vista motel

hello any info on vista motel would be helpful, is beach walking distance from motel would be helpful.thanks paul

vista motel

Have been to Vista numerous times. You CAN walk to the beach from there. It%26#39;s not right on the beach, but a beautiful view and less than 1/2 mi from the beach. You walk along the road and then follow the footpath to Good Harbor beach. I love the Vista as it is clean, economical, and centrally located. It also has a heated pool and free breakfast. It%26#39;s just nice to sit out on a chair and view the ocean. They also give out discount passes to the beach. It is also very close to a grocery store. Have a good time--you%26#39;ll love Gloucester!

2 Hotels - Which do you Recommend?

My 13 yr old son, his friend and myself will be visiting Boston over July 4th. I have narrowed it down to 2 hotels in Somerville. Both are within walking distance of the ';T';, both have free parking, pools %26amp; free breakfast and are priced within $30 of eachother per nite. LaQuinta on Cummings St. or Holiday Inn on Washington St; again both are in Somerville. Could be that both are fine; I guess I am just looking for a little nudge in one direction or the other. Thank you!

2 Hotels - Which do you Recommend?

Definitely the Holiday Inn. While the area surrounding the hotel isn%26#39;t the greatest, it%26#39;s not that it%26#39;s unsafe, but just not attractive. The T stop is about 4-5 blocks away (10 minute walk) or you can use the hotel shuttle. It%26#39;s definitely nicer, cleaner and more convienent than La Quinta.

2 Hotels - Which do you Recommend?

The beauty of staying at the Holiday Inn in Somerville is their free parking %26amp; more importantly their scheduled shuttle service would be ideal. It%26#39;ll bring you to Sullivan Square%26#39;s MBTA station OR to the Museum of Science in Cambridge OR to Harvard Square OR to Kendall Square in Cambridge, you can%26#39;t beat that at all. Make sure you find out what their schedule is to pick you up at the ';T'; so you don%26#39;t have to walk from Sullivan Square, especially if you were in Boston until after dark.

I recently read that they updated %26amp; renovated all the rooms at this Holiday Inn as well. That would make it MY choice knowing that was finally done at this hotel in Somerville because I stayed there for a funeral service I had to go to before %26amp; we thought it was time that they did that there! It was always a nice hotel, a lot of functions were held there thru the years %26amp; there indoor pool was always pretty nice there.

The LaQuinta in Somerville has a complimentary shuttle service to Logan and that%26#39;s it with their free parking %26amp; continental breakfast.

I think you%26#39;d be making the right decision if you stayed at the Holiday Inn, it%26#39;s up to you in the end though.

Have a wonderful time wherever you stay!

Ok, great, that is exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get. Thank you!

Here%26#39;s another tip for you IF you stay at the Holiday Inn in Somerville, where it%26#39;s over July 4th that you%26#39;re visiting Boston. Take the shuttle van from the Hotel to the Museum of Science where you could view the fireworks right there, %26amp; if you join the Museum of Science the members have a bonus for that day. You can view the fireworks on their rooftop deck as long as you show them your pass at the door. Be prepared to bring plenty of snacks %26amp; water that day. May be even have lounge chairs with you, the fold up type in cases that will make it easier to carry %26amp; walk with.

Even if you don%26#39;t decide to do this, you could take the shuttle van any way %26amp; get off at the Museum of Science to get over to the Esplanade for everything going on. Plan it with the driver of the van to have him/her pick you up afterwards. How convenient will that be!

You%26#39;re going to really enjoy this stay!

Another vote for the Holiday Inn. You can easily walk to the T from there. The walk from LaQuinta isn%26#39;t far, but it isn%26#39;t easy.

Yes, if La Quinta is saying they are walking distance to the T, they are stretching the truth a bit.

Thank you to everyone who responded. I have gone ahead %26amp; made reseveration at the Holiday Inn. Sounds like the best choice all around. Thanks again for all your help.

Straight Friendly Lodging/Nightlife

We are a 40-something straight couple. Been going to P-Town for years but always for day trips. Thinking it could be fun to actually be there at night for dinners and going out. Any recommendations for upscale lodging,fun restaurants/bars or lounges that would work for us. Thanks in advance.

Straight Friendly Lodging/Nightlife

Crowne Pointe comes to mind:

http://www.crownepointe.com/

Ross Grill for dinner:

http://www.rossgrillptown.com/

Though it%26#39;s known primarily as a gay hangout, you should check out The Little Bar at the A House if you want to have an afternoon drink. They have a jukebox with lots of variety, and a great rustic old atmosphere.

Straight Friendly Lodging/Nightlife

Beside Crowne Pointe, other upscale lodgings that come to mind are Lands End Inn www.landsendinn.com (over the top decor) and Brass Key. There are other places too. Check out the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce site.

For dinner, there are a lot of places. My favorites are Fanizzi%26#39;s (on the water), Ciro %26amp; Sal%26#39;s (ok food but great atmosphere), Mews (recommended), Devon* (sidewalk gourmet cafe), Ross%26#39; Grill, Jimmy%26#39;s Hideaway, Enzo*, Bubala%26#39;s*, and Edwige*. There are more good places too.

* only in season, after mid-May

Check out the John Randall House @ www.johnrandallhouse.com. An INN for all seasons and were strangers becomes friends! :)

Almost all the Inns and hotels are ';straight friendly';. Only a few fringe places cater strictly to gay clientele, and none of them are upscale.

For dining, in addition to Ross%26#39; Grill, there%26#39;s Napi%26#39;s, the Mews, Front Street, Edwige at Night, these have all been pleasant experiences for me.

As for bars %26amp; lounges, most of these have some sort of entertainment going on unless they%26#39;re attached to a specific restaurant. The Crown %26amp; Anchor often has live music on weeknights that covers a range from jazz standards to pop to showtunes to torch songs. It%26#39;s mellow, entertaining and not too out there. I%26#39;d also suggest taking in a play or a show that piques your interest. P-town nightlife isn%26#39;t just drag shows. There%26#39;s great theatre, improvisational acts, performance art, one man/one woman shows, and headlining comedians and musicians. Most of the venues hosting these performances also have full bars.

Have fun when you next visit.

The Crowne Pointe also owns the Brass Key. The Brass Key is opening up a new lounge/bar called the Shipwreck Lounge which should be a nice upscale addition to town.

I consider myself a ';foodie';, and having been to the Mews 3 times, I%26#39;d say they were the 3 best dinners I%26#39;ve ever had. I can%26#39;t recommend it enough.

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How long to drive to Boston?

Hi there,

My wife and I are coming to the area for a week in Summer this year.

We have two options for a weekly rental:

1. An apartment in Nantasket Beach close to the Clarion Resort Hotel

2. An apartment in Quincy

Obviously the apartment in Quincy is a lot closer for visiting Boston.

My question is:

What would be the difference in travelling time to get into Boston, from either of these locations, either by car or train?

Thanks

How long to drive to Boston?

You%26#39;d be taking the commuter rail from Nantasket Junction if you stay @ Nantasket Beach. Here%26#39;s the schedule for it. I wouldn%26#39;t hesitate to stay near this beach, but that%26#39;s just my opinion, I%26#39;m a coastal person and always chose anything near the ocean!

www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/…

From Quincy you%26#39;d be able to take the subway. It would be the red line:

mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/…

From Hull you%26#39;d be about 45 minutes from Boston %26amp; roughly 19 miles away. Driving it, you%26#39;d come up 3A-N to the Neponset River Bridge which then becomes Morissey Blvd, then you%26#39;d pick up I-93N. In the summer months it can get crazy with the traffic, but if that%26#39;s where you end up staying, you just have to deal with it. Know when to travel it, that%26#39;s all. Fridays are always hectic with every one going away, so try to avoid driving it that day.

Quincy on the other hand, would only be about 10 minutes away from Boston. Roughly 5 1/2 miles, if that.

Good luck wherever you stay!

How long to drive to Boston?

From Hull, you should take the Harbor Express ferry service to get to Boston. (Yeah, the train will get you there, but the train and boat are my daily rides to Boston, and the boat is delightful, the train is a ride.) You can see their schedule on the MBTA web site: Allerton Point to Boston. That%26#39;s the best and most scenic way. I%26#39;d far prefer to stay in Hull than Quincy... and it%26#39;s easy to get to town, Hull has fun restaurants and a decent beach to walk after dinner.

Thanks so much for your prompt reply - very helpful.

I guess if we%26#39;re driving into Boston, we%26#39;re going to end up onthe I-93, whether we%26#39;re travelling from Quincy or from Nantasket Beach.

The apartment we%26#39;re looking at in Hull is actually close to the Clarion Beach Resort Hotel, so it%26#39;s not actually too far along the peninsula.

I%26#39;m guessing if we stay there it will add about 20 minutes to the driving time into Boston, compared with staying in Quincy (the apartment in Quincy is on Independence Ave, close to John Quincy Adams birthplace). Does an extra 20 minutes sound about right?

Thanks again

The timing is right, but there is no good reason to drive into town unless you%26#39;re returning later than the last boat or train. Driving is difficult and expensive. For nights that you%26#39;d want to stay later than the return boat/train, you could drive to the MBTA Red Line ';Quincy Center'; station and park there. The Red Line runs later than the trains and boats.

LoonMountainMan, thanks for your reply also.

I hadn%26#39;t realised that there was from the tip of the Hull peninsula to Boston - I thought the closest one was from Higham.

Great information!

Sorry, my last post was incomplete - it should have read as below:

';I hadn%26#39;t realised that there was a ferry from the tip of the Hull peninsula to Boston - I thought the closest one was from Higham.';

Thanks also for your comments about driving into Boston. I have done this before, and I remember how busy it was. I had wondered about possibly driving to the Subway stop in Quincy, so we%26#39;ll probably either do that or take the ferry.

