Boston trip in April 2009

Please give suggestions for trip for 6 ladies.

We love history, food, shopping.

Will arrive in Boston on Wed. PM April 22.

We will have 3 full days, leaving on Sunday.

Would consider a day trip outside Boston, what would you suggest? We plan on doing the Freedom Trail, either on our own or with tour guide. Any ideas on which is best. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Boston trip in April 2009

Hi, there is enough to keep you busy in Boston for 3 days! One thing to consider - the week you are here is a vacation week for public school so family attractions are likely to be crowded. The Freedom Trail is a great way to experience history. Shopping - high end - Newbury Street; Shops at Copley Place and the Prudential Center Mall linked by skywalks and are anchored by 3 major hotels - The Westin, The Marriott %26amp; The Sheration - lots of other hotles nearby. Good central place to be - walking distance to Newbury St as well. Restaurants, the Symphony Hall, the Museums all close by.

Boston trip in April 2009

Boston will keep you busy for three days. If you need more places to shop you can go to Chestnut Hill. The Chestnut Hill Mall and Atrium Mall are across from each other.

Thanks so much for quick responses. Will check out the Westin, Sheraton, and Mariott. Would like to stay in a place with larger rooms, you know 3 ladies in each room, sharing the bathroom! I realize there is so much to see in three short days, but if we did venture out of town, what would be the suggestions? Can you visit Salem, Martha%26#39;s Vineyard, in one day?

Salem, yes. Martha%26#39;s Vineyard, not as a practical matter. Both, no.

Salem would be a good choice. Another would be Lexington %26amp; Concord.

Shopping for what? And what kind of food?

Wow! Great feedback!

We just love any food, but especially want to experience lobster and chowder. We plan one ';extravegant meal';, any suggestions?

We are from rural Texas, so don%26#39;t get around any big shopping except on rare occassions. We do want to check out antiques.

Thanks so much!

Charles Street on Beacon Hill would be a place to go for antiques.

There are many hundreds of choices for food. If you give a little guidance as to type and price range you are looking for we might be able to help more. Also, how ';extravagant'; do you want to go on that one meal -- dressed to the nines and $100+ each or something not as high-end?

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There are plenty of places to get Chowder.

Yankee Lobster is my favorite place.

How much do you want to spend on this ';extravagant'; meal? What kind of atmosphere would you prefer?

On extravagant meal, $75 to $100

Not formal dress, just ';special Sunday church clothes';. Seafood, Steak, Gourmet food, Quiet atmosphere, Good service.

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