26#39;t park in the overlook parking lot for more than 30 minutes. Police will surely ticket your car.

If you drive around the corner to Bridge St. you can park along the road (after the ';no Parking'; signs stop) and walk back to the Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach.

CapeMermaid, a frequent poster, recently posted information about a shuttle service from the Eldredge Garage on Main St. in Chatham. You might do a search here for ';shuttle information to Chatham Lighthouse'; for more information. The shuttle service sign has been there forever in front of this ';antique'; garage in season. I%26#39;ve never seen anyone take adavantage of it...but they should!

Chatham Lighthouse Parking

In addition to the information above, I believe that you can park for more than 30 minutes at Lighthouse Beach before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m..

Plymouth in July

We are planning a 2 day stay in Plymouth in July. We are doing the coloniel latern tour(Do i need resevations?), the Mayfower II and the plantation. Anything else we shouldn%26#39;t miss? Any cranberry big tours nearby?(I know it%26#39;s not the right season but i love cranberries!) Thanks so much!

Plymouth in July

Apparently the Ocean Spray factor is now outside of Las Vegas (this really cracks me up; it%26#39;s something we used to do about once a year when I was kid), but there is some kind of cranberry world in Plymouth, as described in this new york times QA:

query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html…

Plymouth in July

There is, of course, Edaville, an old childhood favorite of many natives, with the Edaville Railroad and the cranberry bog there (in Carver, not far from Plymouth).

http://www.edaville.com/

and:

BettyAnn%26#39;s Tours of Plymouth

http://www.bettyannstours.com/

Cranberry bog tour:

Adults: $22

P.O. Box 455

Manomet, MA 02345

(508) 224-6469

Hello! As was pointed out in a previous post, Cranberry World has indeed left Plymouth. Although Ocean Spray does also have an exhibit in Henderson, NV, it%26#39;s not the one that used to be in Plymouth. Edaville USA (also mentioned already) actually acquired the exhibits that were in the Plymouth Cranberry World, and is displaying them in their own museum. Bettyann certainly does Cranberry bog tours, but cranberries aren%26#39;t harvested until the autumn...so don%26#39;t count on seeing any red berries floating on water like in the pictures...as you already pointed out.

It%26#39;s a good idea to make reservations ahead of time for the evening lantern tours to give them an idea of how many people to expect for the night. The Mayflower II and PLantation are excellent choices, just leave yourself enough time for them....probably anywhere from 3-5 hours for both. Pilgrim Hall Museum is also a good place to stop. They are currently going through a huge upgrade to the museum and will be featuring even more original artifacts then they already have. Also make sure you find the time to see some of the historic houses and enjoy some of the water based activities (ie whale watching, paddlewheeler harbor cruises, lobster excursions).

You%26#39;ll probebly find you won%26#39;t have enough time to do everything, so pick the things you don%26#39;t want to miss ahead of time and you%26#39;ll do fine! Have fun!

Hi - check out this link to Flax Pond Farms. They do cranberry bog tours from May to Sept. They have a really cute barn type of store with an old working cranberry sorter machine inside. I think you will enjoy it there - we live in Plymouth and make a few trips out there each fall just to go to the store and our family enjoys going there too. If I can answer any other questions please let me know.

http://www.flaxpondfarms.com/history.html

Denise

bigfish@Reel-TimeFishingCharters.com

parking at freedom trail?

We are staying at the Radisson on Stuart Street. Google Maps indicates that the Freedom Trail is 1.7 miles away. I don%26#39;t really want to walk there because we are going to be walking a lot along the Freedom Trail. I know that finding a place to park our rental car is not the best option (and the only reason that we got a rental car is that we are traveling up the coast of Maine after visiting Boston). SO, how do you recommend getting there? By the subway? If so, how do we do that? Thank you for your help! You have been so wonderful in our planning process!

parking at freedom trail?

Oops- sorry! I neglected to mention that we want to begin at the Freedom Trail Visitors center in Boston Common. Thank you!

parking at freedom trail?

Driving is not an option unless you want to shell out an additional $30 or a day to park. Then, how would you get back to your after finishing the Freedom Trail even if you could find convenient parking?

If you don%26#39;t want to walk, then the T is the only answer. The closest T stop to you is the Boylston Street Green Line Station.

By the way, I%26#39;m sure it%26#39;s NOT 1.7 miles to the start to the Freedom Trail, which is on Boston Common. That can%26#39;t be more than half a mile.

AlanM

Hi Bonnie,

Never completely trust google maps. The start of the Freedom Trail is only a half mile from your hotel. Walk up Stuart to Tremont. Left on Tremont and Follow Tremont to the Visitors Center across from the Boston Common near West St. It%26#39;s not a bad walk at all.

Wonderful advice! Thank you, thank you! We%26#39;ll just walk over there!

It%26#39;s a stone%26#39;s throw. And don%26#39;t rent the car until you%26#39;re headed for Maine if you can possibly arrange it that way. You won%26#39;t need it in the city.

Definitely cancel the rental car if you can and only book it for the day you are leaving for Maine. While in Boston, it will just sit in a garage and incur daily parking fees which can be significant.

Boston is very walkable and the subway system is easy to use and convenient.

Sedum is right- Get rid of the car option and pick up in City Location when you leave. Best for oneof youto ge the car and pick up theother with all the luggage from the Raddision-

best way from airport to lodging

We are arriving late afternoon on a weekday. We are staying in an apartment near ';Cheers'; on Beacon St. What is the easiest and/or least expensive way to get from airport to apartment? Do you have good shuttle services for hire at the airport? Should we hire a shuttle before we arrive? Is taxi best? We have four people and a good sized suitcase per person. I don%26#39;t think we%26#39;ll be up for public transporation after a long day of travel. (We%26#39;ll be at our airport at 1:30 AM EDT).

Thank you for any recommendations.

best way from airport to lodging

I think the best way is by taxi it will cost about 2200-28.00 bucks hope you enjoy your stay in Boston.

best way from airport to lodging

Taxi

Definitely taxi! It could be up to $30 with a tip but not much more than that.

Enjoy Boston!

go to http://publicroutes.com and check directions from Logan Airport to your hotel. It will give you multiple options you can choose from.

Definitely taxi. A lot of them even have GPS installed, but given your location, I don%26#39;t think any of them will have trouble finding it.

Get a car service- It doesn%26#39;t cost that much more than the cab.

The car services are going to more. The base is usually $65.00 and with everything added you will be over $90.00 Boston Coach is close to $100.00 for everyting.

Four people with a lot of luggage is going to require more than as standard cab. You are going to have to request a minivan. As soon as you get in the cab line, approach the massport official and tell him/her your situation. The massport person will be in front of the line, helping people get into the cabs.

I%26#39;m just curious as to how many people could possibly be landing in Boston at that time of the morning. Is there a Massport official at the cab line 24 hours a day? I%26#39;ve never flown into Logan in the middle of the night.

Did not see the 1:30 a.m. Thanks for pointing that out. Usually not many arriving but it can get busy. You may have to grab two cabs if my original post does not work. The American termimal will get busy that time of morning several times during the week.

There are massport people 24/7 and they will float someone around to the different stands as the arrivals come in.

san juan islands and chinatown

Could you tell me more the worth of a day%26#39;s ferry trip to the San Juan Islands?

Is it too rushed? Positive points...