Thanks again.

Bed and Breakfast

Does anybody know of a B%26amp;B that is very affordable, south of Boston near the coast, on our way to cape cod ? Thanks!

Bed and Breakfast

No, but you might try Google- searching B%26amp;Bs in Plymouth, Mass which is pretty close to the bridges. Also try Marion, Wareham, or Mattapoisett, Mass.

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From JFK to the cape

Hi

Travelling in August for two weeks to Cape Cod from London to JFK. Staying in The Cove, West Yarmouth, for two weeks.

Question, what is the best way to travel from the airport (JFK) to West Yarmouth, train or coach? Any other alternatives to recommend?

Much appreciate all your help

From JFK to the cape

If yon are staying on Cape Cod for two weeks, you will really need to rent a car. You may as well do that from NYC so you%26#39;ll be able to get to and from the Cape.

From JFK to the cape

I%26#39;d rent a car from JFK and drive up too.

We rented a car at JFK in Dec. and drove to Chatham in 5 hrs. (with snow!).

Quite easy....you can take the Air Train at JFK to pickup a rental car. Quick access to the highway, and you%26#39;ll be on your way.

Most (all?) rental cars have GPS navigational systems, so no worries about getting lost, etc.

Hi there: Have you driven on the %26#39;right%26#39; side of the road before? If not, consider taking the train from NYC into New Haven (or even Stamford) and renting your car from there. I think driving out of the City is awful (having done it more than once or twice).

14 day trip to New England

We arrive in Boston by Acela train from Newark NJ the morning of 22nd June and leave Boston for the UK late evening 6th July. We want to stay in Boston 2,3 or 4 nights your thoughts on how many will be ideal. We want to do the usual tourist things plus go on a whale watch trip from Boston. We will then rent a car and want to drive to Cape Cod, Newport and call in to Plimoth on the way. Does 3 nights in Cape Cod sound about right. We also want to take in Salem, Kennybunkport and go to Maine. Are we being too ambitious doing all this in 14 days. If not could we take in a bit of NH. Can you tell us where Lake Squam is and is it worth visiting. Any ideas on how to do this trip would be welcome.

14 day trip to New England

Sounds like a great trip. I live in suburban Boston, hope I can help you a bit here.

If you are walkers, then the Freedom Trail in Boston can be an all-day experience and gives you the history, culture and variety of Boston. Alternatively there is the tourist bus (name escapes me) which gives the overview and you can get on/off where you want. The Duck Boat Tour is fun when the weather is good - another overview and I believe also on/off (but confirm that). So, there is one whole day.

On those tours you will see The Constitution ship (you can take a tour of it) and the State House (Boston is the capital of Massachusetts) where you can do a self-guided tour I think). Also, Paul Revere%26#39;s house. So it could be even more than 1 day.

The North End is the old Italian area, many interesting restaurants, fun to walk around, festivals on many weekends during the summer, adds to the local color. (Freedom Trail takes you through it too). You can get the whale watch from the Aquarium (walk between the North End %26amp; Aquarium on the Harbor Walk). That is a second day.

We have wonderful museums, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stuart Garner Museum (on a sunny day as they do not have indoor lighting - in the museum charter), Aquarium, Science Museum. But you are probably not here for those. My UK guests have enjoyed the JFK Library (as in Kennedy) which is south of Boston (Boston Harbor Cruises used to run a 30 min. ride there from Long Wharf - which is by the Aquarium).

Other ideas: tour Harvard University (get there on the subway - we call it the ';T';/Harvard Square stop); walk along the Charles River (pavement on both sides, just realize that the bridges are far apart!).

Tons of good restaurants, and reviews on boston.com

As far as Cape Cod, be aware that Saturdays are awful to drive to/from the Cape as that is the normal changeover day for cottage rentals. Best to drive there on a weekday if possible. Beautiful beaches on the Cape, depends where you go, the farther out, the less developed. But getting to Provincetown is another 1.5 hours once you get onto the Cape, if no traffic. You can get to Provincetown by ferry from Boston too. Plimouth is on the way to the Cape. Because of the traffic around the Cape I would not advise staying there and doing day trips to Plimouth and Newport, but maybe others feel differently.

Kenneb. is about 2 hours drive north of Boston, Newport about 2 hours south. Personally I am not sure that Kenneb. is %26#39;worth it%26#39; but you may have a reason for picking it. Newport has the old stately homes which are impressive (been both places). 1 full day there would be enough probably.

Finally, I am not sure that Squam Lake (2 hours north of Boston, in New Hampshire, straight up I-93) has anything in particular to draw you. Check out Lake Winnepesaukee (25 miles long?) just before Squam. What are you looking for in the Lake experience?

An alternative to Kenneb. could be the White Mountains of New Hampshire (about 2 hours north of Boston). There are ski resorts %26amp; other areas that are active in summer for hiking, biking, fishing. Mount Washington is fun to visit - you can take the cog railway to the top. A word of warning - do not go out hiking on your own without good prep! Weather changes quickly in the mountains.

I have to mention that you MUST see fireworks on the 4th of July (some places may do it on the 3rd). Boston has a HUGE, free fireworks celebration with the Boston Pops symphony; some towns charge for their fireworks. Some places people come early and picnic. It%26#39;s REAL Americana.

Also do NOT forget to buy mosquito repellant - you will need it (outside of Boston)!!

Hope I did not get too carried away with this . . . Enjoy your trip.

14 day trip to New England

Thanks for the info. We are really looking forward to the trip. I think we will give the lakes a miss. We could be in Boston on Independence Day but reading some reports it%26#39;s extremely busy and didn%26#39;t want to waste a sightseeing day having to queue for everything and perhaps some places closed. Thought we would find a smaller town on our travels to watch the celebrations and fireworks. Any suggestions.

If you are going to be down the Cape then the Onset fireworks are not to be missed. They are the best ever, especially if you sit right down on the beach. Onset is right after the town of Wareham. Sometimes the fireworks will be listed under Wareham in the newspaper. I%26#39;ll try to let you know if they are going to have them this year. With budget cuts and all who knows. They will usally have them either on the 2nd or 3rd of July.

We have read in other trip advisor reports that the Cape can be really busy that week and accommodation not easy to get so thought an inland small town might be good with local celebrations. Unfotunately it is the only time we can be in New England following on from a fixed 2 week stay in New Jersey.

I agree being in Boston on the 4th of July could be crazy busy, but I don%26#39;t know about the Cape being busier that weekend than any other . . . my suggestion is to figure out where you want to be anyway 2-4 July and then check out (call the Town Hall) where the fireworks are. Ask how long they tend to last and if people picnic beforehand. I am sure someone would like to steer you to a good show, it%26#39;s such a celebration over here. Also, you can ask if there%26#39;s a parade anywhere. 4th of July parades are traditional in the US, although some places in Mass. parade on 19 April (Patriot%26#39;s Day, start of Revolutionary War) and therefore don%26#39;t do parade on 4th July. Even the smaller town parades are a great slice of Americana. Just trying to give you the full experience, if that%26#39;s the kind of thing you%26#39;re looking for . . .

That%26#39;s just what we want a bit of Americana but not with masses of people. Thanks

Come back to this board when you have definite concrete plans for the 4th. We%26#39;ll help you find some place to celebrate.

Places for good food & drinks

Hello All,

I will be in the Boston area in mid July and would like to know where to go for reasonably priced good (sea)food. As well as, places to go during the evening for cocktails. I am 25 and enjoy both trendy and pub type places equally.

If you have any other advice of any kind please feel free to share! Thank you in advance!

Places for good food %26amp; drinks

What do you consider reasonably priced for food? Are you looking for any particular cuisine? Seafood is ubiquitous on most menus, so it helps to narrow your focus a little.

As for drinks, some of my stomping grounds for well-made cocktails are Marliave, Silvertone, the bar at Eastern Standard, The Good Life, Beehive, and Green Street. For more low-key imbibing I am a fan of JJ Foleys, Mr Dooleys and the Cellar, among others.

Faneuill Hall is a very bar-heavy area, but they skew a bit too fratty-Top 40 for my liking. Obviously, your mileage will vary with that, though.

Places for good food %26amp; drinks

I think, as a 25 year old, Yankee Lobster would be a big YAAAAWWWWWWWM. Better bet would be East Coast Grill. It%26#39;s a bit out of the way, but do-able--check Google maps. On the same block as East Coast, you have Bukowski%26#39;s and the Druid, both decent drinking establishments.

Also, do a search here for ';seafood';.

Apologies I was thinking of Anthony%26#39;s Pier 4, not Yankee Lobster. Still think ECG is the best choice.

Also, it is http://www.yankeelobstercompany.com . Interesting web site you put up, eileen!! Check it out!

';Interesting web site you put up, eileen!! Check it out!';

Wow - that has precious little to do with crustaceans :-).

I would say 40.00 a person is reasonable. I checked the top restaurants for Boston and I found alot of French restaurants (ICK) and the reviews for the seafood places were all mixed?? So, thank you for the help!

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Anniversary Dinner on the Odyssey

We are considering our anniversary dinner on the Odyssey dinner cruise. Have you had a good experience with this event, and are you aware of any discounts available?

Anniversary Dinner on the Odyssey

I always feel that it%26#39;s a really special occasion when I%26#39;m on te Odyssey. You%26#39;ll have folks write in that you can find better food in some restaurants, but it%26#39;s not all about the food itself. Have a ball and enjoy the views.

