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Doc Savage · 30 January 2020, 06:17 AM

Hello TRF-ers,

I'm going to be in Boston on 2/14 - 2/15 and am looking for suggestions on things to do. My evenings are already booked, but I'm attending a conference downtown, and I will have some time during the day (although I won't know when or how much until I get there and work out the conf schedule). Looking for ideas of things to do/see in Boston that won't take more than an hour or so. I'll be on foot and don't mind walking, but I can take a Lyft if it's something really cool and more than walking distance.

Thanks!

Chester01 · 30 January 2020, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Hello TRF-ers,

I'm going to be in Boston on 2/14 - 2/15 and am looking for suggestions on things to do. My evenings are already booked, but I'm attending a conference downtown, and I will have some time during the day (although I won't know when or how much until I get there and work out the conf schedule). Looking for ideas of things to do/see in Boston that won't take more than an hour or so. I'll be on foot and don't mind walking, but I can take a Lyft if it's something really cool and more than walking distance.

Thanks!

Well first I would visit the European Watch Company. Then see the sites.

Fat_ninja · 30 January 2020, 08:19 AM

Walk around Fanuel hall or Copley or walk up and down newbury street. Or the Boston gardens.

enjoythemusic · 30 January 2020, 08:28 AM

^^ what he said. Easy walk and fun too.

Grapenut · 30 January 2020, 08:29 AM

If beer is your thing, visit Trillium Brewing in Fort Point

Doc Savage · 30 January 2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

Well first I would visit the European Watch Company. Then see the sites.

Cool.

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Walk around Fanuel hall or Copley or walk up and down newbury street. Or the Boston gardens.

Awesome.

superdog · 30 January 2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Walk around Fanuel hall or Copley or walk up and down newbury street. Or the Boston gardens.

this. absolutely.

Christian Science center as well. which is right there and very cool.

datejustrms · 30 January 2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Walk around Fanuel hall or Copley or walk up and down newbury street. Or the Boston gardens.

This

Chewbacca · 30 January 2020, 08:57 AM

Wander Newbury St and complain about all the tourists.

cm10005 · 30 January 2020, 09:11 AM

I second Trillium Brewery. Spent 3 days in Boston this time last year for Eric Church concerts and decided to stay on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. Went to Trillium on Sunday afternoon, great spot and great beer. Lots of places to walk around and places to eat and drink

AzPaul · 30 January 2020, 09:29 AM

There's always the Freedom Trail.

Fat_ninja · 30 January 2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

this. absolutely.

Christian Science center as well. which is right there and very cool.

That’s being turned into condo’s

envuks · 30 January 2020, 10:03 AM

I’d recommend trying to check out the Elizabeth Stewart Gardner museum. It’s a gorgeous small museum with an interesting history and a nice collection (imho). They still have the empty frames displayed from the famous theft. Two pics of the interior courtyard from my last visit

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isab...Gardner_Museum

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austinp · 30 January 2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cm10005

I second Trillium Brewery. Spent 3 days in Boston this time last year for Eric Church concerts and decided to stay on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. Went to Trillium on Sunday afternoon, great spot and great beer. Lots of places to walk around and places to eat and drink

Eric Church is the best live act going in my opinion. Not to be missed.

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Coubs · 30 January 2020, 02:36 PM

Go to Pizza Regina in the north end and get some of the best pizza

mschafer · 30 January 2020, 05:16 PM

Neptune Oyster bar, lunch or dinner, often a wait, but by yourself at the bar seems to work out. I love the Museum of Fine Arts, also has decent food, MIT book store in Cambridge is simply brilliant for interesting unusual books. The Prudential Center for some mall activity, watches and Eataly for anytime dinning.

Ny325 · 30 January 2020, 05:54 PM

Boston is a nice city. I enjoyed the Freedom trail, and the Elizabeth Stewart Garden Museum. And I wore my Yankee cap.

tudorbaja27 · 30 January 2020, 11:32 PM

Yvonne's

Stew7 · 31 January 2020, 01:31 AM

Museum of Fine Arts is nice if you're into that stuff. If you'll a baseball fan, they usually run Fenway Park tours year round and it's pretty neat.

Doc Savage · 31 January 2020, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Fat_ninja · 31 January 2020, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by envuks

I’d recommend trying to check out the Elizabeth Stewart Gardner museum. It’s a gorgeous small museum with an interesting history and a nice collection (imho). They still have the empty frames displayed from the famous theft. Two pics of the interior courtyard from my last visit

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isab...Gardner_Museum

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I think I was in the High School next door when this was robbed in that big heist lol

I’m old

Danny83 · 31 January 2020, 01:11 PM

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Thanks for the suggestions!

Please eat at Grill 23 one of my favorite restaurants!!

6538 · 1 February 2020, 08:35 AM

I suggest dining at Mistral and/or Lavoile. Copley and Newbury St are a must; several nice watch shops on Newbury. Also, a Rolex AD on Boyleston St named Lux Bond & Green.

jonnyz1245 · 1 February 2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mschafer

Neptune Oyster bar, lunch or dinner, often a wait, but by yourself at the bar seems to work out. I love the Museum of Fine Arts, also has decent food, MIT book store in Cambridge is simply brilliant for interesting unusual books. The Prudential Center for some mall activity, watches and Eataly for anytime dinning.