Should one do a tour of Chinatown or go on your own?

If independent, what are places to go?

san juan islands and chinatown

Since the San Juan Islands are over 3,000 miles from Boston, you may want to ask on the Washington forum.

san juan islands and chinatown

Do you mean the Boston Harbor islands by chance? Chinatown in Boston?

advice how

How to get there what to see?

We%26#39;re in Newport at the end of September for a wedding and would like to visit the island - how do we get there? Will the stores/restaurants etc be open?

How to get there what to see?

Hi, Melissa,

Yes, everything will still be open in September, which in my opinion, is the best month to visit. The beaches are less crowded, the restaurants are lovely, and the hotel rates will have come down in some cases. Do you have a rental car, or will you be taking the bus? Also, do you plan to bring the car to the island? How long will you be staying? Get back to us and we can give you much better advice. FYI, There is a ferry from Quonset Point in Rhode Island (about 20 mins from Newport??) that will take you right into Oak Bluffs. It%26#39;s $75 round trip, plus $10 a day for parking in Rhode Island. That%26#39;s one option, but there are others.

How to get there what to see?

Depending on how long you plan to stay would depend on whether it%26#39;s worth it to bring the car. For a couple of days visit, I would take Gluvamutha%26#39;s advice and park the rental at Quonset and take the fast ferry over to the Vineyard. It takes 90 minutes to get there from Quonset. The Vineyard has pretty good transit for getting you around. You can also bike to certain parts of the island or take a taxi too.

For longer stays, a car would be ideal. You would have to drive from Newport to Woods Hole on Cape Cod and take the car ferry over. The drive from Newport to Woods Hole is about 1.5 to 2 hours. That ferry is $15 roundtrip per person, but the car would cost you somewhere between $150-200 to take it with you, depending on it%26#39;s size.

Some things to see are the sunsets from Menemsha

The Cliffs of Aquinnah

The gingerbread houses

The Flying Carousel

The beauty of biking from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown

The cute shops in the towns

The Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs if any concerts/events are taking place.

Gay Head is beautiful

So is Chappaquiddick

There%26#39;s plenty to enjoy on Martha%26#39;s Vineyard.

Oh great, well we%26#39;ll have a car with us anyway as it%26#39;s part of our fly drive deal we%26#39;ll have 2 or 3 days in between the wedding in Newport and a huge shopping spree in Boston

if you%26#39;re going to be there for three days I would consider one day in edgartown, seeing the harbour, the shopping will be good and lots will be on sale because its not high season. it will be doubly on sale because of the exchange rate!!

it will still be nice, warm and sunny so I would go see chappaquidick. you can look that up on things to do. its a little island connected to the Vineyard that is about a 30 second mini ferry trip away. its really pretty and you get an awesome view of the Atlantic! edgartown is the most stately town and has a lot of nice upscale restaurants, the best movie theatre (the other two are one room theatres).

Another day should be spent in Oak Bluffs. the carousel is nice, but only with little kids. I would suggest you check out the bar scene and pretty restaurants. there are some romantic, upscale and many are family oriented.

spend another day going up island. see the beaches in menemsha and the cow farms.

all stores and restaurants will be open until at least columbus day weekend in october. to get there from newport take ri 114 to 195 East. you%26#39;ll go through 2 rotaries and stay straight. you%26#39;ll see a lot of signs for the ferry to the vineyard which should be helpful!

the bees

re: en route to Maine

I%26#39;m driving my 11-year old daughter from NYC to Maine for camp in July, and would like to spend one night en route. I also plan on staying somewhere on my own on the way back. Any suggestions?

re: en route to Maine

Newburyport is convenient to the highway and a nice place to be. You could stay at the Garrison Inn in Brown Square:

http://www.garrisoninn.com/

Is your daughter going to Camp Waziyatah?

August 2008 4-day stay in Martha's Vineyard

We will be in New York City for part of our summer vacation in August, and we want to spend 4 nights August 20 - 24 on Martha%26#39;s Vineyard. We have been to Nantuckett several times in the past, rented a house for a week and really loved it. We will have our 18-year old daughter, my wife and I for the 4 nights in MV. First question: is it possible/convenient to take a train from Manhatten to Woods Hole on Cape Cod to the ferry, then tale the pedestrian ferry to MV and then rent a car on the island? Is that the best way to get there? If so, can you give us some details, contacts, web links, costs, etc. We have a 3:00pm flight home on Sunday August 24 from JFK in New York. If we leave early Sunday morning do you think we can get to JFK by 2:00pm for flight check in? Last question concerns a hotel recommendation: We would like to stay in 1 room with 2 beds and we are not particularly price sensitive. We would like to stay in a good location close to one of the beaches. What would you suggest? Thanks!!!!

August 2008 4-day stay in Martha's Vineyard

Hi,

There is no train service from New York to Woods Hole. There is no train service to Woods Hole from anywhere.

There is bus service from Manhattan to the ferry terminal, however the return trip to New York Sunday morning wouldn%26#39;t get you back in time for your flight. (2:45 arrival at the Port Authority Bus Terminal)

Renting a car and driving would seem the best option, however there is already a wait list on the 24th for getting the car back over to the mainland. I%26#39;m sure Sundays in August is a very popular time for getting back over with a car.

If money is not important, you could always fly to the Vineyard from New York. That%26#39;s $700 per person roundtrip.

The only way it seems possible to visit the island besides flying would be to rent a car, drive it to the ferry terminal and park it at $12 per day and go without a car or rent another car on island.

August 2008 4-day stay in Martha's Vineyard

i think these may be better options:

mvol.com/directory/transportation/ferries/

this website has all of the information that should be helpful.

there%26#39;s a fast ferry from quonset point ri that is probably your best bet.

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Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Fast Ferry

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We operate the largest, most luxurious fast ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Our departure location from Quonset Point, Rhode Island is the most convenient and time saving way to travel to Martha’s Vineyard – we will save you hours in travel time each way! The closest Martha’s Vineyard ferry to CT, NY, NJ %26amp; Western MA. Also Providence Airport %26amp; Amtrak Shuttle Service, dockside parking %26amp; advance reservations.

Address: 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown, RI

Tel: (401) 295-4040

Fax: (401) 295-4930

Email: info@vineyardfastferry.com

also the wesley hotewl is overlooking the harbour and is quite charming

the harbor view in edgartown is more upscale and expensive. probable one of the nicest hotels on the island in my opinion

Amtrak sold out?

Was just on the Amtrak website and it would not let me book a trip from Boston to NY in July. It is saying that I must select a different time because that time is sold out. I went through numerous changes and the same message appeared. Just wondering if anyone has ever seen this before. I%26#39;m hoping that it is just a glitch in the system and that I will be able to book later. Thanks for your help.

Amtrak sold out?

If it is true, you%26#39;ll just have to take the bus. There%26#39;s about 4 discount bus companies from Boston to New York charging about 10-20 dollars each with a 4.5 hour trip time. Almost as fast, but not as convienent as the train. Hopefully it%26#39;s just a glitch.

Amtrak sold out?

Having taken both bus and train to NY, I would not think twice about taking the bus. It%26#39;s much cheaper and super convenient. If I had to go to NYC next week, I%26#39;d take the bus. A friend just recently took his parents visiting from India to NYC by bus and came back saying how wonderful Greyhound was, how quick and easy it was, how inexpensive. I agree that trains are cool and all that and buses lack the mystique but...for 40- or whatever it is, you really can%26#39;t beat the bus for being relatively quick and easy. They run something like every half hour. If you buy a ticket for the 8 and get there by 7, they let you on the 7. They just keep running buses...