Anniversary Dinner on the Odyssey

Have attended a wedding on the boat. Nice trip, food decent - nothing extraordinary.Massvacation.com has a MassValue Pass with an offer of : Odyssey Cruise, Boston,617-748-1499

25% off all standard dinner cruises

Offer code Pass25. Not available on holidays or special events.

fenway on the 4th of july

We have the option of going to a game on the 4th of July (day game) or an evening game later in the week. Just wondering if they do anything special or different on the 4th at Fenway? Obviously not fireworks since it%26#39;s a day game but just wondering if it would be more ';fun'; to go to a game on the 4th or if it doesn%26#39;t make a difference.

Thanks!

fenway on the 4th of july

I don%26#39;t know of anything special on July 4th at Fenway. However, there certainly is lots of extra stuff goig on in the rest of the city, so that would push me, at least, to opt for Red Sox tickets later in the week. I%26#39;m assuming you%26#39;ve already researched what it%26#39;s going to cost from the ticket resellers to buy Red Sox Tickets. At least, I hope so.

fenway on the 4th of july

I%26#39;ve only been to one July 4th game and there were no special events that game (other than blistering hot weather)! I%26#39;d check the Red Sox website to doublecheck that otherwise I%26#39;d say it makes no difference.

Fenway park seats

One more time...............Any suggestions for seats(sec,rows) for a July game.

What sec to avoid.

Probablly through ebay or stubhub?????

Fenway park seats

I think budget, and availability of tickets is what will come in to play here. If I could afford it, I%26#39;d go for the field box seats. Have you checked out the Red Sox website as well as fenwaydata.com? They%26#39;ll give you a general idea of the lay of the land. Feel free to pm if you have a question on specific seats

Fenway park seats

If u can get bleacher section 40 and rows 3-7, grab em. We sat in row 4 and watched Papelbon warm up in the bullpen with Oki...great seats..cheap too..

Will you be wearing pinstripes? If so, avoid the bleachers!! At least that was the rule when I was younger. Truth is if you can get a seat in Fenway without selling the homestead, it is a good one. There are some obstructed views which I think are shown on the seating chart, I haven%26#39;t looked recently. Other than that it is just a matter of money.

If you can%26#39;t afford Field box seats We have always liked sec. 29 and 30 on 3rd base side close to field easy to find and if you have kids its close to the family restroom.Be careful you dont go to far over or you will end up in the no alcohol section .I think its 32.

The bleacher seats are lousy. You are so far out there that it is not worth it, not to mention if it is a day game, you will be roasting. Try to get grandstand seats but not much further than first base. They are not elevated all that much and you have to watch the game over your left shoulder. The seats are positioned in a weird way. They do not face the infield. If you only want to be in Fenway and don%26#39;t care where you sit, by all means get the cheapest seats you can find. I%26#39;d try Ebay first as well as Craigslist.

Thanks for all the suggestions................

Keep%26#39;m comin

Any thoughts on the Confort Inn Hotel on Morrissey blvd....about 4 miles from fenway

Is the T an option from there?

I disagree with msia. We loved section 40 in the lower bleachers. The upper bleachers can get a little rowdy at times but the lower are fine. We go to night games so the sun is not an issue for us.

RE: Comfort Inn Morrissey Blvd. - I would look elsewhere. It%26#39;s on a very busy roadway, away from the action.

Thanks Mahj

Any thoughts on the Hyatt Boston/Medford--

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Best Western Boston

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Spending 6 days on the Cape this Summer with Family

Our family is staying in Chatham (CBI)this summer for a week. Trying to decide how to split time between different towns on the Cape. Have a 6 and 11 year old boys. We want to hit many of the ';can%26#39;t miss'; sites as well as eat some great food. Thanks!

Spending 6 days on the Cape this Summer with Family

Got all the answers for you for your best vacation ever. Look on the top of your page at Welcome, FloridaGuy99 for a message from me.

You%26#39;ll be going to all the places that appeal to YOU.

Spending 6 days on the Cape this Summer with Family

My family%26#39;s favorite beach is Cahoon Hollow in Wellfleet. They have a restaurant on top of the dunes called the Beachcomber with drinks, a raw bar and good food. The walk up and down from the dunes is a killer. You might be able to borrow a cooler from the CBI for cool drinks on the beach.

http://www.thebeachcomber.com/

The water is cold along the National Sea Shore. I don%26#39;t know if it%26#39;s not ';cool'; for your 11 year old but you might consider renting wet suits for the day for Nauset Sports in Orleans. My sons have rented from them when surfing.

One of my favorite family restaurants in Chatham is the Squire. We usually eat casually on the pub side and their chowder is our favorite. The kids can get up and play with a few pinball machines.

Many families enjoy the Drive-in in Wellfleet. it%26#39;s something different to do at night.

Chatham is a beautiful town. You%26#39;ll love it! The kids will love Candy Manor.

You all set there, FloridaGuy99?

Kind of set....trying to fill up my time on the Cape and give the family a great time. I also like the planning process and putting everything in order before the trip..

Former Bostonian coming home for a vacation

Hi there!

My husband and I lived around Boston 6 years ago(between us we lived on the North Shore, South Shore, Cape and right in Boston at one point or another). We%26#39;re taking a trip back with our 4 %26amp; 5 year old to show them around and meet up with the rest of our family, who still lives around New England.

We%26#39;ll be staying in Rhode Island for part of our 10 day trip, and around Boston for part of the trip.

Soooo....help me with what to do! We%26#39;ll be hitting the swan boats. I%26#39;d love to take them on a cruise or maybe a whale watch. I%26#39;m planning on the beach while we%26#39;re in RI. We want to visit Gilette Stadium and Fenway. But, embarrassingly so, when I lived in Boston I never did any of those ';touristy'; things...so I%26#39;m struggling! What should we do, and is there a way that I can make this somewhat affordable? Are there coupons around for some of the attractions that we should see (boats, duck tours, etc.?) Would it be worth me purchasing an Entertainment Book?

Thanks again!

Nancy

Former Bostonian coming home for a vacation

Forgot to mention, we%26#39;re in the area July 29 through August 9th.

Former Bostonian coming home for a vacation

A great deal is the ';Breathe New Hampshire Fun Pass Book'; Many tourist attractions in MA, NH, ME and VT for kids are free or discounted with an adult purchase including a free Boston Duck Tour for a child under 11 with and adult purchase.The book is $25.00 and it goes to a great cause.

The Entertainment Book is on sale for $15.00.Good deals for two for one meals and discounts to tourist attraction etc.

Another tip would be to become a member at your local Children%26#39;s Museum or Science Center in your area that participates in reciprocal exchange. If the museum offers both ACM and ASTC then you can visit the Boston Children%26#39;s Museum and The Museum of Science for free or a nominal fee depending on the rules of your membership, It also saves time because many of the museums offer ';express'; check-in for museum members. Another way to save some cash is to purchase a membership at your local zoo that offers reciprocal free entrances at other Zoos. The Roger Williams Zoo in Providence is a great zoo for kids.

Enjoy!

http://www.breathenh.org/Page.aspx?pid=328

www.entertainment.com/discount/home.shtml…

www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/reciprocal.htm

http://www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm

www.rwpzoo.org/about/membershiplist.cfm

Hi Nancy:

You should hit Gillette on the way from R.I. I was there a few weeks ago. Go hungry, there are plenty of places to eat.

Five Guys Hamburgers seems to be the hot spot.

Since the kids are young I would skip the whale watch and opt for a Boston Harbor cruise instead. Swan Boats, a visit to the Make Way for ducklings statues in the Boston Common, playing at the Children%26#39;s Museum which has been renovated since you were last here, are a few of the many options out there for you.

It%26#39;s a great time of year to visit with family in New England. The Roger Williams Zoo opens on May 6th in Providence. The Providence Place Mall is awesome, I was there checking it all out this past autumn for the water fire show they put on along their canal, may be you%26#39;re here to catch it some weekend, it%26#39;s well worth it:

www.waterfire.org

Wait until you see the new Patriot Place in Foxborough @ Gillette as Eileen suggested. It%26#39;s on my agenda this summer too:

www.patriot-place.com

Have a great time!

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Hampton Inn Braintree or Winthrop Arms Hotel?

If you had a choice, where would you stay - Hampton Inn in Braintree or Winthrop Arms? We will have a car, but plan to take the T into Boston. Which is the easier/shorter commute to the city?

If you say Winthrop, then where would you suggest eating breakfast for $20 (family of 4)?

Hampton Inn Braintree or Winthrop Arms Hotel?

I go by The Hampton Inn all the time. It is only several years old and still looks new.

I believe there is a shuttle to the T. This will take ten minutes and then 30 minutes to Boston.

There is a gym across the street and a very good deli on the street. The Wood Road Deli and it serves nice breakfast sandwiches. The Braintree Plaza is a five minute drive.

There is also another place on the street to grad breakfast....Ida%26#39;s.

Next to the gym there is a race car place called F1. It is a lot of fun even if only watching.

This also is next to Quincy where you can visit the Adams House.

Hampton Inn Braintree or Winthrop Arms Hotel?

Winthrop is closer to Boston than Braintree. I have not stayed in either of these places but I have eaten dinner at the Arms many times. The Arms is located in a residential neighborhood. If you stay in Winthrop, you can park your car at Suffolk Blue-Line T Stop or Orient Height%26#39;s Blue-Line T stop. There are lots of %26#39;cheap eats%26#39; in Winthrop for breakfast including ';High Tide';, ';Brother%26#39;s'; or ';Donna%26#39;s'; (located in East Boston next to Orient Heights T stop.)

Enjoy!

I see good reviews for Winthrop and by..EasternAirlines..someone I have not seen posting in a bit, but always enjoyed her posts.

