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nathans
Aged Yak Warrior
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 Posted - 2005-08-02 : 14:48:07
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| Im going to be spending a few days out in Boston and am curious where to visit. I dont want to waste my days inline with other tourons and would rather not visit the various tourist-ish destinations.Any advice on where I can drink a few pints with some locals, etc?Thanks guys,Nathan Skerl |
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mcrowley
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2005-08-02 : 16:36:11
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| Just a few. What sorts of places did you have in mind, or rather what sorts of locals did you want to see?Brett would probably encourage the Cask and Flagon (which is google-able), which is a sports bar right next to the local ballpark.Davis Square in Somerville is well enough off the beaten path, and has a fair variety of places that you should be able to find almost any kind of bar you need there. It's even on the Red line, so no car will be no problem.As for where to go when the bars are closed (it's a puritan thing), you will have to tell me what you might be interested in as far as museums, parks, and the like. |
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nathans
Aged Yak Warrior
938 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-02 : 17:43:48
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| Hey thanks! I am totally open to any suggestions. If you guys have any ideas of a place worth visiting please suggest it. I am without a local guide so as of now I will just be walking around aimlessly. I will be in town 8/11 - 8/16 if you know of any events. I will be visiting Cape Cod as well for a wedding, but will be flying into/out of Boston.Nathan Skerl |
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Seventhnight
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2878 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-02 : 22:18:04
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i'll be in boston on 8/14-820... going to a developMentor (www.develop.com) training for ASP.NETlike 60hrs of class time though...Corey Co-worker on The Wizard of Oz "...those three midgets that came out and danced, the freaked me out when I was little. But they are ok now."  |
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eyechart
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3575 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-02 : 23:15:34
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| Well, One thing for sure is that you should eat as much lobster as is humanly possible. The seafood in and around the new england area is unreal. I would also suggest trying to catch a ballgame at Fenway, but getting tickets could be difficult. I think they are playing the white sox that weekend too, so the games should be good if you can get tickets.-ec |
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2052 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 03:47:30
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| I've had seafood in Boston - highly recommendedsteveAlright Brain, you don't like me, and I don't like you. But lets just do this, and I can get back to killing you with beer. |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
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Posted - 2005-08-03 : 04:25:56
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| >>I've had seafood in Boston - highly recommendedHow about Vegetarian Food?MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2005-08-03 : 04:53:18
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"How about Vegetarian Food?"Not recommended anywhere  Kristen |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
22864 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 07:05:11
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| >>Not recommended anywhere But available everywhere MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2052 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 08:21:21
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| I think this is getting dangerously close to the Is Seafood vegetarian discussion!steveAlright Brain, you don't like me, and I don't like you. But lets just do this, and I can get back to killing you with beer. |
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
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Posted - 2005-08-03 : 08:35:25
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there's no discussion  it's not...not counting algea...Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 09:13:06
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| pish posh...go on the duck tourAlso China town, while not as big as NYC is good to go to..Cask and Flagon...a mustBut then again I would say every brew pub in town, or at the very least the Boston Beer Works...a t-shirt here is a mustStay away from Durgin Park...has gone significantly down hillAnd a vist to old Ironsides is very cool....Been going to Boston for Years and never went...The commons is also very cool to knock around in, and what's a trip to Boston without a stop in a basement?Also go to the North end for dinner...while you're over there go hit the aquarium and the old North Church...1 if by land, 2 if by sea, 3 if by spaceship....EDIT: STAY OUT OF CHEERSBrett8-)Hint: Want your questions answered fast? Follow the direction in this linkhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspx |
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mcrowley
Aged Yak Warrior
771 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 09:23:03
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| Boston has a number of vegetarian restaurants, but I have not tried any of them, yet.http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&hs=MAd&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=vegetarian+restaurants&near=Boston,+MA&sa=X&oi=localr |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
22864 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 09:31:17
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| Thats cool link mcrowleyI am a big lover of Veg Food MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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mcrowley
Aged Yak Warrior
771 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 12:02:38
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| Not to get off the subject, and get back to the original poster.. ;-)If you like rollerblading/bicycle riding, the Cambridge side of the Charles River (called Memorial Drive) is closed to motor vehicle traffic on Sundays, and opened to all the students who can't afford to get around any other way. Harvard Square is a good place to be on the weekend, as there will usually be several street performers doing their acts. |
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AjarnMark
SQL Slashing Gunting Master
3246 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 14:31:24
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| Last year when I visited, my brother and I walked the Freedom Trail which takes you past the North Church, Ol' Ironsides, and a ton of other historically significant points. Wear comfortable shoes! Stop in at the Bunker Hill memorial. Agreed that Cheers was no big deal, but a game at Fenway is a definite must. Some of the old cemeteries have a lot of history in them, too: Samuel Adams, Ben Franklin, etc. The Commons was nice and Harvard Square was good, too. None of them were too busy or touristy. Faneuil Hall had more touristy stuff, but also good outside performers in the evening.---------------------------EmeraldCityDomains.com |
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2005-08-03 : 14:55:06
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| ">>Not recommended anywhere But available everywhere"Not here!So ... a vegetarian visits me and expects me to provide vegetarian food.And when I visit them will they have cooked me a nice rare steak?... <shucks!>Kristen |
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nathans
Aged Yak Warrior
938 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 15:36:05
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| Wow... all great suggestions! Thanks everyone. And I am definitely looking forward to overdosing on lobster and clam fritters. Im looking at tix to the Friday night game vs. Whitesox... sold out as you mentioned it would be, but of course ebay will provide for around 150-200 bucks a pop. I think its pricey, but I also dont think i can resist being that close to Fenway and not experiencing it. Seems definitely worth it.So Brett, will I be able to get into Cask and Flagon on a game night? Sounds like its the place to go but would have an insane line out in front. If I mention your name at the front will I get VIP treatment? Nathan Skerl |
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eyechart
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3575 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-03 : 16:25:25
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Originally posted by nathans
Wow... all great suggestions! Thanks everyone. And I am definitely looking forward to overdosing on lobster and clam fritters. Im looking at tix to the Friday night game vs. Whitesox... sold out as you mentioned it would be, but of course ebay will provide for around 150-200 bucks a pop. I think its pricey, but I also dont think i can resist being that close to Fenway and not experiencing it. Seems definitely worth it.So Brett, will I be able to get into Cask and Flagon on a game night? Sounds like its the place to go but would have an insane line out in front. If I mention your name at the front will I get VIP treatment? Nathan Skerl
yes, go to fenway it is worth it.-ec |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Not Just a Number
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