Boston recommendations from a resident

[138east]

If money is not your primary concern, have you considered staying in town instead of at the airport? I would recommend the Marriott or the Westin at Copley Place. This gives you easy access to the Mass Turnpike to go out to Concord (which is next to where I live in Carlisle). You would also have access to Route 93 to go to Salem. It also gives you access to the indoor mall with all its shops and restaurants. Much more interesting than a boring motel at the airport. Boston is very small and almost any hotel downtown would be in an interesting location and be accessible to the roads out of town.

 

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about private tours in Boston. Hopefully, someone else will be able to make suggestions.

[138east]

I searched "Boston private sightseeing tour" and came up with:

 

http://www.bostonprivatetours.com/

and

http://www.bostonyourway.com/

 

There may be more. They will pick you up at your hotel wherever it is, so staying at the airport doesn't really make it easier.

[Rala]

Suggestions for the best seafood...Legal Sea food (their chowder is awesome) and Skipjack's. Try the Skipjack style swordfish! My favorite, but everything is good.

 

There is a Legal in the Pru shopping area and Skipjack's is just off Copley Square on Clarendon St. (I think).

[klauer]

Wife would like to see U.S.S. Constitution. What's the best way to get there from the pier? Haven't been to Boston in over twenty years and have forgotten everything I need to know. Thanks.

There is a water shuttle that goes from Long Wharf (by the Aquarium) to the Charlestown Navy Yard, where the USS Constitution is located. The cost is only $1.70 each way -- info is on the MBTA website. If you take a taxi or the bus, you will be stuck in traffic, and it is a bit of a hike to walk from the subway stop at North Station.

 

Make sure to check out the USS Constitution website before you go -- they may have limited hours or even be closed on certain days of the week, depending on staffing.

[kathynorth]

I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the Sam Adams Brewery tour yet. www.samueladams.com It's informative, fun, and provides free samples. Located in Jamaica Plain the brewery is just a few blocks from Doyle's mentioned in previous posts.

[willowtak]

Do you Have any idea of what cab fare would be from Logan Airport to te Black Falcon Terminal? SUbway isn't an option due to luggage. Thanks for any help you can give. Marie

[138east]

It shouldn't be more than $20-25. You can see the airport from the pier, but you have to pay for the Ted Williams tunnel.

[willowtak]

Thanks for your help. Marie

[Grego]

Good stuff, we are fans of walking tours at our own pace so we might consider the Freedom Trail tour.