These hotels are on opposite sides of the city. Something you may want to consider is how you are aprroaching the city.

I have no knowledge of the Hampton Inn and am not all that familiar w/ Braintree.

I know Winthrop well. I eat at the Winthrop Arms regularly and have seen the rooms because a couple of my relatives stayed there so they could imbibe at a family function held there and not worry about driving.

When are you coming and will you have a car?

There%26#39;s an article in this week%26#39;s paper stating that the T (operator of the subway) is threatening to cut the Winthrop bus. Without the bus or a car, you%26#39;d need to rely on taxis to get you to the T-station. The local taxi company is reliable, but there%26#39;s only ONE taxi company and I wonder if they%26#39;d be able to keep up w/ demand if the bus stops running.

The Arms is in the middle of a residential area. It would be a 10-15 minute walk to JAC%26#39;s Cafe on Crest ave where you could get breakfast within your price range.

If you are driving you have more options. The Hi-Tide restaurant on the corner of Shirley Street and Sturgis does a great breakfast for little money ... if you stick to breakfast sandwiches and the like, it will be under $20 for 4. If you want a full breakfast it will be a bit higher.

Also, if you are driving to Orient Heights to park your car and get on the train, Donna%26#39;s Restaurants on Saratoga street is good, too.

For dinner, check out Nick%26#39;s Place on Pauline Street. They%26#39;ve recently moved into a renovated McDonald%26#39;s building from a smaller location They serve pizza, sandwiches, steak tip, chicken kabobs and seafood. The seafood is a new addition and so far I%26#39;ve only had clam strips (least expensive way to check out their technique --- good!) and a lobster salad roll. It%26#39;s strictly counter service with tables, but it%26#39;s good and you can alwyas pick-up a picnic to at on the beach.

Another alternative/money saver you might want to check out if you are interested in Winthrop is the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel. It gets good reviews. I%26#39;ve never been in it but it usually gets good reviews. Many of their rooms have kitchenettes, so you could stock up on breakfast food at the Winthrop Marketplace on Revere Street and serve yoru own breakfasts in a more cost-effective way.

Happy planning!

oops ... should have read responses before parrotting back remay%26#39;s info ... sorry!!!

Winthrop is so close you can see the Boston skyline from parts of it. Actually with most of Winthrop you can see the skyline.

Great suggestions were given for breakfast spots in and near Winthrop. If you end up picking the Hampton Inn in Braintree, I%26#39;m sure they%26#39;ll have a deal for breakfast right in the Inn, but if not, go to Kristin%26#39;s for breakfast. I%26#39;ve been twice and really enjoyed it. It%26#39;s located at 349 Washington Street in Braintree.

If you end up staying in Braintree %26amp; just want breakfast near the airport, you could instead try Christy%26#39;s Place located at 283 Main Street in Charlestown, then hop in a taxi for Logan from there or something.

In Winthrop, I love Cafe Rosetti%26#39;s at the beach for lunch or dinner, it%26#39;s located at 115 Winthrop Shore Drive. If you get the chance to go here at all, try to go during the week in the early afternoon or a Sunday afternoon if you%26#39;re there at those times. It gets crowded on weekend nights, it%26#39;s a tiny little place but oh is it ever good here. I usually get their chicken marsala but there%26#39;s people that I go there with that strictly go for their pizza, they keep telling me it%26#39;s as good as the Regina%26#39;s in the North End. I can see why they like it because it%26#39;s only about 8.95 for their large cheese, you can%26#39;t beat it with a stick. The service is fantastic, we got to know a few of the waitresses there and the beauty of it is that it%26#39;s BYOB. They have specials all the time too that they tell you about. Like I said, it%26#39;s a little tiny place so try to get one of the two window tables if you can, you%26#39;ll be able to see the planes (the pilots too!) as they have to fly low for Logan Airport where it%26#39;s right in Winthrop to begin with.

I%26#39;ve seen quite a few pilots %26amp; some flight attendants having dinner here, so they definitely know exactly where to go for great cuisine not even a mile from Logan!

It%26#39;s up to you in the end on where you end up staying. May be you can write up a trip report on TA when you get back!

Have a wonderful time.

Here%26#39;s some menus for good places in Winthrop. Check out Cafe Rosetti%26#39;s menu, I have to get down there soon for lunch, I just love seeing their menu!

www.isawyourmenu.com/winthrop.html

I love Winthrop, used to live there and commute by public transportation into the city everyday, and have stayed at the Arms. It%26#39;s so charming, it has a nice bar and restaurant and the rooms are quaint (although it%26#39;s an older hotel, so be prepared for some quirks. I stayed during the winter and the pipes were pretty noisy in my room).

I think you%26#39;d be really happy staying in Winthrop.

forgotmypword, which paper was this story in? I live in Winthrop and use the bus to get to and from OH....so, I%26#39;d love to find out what the situation is.

Anyway, back to the OP. Winthrop is a nice, small, safe town with easy access to Downtown Boston. You won%26#39;t get the ammenities that would at The Hampton Inn, but you will get a good choice of breakfast places as already mentioned.

There is also The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Winthrop which is very new, built within the past few years. May be worth checking out if you end up leaning toward Winthrop.

orion -- front page of the Transcript. You should still be able to get a copy at White Hen or the covenience store near Paesan%26#39;s Restaurant.

memorial day wkend

young couple seeks advice for memorial day wkend. driving up and staying in sandwich, ma. sat - tues. interested in going to martha%26#39;s vineyard, hanging around the cape, not sure if should try to fit in boston. not sure if may is a good time for whale watching? interested in biking (thinking of doing that at MV), what is the canal like? good places to eat, but not too pricey? thnx in advance!

memorial day wkend

You were smart to make your Memorial Day plans as you did because you will miss a great deal of the traffic. Monday afternoon getting off Cape is one of the toughest commutes of the year. But do be sure to leave Jersey early on Saturday as 95 will be very busy with day trippers going to the Connecticut beaches.

I can%26#39;t help you with specific Sandwich recommendations but will say that you need to be careful not to try to pack too much into your 2 1/2 day stay. A day trip to MV is doable from Falmouth and MV is a fun place to bike ride. We have always enjoyed renting bikes in Edgartown and riding out toward Gay Head. But that would mean a very full day.

A whale watch would be fun but could be chilly so be prepared with jackets and gloves. We like to go from Ptown (Dolphin cruises) but I know there has also been a whale watch tour from Barnstable Harbor (sorry, I don%26#39;t know the name of the fleet) which would be much closer to Sandwich.

I am hoping others with more knowledge of Sandwich would answer but wanted to help you get this thread going (I%26#39;m a Jersey girl by birth!).

memorial day wkend

thnx for the advice about the traffic. actually we were thinking of doing friday in RI. sat we can either head straight for cape cod OR hit boston in the morning/early afternoon. we%26#39;re not looking at doing too much in Boston - the truth is i%26#39;m most interested in the chocolate buffet they have @ langhma hotel. but now that you mentioned traffic i%26#39;m wondering if that%26#39;s still a good idea? driving to boston and then to the cape on sat, that is. i realize MV would probably be a whole day thing - so that would be either SUN or MON. that still leaves 1 full day, sat aft/eve, and tues morn/aft to explore.

They say that that chocolate buffet at the Langham is quite good....you just need to decide if you want to add 2 1/2 hours and driving/parking hassles to do that. If you do go to RI on Friday, be prepared for lots of late afternoon/early evening traffic. All Hudson River crossings will be tough.

There%26#39;s so much to see and do in Boston that it would be a shame to only come for the chocolate buffet. Given the extra driving time, it would probably make more sense to come at some other time when you can afford to stay there for a few days.

we will be arriving in RI early morn and hope to do 2 mansions and just walk around. we were planning on staying there overnite and then head out first thing sat morning. im definitely reconsidering boston, and wondering if it%26#39;s best to head out to the cape. our itinerary for fri in RI is not set yet, but since we%26#39;re getting there early, we should be ok? and what will driving early sat morn fr RI to cape may be like? thnx so much!

Is this realistic? (MV to Boston)

I am trying to get everything ironed out for our July trip. We%26#39;ve decided to go to the Red Sox game at the end of our trip vs. the beginning. I want to make sure we have enough time leaving MV to make the game that night.

If we leave MV in the morning (a Wed. in July), take the Peter Pan bus to South Station, then a cab (I guess?) to our hotel by Fenway...would we be able to make a night game?

I know we would have all day to get from MV to Boston,but I know the ferry lines can be long and things can take longer than we might anticipate. What do you think?

Thanks!!

Is this realistic? (MV to Boston)

Not sure where you%26#39;re taking the ferry from in MV back to the mainland, but I%26#39;m assuming from Oak Bluffs, since you mentioned staying there. It really doesn%26#39;t matter, since you will arrive at your hotel in plenty of time to make the game.

Two choices would work. Taking the 10:45 ferry to the mainland and then the noon bus to Boston would get you into the city around 2:00. The taxi to your hotel in the Fenway should take 15 minutes, allowing you plenty of time to settle in and freshen up before the game.

The other option is taking the 1:15 ferry and the 2:20 bus back to Boston, arriving at 4:00. This would work as well, although less time to unwind before walking over to the park. I would take the earlier one to allow yourselves more time.

Is this realistic? (MV to Boston)

Thank you for your response. Yes I suppose we would be leaving from Oak Bluffs since we will be at Isabelle%26#39;s. I really appreciate you chiming in!

