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I’ll have one and a half days worth of free time. What is something I absolutely must do in that time? I’ve never been there.

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[–] Rolando 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depends what you're into and where you're coming from.

  • if you're into history, there's the site of the Boston Massacre, with the Old State House adjacent; also Faneuil Hall, and the Boston Commons. (Faneuil Hall had a small museum upstairs and an open-air mall adjacent with lots of food places btw) if you like cemeteries, there are colonial-era examples by the Commons and in the North End, there are several historical churches downtown as well. etc.

  • if you're into colleges, the Harvard and MIT campuses have some nice buildings, you can usually wander around there during the day.

  • see if the theater district is showing anything while you're there. it's not Broadway, but it's not bad either.

  • the Boston area has a wide variety of restaurants from different countries.

  • think about your hobbies or crafts. then search for a store or club or organization related to that in Boston, there's probably something related. for example there were several small places that built/repaired antique musical instruments, several gaming shops, several shops for stamps and collectibles etc.

Finally, Boston has a variety of "tour buses" with various themes that drive around downtown, and some that go in the water, they can be worth checking out.

[–] orangeNgreen 1 points 1 year ago

I really appreciate the detailed response!

[–] eyes 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They've got a really cool aquarium - the main tank stretches over several floors and is spectacular.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Second this, and catch a baseball game

[–] orangeNgreen 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I loved visiting the New England Aquarium when I had family in Boston! I insisted on going every time I was in town.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago

Always a classic! That should have been the title of my post.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven't been there in years, but (not a sports fan at all) Boston made going to a ball game a real treat! Crazy fans, lots of fun!

MIT was really neat, and the Commons was awesome.

The aquarium is amazing. I spent too much time hanging with the penguins.

[–] orangeNgreen 3 points 1 year ago

The aquarium seems like a front runner so far!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you like art mesuems, check out any number of theirs. Our favorite is the Boston Fine Arts, but there lot of awesome smaller ones as well.

Faneuil Hall is a really cool, historic shopping center to spend some time at.

Boston Burger Co has some very excellent burgers for decent pricing, a few locations through Boston and surrounding.

Can never go wrong hitting the aquarium or the Franklin Park Zoo.

[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don’t know why, but I got really excited at the mention of burgers. I appreciate all of the suggestions!

[–] Banda 2 points 1 year ago

There’s also a new Gordon Ramsay Burger right near Faneuil hall

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My favorite is their inferno burger if you go!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are they not good? I've never had one, but everyone says you've gotta try a Boston creampie.

[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago

I believe their face was due to the implication.

[–] Syll 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There's the Museum of Science, Fanueil Hall, Fenway park (even a tour if there is no game), the freedom trail, and tons more

[–] bennel 2 points 1 year ago

I second the Museum of Science! It's a lot of fun.

[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago

Freedom Trail is definitely on the list! The others could be fun, too. Finding the time for everything will be the hardest part.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Mapararium is off the beaten track and really cool.

[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago

I had to Google that. It does look pretty cool. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've never been there either, but enjoy your stay!

[–] orangeNgreen 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I’ll post my review what I get back.