,,, I would not take the discount buses though...the Chinatown buses (Fung Wah etc.) becuae of the safety problems. I%26#39;d spring the extra 20 for Greyhound/Peter Pan

I would never take nor recommend taking Fung Wah, but Bolt or Lucky Star would be fine. Bolt has brand new buses.

It seems somewhat odd that the train would be sold out already, especially considering there are several on the Boston-NY run each day. Were you trying to get first class or something?

With the high price of gas this may be explaining the sold out trains. I read recently that all across the country ridership on public transport is up significantly.

Good point. Actually, I was thinking in terms of weekend dates only without considering that the OP might be going during the week. I%26#39;m sure with gas and airplane fuel prices, more people are taking the train than usual for business travel.

new service between boston south station and NYC penn station also available through megabus (http://www.megabus.com). They have fares for as low as $1

Actually you know I think that the reason it says that it is sold out is because I was trying to use a promo code. When I tried to book it without it I was able to do that. So thankfully it is not sold out!

thanks for the tip Europa, I just bought two round-trip tickets on megabus.com to New York in September for $9.50 total. sounds too good to be true...

Boston parking and the road to Quebec

Hi,

Will stay in Boston for 3 days over the next couple of weeks. Staying in Marriott Copley Place. As I have no intention of doing any driving while in Boston, is there anywhere handy I can park the car for the 3 days and take the subway to the hotel ? The hotel parking is $32 a night, so was wondering if this could be had cheaper.

Secondly from Boston we will be driving to Quebec city, would anyone be able to tell me should we break up the trip somewhere along the way or not ( and have the extar night in Quebec) ? Anything interesting along the way ?

Thanks

Boston parking and the road to Quebec

Why not pick the rental car up after the 3 days in Boston? There are a handful of major car rental companies located in downtown Boston. Unless you%26#39;re planning a day trip somewhere that public transportation can%26#39;t take you there%26#39;s no need for a car. If you absolutely need the car while in Boston you can park it at various Subway and commuter rail stations. Head to www.mbta.com and click on ';rider tools.'; From there click on ';parking.'; They%26#39;ll provide you with a list of stations, rates, etc.

I wouldn%26#39;t break the trip up at all to Quebec City. Going 70-75 mph should get you there in 7 to 7 1/2 hours. It%26#39;s a nice city--take the extra night there.

Boston parking and the road to Quebec

If there%26#39;s any way to avoid picking up the rental car until you truly need it, I%26#39;d go that way. You really do not need it in the city. the cab from teh airport might be 32- but it would be worth it to avoid the hassle of parking.

I agree with all the other posters suggested. One more piece of ammo: The last time I looked, parking at Copley Place was more than $32 a night - more like around $40.

The reason for having the car is that we first stay 4 nights on Cape Cod where we do need the car. But I%26#39;ll have a look at the link suggested. Thanks

If you park at an MBTA lot, make sure there are escalators or elevators at the station to make it easier to handle your luggage. Copley Station on the Green line has neither. Back Bay on the Orange line has both. Sullivan Square is on the Orange line and has parking, elevators, and escalators. It is a bit of a walk, though, from Back Bay to your hotel.

I would drive to Quebec City non-stop. My preferred route is Interstate 93 from Bston to I91, etc. It should take less than seven hours if you do not hit commuter traffic.

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Train from Providence to Beacon Hill

I am flying into Providence on Saturday night and I am staying in Beacon Hill. Is there a train that can take me from the airport to this location, I get in at 9:40 PM. I was also wondering if there is a train that would leave around 4:00 AM because my flight out is on Monday at 6:30AM. Thank you in advance for your help.

Train from Providence to Beacon Hill

There is only one train station in Providence - the Providence Train Station that has both Amtrak and MBTA train service. The MBTA train will take you to Boston, but it won%26#39;t be in service by the time you land. In Boston, the trains also don%26#39;t start that early in the morning. Your best bet at this point is to rent a car and drive into Boston yourself. It should take 1 hour.

Train from Providence to Beacon Hill

Just looking at the times on your itinerary, I agree that you should rent a car for your visit. Rent one from Dollar right at the airport (it%26#39;s about $25-30 per day)and drive it to Boston Saturday night. The Boston Common Garage is nearby Beacon Hill and would be a good place to park it at $11 per 24hrs weekend rates. It will be so much easier and cheaper having a rental. Just the cost of taking a taxi to the train station and then back to the airport would be $60. Definitely rent a car for this trip. Good luck.

If for some reason you can%26#39;t or don%26#39;t want to drive yourself, the only other option would be to hire a car service .... but it will cost you ....

Unfortunately Providence is only a cheaper alternative to Boston/Logan if you have access to a car.

Yikes. I%26#39;d rent a car. If there were a 4am train, I would not trust it...once you get to Providence, you have to get to the airport from the train station.

If you land at 940pm...say 10pm by the time you leave the terminal..it%26#39;s a bus to the train station and then is there a train that late and... if there were, you%26#39;d get in past midnight...

I%26#39;d rent a car and park it at the Common Garage.

MUCH easier to drive. Without traffic, you should make it in about an hour.

Shangila Shores at Buzzards Bay

Does anyone know of a private development 40 years ago called Shanghai Shores by Buzzards Bay. It was on a lake. I vacationed there as a kid.

Shangila Shores at Buzzards Bay

ShangraLa is located on Glen Charlie Road in East Wareham. It is on Glen Charlie Pond.

Shangila Shores at Buzzards Bay

Thank you so much. This will be most helpful.

the bees

Washers/Dryers @ Best Western Blue Rock?

Does anyone know if there are washers/dryers here? Thanks for any help!

Washers/Dryers @ Best Western Blue Rock?

Why not call them? 508-398-6962

Washers/Dryers @ Best Western Blue Rock?

Mahj, I was just being lazy I guess! I did call %26amp; they don%26#39;t!

There is a luandromat in S. Yarmouth in the shopping center with Ocean State Job Lot, DMV and Star Market.....obviously not as convenient but if you need one, it%26#39;s there.

Thanks milemarker. As my husband is in a golf tourney %26amp; playing 6 rounds over 2 1/2 days I think his clothes may be a little ';stinky'; @ that point!

John Jeffries House

Has anyone ever stayed here? I%26#39;ve been emailed them to try and see if they have any rooms available but I never receive an answer. I%26#39;m just wondering if phoning is the best option...

John Jeffries House

Phoning is best. This is not the first time that email communication hasn%26#39;t worked with the John Jeffries Inn.

AlanM

Stuffed Quahogs

Headed to Falmouth next weekend (from Dennis) to a party and would like to bring some stuffed quahogs - we used to go to a place (local bar Jake%26#39;s ??) along Rt 28 that made their own.

Anyone have any suggestions for great tasting and well priced (buying a lot) stuffed quahogs along the way or near by

Thank you

Kate

Stuffed Quahogs

Hi Kate,

There%26#39;s this place I have been to before called Green Pond Seafood in East Falmouth that has really good stuffies. They claim they are ';world famous';, don%26#39;t they all, lol. But they are good. I just looked them up and noticed there%26#39;s a discrepancy on their price. One price is $1.95 and the other is $2.25. Here%26#39;s the info if you want to call and see what the deal is.