Day trips from the Berkshires in the summer

We will be staying at Hancock Vacation Village for a week in July. There doesn%26#39;t seem enough to occupy a whole week in the Berkshires (we will be with a 4 month old so certain activities are a bit limited). Any places that are a day trips distance from there that we could check out or any suggestions of things to do in the Berkshires would be great!

Thanks!

Day trips from the Berkshires in the summer

Yeah, there is not a lot to do out there. Here are a couple of ideas

Basketball Hall of Fame - Springfield, MA

Yankee Candal - http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/ycContent.jsp?page=%2fNavigation%2fNon+Product+Left%2fAbout+Yankee+Candle%2fVisit+a+Flagship+Store%2fFlagship+Store

Tanglewood - www.bso.org/bso/index.jsp?id=bcat5240070

Old Sturbridge Village - http://www.osv.org/

Day trips from the Berkshires in the summer

Yankee Candle link didn%26#39;t post well. Try this...

www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/retail.jsp

Click ';visit our Flagship Stores'; on the left nav

then

';Yankee Candle South Deerfield'; on the left

Thanks...I%26#39;ll look into all of those.

Those are good suggestions - here are some more:

Northampton is a very nice place to walk around, shop and grab a bite to eat. Probably an hour and a half drive from Hancock. I%26#39;d recommend finding your way to route 20 east, turning left on 112 in Huntington, MA and then a right onto route 66 straight into Northampton - it%26#39;s a very nice drive through the country.

After you visit Northampton you can hop on route 91 north to get to the Yankee Candle Factory (if you%26#39;re into that sort of thing - there%26#39;s also a car museum and a butterfly place right there) or head over to Amherst which is also a nice town.

In the Berkshires, Great Barrington is also a great place to walk around.

The Trustees manage some very nice trails, scenic area etc. in the Berkshires (some work with strollers) http://www.thetrustees.org

You are also near Mass Moca - a great contemporay art museum http://www.massmoca.org/ - the Clarke Museum and the Norman Rockwell museum.

The Mount - Edith Wharton%26#39;s onetime estate in Lenox - is also open to the public and is has a garden that you can tour in addition to the house:

tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g41639-d10鈥?/a>

You could also get dinner at a very unique restaurant in the middle of the woods in Becket - the Dream Away Lodge. The restuarnat has very nice grounds - with benches, hammocks, a fire pit etc. - where you could hang out with baby while waiting for your food to arrive.

Before you come in July, I%26#39;d also suggest checking the calendar section of the Berkshire Eagle to see what%26#39;s going on:

http://www.berkshireeeagle.com

Dan

Sorry - this is the correct URL for the Eagle:

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/

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Sunday breakfast near the Pru

Any suggestions for a good casual (Sunday morning) breakfast/brunch place near the Sheraton? I%26#39;ve eaten at Firefly many times and would like to try someplace different.

I see where the Pour House has a weekend brunch menu. Has anyone tried it?

Coming to Boston for a ';girls weekend'; on Saturday.

Sunday breakfast near the Pru

Here%26#39;s a few good ones in the South End for you. Mike%26#39;s City Diner @ 1714 Washington Street OR the South End Buttery located at 314 Shawmut Ave are two really good spots. Flour Bakery is also at 1595 Washington Street right in the South End too. I%26#39;ve been to the one on Farnsworth Street near the Chldren%26#39;s Museum @ the waterfront and it%26#39;s quite good, you won%26#39;t be disappointed. More selections on their menu @ the other places though and then there is always the Paramount, which is quite a gem, located at 44 Charles Street.

The Boston Public Library has Sebastian%26#39;s Cafe and it%26#39;s quite a place for breakfast or lunch. If you get the chance, GO there. The thing is, it%26#39;s showing their hours %26amp; they%26#39;re not open on Sundays. Check it out if you can at some point on your visit just the same. They have an afternoon tea...

www.bpl.org/general/restaurants.htm

Have a wonderful time!

Sunday breakfast near the Pru

Brasserie Jo on Huntington has a nice brunch.

I haven%26#39;t tried the Pour House brunch, but it did win a Best of Boston, so it must be pretty good. Prices are very reasonable as well.

The Pour House won best of Boston? That%26#39;s insane.

Check out Metropolis in the South End.

Mikes is great, and I love the brunch menu at Masa.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will check them out. Want a place that%26#39;s easy walking distance from the Sheraton.

The Pour House is not some folks cup of tea, but it does appeal to some of us. A suggestion would be to walk over(hop, skip %26amp; jump from the Sheraton) and have a cup of coffee while you get a feel for the atmosphere and food. If it strikes your fancy great, if not the other suggestions are all close enough.

Will, I checked and Pour House won Best in Boston in 2006 for best ';cheap bar food';, not best brunch. And that was in Boston Magazine, where the ';Best of'; selections are highly suspect.

Although, yes, I would agree it is a decent choice for cheap bar food in a semi-divey, fun-if-you%26#39;re-up-for-anything type setting. I just wouldn%26#39;t recommend it for a ';girl%26#39;s weekend'; brunch.

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1/2 day in boston

would really like to do the chocolate buffet @ the Langham in boston before heading out to the cape. Any suggestions of other things to do in the area - sat morn/afternoon?

1/2 day in boston

Boston CityWalks has a walking tour Saturday morning on history and architecture: See bostoncitywalks.com

1/2 day in boston

Really depends on what you are interested in. Museum? We have plenty to pick from. History? Walk part of the Freedom Trail. Quintessential Boston? Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Boston Public Garden. Shopping? Hit the stores on Newbury Street and Copley Place. Quick tour around town? Hop on a Boston Duck Tour.

thnx for the info - we were planning on doing this the wkend of memorial day. our plan was RI friday, sat morning / early afternoon in Boston, and then head to the cape - is this a bad idea w/ traffic and all? we could always switch our day trip to Boston to Mon if that would be better? we will be staying in the Cape til%26#39; Tues aft.

It really is a terrible idea on a Saturday, but you already got thst message in your other post.

ok, i%26#39;m really starting to reconsider about going to boston. seems like the better choice is to go straight from RI to the cape on sat morning. One last question, is it a terrible idea for sat b/c it%26#39;s a holiday wkend, or b/c its just for 1/2 a day? I still would like to do this sometime this summer, just maybe not that wkend.

Unfortunately, for that Sat. not to be spent sitting in traffic the entire day you%26#39;ll have to start the day super early. It is a holiday weekend, but traffic to the cape and back is tough any weekend in the summer. The earlier you can get on the road the better! If you are going to be traveling anytime in the afternoon in either direction - you%26#39;ll be wishing you had switched travel days.

Whatever you decide, enjoy your trip and be safe!

SeaportConcierge

www.seaportboston.com

Please help me decide! Jury's or Nine Zero!!

Hi,

Which hotel is better for a couple (30 yo) who wants to have fun in June! Jurys is $200 less, but Nine Zero includes contienetal bfast and happy hour. Jurys looks like it has a really fun irish bar, but Nine Zero looks like an overall better location.

Please help me decide!!

Please help me decide! Jury's or Nine Zero!!

$200?!?! Do you know what continental breakfast is?? Some rolls and coffee. And how much cheap wine can you drink in an hour??

I%26#39;m a big fan of Nine Zero, and generally would give it a slight edge over Jury%26#39;s, but this is a no-brainer.

The difference in location is negligible.

Please help me decide! Jury's or Nine Zero!!

Thanks for your reply. Another factor is that I booked Jury%26#39;s on ';Skoosh.com';. I haven%26#39;t heard of it, so I%26#39;m a little weary. But, yes $200 I can%26#39;t even drink $200 worth of wine!

Location-wise they are both good. Don%26#39;t let that be your deciding factor.

I agree this is a no brainer.

I%26#39;ve heard of skoosh.com, but never used them. However, I just wanted to make you aware that the Jurys has a Best Rate Guarantee where they will match the rate you find on another website. This will generally save you some booking fees that the third party sites collect and allow your reservation to be cancelable. See their website for more details.

Pickles: Nice tip...

Thanks, so I called them and since skoosh is a ';wholesaler'; they can%26#39;t match the price. I did, however, make sure my reservation went through and it did. Jury%26#39;s it is. Thanks!

Thanks for reporting back regarding the Price match...have not heard that one before. Really the wording on the website leads one to believe that the only restriction is that the price must be viewable and bookable by the general public. I have seen hotels not match price before due to the room on, say, skoosh.com calling it a ';standard room with 1 king bed'; or something, and the verbiage on the Jurys website calling it a ';superior king'; room. They will say that this is not for a ';similar room type'; and will not pricematch it based on that loophole...

I prefer small and intimate so Nine Zero. I was there last week and recommend you ask for a room on the right of the hotel high up to avoid the street noise at 2-5 AM that we sadly experienced.

Now see how every one thinks different, I%26#39;d go with Jury%26#39;s in a heartbeat! For location, you%26#39;d want to be in the Back Bay now that you%26#39;re in your 30%26#39;s, (seriously!) You can always head down to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the waterfront %26amp; Canal Street while visiting via subway or you can hop off the trolley or something, that%26#39;s one thing about Boston that you%26#39;re going to love, it%26#39;s very compact %26amp; convenient.

I stayed at the Jury%26#39;s in DC and absolutely loved it there %26amp; wouldn%26#39;t hesitate to stay at one. You%26#39;re lucking out with that deal for the one in the Back Bay. It%26#39;s a beautiful hotel %26amp; comes highly recommended on TA quite often. I thought I read online %26amp; in the Globe that they%26#39;re thinking of renaming Jury%26#39;s to something else?? I thought I was hearing things with that one!

Nine Zero is in a good location, it%26#39;s a gorgeous hotel too, but to me Jury%26#39;s does circles around it just the same.