This. Neptune has hands down the best lobster roll anywhere. Get it warm.
Worth the wait.

Doc Savage · 14 February 2020, 06:09 AM

Heading to Boston today. Thanks again for the suggestions!

Chewbacca · 14 February 2020, 06:15 AM

Almost forgot... rent a Hyundai with Smaahtpaahk!

mbalmz · 14 February 2020, 06:49 AM

definitely walk up (or down) newbury street and check out the public garden at its terminus (newbury's cross streets are in alphabetical order from arlington at the public garden to mass ave at the other end so you always know where you are).

eat seafood (any local worth their salt will tell you the chowder at legal seafood IS actually extraordinarily good even though it's a chain).

warrior · 14 February 2020, 07:04 AM

As some have said...Newbury Street/ Back Bay area.

Also Seaport District, Harvard Square.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

North End for Italian
Neptune Oyster--best lobster roll ( get there early for dinner like 5pm if you don't want to wait too long)

Freedom Trail Walk if you're into history
Duck Boat as an alternative if you don't want to walk.

Good luck

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Heading to Boston today. Thanks again for the suggestions!

Doc Savage · 14 February 2020, 07:12 AM

Excellent!

jankymutt · 15 February 2020, 05:28 PM

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Excellent!

Check out the north end for amazing Italian food (best outside of Italy) and El Pelon near Fenway for the best burrito (El Guapo) of your life!

30 January 2020, 06:17 AM	#1
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Help - I need Boston ideas! Hello TRF-ers, I'm going to be in Boston on 2/14 - 2/15 and am looking for suggestions on things to do. My evenings are already booked, but I'm attending a conference downtown, and I will have some time during the day (although I won't know when or how much until I get there and work out the conf schedule). Looking for ideas of things to do/see in Boston that won't take more than an hour or so. I'll be on foot and don't mind walking, but I can take a Lyft if it's something really cool and more than walking distance. Thanks! __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

30 January 2020, 08:28 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,452	^^ what he said. Easy walk and fun too. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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30 January 2020, 10:03 AM	#13
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,687	I’d recommend trying to check out the Elizabeth Stewart Gardner museum. It’s a gorgeous small museum with an interesting history and a nice collection (imho). They still have the empty frames displayed from the famous theft. Two pics of the interior courtyard from my last visit https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isab...Gardner_Museum Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

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30 January 2020, 08:19 AM	#3
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Walk around Fanuel hall or Copley or walk up and down newbury street. Or the Boston gardens.

30 January 2020, 08:29 AM	#5
Grapenut 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: IAH Watch: GMT(s) & Sub Posts: 288	If beer is your thing, visit Trillium Brewing in Fort Point

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Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Wander Newbury St and complain about all the tourists.

30 January 2020, 09:11 AM	#10
cm10005 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Rolex Hulk Sub Posts: 361	I second Trillium Brewery. Spent 3 days in Boston this time last year for Eric Church concerts and decided to stay on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. Went to Trillium on Sunday afternoon, great spot and great beer. Lots of places to walk around and places to eat and drink

30 January 2020, 02:36 PM	#15
Coubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Hampshire Watch: 116710 Posts: 304	Go to Pizza Regina in the north end and get some of the best pizza

30 January 2020, 05:16 PM	#16
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 971	Neptune Oyster bar, lunch or dinner, often a wait, but by yourself at the bar seems to work out. I love the Museum of Fine Arts, also has decent food, MIT book store in Cambridge is simply brilliant for interesting unusual books. The Prudential Center for some mall activity, watches and Eataly for anytime dinning.

30 January 2020, 05:54 PM	#17
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,798	Boston is a nice city. I enjoyed the Freedom trail, and the Elizabeth Stewart Garden Museum. And I wore my Yankee cap.

31 January 2020, 01:31 AM	#19
Stew7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA, US Watch: Omega, Rolex Posts: 335	Museum of Fine Arts is nice if you're into that stuff. If you'll a baseball fan, they usually run Fenway Park tours year round and it's pretty neat.

31 January 2020, 01:05 PM	#20
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Thanks for the suggestions! __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

1 February 2020, 08:35 AM	#23
6538 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 136	I suggest dining at Mistral and/or Lavoile. Copley and Newbury St are a must; several nice watch shops on Newbury. Also, a Rolex AD on Boyleston St named Lux Bond & Green.

14 February 2020, 06:09 AM	#25
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Heading to Boston today. Thanks again for the suggestions! __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

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Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Almost forgot... rent a Hyundai with Smaahtpaahk!

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mbalmz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,354	definitely walk up (or down) newbury street and check out the public garden at its terminus (newbury's cross streets are in alphabetical order from arlington at the public garden to mass ave at the other end so you always know where you are). eat seafood (any local worth their salt will tell you the chowder at legal seafood IS actually extraordinarily good even though it's a chain). __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

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Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Excellent! __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

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