Going to be in Boston for 1 day - what to do?

[bahasad]

Going to visit Boston with the family for one day (July 2nd-3rd). Looking to do maybe 2 or 3 touristy things and go to a nice restaurant - suggestions?

[CuryousGee]

Look for Isiah Thomas, short white guy actor to do the freedom trail walking tour , thought it was gonna be boring but he was great and funny. Make sure you do the official one, they are tje ones in costume with the period hats, tix are available at the park office

[upstatedoc]

Redsox game?

[John 070]

One day is tough, but I would definitely hit the Ballghazi museum. There are new exhibits of Belichick and Brady and they have a Wilson 3D movie teaching kids how to properly maintain footballs

[bahasad]

Not looking to go everywhere just the main spots. For reference when I went to Chicago, I hit up Sears tower, millenium park, the boat tour and went bar hopping at Wrigleysville within 24 hours. Would like to do something like that.

[John 070]

seriously you probably would want to hit Quincy Market/Faneuil hall since you mentioned Millenium Park. If you want that Miracle Mile thing then it would be Newbury St. Maybe do the North End for something to eat.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by John 070

seriously you probably would want to hit Quincy Market/Faneuil hall since you mentioned Millenium Park. If you want that Miracle Mile thing then it would be Newbury St. Maybe do the North End for something to eat.

This. Just don't forget that the Pops crowd will be there as well. Be prepared to do a lot of standing in line and waiting.

[M_Six]

Also, there's a place in the Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market area called Durgin Park. I've always enjoyed the seafood there. Huge fried clam dinners and very good fish. The downsides are 1) they have long picnic tables, so you sort of share seating unless the crowds are small, and 2) last time I was there it was not air conditioned and it was hot. If it's really hot when you're in Boston, you may want to think twice about it. But for a huge and comparatively less expensive meal for the family (still not cheap), check it out.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Also, there's a place in the Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market area called Durgin Park. I've always enjoyed the seafood there. Huge fried clam dinners and very good fish. The downsides are 1) they have long picnic tables, so you sort of share seating unless the crowds are small, and 2) last time I was there it was not air conditioned and it was hot. If it's really hot when you're in Boston, you may want to think twice about it. But for a huge and comparatively less expensive meal for the family (still not cheap), check it out.

Was there really free beer?

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Was there really free beer?

Don't remember. There's a bar downstairs and I think that's where it was. I was upstairs pouring sweat while enjoying a huge plate of fried clams. Sort of a mixed blessing thing.

[finaloption]

speaking of beer, I did the Sam Adams brewery tour once.. you could check that out

[larryn]

After living and working there for 40+ years, I'll double up on the Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, but if you want to learn about Boston and have fun, the Freedom Trail walking tour is great, but the Duck Tours are the best and most entertaining amphibious tours I've ever been on. I takes off from the start of Huntington Ave, right by Copley Place and a block from the Boston Marathon finish (and bombings).

Boston is relatively small, so you'll see some cool historic stuff, just walking around. I would definitely hit the North End for dinner or lunch though. You can't go wrong with any place, as any questionable place on Hanover Street would never survive. While there, do Mike's Pastry and visit the Old North Church (1 if by land...)

Jealous.. I miss it dearly.

[VRG_135]

Try not to have a connecting flight at the airport......I hate Logan! Worst run airport I have had the non pleasure of landing at.

ps.....And this was after we were served chili con carne on an Aer Lingus flight. Not our best day.....You don't want chili from the Irish.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by finaloption

speaking of beer, I did the Sam Adams brewery tour once.. you could check that out

Harpoon is there as well

[VRG_135]

Go see the USS Constitution. I loved it!

[imserious]

I had one day in Boston and would second the historical tour recommendations. Totally worth it. History makes Boston distinctive. It's why they are so high on themselves... haha.

I actually had Isaiah Thomas. He was great.

[bmwtrix]

Stop at Clarks @ Faneuil Hall for lunch! Do the Steak Tips and Beer! You will not be disappointed!

[CJW2OO4]

The seaport area is nice and has a couple of nice restaurants. Harpoon Brewery is also in the seaport with tours starting like every half hour or so. Fenway and the north end are just minutes away.

http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/brewer.../brewery-tours

[dreamingat30fps]

If it was me I would check out Sam Adams and drink some free beer, have lunch around Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, maybe do the duck tour, dinner on the North End and finish it off with a nice cigar at Stanza dei Sigari.

[08njSTEP]

Blue man group, science museum, aquarium, Cheers, and make sure to ride the subway(very unique).

[M_Six]

Good timing. Bring a camera. Wish I could see this.

In the years leading up to American independence, the town of Boston was occupied by British soldiers, as many as 5,000 of them, as a response to the resistance of the townspeople to Parliamentary taxes and laws. The soldiers were an unavoidable presence within the colonial town as they trained, guarded, policed civilians, and went about their daily lives. This spring and summer, the Freedom Trail Foundation and Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID®) offer the opportunity to experience British soldiers in 18th-century Redcoat uniforms reenact guard duty like it’s 1775. The Freedom Trail Changing the Guard will take place from May through October, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.

This historical program utilizes experienced 18th-century costumed Freedom Trail® Players who bring the daily actions and atmosphere of British-occupied Boston to life. Residents and visitors will meet the soldiers and engage them in talk about their postings in the hostile environment of colonial Boston as they “occupy” Downtown Boston on Washington, Summer, and Winter streets.

“Downtown Crossing and the surrounding area is the perfect setting for the Changing the Guard reenactment as this is where the most historically pivotal British barracks once stood,” said Rosemarie Sansone, President & CEO of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID). “This exciting activity gives thousands of visitors a fascinating view of history while they enjoy the many attractions of the district.”

[Haywood]

How about you skip it and go to a real city like the greatest in the world -- NY, NY!