ROUTE for boston ,new york washington trip over 10 days

We are taking our teenage sons to New York and have 10 days to see as much of the east coast as we can . Have you done this and can you help me plan a funfilled highlights tour please ?I love the idea of Cape Cod for a night or so and we all are interested in American History . We have one son who loves films and music and the younger is a thrill seeker.We need to fly in and out of JFK so need to incorporate this loop .It is in August and we need to cut some corners financially as the dollar is strong and that impacts on our spending .Any help is much appreciated.Thank You

ROUTE for boston ,new york washington trip over 10 days

When you say to see as muhc of the East Coast as possible, do you really mean the area between New York City and Boston? Just want to make sure as there is a whole lot more East Coast possible than that (Phiadelphia, Washington DC, Virgina, Carolina, Georgia and Florida).

ROUTE for boston ,new york washington trip over 10 days

I would try to narrow it down alittle, like the previous poster said, if you are interested in American history I think I would do 2.5 days in NYC, 2.5 days in Philadelphia and the the balance in DC. The nice thing about Washington is once you arrive almost everything is free. It%26#39;s a shame you couldn%26#39;t fly into one city and out of another. Once you figure out what cities you will be visiting you can zoom in on specifics with regards to particular interests.

Thanks for answering.Our intention is to hire a car after New York and travel up to Boston take a day driving down to Washington and finish back at JFK .Is this too ambitious ?

So, you want see everything, do it inexpensively and in a relatively short period of time. Best bet is to either go North or go South but not both.

You can spend a day at Six Flags in NJ and also visit Princeton for some history. Or you could go to Six Flags Springfield MA, maybe spend a day at Old Sturbridge Village or go to Concord/Lexington/Boston

and finish with a few days on Cape Cod for some beach or to visit the many great towns and/or Martha%26#39;s Vineyard.

Then you have a ride back past Mystic Seaport, USS Massachusetts Battleship, Newport (if you leave yourself enough time and make it a 2 day trip back to NY).

NY and North will give you Revolutionary War stuff. If you want Civil War stuff, then you need to head south to places like Gettysburg or into Washington DC (which is near another Six Flags)

I don%26#39;t know if you can do this but certainly seeing a show on or off broadway fills the art component to your trip. But there is music almost everywhere at this time of year with great venues like Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA to smaller venues like the Cape Cod Melody Tent or South Shore Music Circus. Just to give you an idea, here is the link for this summer

http://www.themusiccircus.org/events.php

You certainly can do Washingto, New York City and Noston in 10 days, but I wouldn%26#39;t try and fit anything else in (like Cape Cod). It%26#39;s roughly a 4 hour trip between NYC and Boston or Washington, so 8 hours between Boston and Washington. Once you settle on an itinerary, we can help with further detail.

Thanks for your help .Now changed the itinery and flying into Boston and out of Washington as suggested. Extended our visit to 11 days .Any recommended places to stay or visit please? I am listening to the experts here ..... Thanks for taking the time to help

That makes much more sense. I would plan on splitting the trip evenly amongst the three cities. You have the option of taking the train between them and not having to worry about about directions and parking - or - renting car. You can check train schedules and csts at amtrak.com; the Acela high speed train shaves a half hour off of each leg but cots more than double. If you decide to drive, make sure you ask what ';drop-off'; charges you can expect to pay for renting in one city and dropping off in another. Parking will cost you $30-40 a night in the three cities. Likely, the ';regular'; train will work out the cheapest. Ask about family rates or sales, as they sometimes are available will cap your outlay.

I should have noted that busses will be the lowest cost of all, although many folks favor the trains. You can check at greyhound.com

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InterContinental or Jurys?

Three guys celebrating our 40th birthdays will be in Boston for 3 days in June. We%26#39;ll be doing some sightseeing, attending a Red Sox game and searching out the great food that Boston has to offer. I%26#39;m looking at the InterContinental and Jurys - both look newer, modern and have comparable rates. I%26#39;m not familiar with the locations and what is in the immediate neighborhoods of these hotels. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

InterContinental or Jurys?

The Intercontinental is near the Waterfront and a 10 minute walk to Quincy Market, the Italian North End, and the Freedom Trail. It opened a few years ago.

Jurys is in Back Bay close to the major shopping areas of the city. It%26#39;s actually a newer hotel, but in an older building - the old Police Station.

Both have their share of restaurants.

InterContinental or Jurys?

Jurys will be a close walk to Newbury street, Copley Place, Davios. It is across the street fron The Grille 23. The Four Season%26#39;s Hotel is not far, The Bristol Lounue is nice to visit.

The Intercontinental is a 20 minute walk to the North End. The Lobby bar is nice. Morton%26#39;s at The Seaport location is 10 minutes and a hot spot. The Lobby here is much larger than Jurys. It is a little closer to Logan. A cab ride is 10 minutes and $25.00 tops.

