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I am attending a conf in Bos-- no time during the conf days to sightsee but will stay over one day. Plan to do the Duck Tour and see the Aquarium. Any other must sees??
We will go to Quincy Mkt one evening for shopping/dinner.
Thanks for your help

I have never taken the duck tours here in Boston, but I hear they are pretty good.
There are so many places to go and things to see in Boston, that you would not be able to see them all in one day.
Since an aquarium is an aquarium everywhere you might want to visit Boston Common instead. Walk the Freedom Trail.
I do agree that you should go to Quincy Market. You will enjoy that. If you are a fan of the TV show Cheers, you might want to dine in the Cheers Restaurant.
Have Fun!!

The Duck Tour can be lots of fun, especially if the weather is nice. If the weather is awful, the Aquarium and Quincy Market are good choices.

If the weather cooperates, a particularly good way to spend a day or half-day is to explore the Beacon Hill/Public Gardens area. Start at the corner of Arlington and Boylston Streets (about 4 blocks from the Copley Sq. area), and walk through the Public Gardens – it's one of the most pleasant city parks that you'll find in the U.S. When you reach Charles St. (which divides the Public gardens from the Boston Common), turn left, where you'll get a great view of the houses along Beacon Street (it's especially nice early in the morning, when the sun plays directly on the buildings). After you cross Beacon, Charles St is a wonderful neighborhood shopping area where you can refresh yourself with a coffee. Continue along Charles for a block or two and turn right onto Mount Vernon St, which is one of the most delightful streets you could hope to find. This street needs to be walked, not driven. Every building is a treat, and the side streets (of which Louisburg Square is the best example) are amazing. Explore to your heart's content – I like to walk up to Walnut St, then back down Chestnut. When you're tired, head on over to the Common to a bench and do some serious people-watching, or back down to Charles St. for more refreshment.

Beacon Hill is definitely a must-see if the weather cooperates. Also, the Back Bay was developed later in the 19c and is important to walk through as well.

I'm not a big fan of Downtown for tourists because of the traffic and the Big Dig. But on a weekend morning, if the weather is nice, it is worth doing the Freedom Trail through Downtown and the North End.

You need to base what you will be doing on your interests. If shopping is your thing, then Fileen's basement is a must do. If it's Science type things, then the museaum of science or the computer museaum is the thing to do. If it's history, then there is certainly lots of that there, if it's sports and the Red Sox are playing, then that's the place to go. Likt Italian food, then head to the north end for dinner, seafood then there are lots of great seafood places too. Art and the rest - Plenty of choices there.

There is too much to do for any interest, so pick and choose based on what you really like.

There was a three perfect days story on Boston - http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/three/boston.htm that may help you figure it out.

The duck tour is a lot of fun. Most people I know feel it is well worth the $23 ticket. Qunicy Market is the tourist attraction in Boston. It will be crowded, it's a must see.

If you into history, Boston is loaded with it. We've got the Old North Church, Old Ironsides, Bunker Hill and much more. If you'll have a car, many people like to check out other landmarks just outside of Boston like the Lexington Green.

A web site worth checking is the Greater Boston Conv and Visitors Bureau
http://www.bostonusa.com/

Enjoy your visit to Bean Town!

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I concur with pointsgirl to skip the aquarium; I went there and although I enjoyed it, there was really nothing special about it from other aquariums.

One item not mentioned is a visit to Ol' Ironsides, aka the USS Consitution....oops, see that it is mentioned by businesstraveler.

Thank you all for the info. I have printed it out for reference while we are there. The walking tours sound really great. Hope the weather cooperates!

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Ahhhhh Yuuummmm...New England Clam Chowder!!!

No trip to Boston is complete without a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

I wish http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif but we will be there next week and the season hasn't started. Thanks again for everyone's help and input "What a great talkboard!"

Opening Day is Monday.

Good luck getting tickets.

