You may recall me posting about the annual gatherings that my book chat group has on Labor Day weekend each year. Year before last was Baltimore, which was my first time at a gathering of this group so, since it was close by, I just went for the day. This past year was Philadelphia, which I'd not visited before, so that was great and that time I stayed over 1 night. This year, they've chosen Boston, another city I've never visited, and I would love to attend.
The hotel that the coordinator has tentatively chosen for our book chat group is listed below. If you know of it and have any opinions one way or the other, please let me know. Because a lot of the group live on limited incomes, they try to pick a relatively inexpensive (usually older) hotel and they try to pick one that is nearby a lot of tourist/historical sites.
Boston Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116
Thanks in advance for any assistance! Sheri
Posts: 7201 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Yes, the T is the best way to get around. Check out their website for visitor passes. May or may not be worthwhile. A single ticket for the T is now $1.25. A one-day pass (unlimited riding for the day) is $7.50. There is also a three-day pass for $18.00. Their site is:
Although this is not going to give you exercise, people have told me that The Duck Tours are a hoot. You ride around town in one of those land/amphibious vehicles. For part of the tour, you are taken into Boston Harbor for the water tour. We also have them here in Gloucester, and the tourists love them! Their website is:
As this is your book group, you might also want to check out the BPL--Boston Public Library. I don't know if they conduct tours, but it's a really neat place--and it's only a couple of blocks from your hotel.
I live just north of Boston, and I would highly recommend you consider walking the Freedom Trail while you are here! I looked for sites to link for you, and there are so many that I suggest you just check a few out! The Freedom Trail is a painted red line that you follow all over the city which passes all the gorgeous historical landmarks. It's not hard to do, and you can get a walking map and just skip around, but on a beautiful day, I would say it's a must-see in Boston.
Lynne
Posts: 1104 | Location: NH | Registered: February 28, 2005
I lived in Boston for 4 years (college). I don't know that particular hotel, but I do know the area around it a bit. It is in the touristy heart of the city, near Boston Common. The area is probably one of the better ones to stay in, especially for a first time Boston visit.
A few things you can walk to nearby would be the a variety of historic buildings (I think the Old North Church is there, but I could be mistaken), Fanueil Hall (dining and shopping), The New England Aquarium, Newberry Street (boutique shopping, and really unique place). There's a T stop nearby (Boston's answer to the subway), and a few stops can get you to Harvard Square (my favorite spot in my college days). You're also near the theater district.
Spring goals: 1. Train for the MS bike ride 2. Try being a localvore. 3. Do something outdoors every day
Posts: 712 | Location: Jersey Shore, USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