Green Pond Seafood

366 Menauhant Ave.

E. Falmouth, MA

508-540-9499

There%26#39;s two other places along the way that have more of a gourmet type stuffie. Wimpy%26#39;s in Osterville at $3.75 and Falmouth Fish Market at $3.50

The final option is Whaler Seafood Specialty Market on Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. You can get stuffies there for $1 but they are more mass produced there then the other places.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

Stuffed Quahogs

Thanks Will

You amaze me you know SOOO MUCH about the cape and its environs and such details as well

Thanks for being such a great source of all things Cape Cod!!

Will

Forgot to mention ....you can tell you are from SE MA as you call them stuffies - My dad was from Tiverton/Fall River !! Kate

Your welcome Kate. Stuffie always seemed more appealing than stuffed quahog and it%26#39;s easier to say. :) It%26#39;s also a good trick for getting a non local to try one. Say stuffed quahog and visions of some type of stuffed pig dances through their head, lol. As far as the Cape goes, I know only enough to enjoy it. So many others, even those who don%26#39;t live there, know a lot more than I do. I%26#39;ve had family living there for 20+ years, so I%26#39;ve been dragged around there quite a bit. :)

Jake%26#39;s is long gone now. It%26#39;s been replaced by yet another Dunkin Donuts. Will is right- Green Pond has the best stuffed quahogs- I wouldn%26#39;t be surprised if Jake%26#39;s got theirs from them.

If you want to dine out, the British Beer company in Falmouth Heights has a very good stuffer as does the Quarterdeck on Main Street. Try the ';surf and turf';- a stuffer and a hot dog!

Thanks Mainstream

We are doing our annual girls getaway weekend in Falmouth - we always hit the BBC for a great night out - good music and few laughs about how old we are now!!

Thanks

I hope the girls enjoy the quahogs!!

I will file a their full critique !!LOL

A full critique?

Have I ever mentioned how bad the stuffies are from Green Pond? Definitely don%26#39;t buy from those guys, lol.

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Best After-Dark Transportation from South Station?

What%26#39;s the best way to get from South Station to the Financial District fairly late (10PM to midnight) on a weeknight?

I have reservations at the Hilton (Broad Street, Financial District), and my original idea was to take the T to State Street, and then walk the five blocks or so to the hotel. However, never having been to Boston before, I%26#39;m not sure this is the best idea. I%26#39;ve heard the Financial District is nearly empty at night (i.e., there are no crowds and, thus, there%26#39;s no safety in numbers).

Then I considered taking a taxi from South Station. However, I wouldn%26#39;t imagine there%26#39;d be many available after 10PM on a weeknight. Moreover, I%26#39;ve read reports that many cabbies will refuse to take passengers on %26#39;short%26#39; trips (i.e., the mile or so from South Station to the Hilton).

Do any of you have recommendations? Is the Financial District safe enough at night that a five-block stroll (with luggage in tow) wouldn%26#39;t be a significant crime risk? If, on the other hand, a cab is my best bet, will I have much trouble getting one at South Station after 10PM?

Thanks for your advice, everyone!

Best After-Dark Transportation from South Station?

Hi,

Safety isn%26#39;t too much of a concern in the Financial District. It will be very quiet at that time of night, though. If that bothers you, you might want to consider the Taxi. I also think that having the luggage makes a Taxi more desirable as well.

You won%26#39;t have any trouble finding a taxi outside of South Station at that time of night, I%26#39;m sure. It%26#39;s a popular place and there is a taxi stand right there.

The Taxi drivers cannot turn down a fare for any reason, except if you are stumbling drunk, so you shouldn%26#39;t have a problem because it%26#39;s a short trip. Just tip him well afterwards.

Best After-Dark Transportation from South Station?

Actually, there are a good amount of bars there (especially State St to Broad) so it wouldn%26#39;t be desolate at all. You would be fine walking, if you didn%26#39;t mind schlepping your luggage around.

Why do you think there wouldn%26#39;t be any cabs outside the biggest train station in the city? 10-12 isn%26#39;t that late, even on a weeknight. You won%26#39;t have trouble finding one to take you to your hotel.

That%26#39;s not a bad area.. it%26#39;s empty but not known for crime. I%26#39;d just walk it from the closest T station. Be careful with State Street because there are many different exits in different places. South Station is simpler in that all the exits are in one general place and can be seen from one another. State Street, there are different exits (one may be closed after hours) but there are also annoyingly long tunels, which do freak me out late at night. I%26#39;d rather walk outside.

Thanks for the quick replies, everyone! It sounds as if there aren%26#39;t too many issues with either option (the T, or a cab). You%26#39;ve put to rest a couple nagging questions I%26#39;ve had, and I%26#39;m very grateful.

Chances are, if it isn%26#39;t raining, I%26#39;ll take the T, then walk to the hotel.

Thanks for sharing your %26#39;inside%26#39; knowledge. I definitely am looking forward to my first trip to Massachusetts!

Fritz,

It makes no sense to take the T to the Hilton/Financial District. You would have to take the Red line, make an awkward change to the Orange line (stairs) and when you got off at State, you would have another longish walk to the Hilton. All this with luggage? No way.

Take a cab if you are uncomfortable, but I would walk the half-mile or so to the hotel from So. Station. Just follow the Greenway north to Broad St, hang a left and the hotel is just up the street. You will pass the Federal Reserve tower, the Intercontinental Hotel and the Boston Harbor Hotel, all high-end properties that provide a safe and attractive route.

Steve

I agree with Bostonian in Exile,

Take a cab or just walk to the hotel. It does not make sense to take the T. It is quicker to walk than taking the Red line train, transferring from the Red line to the Orange line and to walk to your hotel than walking the half mile directly from South Station to the hotel. Later at night the trains run less frequently than during the day. If it is a warm summer night, more people should be out. Since it is late and you will have luggage just take a cab! But if you chose to walk then walk via the Boston Harbor Hotel as previously mentioned.

Marhtas Vineyard / Cape Cod

hi, just wondering if any one could advise , heading to boston in august for 8 days ... looking to do cape cod and maybe a stay over with marthas vineyard ... just wondering how to get there (unfortunately none of us will drive)

also can anyone recommend anything to do ... shopping in wrentham is one day for sure ....

Marhtas Vineyard / Cape Cod

If nobody can drive, seeing the Cape is nearly impossible. There%26#39;s too much to see and public transportation isn%26#39;t the best. You can go to Marthas Vineyard however. Peter Pan Bus Line goes daily from South Station in Boston straight to the ferry terminal. You can buy both your bus tickets and ferry passes right at Peter Pan%26#39;s ticket office at South Station. Roundtrip bus fare costs $42 and rountrip ferry fare costs $30. I would suggest spending a couple nights on Marthas Vineyard if you go. It%26#39;s a beautiful island.

There%26#39;s also a high speed ferry from Boston to Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod. Roundtrip for that is right about $75.

If you don%26#39;t know from reading this forum, you can also spend a day going to Wrentham for the outlets from Boston as well. Rountrip bus fare is $36.

Another highly rated bus trip from Boston is the New England Seacoast tour. It%26#39;s around $60 and will make stops in New Hampshire and Maine.

