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It’s freezing out in New England.  I’m bored. Just got back from Baltimore cruise on Grandeur. 

I found some great food and place to stay there precruise. So here’s some information on Boston. If you’re looking for a great place to visit. If you’re healthy and can walk Boston is great. From the ship if you got the day take a cab ride to the Aquarium. It’s across from Fanuel Hall so you can visit that which is the big tourist destination. Live street performance shops and restaurant area.

Same walking distance is the historic North End. Excellent Italian food everywhere. Hanover St. Mikes pastry’s is the favorite for tourists. But those who know better Modern pastry across the street. Heavenly cannolis. Almond cookies. Cappuccino espresso. It’s as close to Italy as ya get without crossing the big pond. For cheap excellent Italian food Galleria Umberto On Hanover. Regina original pizza is the best. Also the little joints have great food. Cash is king in the north End. 

Boston harbor island tours are excellent cruise out to old civil war fort/prison. Harpoon Brewery has a beer hall.

No Name restaurant has the best seafood chowder. J Hooks lobster rolls are delicious. You can walk to the public gardens. Freedom trail.

North End has Paul Revere house museum. Old north Church. 

Original cheers bar is near public garden. Museum of contemporary art is on waterfront. Rowe’s warf has party boats. Near Aquarium is duck boat and other tours.

Fenway Park has tours. Like $25 pp. You could get lucky and find tickets for games. Tasty burger is on the corner and has $10 cheeseburgers and fries and 16 Pabst beer. Amazing.

So if you’re coming precruise lots to do. In August the north End has many Italian festivals. TripAdvisor yelp for specific information.

If you need help getting around the bus tours near Aquarium are great. Even hop on hop off bus ride.

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2 hours ago, little britain said:

What is the easiest way to get from the port to the Fanuel Hall area?

 

What is the best shopping area?

Thanks

Uber or Lyft.  Get off at Atlantic & State and walk in.

 

What kind of shopping do you want to do?  Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market has regular stores and lots of carts with touristy things.  https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/shopping-directory/

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Does the HopOn/HopOff bus stop at the cruise pier?    If so, what stop would you recommend for a nice restaurant with Lobster Rolls?    Last trip we walked to Legal Harborside, but thought this time we'd like to see a little more of the city since it's been awhile since we spent any time there.   

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2 hours ago, Kartgv said:

Does the HopOn/HopOff bus stop at the cruise pier?    If so, what stop would you recommend for a nice restaurant with Lobster Rolls?    Last trip we walked to Legal Harborside, but thought this time we'd like to see a little more of the city since it's been awhile since we spent any time there.   

Old Town Trolley has a connector trolley that takes you to Stop 1 by Faneuil Hall/Aquarium to transfer to the main trolley route.  

 

https://www.trolleytours.com/boston/map

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