Here for a conference through Sunday morning, staying at the Renaissance by the World Trade Center. Pretty busy during the day but flexible and can take time out do do whatever if I want. Mostly free evenings/nights. Anything I absolutely need to check out? Good drinking districts?

4/4/2013 1:14:30 PM

i really enjoyed walking the freedom trail

but then i'm a lame-o history nerd

4/4/2013 1:16:15 PM

I was ejected from an establishment named Vertigo in 2003.

4/4/2013 1:16:17 PM

4/4/2013 1:16:23 PM

it's been such a long time. and it's more than a feeling



[Edited on April 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM. Reason : i enjoyed the legal seafood test kitchen for cool drinks and fun food back in Dec]

4/4/2013 1:17:37 PM

it has eggs

4/4/2013 1:17:54 PM

no one knows your name

4/4/2013 1:31:18 PM

There are several really good restaurants right there near the Seaport. I definitely recommend going to Legal Test Kitchen or Legal Harborside (both are very close). For really close bars/bar food, The Whiskey Priest, Jerry Remy's Seaport, and Atlantic Beer Garden are all pretty decent.

Otherwise, you can catch the silver line into the financial district where there are several good spots for post-work drinks... I liked Zygomates, Elephant & Castle, The Corner Pub.

Harpoon Brewery is also not far from your hotel.
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/breweries/boston/daily-schedule

4/4/2013 2:39:19 PM

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"it has eggs"

4/4/2013 2:39:40 PM

I hear everyone in Boston is an asshole and will yell at you on the streets.

4/4/2013 4:51:17 PM

Boston is one of the best cities in the country to walk in. It's small enough that you can get pretty much everywhere in the downtown area by foot. They also have the Hubway bike share which I used last time I was there; fun way to get around.

4/4/2013 4:53:05 PM

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"GOOD DRINKING DISTRICTS?"

I hear the ghost of Crispus Attucks likes to hang out there :3

4/4/2013 4:53:22 PM

If you're friends with Kelly on Facebook, shoot her a message. She lived there for 5 years and Anthony was born & raised.

4/4/2013 4:58:10 PM

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"i really enjoyed walking the freedom trail but then i'm a lame-o history nerd"

+1

4/4/2013 5:00:00 PM

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"i really enjoyed walking the freedom trail"

I'll check it out if I have time!

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"i enjoyed the legal seafood test kitchen for cool drinks and fun food back in Dec"

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"There are several really good restaurants right there near the Seaport. I definitely recommend going to Legal Test Kitchen or Legal Harborside (both are very close). "

Seen Legal Harborside, got a badass sandwich nearby at J Pace for lunch

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"For really close bars/bar food, The Whiskey Priest, Jerry Remy's Seaport, and Atlantic Beer Garden are all pretty decent. Otherwise, you can catch the silver line into the financial district where there are several good spots for post-work drinks... I liked Zygomates, Elephant & Castle, The Corner Pub. Harpoon Brewery is also not far from your hotel."

Most excellent heads up

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"I hear everyone in Boston is an asshole and will yell at you on the streets."

Actually every one of the locals I've run into has either just been minding his/her own business or has been loud, boisterous, and nice as hell...but I've only been here since about 9am

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"Boston is one of the best cities in the country to walk in. It's small enough that you can get pretty much everywhere in the downtown area by foot. They also have the Hubway bike share which I used last time I was there; fun way to get around."

Limited experience has me inclined to agree. I'll have to check out the bike share.


^I think I am, will do...thanks!



Also, how are cabs? Haven't had need to catch one yet but I'm sure I will tonight. Most of the bigger cities I've been to, cabs are cheap as hell and eeeverywhere. As opposed to Raleigh where they're expensive as hell and you pretty much have to call one if you want one anywhere other than downtown.

4/4/2013 5:06:13 PM

closed down harpoon then went to whiskey priest...everyone drunk must be up in 3 hrs mission accomplished thank you everyone

4/5/2013 3:23:18 AM

if you're in the mood for some authentic greek food, do yourself a favor and go to desfina in cambridge

4/5/2013 9:10:42 AM

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"Also, how are cabs? "

Cabs are pretty good, but the subway is actually really simple if you feel like venturing beyond the Seaport area. Download the HopStop app if you have a smartphone. It is genius and will tell you which line to get on, where to get off, and where to walk from exiting the train.

Also, if you have time, definitely go to the North End. Go to Mike's Pastry or Modern Pastry for the best sweets. Have some great a pasta dinner at one of the many authentic Italian restaurants. Faneuil Hall is more touristy but there are a couple good bars there as well. Both of these destinations are along the Freedom Trail if you decide to do that.

4/5/2013 9:22:23 AM

Unfortunately it doesn't look like I'm going to have enough time to hit the Freedom Trail, but I probably will try to take the subway to the north end for lunch, thanks for the app suggestion.

So far everything has been stellar. Boston is a cool town.

4/5/2013 2:59:00 PM

yeah, go to mikes and get yourself a lobstertail. and a cannoli.

4/5/2013 3:03:04 PM

If you're going to be up in North End, even if you can't do the whole trail the Paul Revere Mall (outdoor green area), the Old North Church, or the Paul Revere House are all cool to see if you're near any one of those.

And the Italian food there isn't bad there in North End. It felt more like a real little italy to me than what New York has. There was a great Italian market there with some amazing cheeses, and plenty of Italian eateries there too. I did eat in one restaurant and they put us near the door, and it was freezing because it had just been snowing so much. And the next day it was short sleeve weather. So their weather might be as wacky as it is in NC.

This may have been the italian market I was thinking of, but I'm not 100%:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salumeria-Italiana/152493954776191

I got married in Boston, so I have a special fondness for the city, and can't help but post a few photos.



You also have to walk through Boston Common, it's not exactly central park, but it's really pretty. And most of all you have to go up to the Prudential Tower Skywalk Observatory and see the city from that angle.

[Edited on April 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM. Reason : .]

4/5/2013 3:22:41 PM

that Boston police show is pretty fuckin dope

4/5/2013 3:23:28 PM

my augustana reference went completely unnoticed. oh well.

4/5/2013 3:24:38 PM

pretty hamm'rd atm

harpoon to remy's to north end bar hopping

clearly indicated we were not indigenous, was bought shot after shot atfer shot

hit some random shwarma joint that everyone was talking about over there

cabbed it back

so drunk

good times

flight departs at 0800

tomorrow is about to suuuuuck


boston: approved

[Edited on April 7, 2013 at 2:39 AM. Reason : head: ouch]

4/7/2013 2:35:46 AM