You can also take the train from North Station, Boston to Gloucester or Rockport for a daytrip. Both are fun. Rountrip for those two on the train is about $15.

There%26#39;s also the ferry from Boston to Salem for a daytrip. I think that one costs around $20 roundtrip.

So, even without a car, there%26#39;s many options, but to see the entire Cape Cod area will require a car for sure.

Only having 8 days, I wouldn%26#39;t go crazy planning trips out of Boston, since there%26#39;s lots to see and do in the city as well.

Marhtas Vineyard / Cape Cod

I haven%26#39;t been to the Vineyard in years, but the last time I was there, they had a bus route that ran during the summer months. Perhaps somebody can comment on that ...

If you take the Ferry to Provincetown, last year (and for several years prior), there was the N.Truro-Ptown shuttle ... the shuttle stops at Herring Cove Beach and hte National Seashore Vistors center at Province Lands, as well as at several places areound town. Additionally you have the option of taxis or bicycle rentals.

Additionally there%26#39;s the %26#39;Flex%26#39; bus which runs between P-town and other places on the Outer Cape, including the National Seashore vistor%26#39;s center in Eastham.

Here%26#39;s some info from 2007 ...

provincetown-ma.gov/parking/2007/FLEXHRSEXTE鈥?/a>

Here%26#39;s the current Flex bus schedule. I assume they%26#39;ll start running more frequently when we hit peak season.

http://www.theflex.org/schedule.htm

Also, if you want to spend just one night, you%26#39;d be best off planning for mid-week. You may have problems booking only one night on a weekend in August.

The V.T.A. has excellent coverage of the island. The only downside is that they don%26#39;t run late night. I think the last buses run until around midnight. It%26#39;s cheap too. $2 per ride.

Thanks guys for all your suggestions , gonna look them up now :)

Go Boston Pass

Has anyone bought one of these passes and if so how many days and was it worth it??

Go Boston Pass

Many visitors find the Go Boston cards useful and save them money. Do a search in this forum typing %26#39;Go Boston%26#39; and dozens of posts will come up telling what people thought of it. I would just caution you to check out the sites covered and see what things on the list you may or may not want to do before committing to a number of days or if you should buy the pass. Then try to add up what it would cost without the pass to go to those sites on your own. See if it would work for you.

My own opinion I would only get the pass for 1 or 2 days so as not to be tied down into the thought process that I would have to see and do things on the Go Card to get my moneys worth. I personally would like the flexibility to change what I want to see and do if something comes up that is interesting.

Go Boston Pass

Like Sedum said, you need to get a ';must see/do list'; together and see if you can save money using the card. The answer is usually yes. It then comes down to how many days you%26#39;ll need the card. No need to buy it for more days than you%26#39;ll need to see what you want to see. It is definitely a card for people on the ';GO';. Sometimes, like Sedum says, you can get tunnel vision into wanting to use it ';everywhere'; just to insure your saving money. That%26#39;s the only downside, since Boston is one of those wonderful ';wing it'; cities to feel free to do what you want, when you want to.

After much debate and deliberation I chose not to purchase the Go Boston Pass. It had lots of good things on it - things that I plan on doing. The problem was I couldn%26#39;t figure out how to make it work with the itinerary I had planned without having to buy a multi-day pass. The savings just didn鈥檛 add up for me. (Perhaps if I was more flexible in my itinerary it would be easier, but I鈥檓 planning to pack a lot into my days in Boston!) :D

I did however request the BOSTON USA Specials card which offers some discounts I can use. The best thing about this card is they are FREE! For a complete list of what it offers and to request one you can go to their website www.bostonusa.com

thanks guys for your info, will have to have a sit and think bout what we want to do ... oh the decisions....

the bees

Last minute questions/directions

To the friendly Boston locals-4 days and counting! We are really getting excited about our upcoming visit. I am fine-tuning some of our plans and wondered if I could get someone to help. My hubby is going to take a Fenway tour on Tues and needs to know the easiest way to get there. We will be at the Radisson on Stuart. We’ve done the subway in NYC, and the El in Chicago, so, if he has instructions, he should be ok. Besides, I am sending him first to get lost during the day; we have tickets to the game Tues night! Regarding that, we want to eat somewhere near the stadium before hand, to get the Sox spirit. Any suggestions and what time we should be there, in order to be finished for the evening game. Again, thanks in advance for all your input.

Last minute questions/directions

Hi,

From the Radission, have the Concierge or front desk direct him to the Arlington St. Green Line station, which is one block from the hotel.

When entering Arlington station, he wants to follow signs for the ';Outbound'; side of the platform. Once on the platform, check the signs on the incoming trains. He can take any train, EXCEPT for the E-Heath St. train. Get on the train and take it to Kenmore Sq. When leaving Kenmore, follow the signs in the station for Fenway Park.

Once outside on the sidewalk, make a left and staying on that sidewalk, keep walking. He will pass a restaurant ';Eastern Standard';, then further along, he will pass a Soverign Bank branch. Then, he follows the road up and over the Mass Turnpike. At that point, he will see Fenway right in front of him.

Hope you enjoy your trip.

Last minute questions/directions

I like Eastern Standard for pre-game food and (especially) drink, especially if I can get a table outside.

Assuming the game starts at 7:05, I%26#39;d make sure to get anywhere by 5 to get seated, or even earlier if you want to hang outside the park before you go in.

The bars around Kenmore Square and especially in the shadows of Fenway will certainly have lots of %26#39;spirit.%26#39; The Cask n Flagon, Game On, Boston Beer Works are all located within a stonesthrow of one another and they all will be packed with Sox fans. Dinner time should depend on when you want to enter the park. If you want to enter the park as early as possible(5pm for a 7:05 game) then I%26#39;d arrive at the bar around 4-ish.

Thanks for the great directions, I am confident he won%26#39;t get lost, and I%26#39;m sure the friendly folks of Boston will help him out if need be! Eastern Standard sounds good, maybe I will sneak out of the conference early and get there in time for a couple of drinks.

Boston for the first time

Planning to visit Boston with my wife sometime in August for 3 to 4 nights.

Would like to know what is the best area to stay and if a rental car is needed.

We don%26#39;t mind walking and taking public transportation (if adequate) for sightseeing. Does it get very hot and humid in August?.

Boston for the first time

Do NOT rent a car if you just want to see the city. Having a car in the city is an unnecessary expense and a pain in the neck. Traffic is notoriously bad. It%26#39;s expensive to park. The T is great, perfect for getting around town.

And yes, it gets pretty hot and humid in August.

Boston for the first time

';Best area'; is a tough question to answer because Boston is, in all reality, a small city with a very efficient subway system. There was an earlier post today about the Omni Parker House. In my opinion, that%26#39;s one of the best hotels for tourists because there are so many tourist attractions within walking distance, and there are a couple of subway stops nearby.

For public transportation info visit www.mbta.com.

Thank you for the information, very helpful; I was thinking on the Lenox Hotel, is it in the same general area as the Omni Parker House?

The Lenox is in Copley Square, in the Back Bay section of the city. But just to show how compact the city is, you can probably walk between the two in 20 minutes. And the Lenox, as most hotels Downtown, is on a subway line as well.

AlanM

How far from the Back Bay area are the main points of interest to visit?