You will really enjoy the Back Bay %26amp; their fun, irish bars %26amp; also walking %26amp; browsing thru the many shops on Newbury Street, Boylston Street, Copley Place %26amp; the Pru shops, I guarantee it.

Have a wonderful time!

Concord/Lexingingto/Salem all in 1 day?

I%26#39;m trying to figure out my itinerary for July...(we are family of 2 adults and 2 girl 9 %26amp; 12).

I know that Salem is not near Lexington %26amp; Concord, but I%26#39;m wondering how long it take to see the 3 cities and if all 3 can be done in 1 day.

We want to see the Concord Museum, Minuteman Park and the Orchard House and in Salem, we want to see the Witch Museum. Salem is less important than the others.

Any ideas on how long these places take to see?

THANKS!

Concord/Lexingingto/Salem all in 1 day?

It%26#39;s not impossible, but I%26#39;d say it%26#39;s impractical and unwise. Your remarks about Salem suggest that the things I and many others really like about the place are not things that interest you. So don%26#39;t spread yourself thin--just enjoy Lexington and Concord.

Concord/Lexingingto/Salem all in 1 day?

You could probably take a half a day for each and see one or two things in each place, but you will likely feel rushed.

It sounds like you want to spend more time in Concord. If you really want to see just the witch museum in Salem you could be there when it opens at 10, spend a couple of hours and then go to Concord.

This is assuming you have a car.

You would have no trouble spending a day in each place. Salem has a great museum, the Peabody Essex that can easily take up the bulk of the day.

It%26#39;s really up to you and what you want to see and how rushed you want to be.

Hi,

I would suggest a full day in the Lexington/Concord area,in fact you could spent a great day at Walden Pond alone.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/walden/

Lexington is going to be 2 hours at least. There is a nice little tavern which gives great tours. Lexington Center is really geared to tourists. You will want to walk around for a spell. Lexington is one of the few places that cars actually stop for people in crosswalks. Concord is pretty good as well.

On the way to Concord is The Battle Road. There is a museum off it and has an interesting movie.

Concord Center is another place to explore and all that is around. I think this is a day trip.

Driving to Salem from here is a good hour.

You can feasibly do both, but it is definitely pushing it. If you like really jamming in as much stuff as possible, it is doable if you rent a car.

Picking just one location, I would definitely go to Concord/Lexington over Salem.

Assuming you have a car, I%26#39;d opt for Concord and Lexington and skipping Salem.In Lexington and Concord there%26#39;s a movie at Minuteman Park called the Road to Revolution which will be perfect for your girls. It runs about 20 to 30 minutes, you can then walk some trails, or hop back in the car and go to the Hartwell Tavern. If you check out the schedule and hit it right, they have costumed educators who inform you what it is like to have lived in this time frame and they do musket demonstrations. Then you can move on to the museums followed lastly by lunch and some shopping in Lexington Center. Depending how in to it the kids are you can easily spend a good portion of the day in this area.

If you don%26#39;t have a car, then I might go the other way and suggest Salem via public transportation.

Thanks for all the advice. We will have a car. We are in the area for 10 days and I%26#39;m trying to decide how to split the time and also see if it will work to get a Go Boston card.

So it sounds like I could skip Salem and not miss too much. From what I%26#39;ve read, I don%26#39;t think my girls will enjoy the Peabody Essex Museum and I%26#39;m even a bit worried about younger one at the Witch Museum. But, since it is a historic site, I wanted to go and see it.

Now the other thought I had was to go to Salem the day we arrive. Our flight gets into Logan at 1:30. We are getting a car at Government center because it is 1/2 the price of renting at Logan. So we ought to be on the road by 3 or so and it looks like the stuff in Salem stays open until 7. But we are staying the first night down in Plymouth, so it would be a long drive from Salem to Plymouth. Any comments on that?

You%26#39;d be going north of the city to get to Salem then south to get to Plymouth during the summer where you may or may not hit beach traffic in either direction. So to answer your question, I wouldn%26#39;t bother on that day to do Salem imo.

I sense you already know that we%26#39;re going to think that%26#39;s not very practical. Salem and Plymouth are in totally opposite directions. It%26#39;s a 45 minute drive to Salem, plus you have to get your luggage, rent a car, etc. By the time you get out of the Airport, it%26#39;s probably rush hour time. Oy.

If you do go to Salem, there is at least one thing in the Peabody Essex that your girls might like -- they have reconstructed (not a replica) an entire ancient house from China there which you can tour. It%26#39;s kind of cool.

If/when you are staying in downtown Boston you can take a ferry to Salem rather than drive. It%26#39;s a nice ride.

Cape Cod and Boston help with itinerary

We arrive in Boston by Acela train from Newark NJ on 22nd June and leave Boston late evening on 6th July. We want to stay in Boston 2,3 or 4 nights your help in how many would be useful. We want to do the usual tourist things plus go on a whale watch from Boston. We will then rent a car and drive to Cape Cod, Newport and call in at Plimoth on the way. Does 3 nights in Cape Cod sound about right. We also want to take in Salem, Kennybunkport and go to Maine. Are we being too ambitious doing all this in 14 days. If not could we take in NH also. Can you tell us where Lake Squam is and if it%26#39;s worth a visit. Any ideas on the trip would be appreciated also other than Boston any accommodation ideas. We are in our early 60%26#39;s and would like to stay in some typical American B%26amp;B%26#39;s or inns.

Cape Cod and Boston help with itinerary

What is your budget for accommodations? That will be a big part of the equation.

Cape Cod and Boston help with itinerary

Thanks for replying. Our budget for OUT of Boston is going to be approx. $150 - $250 a night depending on where we are. If you know of any good places less that%26#39;s fine.

There are two Squam Lakes -Big Squam and Little Squam they are in Center Harbor NH and are about 2 hours from Boston The area is nice but dont know what you mean by ';worth the visit';

If you are going to see the location for the film ';On Golden Pond'; with Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn and possibly take a lovely boat cruise of the lake that is a nice take. There is a science center there as well. I love NH and the Lakes Region

RE: your possible itinerary two weeks is a nice amount of time in New England but consider deive times if you are thinking about traveling around - you can spend a lot of windshield time if you do not plan well. Our response of # of days all depends on what you like better beaches lakes or city because all of the areas you have selected are great spots.

One tip: If you are flying back home from Boston I would rent the car after your arrival in Boston drive up to NH for a few days then on to the Cape stopping in Plymouth and maybe if you really want to visit Newport do that for one or two nights and then spend your last days in Boston car free. You will save on rental costs and you can be closer to the airport for departure day.

Thanks for the info. We like lakes, towns, beaches not to sit on but just have a walk along anywhere scenic. We are in New England from 22nd June until 6th July Your suggestion on how to do the trip is great and that%26#39;s what we would have liked to do but reading trip advisor reports it sounds very busy in Boston Independence Day week and we really want everything to be open when we are there and not having to be in line for everything that%26#39;s why we thought we would do it first. Also Cape Cod sounds busy that weekend with accommodation, traffic jams etc. We thought we could be in a smaller town for that day inland and soak up the local Americana. So how does this sound down to Cape Cod and Newport (for the mansions) first, then up the coast north of Boston into Maine what%26#39;s (Bar Habor like) then into New Hampshire for Independence Day and other sight seeing and then straight back to Logan airport for 6.30pm on the 6th July. The lake bit was because of the film a friend suggested it. Hope all this makes sense

Your itinerary sounds like a good plan.

Of all of the spots you will be visiting NH will probably have the least amount of crowds as it is so spread out but the long holiday weekend will warrant traffic all over as these are all spots that the locals head for also and especially so over a three day weekend

Just one more pitch for ending in Boston.. Independence Day (July4th) is a wonderful experience businesses are only closed on the holiday but not touristy types of places like Fanueil Hall etc. Some of the typical 4th of July activities in the city are

- Boston Pops Concert on the Charles River (free)

Fireworks following

- Rehearsal of Concert on the night of the 3rd (free not fireworks)

- Chowderfest at City hall/Goverment Ctr. and fireworks in the Harbor

- Harbor Cruise to see the fireworks - just a cruise or dinner and a cruise

I cant speak for lines and crowds as i usually dont head into Boston on the 4th but if you are interested I am sure there is a site with all of the activities

but relaxing in New Hampshire is also a great way to end your holiday

Anywhere in the Lakes region is nice along with Ogunquite, Kennebunkport, and Bar Harbor in Maine

You must have done some research as you picked some of the best spots

Wherever your go ENJOY!!!

Thank you that was great info. I think we will give Boston a miss on the 4th though and take your advice elsewhere. We really want to do Boston well and enjoy it much more without the weekend crowds. I checked out the dinner cruises and one downer is that if the weather is bad there are no fireworks but the cruise still goes. Does Bar Harbor sound good for 4th July. A nice small town would be great with local American celebrations. I just have to get my head around distances now so we don%26#39;t move on every night.

Nearly all tourist towns will have a small home town parade and possibly something else

Check with the towns chamber site or department of tourism

ENJOY!!

For your Cape accommodations, you might want to stay mid-Cape so you can travel easily in either direction. Since you aren%26#39;t looking specifically for a place on the beach, I%26#39;d recommend the Tern Inn in West Harwich (www.theterninn.com). It%26#39;s a quiet, lovely place, and breakfast is included in the rates, which are quite reasonable. I%26#39;ve posted photos and a review here on Tripadvisor.

If you go to Bar Harbor, be sure to visit the Abbe Museum (www.abbemuseum.org), which highlights the heritage of Maine%26#39;s Native Americans. Last time we were there, they featured an exhibit of works by local Native American kids, and it was outstanding. Really worth a visit.

