Boston - Is it worth going?

[Lord Bamber]

Just returned today, three days is plenty if you are willing to have hectic days - day flight in late night flight out....

We used the hop on hop off guide buses which are good to get around and get some details, we stayed at the omni parker Hotel which is a fantastic location, rooms are a tad small but the beds are amazing and you wont really spend much time in the room unless you have had a few too many the night before...... not pointing any fingers.....

I had been before but i had forgotten just how un American of a city it is, only two Mcdonalds! people are more willing to help than other major American cities.

For me it pisses all over New York which is the most over rated city in the world in my view, shopping is as good if not better because they dont charge new York prices.

Sam Adams tour is a must as its free and you get free beer, so is the Mohs guided tour.

I would say Phili is still my favourite city But Boston is a close second.

Having had some great info from Man of Harveys we are looking at the Omni Parker also. Good free beer pointer also, its a must!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Having had some great info from Man of Harveys we are looking at the Omni Parker also. Good free beer pointer also, its a must!

If ale is your thing be sure to check out The Sunset Grill and Tap, 130 Brighton Avenue. The bar is the left hand side of the building and has 120 taps of American and world craft ales. Stunning.

 

[Superphil]

More than a feeling

 

[Strimm]

Nice town, but the winters are brutal. I'd steer clear December to March when the temperatures drop to freezing.

 

[Lord Bamber]

If ale is your thing be sure to check out The Sunset Grill and Tap, 130 Brighton Avenue. The bar is the left hand side of the building and has 120 taps of American and world craft ales. Stunning.

Cheers HT, I think it would be rude not visit.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Cheers HT, I think it would be rude not visit.

It's an amazing place. It's a 20 minute tram ride out of the city centre straight along the Boston College strip but it's in a cool studenty are called Alston/Brighton. Lots of ethnic restaurants as well.

 

[Lord Bamber]

It's an amazing place. It's a 20 minute tram ride out of the city centre straight along the Boston College strip but it's in a cool studenty are called Alston/Brighton. Lots of ethnic restaurants as well.

What time did you have to do to qualify for the boston marathon?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

What time did you have to do to qualify for the boston marathon?

I think it was sub 3:10 as a 41 year old. I did 3:09:10 in London last year. I wanted to qualify for both NYC and Boston, one is 3:10 and the other is 3:20. I cannot remember which is which. Had to defer NYC until next year though, initially I was 50/50 about doing it this year as I lost my mojo but then I got injured. I'll be back in the new year though.

 

[Lord Bamber]

I think it was sub 3:10 as a 41 year old. I did 3:09:10 in London last year. I wanted to qualify for both NYC and Boston, one is 3:10 and the other is 3:20. I cannot remember which is which. Had to defer NYC until next year though, initially I was 50/50 about doing it this year as I lost my mojo but then I got injured. I'll be back in the new year though.

 

[Superphil]

Don't look back

 

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Any tips on where to stay eat shop

I always check out foodie website Chowhound for restaurants: http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/12

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Having had some great info from Man of Harveys we are looking at the Omni Parker also. Good free beer pointer also, its a must!

Never say no to free beer.....


We spent most of Saturday evening around the Quincy Market drinking, It was more for drinks than smaller area bars but it was a good atmosphere.

Even though you have to get a beer in Cheers its a rip off!

Forgot to mention we went to the shopping mall in Cambridge, this had the normal shops, there are a couple of them in town but these seemed to have the high end shops, D and G etc.

Hungry?

Check out the challenge menu....

Burgers and Hot Dogs

 

[Chester Drawers]

There's also the original Cheers bar on the North side of the Common.

Over-hyped... personally I wouldnt bother !!

 

[Jim D]

Over-hyped... personally I wouldnt bother !!

I guess it depends if you've ever seen the series. I didn't think the prices were any more expensive than other places though - about $6 + tax for a beer.

 

[Jim D]

Never say no to free beer.....


We spent most of Saturday evening around the Quincy Market drinking, It was more for drinks than smaller area bars but it was a good atmosphere.

Even though you have to get a beer in Cheers its a rip off!

Forgot to mention we went to the shopping mall in Cambridge, this had the normal shops, there are a couple of them in town but these seemed to have the high end shops, D and G etc.

Hungry?

Check out the challenge menu....

Burgers and Hot Dogs

However good it was, I couldn't go into any place with that name.

 

[Rocky Robin]

You cannot go wrong eating at Rino's italian ........it looks strange but is great, i saw it on TV and next time I went and cant go wrong with the specials
Rino's Restaurant, East Boston, MA, Homepage

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I guess it depends if you've ever seen the series. I didn't think the prices were any more expensive than other places though - about $6 + tax for a beer.

The food seemed a bit pricey.

 

[Chester Drawers]

I guess it depends if you've ever seen the series. I didn't think the prices were any more expensive than other places though - about $6 + tax for a beer.

I have and I still think the bar is over-hyped ... the staff were very surly towards tourists ....surely thats the whole point of touting yourself as the "Cheers" bar? (Apart from anything else only certain scenes were filmed there anyway!!)

 

[Jim D]

I have and I still think the bar is over-hyped ... the staff were very surly towards tourists ....surely thats the whole point of touting yourself as the "Cheers" bar? (Apart from anything else only certain scenes were filmed there anyway!!)

They were fine when we went there - but we didn't eat anything, just had a couple of beers. I don't think anything was filmed inside the building - only the outside was used.

 

[seagullsoverlincoln]

What time did you have to do to qualify for the boston marathon?

Don't know your age,but if it helps, i qualified as a sub 3.30 for a V45