IMO, the Copley/Back Bay area is the most ideal for tourist. Most attractions are with in walking distance or close to the T. The Parker House is only a 20 minute stroll away from Copley. You cannot go wrong with either choice. The Parker House is right on the Freedom Trail and The Copley area has more shopping.

What are you interests and what attractions do you plan on visiting?

Yes, It is hot, hazy and humid in August but nothing like Florida. We can also get a handful of chilly days. A most evenings it cools down especially near the water. Plan on wearing a sweater or a sweatshirt at night.

Hi,

Anyplace in the center of Boston is walking distance to any other place. That means the Back Bay is walking distance to the North End, Faneuil Hall, waterfront, etc.

At worst, you might want to take the T a few stops, if your feet are tired.

As for August weather, generally, the first two weeks are like Florida...hot and humid and miserable. The last two weeks, somewhere in that time we usually get a ';taste of fall';, which means a cold front comes through with crisp dry air and bright blue skies.

The later in August you are arriving, the more likely you are to see the ';taste of fall';.

The Back Bay area *is* one of the main points of interest, but I agree with Will that the Parker House is a better location.

store properties

Four 23 year old lads - where to stay?

Hi

We are four 23year old lads from Ireland spending 2 weeks in America late June. We have already booked accomodation for the first few days in NYC and the last few days in Boston and are planning to spend the 6/7 days in the middle in Cape Cod. However we know very little about Cape Cod and are looking advice on where to stay. Ideally we are looking for somewhere with good beaches, plenty to do and most of all good nightlife. Also would it be advisable to spend the whole week in the 1 area or should we split our stay up between 2/3 areas.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Four 23 year old lads - where to stay?

You need to stay in Falmouth or Hyannis. Or both. That%26#39;s where you can chase around the most girls your age. Both have beaches in town and better ones short drives away.

town to stay in

we are looking to go to the cape this summer but don%26#39;t know what town to stay in. we are coming from nyc so know we are in a for a long drive. we usually go to montauk but wanted to try a different place. we are looking for a place that is close to the beach or we can drive to. maybe a fitness center and small kitchen or at least a refrig. not sure which town to start looking - any help or recommendations would be great. we are in our 40%26#39;s - looking for a low key place - nice beach, good food and like to walk around town at night

thanks

town to stay in

So many great little towns on the Cape.

Chatham is lovely....beautiful beach and lighthouse, quaint Main St. with nice shops, art galleries and good restaurants.

Nice B%26amp;B%26#39;s, some motels may have small frigs...check out Pleasant Bay Village. Don%26#39;t think any Chatham motels have a fitness center, but yoga on the beach and great bike trail.

We go to Willy%26#39;s Gym in Orleans to workout (15 min drive).

town to stay in

Orleans might be a great central place for you. You can drive to Chatham, Dennis, etc or head the other direction and visit the National Seashore, Wellfleet, Provincetown, etc. Check out The Cove (http://www.thecoveorleans.com/about.html). My folks once stayed here. Many rooms are different. Ask for the room with the kitchenette and balcony. It is a fireplace room I recall. It was perfect and affordable.

The aforementioned Pleasant Bay Village is great too. They just remodeled the main lobby and restaurant. However you cannot walk anywhere from this place - there are no sidewalks on this stretch of route 28 - hence my rec for The Cove. Friends have stayed at PBV and were frustrated that they had to get in their car to anywhere at all... Fine for some though - just depends on your expectations!

Sounds like the outer cape might be for you. Willy%26#39;s gym has two locations, one in Orleans and the other in Eastham. The original fitness center, including day spa, pool, tennis, racket-ball etc. is in Eastham. Take a look at Eastham and Wellfleet lodging at www.easthamchamber.com and www.wellfleetchamber.com Since both towns are only 3 miles wide form ocean to bay you will never be far from the water. The National Seashore starts in Eastham and the pristine ocean beaches run all the way north to Provincetown. Orleans is another nice town with lots of fine dining and Nauset beach. ';Low key'; is the outer cape%26#39;s middle name!

Edible Cape Cod/Farmers Markets Capewide

For great resources on locally grown (or raised) food (thanks for the idea KatieBee) visit thi resource page:(www.ediblecapecod.com/pages/resources.htm)

Here is the current famers market list for Cape Cod:

FARMERS MARKETS

Buzzards Bay Farmers%26#39; Market

Buzzards Bay Park

Main Street

Fridays: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Mid-Cape Farmers%26#39; Market

540 Main Street

Hyannis

Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Nantucket Farmers%26#39; Market

Main %26amp; Federal Streets

Nantucket

Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

on the Village Green

Sandwich

Tuesdays: 2:30-6:30 pm

Orleans Farmers%26#39; Market

Old Colony Way

Saturdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Peg Noonan Park

Falmouth

Thursdays: 12:00-6:00 pm

Ryder Street Municipal Parking Lot

Provincetown

Saturdays: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

West Tisbury Farmers%26#39; Market

Grange Hall

West Tisbury Center

Wednesdays %26amp; Saturdays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Some of these are larger than others of course...

Edible Cape Cod/Farmers Markets Capewide

Thanks Capemermaid! With the current ';push'; to eat local foods, I bet those markets will be a popular place this summer!

Edible Cape Cod/Farmers Markets Capewide

Another interesting festure of that site is the list of %26#39;Pick Your Own%26#39; places, with strawberries, blueberries, apples and more:

ediblecapecod.com/pages/resources.htm#pick

Also this list of locations for Cape area pick your own:

http://www.pickyourown.org/massapples.htm

Staying Friday night to Sunday...where to stay?

Boyfriend and I are driving to the Cape from Boston on a Friday night, and staying until Sunday...possibly around the last week in June.

I%26#39;m not sure what part of the cape to stay in? I%26#39;ve heard Hyannis would be a good place...but is there a lot of traffic around there (seeing we are only staying one full day).

We%26#39;d probably just be going to the beach, walking around, shopping, have some drinks and eating the time we are there.

Any suggestions?

Staying Friday night to Sunday...where to stay?

Checkout the four 23 year olds below. Maybe you%26#39;d like to check out their answers.

AlanM

Staying Friday night to Sunday...where to stay?

heygirlhey,

You won%26#39;t be doing much driving on the Cape if your only spending one night, so traffic shouldn%26#39;t really be a factor in where to stay. Either Falmouth or Hyannis would be your choices for what your looking to do. Both have lively Main streets with good restaurants, bars and shopping. They both have beaches as well. I think the better beaches between the two are in Falmouth with Old Silver and Surf Beaches. Hyannis has Kalmus and Veterans Beaches. Hyannis gets a slight edge nightlife wise, but they are close. Both towns are around an hours drive from Boston. Two other good options would be Sandwich and Wellfleet. Sandwich because it%26#39;s a nice place, GREAT beach and just enough shopping and bars/food to keep you two happy. Wellfleet for the beauty and great (albeit cold) beaches of the outer Cape and also enough nightlife. The Beach Comber is great for both food and nightlife when the sun goes down. I would look at those four places and see what you can come up with for a one night stay. Many places require two night stays, but not all. Good luck and enjoy your trip.

the bees

Logan to Ptown

Hi, We%26#39;re arriving Logan at 1 pm on a Wens (6/18), renting a car for our drive to Provincetown. Are we best served sticking to 90-93-6 all the way? I read on another post about 3 in Plymouth to 6A. We will be wanting to arrive pretty quickly, maybe a stop for a meal, so are we best to stick to the main roads or are the smaller, more scenic routes sometimes just as quick (or nearly so)? Thanks for any advice.