My view of Bar Harbor is that it%26#39;s fairly commercial, but you might want to post a question on the Bar Harbor forum to get some expert advice.

Thanks that%26#39;s just the sort of info we need

If you do head to Bar Harbor, make sure to take a day or two to visit Acadia National Park, one of our nation%26#39;s lovliest parks.

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Acela Train Newark to Boston

Can anyone tell me if this is a good train ride rather than driving from NJ to Boston. We will probably be staying at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston so is the Back Bay station the best one to come into.

Acela Train Newark to Boston

Yes, the Back Bay Station is the one to use - it%26#39;s less than three blocks from your hotel. Unless you absolutely must have a car in Boston, it%26#39;s more trouble than it%26#39;s worth. You could easily pay $30 a day just to park it at your hotel.

Acela Train Newark to Boston

I%26#39;ve done that trip a few times and think it%26#39;s a nice train ride -- the Acela is comfortable and reasonably reliable by US/UK standards, and the (slightly) slower Regional service is not bad either. There are even a few scenic stretches along the coast of southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Travel time on the Acela is about 4 hrs, 5 mins, which is just slightly faster than driving. And yes, Back Bay station is best for the Copley Plaza. It%26#39;s less than a 5-minute walk.

If you%26#39;re coming from the Newark airport, note that there is a separate train station at the airport itself, but the faster Acela train does not stop there. You can catch the Regional service to Boston at the airport OR take a local train into downtown Newark and transfer to the Acela.

The cost comparison really depends on your budget/preferences, the number of people traveling, the cost of rental car and parking. The Copley Plaza charges $42/night for parking, so this would add up quickly vs. a $109 train fare.

You don%26#39;t need a car in Boston if you%26#39;re content to see the city%26#39;s sights, and you could always rent one locally if you wanted to do a day-trip somewhere in the region.

Thanks for the info. We will be renting a car after about 4 days in Boston then touring Cape Cod, Newport etc. and North of Boston up to Maine we have 10 days after Boston to do the trip. If you have any ideas on this trip please let me know.

Thanks for the info we are looking forward to the trip

The Fairmont Copley Plaza only a block from Back Bay Station. Exit the front of the station, turn right, walk to the corner, cross Stuart St., and the entrance to the hotel will be just ahead.

Thank you the info will be a great help.

Places to Eat???

Any suggestions on a place to eat that is not far from one of the trolley stops. My mom is handicap and we have never been to Plymouth before. It would be for lunch and not to costly. Thanks.

Places to Eat???

Ask the Trolley driver to drop you on the pier. The Lobster Hut is very good and if the weather is nice there is nothing better than eating outside. You could even treat your Mother to a lobster. But most of the entrees are reasonably priced and you can get a glass of wine or a soda. I think the Lobster Hut is nicer than Weathervane which is part of a chain. I think Cabby Shack would be too lively and Woods is better for a snack or fresh fish. The trolley will come back around and pick you up again.

Places to Eat???

A really good place to eat is Cornerstone Cafe. I%26#39;m a local and go there often.They do breakfest and lunch, oh my gosh the tuscan panini is wicked good! The food is great, the place is clean and cozy. Ask any cop in town, that%26#39;s were they eat!

summer ideas

I%26#39;ll be in Wellfleet in July.Please post any

places and ideas that will enhance the vacation.

summer ideas

As we have no idea what your interests are it%26#39;s difficult to help you. More info would help. Your request is much too broad.

summer ideas

Hi dayzee: Wellfleet is a sweet Cape town. There are galleries, quaint bookstores and good restaurants. You%26#39;re also close to the National Seashore beaches...gorgeous.

You%26#39;ll be close enough to visit Provincetown and check out the %26#39;scene%26#39; during the day or club it a bit at night. Also, you can experience a whale watch that leaves from the Provincetown wharf.

Art%26#39;s Dune Tours does clambakes in the dunes.

http://www.artsdunetours.com/

How long will you be on Cape and what do you like to do?

Also: take a peek here for more ideas..just click on the various categories for restaurants, photos, shops, etc. on the left side of the Wellfleet forum page:

tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g60754-i2388-Wellf…

(and %26#39;Welcome%26#39; to the Cape Cod forum!)

Hi Dayzee! Glad to hear that you ate at the Lighthouse and got to walk Uncle Tim%26#39;s Bridge. The weather was unusually warm inland over the weekend - hopefully the Cape felt summery as well. Wellfleet in July is super...consider investing in a beach parking permit for the bayside beaches - Duck Harbor Beach is lovely. On your way there you will see Great Island to your left. If you are up for a walk, it is an awesome trail that encompasses a tidal marsh teeming with crabs, the beach and then a wooded area. Wellfleet is home to a Massachusetts Audobon Facility. Scenic walking trails there as well! Don%26#39;t pass up spending some time on the Town Pier where you will find an ice cream stand and a seafood shack. It%26#39;s very relaxing to watch the pleasure boats come and go. If you are into challenging waves and cooler water temps (55-60 in summer) try Marconi Beach on the ocean side. This beach - as well as Nauset Light Beach in Eastham - is all about the boogie boarding. Ahh, Wellfleet in July...lucky you!

I posted a reply to Abbysmommy in the Wellfleet forum with my personal favorite places, restaurants and ideas. Don%26#39;t forget to check out the Orleans, Brewster and Provincetown forums for ideas since these are neighboring towns within a 20 mile radius of Wellfleet.

Fastest Way from Cheers (84 Deacon) to the Warren Tavern ??

Walk, drive or public transit ?

What would be the quickest and easiest way from ';Cheers'; to the ';Warren Tavern'; and then back to the ';Sheraton Hotel'; (Dalton Street)?

Thank you !

Fastest Way from Cheers (84 Deacon) to the Warren Tavern ??

Sorry meant Beacon Street for Cheers !

Fastest Way from Cheers (84 Deacon) to the Warren Tavern ??

A cab.

That%26#39;s the quickest.

Drive (cab). If you are talking your OWN car, forget it ... it would be the slowest because the odds of you finding a legal parking space near BOTH The Bull and Finch and the Warren Tavern are worse than the odds of winning the lottery!!!

If you have parking at hte Sheraton, leave your car there ... on top of parking be hard to find, hotels charge for parking and most charge extra for %26#39;in and out%26#39; priviliges.

On the way back, you could take the Orange Line from Charlestown to Back Bay station, but there%26#39;s still a little walking, so I%26#39;d probably take a cab.

Thank you Everyone !!!

A cab it is !!

Boston Trip Report Part I

Seven ladies just returned from trip to Boston. Arrived on Wed. evening, using private van from ultimate livery service to get to Mariott Custom House from Logan. This worked out really well.

Our first meal was at Kingfish Hall which we enjoyed, and also enjoyed looking around the area of Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall.

First full day, we walked the Freedom Trail! We ended by touring ';Old Ironsides'; and riding the ferry back to the aquarium. Some complained we walked too much (we excluded Bunker Hill Mem) we were back to Mariott by 4:30 PM. Some rested, some hit shops at Quincy Mkt area again. We had 6:30 PM reservations at Audjour%26#39;hui for dinner. That was fabulous!

Second day, we toured more of Boston Common, seeing the ducks, swan boats and enjoying the scene. We toured all of Beacon Hill, Louisburg Square, two of the Otis Houses, Charles street, including quite a few of the shops.

Boston Trip Report Part I

Louisberg Sq, is very nice. When on Charles, I always make time to visit this area.

Boston Trip Report Part I

Sounds like a great start. It%26#39;s tough to vacation in a group like that, there%26#39;s bound to be different ideas (such as too much walking!)

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Boston Trip Report Part II

Also on second day we took a taxi(2 taxis actually) to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This is really something to see! Enjoyed that for about 1 1/2 hours. We tried to catch taxis to get to Prudential Center but no luck. We ended up walking all the way.

Some of us shopped, some sat in the Barnes %26amp; Noble to rest, and four of us wanted to go up to the Skywalk. No luck there, it was closed for an event. So, we got drinks at the Top of the Hub! The view was fantastic! We ate there at a very nice Asian food place, which was great! Got taxis back to Mariott.

We enjoyed our stay at Mariott. The rooms were nice. Two of us, that were sleeping in the sitting area on a sleeper had trouble because of street noise. It wasn%26#39;t so bad! Next time, just hope to be able to afford the extra room. The bedrooms weren%26#39;t as noisy because there weren%26#39;t as many windows.

Boston Trip Report Part II

Glad you liked the Gardner Museum. It%26#39;s a great place. But for others I%26#39;d like to point out that you could have walked about a block to Huntington Ave. and taken the Green Line E train back to the Pru.

Boston Trip Report Part II

The Gardner is lovely, isn%26#39;t it?

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Provincetown with the family this Summer.....

Staying in Chatham the end of June and want to go to P-town for the day. Have a 6 and 11 year old sons. Want to fill up a day with food and fun... Any suggestions regarding things to do and good places to eat would be quite helpful...Thanks!

Provincetown with the family this Summer.....

Climb the Pilgrim Tower for the view. Don%26#39;t forget to see the Pilgrim exhibit tucked into the back of the museum on the ground floor.

Folks will suggest the whale watch which is great. Be sure to have windbreakers as well as some warm clothes, seasick meds if necessary and sunblock plus a camera and/or binoculars. Last summer I was up in the bow of the boat as we were going out. When I looked back I saw that they folks where we had been sitting had just been soaked when a wave washed over the deck seating. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch.

Cruise the dunes on one of the daily trips with www.artsdunestours.com. Great trip.

Stoll Commercial St. with drag queens and families alike and peruse the variety of shops and galleries.

