What to see in Boston?
My sister-in-law is amazing at getting bargains and she called me last night to tell me about something called the Go Boston Card. We are in Boston for the weekend for a family wedding and my six-year-old son is with us. I want to do some sightseeing, and this card apparently gives you admission to all of the events without having to pre-purchase entrance tickets. It’s pricey, but for some of the bigger tours like the Duck Tours (your “bus” is an amphibious vehicle) and the Beantown Trolley, by the time we pay our fees for those, we’ve already paid for the card. I figured, why not?
So, I’m debating on what to see. Probably the USS Constitution and Beacon Hill. Have you ever been to Boston? What would you recommend?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 2:06 pm | Viewed 1569 times
Lexi Connor Says:
You really can’t go wrong with Boston. It’s a great city. I just recently went to the Museum of Science, which is awesome. We also went to Fanueil Hall and Quincy Market. They sometimes have street performers there.
Judy Says:
Hi Michelle-
The Go Boston Card is a great deal. So is the Boston Explorer Pass (www.ExplorerPass.com/Boston). The Explorer Pass is for people that only want to see a fewer things - you get your choice of 3 attractions out of the entire list. Plus, you have 30 days to use it.
Does you son enjoy baseball? If so, you should go on a Fenway Park Tour or check out the Cooperstown exhibit at the Museum of Science that runs until the beginning of September. You should also take a swan boat ride in the Public Garden. It’s only about $3, so it’s still an inexpensive experience even if you don;t use a pass to gain entrance (although I think it’s included in the Go Boston Card). Kids also love the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships Adventure sailing (www.libertyfleet.com).
For a quick bite to eat, check out Regina’s Pizza in the North End. The best pizza in Boston - but it’s cash only and sometimes there is a long line to get in.
Tori Lennox Says:
Oh, I’d be doing all the American Revolution stuff! Fun!!!
Michelle Styles Says:
There is a lot to see and do in Boston. We went when the children were around your children’s ages. We went for the marathon…
The Children’s museum is great fun in many ways. Lots of things for all ages.
There is all the revolutionary stuff — you can do a walking trail. My daughter hated musket fire and refused to open her eyes.
Boston Common has the statues to Make Way for Ducklings and you can ride on a swan boat. It also has a great playpark.
mary beth Says:
The Revolutionary War tour is amazing, and I LOVED the aquarium. My students loved it, too.
Jean Says:
The acquarium and Freedom Trail.
Jean Says:
The aquarium and Freedom Trail.
Leanne Says:
Hey Michelle. I finally got my Sept. issue of Romantic Times magazine yesterday and saw Harlequin is getting ready to launch a HQN Historical e-book short stories like they did with the Nocturne line and was wondering if they have asked you to do one or if you would like to.
Leanne
Andrew Collins Says:
The Museum of Science is great, especially for kids. And so is the New England Aquarium. If you have time to travel just outside of Boston (within an hour) try to get to Plymouth Plantation (Plymouth, MA). Or If you enjoy going to beaches it is definitely worth the time and effort to visit Wingaersheek Beach (Gloucester, MA). That beach, of all that I have known so far, is the prettiest–and the most fun for children. The tide goes out to reveal a 1/4 mile long sand bar (eminently walkable). I stumbled on your web site via Facebook–we both went to TJHSST. I really enjoyed living in Boston for seven years, but I’m back in Virginia now.