Logan to Ptown

I think your first directions are incorrect. 93 doesn%26#39;t connect to 6. I live near the airport and go to P-town a couple of times a year .... the shortest route (can do it in about 2.5 hours when there is NO traffic) is:

90/Mass Pike west, through the Ted Williams tunnel ($3.50 toll) to 93S to 3S over the Sagamore Bridge to Rte 6. (which I always get confused ... it%26#39;s as to whether it%26#39;s labeled N or E, but just ';go straight';.)

Also ... a few helpful hints:

WATCH the signs for 93S, you exit the from inside a tunnel. It%26#39;s a pretty sharp curve ... as far as I%26#39;m concerned it%26#39;s a %26#39;nasty outcume%26#39; of the big dig ;) . If you are traveling w/ another persion ... as soon as you exit that curve to daylight, keep left for the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane. It sometimes helps you avoid traffic and is open all day long.

If for whatever reason you get a later start than planned (say after 3:30), keep left on 93 and look for the HOV lane there. It%26#39;s not open all day, but if it is, and you have at least one passenger, use it. This runs parallel to the rest of the road, rejoining it just before Rte 3. (Oh, and Rte 3 is the left side of the fork in the Braintree area).

Logan to Ptown

Thanks, forgotmypwod. There will be 3 of us in the car so definitely HOV. I%26#39;m confused, is the 93S HOV open all day, and another one only after 3? And I was just generalizing on Highway #%26#39;s in my post; thanks for clarifying.

We%26#39;ll have been traveling from 4 a.m. or so, so probably want to go fairly direct, but would love to stop for a meal but definitely out of the busy Boston area, maybe closer to 3 or 6. Any suggestions there for something scenic and yummy (or either of the above).

The HOV lane from the tunnel to 93 is open all day. The HOV lane on 93 is only open at rush-hour. It goes South in the evening, North in the morning. There is no HOV lane on Rte 3.

As for restaurants ... that%26#39;s so subjective. One place we love for a good, home-style, no-frills meal is the Sagamore Inn. Take the first exit after crossing the Sagamore (6A), go right at the end of the ramp and travel about 3-4 miles until you see the restaruant on your left. They have good basic red-sauce Italian stuff, baked and fried sea food (including clams and haddock), lobster rolls and chalk board specials of things like Turkey w/ stuffing or pot roast and very good old style New England Chowder, I stress %26#39;old style%26#39; with a THIN milk-based broth ... it will NOT stand up to a spoon .. I love it :)

From here you have the choice to back track to rte 6 or follow 6a for a more leisurely drive and rejoin 6 at the Burger King/rest stop near Centerville (Rte 6/exit 6, I think --- but it might be 8).

In our pre-kid days, we would have taken 6A and rejoined six. My oldest child (now 11) has never been a good %26#39;rider%26#39; ... so now the object is to get there in the shortest time possible, so we head back to 6. ;)

Depending on whether you plan to visit other towns int he cape on the way, you could take the ferry to P%26#39;town ( 2 hours ) and not worry about the traffic- Check for rental costs in P town.

Papeet has a good idea. Check out car rentals in Ptown. I think Enterprise has a Ptown agency. If you%26#39;re arriving around 1pm you would have to take the Bay State ferry - www.baystatecruises.com - from Commonwealth Pier in South Boston. You can get a water taxi from Logan to Commonwealth Pier. The ferry leaves at 5:30pm, plenty of time for the connection, and gets to Ptown at 7pm.

If you drive, it%26#39;s 90 west to 93 south to 3 south to 6 east. Just watch the signs carefully and as others have said, use the HOV lanes when possible. When you cross the Sagamore Bridge (it%26#39;s very obvious), you can take 6A, the scenic route, instead of 6. There are places to eat along this route. You get there about an hour after leaving Boston. If you want to eat sooner, I%26#39;m not sure what to recommend as you be on limited access highways for the first part of the trip.

If you follow 6A until it rejoins 6 at Orleans, it will add half an hour to an hour to your trip, but you can quickly cut back to 6 at many places. Just watch the signs.

Thanks so much for all your suggestions. We did look into the ferry, but with 3 of us traveling, even without round-trip, price is almost equal to our car rental price for a week. In addition, we have a friend on the Cape in Harwich so we%26#39;d like to have a car available for traveling on the Cape a bit.

The Sagamore sounds like a nice stop, or somewhere else along 6A. Thanks for the tips on 6A/6; guess we%26#39;ll see how we%26#39;re all feeling and whether faster is better than scenic.

Much appreciate!

Ordinary bed sheets

In Boston w/GF for a few days, want to impress her..

Hi All, will be in Boston Friday-Monday with my girlfriend. We%26#39;re early 30%26#39;s, looking for places to go / things to do and especially a few restaraunts / bars that are trendy and/or romantic that she%26#39;d be impressed with. Would really appreciate any help! Thanks!

In Boston w/GF for a few days, want to impress her..

Two words that combine trendy and romance:

Durgin Park.

:-)

In Boston w/GF for a few days, want to impress her..

Trendy..The Bar at The Intercontinental

Romantic: Not far away at The Boston Harbor Hotel. I like the bar here. Always quiet and comfortable.

The Oak Room at the Fairmont Copley Plaza is pretty trendy (and right on for your age group). It%26#39;s a nicely restored, older lounge - high ceilings with live jazz and interesting vintage cocktails (or something more conventional). She will be impressed that you knew to take her there.

Also, go the North End, stroll around, and stop at one of the many pastry shops for Cannoli and Espresso. This is also a good opportunity to speak Italian, which will surely impress your girlfriend.

You could try to get tickets to the Celtics game on Sunday night - they will be hard to get but I%26#39;m sure she will be impressed that you could afford to get them.

Take her to Harvard Yard and reminisce about your undergraduate days at WGU (World%26#39;s Greatest University). This never fails to impress.

The Oak Room is a good idea. If you can get Celtic%26#39;s tix, you are in for a great night. This is worth some effort.

And if things go awry at the Celtics-Lakers game, there%26#39;s always Sully%26#39;s Tap Room post-game.

I%26#39;m surprised nobody has mentioned Top of the Hub for dinner. 52 stories up, great views with jazz playing is very romantic. The Oak Room is nice as well. In the North End, a nice italian dinner at Mamma Maria. Lounge@ 33 is nice for drinks. A romantic stroll through the Public Garden and a swanboat ride. Let her do some shopping along Newbury Street with dinner at Tapeo Restaurant %26amp;Tapas Bar or Stephanie%26#39;s on Newbury. Also on Newbury street, there%26#39;s a host of salons %26amp;spas. Or maybe book you two on a shopping trip to the Wrentham Village Premium Outelts. Book her a couple of hours of ';pamper me'; time. Dinner Cruise aboard Odyssey is romantic and fun as well. The Chocolate Bar at the Langham Hotel. Browsing and people watching at both Harvard Square and Fanueil Hall Marketplace. Head out to a great improv show for some laughs.