Totally agree with wideman. I have to add, once done with the Common and Public Garden, a walk through and over Beacon Hill with a stop in Louisburg Square is a must.

http://www.beaconhilltimes.com/visit...ture2.mv?20012

http://www.urbanphoto.org/boston/beaconhill/

http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/beaconhill.htm

After you "summit" the hill, head over to Faneuil Hall and have dinner at Durgin Park. http://www.durgin-park.com/1.html You won't regret it!

Dinner in the North End is a must too!

Can you believe that I have lived here all my life and never eaten in the North End!!!

Shame on you! Don't tell me you get your pizza from dominos! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/wink.gif

Hmmm.... maybe the Boston area members of Flyertalk should meet for dinner in the North End sometime (along with any other FT members that happen to also be in town that night)....

Thank you for the great web pages, skofarrell

Ha Ha Ha No, I get pizza from a very small town called Randolph...in a very small pizza place/bar called Lynwood. If you look it up on that phantom site, it is mentioned. I personally think it is the best pizza around. Someone from work wanted me to try some pizza from the North End once and I found it to be very odd...especially with the sauce on top. Strange!! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif

Ok, looked it up on the web site for you. www.phantomgourmet.com


Lynwood Cafe
320 Center Street
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 963-9894


Phantom says whoever invented the phrase "do one thing and do it right" must have had the pizza at the Lynwood Café in Randolph, Massachusetts.


Best Bet:Salami and Hamburg Pizza 87

Date : 3/4/2000
Rating: Gourmet Greatness


Food and Drink: 10
Classic single-deck ovens serve ten inch pies with thin, light, and perfectly baked crust. The sauce was wonderfully consistent, topped with a creamy cheese blend baked to a golden brown. Vegetable toppings like mushrooms and peppers were fresh, as were spicy pepperoni and anchovies packed with flavor. Wash it all down with cold draught beer or Paul Masson wine.

Appetizers: N/A

Menu: 8
You can choose from eight different pizza toppings or any combination thereof. Classic toppings are available, as well as some original house specialties. No credit cards. Cash only.

Portions: 8
The one size ten-inch pie was enough to fill a hungry Phantom. Toppings were piled generously.

Service: 9
Efficient and friendly, not to mention fast-paced. Orders are taken right away, and drinks are delivered quickly.

Atmosphere: 10
It's a neighborhood family restaurant with wood-paneled walls and classic linoleum tiled floors. A small bar sits among the dozen or so tables that make up the dining area. Lots of take-out traffic provides an energetic buzz to this 50's throwback.

Cleanliness: 9
Everything may be a little old, but at least it's clean and old. Bathrooms are tidy considering the high volume of use.

Desserts: N/A

Location and Parking: 8
Center Street, Randolph. Plenty of parking in a large lot located within an easily found Randolph neighborhood.

Value: 10
Ten-inch cheese pizzas are $5, and the most expensive pie is $7 for the House Special. The prices, like almost everything else in this blast from the past, haven't changed since the 50's.

I think the best pizza they have is the "SPECIAL". It is really popular, you usually have about 55 to 75 min wait to pick up your take out orders.

Thin crust or thick crust and how far is it from the Boston Park Plaza?(where we are staying)Sounds like a "must" see

It is a thin crust, and Randolph is about 20 min south of Boston.

Yeah, I expect to see a lot of people calling in "sick" on Monday.

Another idea for a good-weather day is to take a walk along the Charles River after you come out of the Beacon Hill area. The Esplanade plays host to the biggest annual outdoor concert in the US, Pops goes the Fourth.

Boston Rocks (but I'm partial).

I agree with much of what has been posted. My priorities would be:

1) Walk Beacon Hill.
2) Take the Duck Tour (even though they used to annoy the !$*&! out of me in my cab-driving days). Book in advance--they sell out each day.
3) South End or Cambridge are more interesting for dinner than Quincy Market.
4) See the Red Sox. Fenway Park may not be here a few years from now. Sellout? Buy through an agency--they'll have tix for a price.
5) Take a sunset harbor cruise.

Email any of the Boston folk here for the real scoop!