OT: Boston

[msugrad2003]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

 

[GloryDawg]

 

[mcdawg22]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

Do the freedom trail, have some beverages along the way. Go to the Warren Tavern then burn the calories by walking the steps at Bunker Hill.

 

[Dawgbite]

They aren’t called Massholes for nothing, give them time.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

I'll be there on 16 June, let me know what all you do. We will be there for for three for two days, three nights.

 

[stateu1]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

Don’t Uber. Just ride the subway. It’s user friendly.

 

[msugrad2003]

I'll be there on 16 June, let me know what all you do. We will be there for for three for two days, three nights.

Not sure if this interests you, but it looks kind of cool depending on which concert is playing

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[L4Dawg]

Rent a car for the day and go out to Lexington and Concord.

 

[LordMcBuckethead]

They aren’t called Massholes for nothing, give them time.

They are nicer than our left field loungers to random people.

 

[LexSCDOG]

Go to North end just to feel history: places to eat there: Neptue Oyster. Monica's Mercato(Italian sandwiches) ; Theo's Cozy Corner(Breakfast)

 

[stateu1]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

I was there during the bombing. Had already finished the race and was back in the hotel, but the next several hours were pretty harrowing. I believe there is a memorial at the finish line. I also agree with the North End-it's an easy train ride from anywhere. Regina Pizza and Mike's Pastry are musts. We went to Salem one year and it was alright. You can kill some time at the Quincy Market with decent restaurant choices. I believe we ate at the Salty Dog once. There are several Local Seafood locations and they are good. Going to the Harbor is pretty cool. Barking Crab is good food there.
I am heading up next Wednesday.

Edited to add: If you're into Vietnamese food, go to Chinatown and eat Pho Pasteur.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

If you are a baseball history fan, try to get into one of the Fenway tours. I enjoyed that. As part of it you get to spend some time atop the Green Monster.

Also enjoyed visiting the Old North Church and then going on the accompanying crypt tour. Calling it a tour is a stretch. You just get to go into the crypt underneath the church.

 

[Faustdog]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

Copying and pasting my previous post on Boston. I think it's the best city to visit in our country.

The Freedom Trail is just great.

We like the North End. Eat some Italian. One restaurant we like there is called Trattoria Il Panino. After you eat you can get a dessert at Mikes Pastry (cash only) or Modern and just walk around. You'll probably run into some history.

Best lobster roll: Tie between Neptune Oyster in North End (small, you'll likely wait) and Salty Girl near Copley Square. Get them warm with butter rather than cold with mayo. Honorable mention - James Hook & Co.

Higher end shopping is in Back Bay, Newberry St. and Copley Plaza.

The T (subway) is great for getting around. It's cheap and much cleaner than New York.

The Fenway tour is cool. The Boston Symphony is awesome.

Others have said go to Salem. We liked it. You can take the commuter train for like $8 from Boston Garden. Beautiful old houses, some haunted history. It's about a 30 minute train ride.

Boston is one of the most friendly cities I've visited. Everyone seems to want to be helpful.

 

[theoriginalSALTYdog]

Hello friends. It’s currently my first night in Boston. Two hours ago I was sitting at an awesome, sub-street level bar (Grafton Street Pub and Grill) on the Harvard campus enjoying a 10 year Laphroaig when the fire alarm starts going off. The dark, gloomy look of the bar, which was my attraction to the place, was suddenly brightly illuminated and
we all had to vacate. Good news: I didn’t have to pay. But did find the opportunity to tip the friendly tender in cash on my way out (i was in the restaurant business in college and know the struggle). And, by the way, the people here are very nice…to my surprise. Anyway, we plan to hit the Freedom trail and other historical sites along with catching a Red Sox game. (I got to see M. Moreland play the Mariners when I was TDY at McChord AFB in 2018).
Moving on, I value most of your opinions so hit me with what I should do that’s within a reasonable Uber ride? Peace be with you. Hail State. Slàinte Mhath

Bull & Finch Pub.......Give Cliffy and Norm my reagards......Nice little pub near the Boston Commons..........

 

[Dawghouse]

Whale watching ride was great. Don't stand on the rail unless you are at the very front. Puke flys backward. It also starts a chain reaction of puking. Aside from that it was fun.

I enjoyed the duck boat ride. Freedom trail was great. I bought one of these and saved a ton.

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[patdog]

If you are a baseball history fan, try to get into one of the Fenway tours. I enjoyed that. As part of it you get to spend some time atop the Green Monster.

Also enjoyed visiting the Old North Church and then going on the accompanying crypt tour. Calling it a tour is a stretch. You just get to go into the crypt underneath the church.

Great idea. I'm going up to a game at Fenway in July. I'll be sure to schedule a tour. Thanks.

 

[patdog]

They aren’t called Massholes for nothing, give them time.

Actually, people in Boston have been pretty friendly for the most part when I've been there. And I've been there several times.

 

[Dawgbite]

Actually, people in Boston have been pretty friendly for the most part when I've been there. And I've been there several times.

I’ve been to Boston a couple times and never had an issue either. A good friend got her Masters in Boston and she called them that. Ironically she married a guy from Boston. I’ve covered a lot of back roads in New England on a motorcycle and as a rule, they are mostly a$$holes. Maine and NJ were probably the worst.

 

[sandwolf.sixpack]

Actually, people in Boston have been pretty friendly for the most part when I've been there. And I've been there several times.

I've only been once, but the people were great when I went.

 

[garddog]

Lots of history stuff out around Concord, but that is a good 50 minute to an hour drive.