Obviously, you can%26#39;t do all of these things in a weekend, but it may help you decide what you do/don%26#39;t want to do.

http://www.topofthehub.net/

http://theoakroom.com/

http://www.33restaurant.com/lounge/

http://www.tapeo.com/home/

http://www.stephaniesonnewbury.com/

http://www.mammamaria.com/

www.odysseycruises.com/boston/index.cfm

http://www.newbury-st.com/

http://www.swanboats.com/new/welcome.shtml

www.brushhilltours.com/tours/wrentham.html

…langhamhotels.com/dining/…Chocolate

http://www.harvardsquare.com/

http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

http://www.improvasylum.com/

Thank you all! You guys are really great and very helpful! Really appreciate all of the replies in such short order. If any one has any further suggestions would really appreciate hearing them, but this is certainly enough to get me started!

Going to REM show at Tweeter Centre, Mansfield, MA

Hello,

I am new here and REALLY need some help. As I said in my topic, I am coming to MA to go to the REM show. I am flying in on June 12 and leaving on June 15. I currently have two hotel reservations, one in Foxboro (5 minutes from the venue) and one in Quincy.

I was looking at Hotwire and saw a really sweet deal for Cambridge. Has anybody used Hotwire? What was the experience like.

I realize that Boston and environs is really expensive, but I don%26#39;t need anything special as I will only be there 2 1/2 days and it%26#39;s only me. Sincerely appreciate any suggestions.

LJ

Going to REM show at Tweeter Centre, Mansfield, MA

Quincy is probably The Mariott Quincy. This is a nice hotel with free parking. You can easily get into Boston via train. This will take about 30 minutes to get to your concert.

Cambridge would be more difficult to predict. How may stars are you looking at? Cambridge is very nice and easy enough to get to Boston by train. You will be looking at parking charges in a Cambridge Hotel. From here to your concert you are looking at 60-70 minutes for a drive.

Getting out of Tweeter is not the easiest thing in the world.

Going to REM show at Tweeter Centre, Mansfield, MA

Quincy is probably The Mariott Quincy. This is a nice hotel with free parking. You can easily get into Boston via train. This will take about 30 minutes to get to your concert.

Cambridge would be more difficult to predict. How may stars are you looking at? Cambridge is very nice and easy enough to get to Boston by train. You will be looking at parking charges in a Cambridge Hotel. From here to your concert you are looking at 60-70 minutes for a drive.

Getting out of Tweeter is not the easiest thing in the world.

Yup, is the Mariott Quincy.

Am trying to stay as cheaply as possible. My only plan other than going to REM is shopping in Boston. Therefore, I don%26#39;t need anything special. Thought about staying in Newton, Braintree etc., but have no idea what these places are like. Any websites that could help? Also, tending to be weary of Hotwire.com. R the deals really that good, or is there a catch, other than no refund once booked.

As for getting out of Tweeter, I have been told the same by others.

Many thanks,

L

Are you renting a car while your here, or how are you planning to get to the Tweeter Center?

I am renting a car since Tweeter is in the middle of nowhere.

Hotwire is a great way to save lot%26#39;s of money on hotel rooms. The only ';catch,'; besides being nonrefundable, is it does not include the extra amenities but if you booked a hotel directly you would still have to pay them. For example, you get a great Boston hotel for $100.00 (not impossible using Hotwire) you have to park your car but rates at this Hotel charges $40.00 per night to park or you are addicted to the Internet and need to use wireless service, the hotel charges $10 per day. Since you do not know the hotel in advance, you are not able to compare the amenity charges between hotels. Those are the only ';catches'; that I have found by using Hotwire. I love Hotwire and think it is a great way to save a lot of cash! The given rate you pay Hotwire for your bid also includes the taxes, that is another advantage of Hotwire.

Voyagereuse, a poster here in the Boston forums,

to me seems to be the Queen of on line bidding sites like Hotwire and Priceline. IMO, she should be labeled here on TA as ';Local Online Bidding Expert.';

If you are getting a good deal on The Mariott in Quincy, I would seal the deal. Braintree is probably The Sheraton and this is an older hotel with the darkest lobby I have ever seen.

Also, The Tweeter Centre is very nice and I only told you about the exit problem so you could plan acordingly. You either leave 15 minutes early or relax on a bench for an hour after the show. I have seen a few performers here and was very impressed with the sound system.

Hi lyric girl,

I%26#39;m trying to follow along here but I%26#39;m a little confused. Would you rather stay IN Boston instead of the outskirts and pay for parking? Even Cambridge will cost you to park. The sweet deal in Cambridge may be a place like the Hyatt. A fine hotel, but a nightmare location for public transit, so be careful. Just looking at hotwire for your dates, I see the 4 star Quincy Market/Financial District hotel for $129. I%26#39;m almost certain it%26#39;s the Millenium Bostonian. While it has a fantastic location right next to Fanueil Hall, it%26#39;s in the midst of a total renovation and guests haven%26#39;t seemed very pleased with the noise/construction. Thus the cheap rates. There%26#39;s the 4.5 star Intercontinental listing at $193. Very nice hotel in a good location. I%26#39;m sure it%26#39;s $40 a day to park there, so that%26#39;s something to consider.

The 3.5 star for the Back Bay/Copley Square area for $173 appears to be the Back Bay Hilton. Good hotel, great location for the shopping you%26#39;d like to do, but once again, around $35-40 to park. So, when you add everything up, it seems that staying right in Boston is do-able. The Quincy Marriott must have cost you around $200 or more per night with free parking. Staying in the city at those rates with parking should add up to around the same, but you%26#39;ll have the convienence of being here without the 25-30 minute train rides to/from Quincy. Driving in Boston can be confusing. Actually, it is confusing. If you stay in the city, be sure to study where your staying and the easiest way to get to/from your hotel. Driving to The Tweeter from Boston Friday evening will be heavy. Driving back into the city after the show will be easy if you know how to reach your hotel. The only thing I didn%26#39;t think of with the hotel parking was the ';in/out'; factor. Most hotels will whack you twice for parking if you leave with the car and then come back. Might want to look into that.

Millenium Bostonian gets four stars, now I am confused.

Hi Lyric Girl,

First, Remay, thanks for the message directing me here. Your compliment makes me blush. (Yes I am female.)

I have a couple thoughts for Lyric Girl.

First, my daughter goes to Wheaton College in Norton which is in the Mansfield/Foxboro area. So my husband and I stay up there quite a bit.

Our hotel of choice is the Holiday Inn Taunton-Foxboro, 700 Myles Standish Boulevard, Taunton.

This hotel is as nice as many 4* hotels I have stayed in. They have a pool, gym, nice rooms... Free parking! Easy on and off the highway.

I see it online right now for $143.95 a night. You might call the hotel%26#39;s front desk and see if you can get a lower rate since you are one person.

You might think about staying at that Holiday Inn a night and switching to a Boston hotel for a night...just some food for thought.

Onto hotwire! I do use hotwire (and priceline) all the time. I just got back this weekend from Baltimore and I had booked four rooms through hotwire (trip went great, saw Manny hit his 500th HR, but I digress...)

I see a listing for a 4* hotel, Quincy-Market Financial District, amenities include: Fitness, Business, Restaurant, hi Speed Internet. According to the pinned hotwire list on betterbidding.com, this listing matches the Omni Parker House.

According to betterbidding, the Millennium Boston is 3.5*, so Willi, I am not sure why you think it is that... (and dude, I do love you, you are very very helpful to people)

Here is a link to that pinned hotiwre list on betterbidding. (That site is my bible!)

www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showtopic=69%26