On the way into town stop off at the Province Lands Visitor Center for one (or more) of their frequent short, historic movies, to see some interesting exhibits and to enjoy the 360 degree view from their top platform of the outermost dunes and ocean.

End the day with a picnic dinner at Race Pt. or see the sunset at Herring Cove beach.

Everyone will be ready for Daddy to drive them %26#39;home%26#39; after all this.

Provincetown with the family this Summer.....

I have two kids, now ages 10 and 12 and we%26#39;ve been vacationing in that area since before they were born.

Here%26#39;s some of their favorites:

Marine Specialties ... a store that just can%26#39;t be described --- http://www.ptownarmynavy.com/

The Penny Patch and Cabots for fudge.

Turner%26#39;s for Ice Cream.

John%26#39;s for hotdogs.

The Lobster Pot for a sitdown meal.

Art%26#39;s Dune Tours.

The Pilgrim monument -- climb it, it%26#39;s easy. I%26#39;m old and overweight and rarely exercise ... and I can easily climb it ... mostly ramps w/ stairs in the corners.

There%26#39;s an old life saving station at Race Point Beach. Check the schedule at the National Seashore Provincelands visitors center for hours and demos.

Herring Cove at sunset gives the kids a chance to run around and expend some energy while the parents sit and veg. It%26#39;s a great way to help them sleep all the way home. ;)

Also, stop at the Provincetown Public Library. In the childrens%26#39; area on the second floor and filling the building, is a half size model of a fishing boat, the Rose Dorothea. You can%26#39;t go on it, but you can get a good closeup look at what late 19th century fishing boat was like. You can read about Rose Dorothea and why it%26#39;s there on a stone tablet in front of town hall.

Visit the Wydah Pirate Museum at the end of Macmillan Wharf. Sounds like a tourist trap, but it is actually a rather scholarly display of artifacts from the Wydah, a pirate ship sunk off Cape Cod in the 18th century.

(for your little guys: I%26#39;d plan to take the whale watch first...then everything else! I love the Wydah exhibits..Pirates!)

Great ideas..Thank you ! Any other thoughts?

There is a Pirate ship that leaves from MacMillan Wharf during the summer. They let the kids paint their faces like pirates and then just go around the Ptown Harbor. From walking the dog on the beach and seeing the kids out there it looks like they are having a blast.

If you can squeeze in some bike riding on the trails through the National Seashore, I would highly recommend that. Used to rent from Nelson%26#39;s but that%26#39;s gone. Hopefully someone else can make a recommendation.

There%26#39;s almost too much to do for a day trip....so you%26#39;ll have to pick and chose. If it%26#39;s a beautiful day, the whale watch is a must. If it%26#39;s cool/overcast, you might want to pass as it can get very chilly out there even in the summertime.

The Pirate Adventure would be great for your 6 year old but might be a bit too young for your 11 year old. Still, it%26#39;s fun time on the water and the kids have a blast (and the adults enjoy it too!) www.capecodpirateadventures.com/index.html

Don%26#39;t forget to stop at the Visitor%26#39;s Center, wither Salt Pond in Eastham or Provincelands in P-town. There are many free activities for kids from digging shellfish to campfires on the beach at night. You might get some ideas from www.nps.gov/caco (Planning your stay)

Have a great time!

Great ideas....!Any others?

Hey FloridaGuy....I think you have enough ideas to fill TWO days in Ptown! That may be why no one is suggesting anything else.

Have fun!

Big Apple Circus seating

Anyone have any recommendations for seating? Are the boxes more spacious than the ringside?

Thanks.

Big Apple Circus seating

I am not sure if this is too late, but I think you cannot get a bad seat in the place. I sat 5 rows from the ring but the furthest seats seemed to be fine. The Big Apple Circus is great for young kids. There is only one ring in a small venue so it is easier for the young kids to focus on the acts.

Limoliner versus Bolt Bus

I will be traveling from NY to Boston tomorrow, and need to be on a bus with internet access. I have narrowed it down to the Limoliner and Bolt Bus. There is a substantial difference in price - Limoliner is $75 each way, while Bolt Bus is $17.50.

This is a question for those of you who have used both. Is Limoliner substantially nicer? Is the internet connection better? Basically - is it worth the extra cost?

Limoliner versus Bolt Bus

My coworker RAVES about Limoliner. She takes it to NYC and loves it. To her, it%26#39;s worth the extra cost. Me, I%26#39;m a cheapskate and I typically take something like Megabus.

I%26#39;ve never been on Bolt, but there%26#39;s a recent post here about someone%26#39;s Bolt bus experience. Not good.

Limoliner versus Bolt Bus

I%26#39;ve taken both the Limo Liner and the Bolt Bus many, many, many times! If internet access is a must, Limo Liner is definitely the way to go. Bolt Bus is clean and generally reliable, but their internet is spotty, at best. Also, Limo Liner has fold out lap tables, so it%26#39;s a lot easier to use your computer; on Bolt Bus, you would have to hold your computer in your lap.

Finally, both are really popular services and tend to sell out. Book a ticket on one or the other soon!

I%26#39;ve never been on Limoliner but was on Bolt last week. On the way from Boston to NY, the driver stopped twice to %26#39;reset%26#39; the Internet ... I wasn%26#39;t using it, so I don%26#39;t know if it stayed on.

On the way home, fellow passengers said it was %26#39;spotty%26#39; and they were trying to write complaint emails to Bolt.

Read more for non-internet related details: tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60745-i48-k273218鈥?/a>

Limoliner is like first class on a airplane and Bolt is like coach go first class you will love it.

Rehearsal Dinner Location Rec for September?

We are planning a rehearsal dinner for late September (just outside of high season)on MV and frankly know NOTHING about MV except that it%26#39;s gorgeous and our kids love it, so please help! We need a place that can accommodate somewhere between 60-75 people -- we%26#39;re looking for as casual and relaxed as we can find, good food, nice people to work with... My son would actually love a BBQ place, but I can%26#39;t seem to find one. We don%26#39;t want to hire a caterer and then have to find a place, rent a tent and equipment, etc -- we really want a restaurant where it%26#39;s a complete turn-key operation. Can anyone help with a recommendation? Also -- I understand that outside of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, MV is dry, but you can bring your own to most places. Would that make choosing a place OUTSIDE of E%26#39;town or OB less expensive for us? Any help you can give me would be so much appreciated. Thanks!

Rehearsal Dinner Location Rec for September?

Okay, this gives me a bit more info than the pm you sent - Great! Definitely give Smokin%26#39; Bones a ring, though they%26#39;re still closed right now. It%26#39;s early in the season and most places don%26#39;t open until mid to late May. It%26#39;s in Oak Bluffs, just a bit out of the central downtown area. No other BBQ places on the island that I can think of.

BYOB will reduce your costs. That%26#39;s one reason I suggested having the BBQ at a house or Inn where the wedding party is staying. Your guests will be able to arrive throughout the evening, as they land on the island.

I%26#39;ll be happy to give more suggestions or thoughts on where to explore for options. Just give me a bit more guidance.

Rehearsal Dinner Location Rec for September?

Banksidedrive,

How did your weekend go? Were you sucessful in narrowing down the rehearsal dinner location?

Hi Knows! Thanks for all your help both here and in the PM -- we%26#39;ve now chosen a place for the dinner (Lattanzi%26#39;s -- Albert is going to do a BBQ for us at the restaurant. I think he%26#39;s wonderful and I think the dinner will be just what we wanted in the area we wanted to have it.)

I have another question about rental houses that I%26#39;m going to post in a separate listing -- if you could take a look and share some more advice, I%26#39;d so appreciate it!

Thanks.

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Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

Interested in traveling with family on a day-trip in June to MV. Have a 6 and 11 year old. Any suggestions regarding things to do, places to eat, etc. would be helpful. Also, ferry service closest to Chatham? Thanks for everyones thoughts!

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

The Hy-line ferry comes over to the island from Hyannis. It docks in Oak Bluffs. In Oak Bluffs, visit the Flying Horses Carousel, walk through the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association%26#39;s 300+ gingerbread style cottages and walk along Ocean Parks houses.

The Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Transit Authority bus system (VTA) runs throughout the island. Take it from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown. The two towns are completely different. The Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Museum (in Edg) is a great place to visit. Look at the captain%26#39;s houses on Water St. Have ice cream down on the dock by the Yacht Club.

You can take an island tour, if you want, out of OB, with www.mvtour.com It%26#39;s 2 1/2 hrs long and will give you a general overview of the island.

For a casual lunch, eat at one of the restaurants on the harbor, try Sharky%26#39;s for Mexican fare or take out a pizza from Giordano%26#39;s and eat in Ocean Park, all in Oak Bluffs. In Edgartown, lunch at the News from America Pub is good, or take out from The Quarterdeck and picnic in the shelter on the harbor watching the Chappy %26#39;On Time%26#39; ferry.

Loads to see and do, depending on your family%26#39;s interests and activity level.

Look back through older posting on the same subject for more ideas, or reply with more questions for details. Happy to help.

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

We%26#39;re also thinking about Nantucket...Which one would you choose for a day trip? Other thougts regarding things to do and places to eat? Thanks!

How about the idea of renting a jeep around Martha%26#39;s Vineyard? Suggestions of which towns to explore...? Thanks everyone!

I definitely would prefer the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard trip rather than Nantucket. The ferry ride itself is fun and only 45 minutes which is very manageable with a six year old. I believe you can rent bikes to tour the island but I don%26#39;t know about the jeeps although that sounds like fun.

I haven%26#39;t been to Nantucket yet but I%26#39;ve heard it can be quite pricey and I%26#39;m not sure it as kid-friendly as Martha%26#39;s Vineyard.