Just booked a trip to Boston

[Angel Dog and Beer]

When I went, we pre-gamed at the Cask 'n Flagon bar, right across the street. Everyone there was already drunk, loud, obnoxious, but having a good time. It was fun if you like that sort of scene. Good place to go to observe the local Massholes. 

[tdawg87]

1 hour ago, Slegnaac said:

@Stradling

I recommend Salem as well.  I took a night tour there in the back of a hearse, which was pretty cool.  On the way to Salem stop in at the Peabody museum.

If you like museums,  the Isabella Gardner museum is very unique.  It is worth a look.  The JFK Museum is at the end of one of the train lines that run south of the city.

Further away are Old Sturbridge Village or in Connecticut Mystic Seaport Village and museum. 

And in Rhode Island the Mansions of the wealthy elite can be toured.

Ohhh shit now we're talking.

If you visit Old Sturbridge Village you will be passing Tree House Brewing on the way. I figured you didn't necessarily want to travel an hour plus outside of Boston but you literally have to stop there if you plan that particular visit.

[tdawg87]

32 minutes ago, Angel Dog and Beer said:

Everyone there was already drunk, loud, obnoxious

And that was before they even started drinking.

[Tank]

3 hours ago, ScottT said:

I just booked flights to and from Houston for Opening Day.  Want to go back to Fenway someday... and enjoy Trillium, Tree House, etc..

Whoever said every seat in Fenway is a good seat is nuts unless they've revamped all of the seating in recent years.. One of the things I remember most is how small the seats were and how they weren't angled correctly.  

the seats are the perfect size!

 

 

* if you're a 9 year old.

[Stradling]

Thanks guys, so much awesome information.  The breweries might be tough, but not impossible.  I want 3 good restaurants for the 3 nights we are there.  

[gotbeer]

6 hours ago, DCAngelsFan said:

 

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https://www.thedonutmanca.com/

Waited 30 minutes on Superbowl Sunday to get some of their Strawberry donuts.  And the line was considered short.  Was worth it.

[PattyD22]

Just now, gotbeer said:

https://www.thedonutmanca.com/

Waited 30 minutes on Superbowl Sunday to get some of their Strawberry donuts.  And the line was considered short.  Was worth it.

Donut Man Glendora?  There is simply no substitute.  The best on earth.

[tdawg87]

17 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Thanks guys, so much awesome information.  The breweries might be tough, but not impossible.  I want 3 good restaurants for the 3 nights we are there.  

What's your food preference? Boston has a world-class restaurant for pretty much every culture. 

As for the brewery thing, you can definitely walk the 9 minutes to get to Trillium - Fenway from the park. Grab a couple beers before the game. If you don't do this you're a fucking asshole.

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

What's your food preference? Boston has a world-class restaurant for pretty much every culture. 

As for the brewery thing, you can definitely walk the 9 minutes to get to Trillium - Fenway from the park. Grab a couple beers before the game. If you don't do this you're a fucking asshole.

We will do Italian one night, steak house one night, and then something else.  

[tdawg87]

8 minutes ago, Stradling said:

We will do Italian one night, steak house one night, and then something else.  

La Famiglia Giorgio's for Italian, or Sorellina for more high end stuff (pricy as hell). Boston Chops for steak. Hmm...Saltie Girl for seafood? I went there once it's kind of small and has a bar atmosphere but the seafood is amazing.

Btw I'm obese so I know good food.

[Blarg]

Get reservations for dinner. The better places all fill up a day or more in advance and there is little chance of getting a table on a cancellation. 

[T.G.]

Now that Betts is gone, I'm sure you're going to cancel your trip.

[tdawg87]

7 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Now that Betts is gone, I'm sure you're going to cancel your trip.

He's a Republican, so he's actually booking it sooner.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

He's a Republican, so he's actually booking it sooner.

Racist

?

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Racist

?

[Tank]

15 hours ago, Stradling said:

We will do Italian one night, steak house one night, and vegan the third night because that's always the best option and you want to end on a high note.

i agree.

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

He's a Republican, so he's actually booking it sooner.

Meh. Low effort.

5/10

[tdawg87]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Meh. Low effort.

5/10

Do you want to fight, bro?

Meet me under the Big A tough guy. I know you won't show up.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, tdawg87 said:

Do you want to fight, bro?

Meet me under the Big A tough guy. I know you won't show up.

Like you'd actually get out of your bunk...

[tdawg87]

4 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Like you'd actually get out of your bunk...

I get out occasionally to buy food and beer. The sun hurts my skin.

[Lou]

"The sun hurts my skin"

- New Hampshire State Motto

[Taylor]

23 minutes ago, Lou said:

"The sun hurts my skin"

- New Hampshire State Motto

Fun fact: If vampires were real, there'd be more vampires in New Hampshire than in any other state.

[tdawg87]

The first snowmobile was invented in New Hampshire. 

[Mark68]

Do not rent a cah, unless it has Smaht Pahk.

Seriously, the T will take you anywhere you want to go, including to and from the airport. You'll have to listen intently when the call the stops, though, because they're all in Bostonian. "Kenmoah Squahr, this is your stop for Fenway Pahk!"

Go see the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, Faneuil Hall, Quincy (pronounced "Quinzee") Market, Freedom Trail, Samuel Adams Brewery tour, North End (& Little Italy), the Bull & Finch (the setting for "Cheers".

 

If you do rent a car, be aware, the drivers REALLY suck. But you can go to the Cape, Plymouth, New Hampshire (if you have enough time, try driving the Kancamaugus Hwy).

 

[T.G.]

If you run into David Ortiz while you're there...

keep driving.