Just a heads up here NoCal...

The InterContinental frequently appears on Hotwire for less than $150/night. It is a 4.5 star hotel in the Quincy Market/Financial District zone with amenities smoke free, restaurant, fitness, high speed internet, business center, pool, and spa. Check betterbidding.com for more info on hotwire.

Also, I see that easyclicktravel.com has been running some great rates at the Jurys lately. You can see if the hotel will match these prices as well by booking a reundable room with them and then filling out a claim form on their website.

Both locations are fine. As is often pointed out here, Boston is compact and very easy to get around by foot and subway. I think the Intercontinental might be a little more high-end than Jury%26#39;s, but I think you will be happy in either.

visiting Boston from Peabody

I have read somewhere that you can get a boat ride to visit Boston. We are staying in a hotel in Peabody. Any ideas where we get the boat from.

visiting Boston from Peabody

The Salem ferry resumes operation on May 22.

I am not sure where you are staying in Peabody, but from 128 in Peabody get on Route 114 E to To Rt 1A Derby street take a right onto Blaney street.

It should be about a 15 minute drive.

Enjoy!

http://www.salemferry.com/

On the road again II

Want to stay at Days Inn, any comments would be appreciated. Will be staying at least 4 nights in september, with husband %26amp; 2 kids (14%26amp;17). Thanks in advance

Cape cod camping

My family has decided to drive down from Ontario, Canada to camp on Cape Cod. We have never been to Cape Cod and know little about it. Any advice on a good campground? or inexpensive things to do? My kids are 12 and 14 and like the ocean. We will also be bringing our bikes. We are thinking of going at the end of June. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks

Cape cod camping

I love the ';outer cape'; ... there%26#39;s more nature and less ';hustle and bustle'; than places like Falmouth and Hyannis. That%26#39;s not to say you%26#39;ll be lonley by any means ... and some people prefer to be %26#39;where the action is%26#39; ... depends on what you like.

I suggest North of Highlands Camp Ground in Truro or Dunes%26#39; Edge in Provincetown. I%26#39;ve stayed at both these places.

North of Highlands is geared towards tents and pop-ups ... they never used to have RV sites, but may have added a few recently. It is an easy bike ride to the Cape Cod National Seashore%26#39;s Head of the Meadows beach.

Dunes%26#39; Edge is smaller than North of Highlands, and closer to downtown P-town (it can be walked or biked easily.)

Campgrounds in this area do not permit open fires. You can use a grill or a campstove, but no fire. With proper permits, you can have fires on the beach which is often nice.

You won%26#39;t be far from the National Seashore%26#39;s ';provincelands'; vistor center. You can see short films and pick up maps for walking and bike trails in the area. On Sunday mornings you can climb the Pilgrim Monument and tour the museum at the same location for a %26#39;voluntary donation%26#39;.

Provincetown is always interesting. You can grab a quick meal at a take out stand or go for a more upscale sit-down dinner. You can pick up whale watches and dune tours there.

Here%26#39;s a few links for you to check out.

http://www.capecodcamping.com/camping.php

http://www.dunes-edge.com/

http://www.nps.gov/caco/

http://www.provincetownwhalewatch.com/

http://www.artsdunetours.com/

http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/t3/index.php

Cape cod camping

if you don%26#39;t desire to go all the way to the Cape, your kids (as well as you) might like the Hampton Beach, NH or Salisbury beach, Ma. area.

http://www.hamptonbeach.org/

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http://www.sandandseafestival.com/

There are three large campgrounds on Cape Cod, along with many other smaller ones. There is Shawme Crowell State Park in Sandwich. There is Nickerson Campground in Brewster and The Bourne Scenic Park. You can google any of these to find more about them. I highly recommend them all for good facilities, though they are all different. Happy Camping!

Oh, and I forgot the Scusset Beach Campground, though that fills up quickly. It%26#39;s great though.

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. We have done some research and have narrowed the campground choices to either Shady Knoll in Brewster or Paine%26#39;s campground in Wellfleet. Any thoughts on these? We definitely want to be able to have a campfire and be close to the ocean and bike paths.

the cove at yarmouth

Hi we are just beginning to plan our trip for this June and have a few questions for you pros. We are staying at the Cove at yarmouth. With all the little towns in the area what would be your top 3 towns to make a day of? Also anyone ever stay here? We have a 4 year old and 8 month old coming with us and want to make it fun for them. Any local resturants that for someone%26#39;s 1st trip they have to go to?

Thanks

the cove at yarmouth

I stayed there a while ago, since then they renovated the suites. You%26#39;re going to like this place. Try to go to Captain Parker%26#39;s Pub in West Yarmouth a few miles on the left up the road from the Cove heading toward Dennis. This pub has wonderful food %26amp; it%26#39;s family friendly:

www.captainparkers.com

the cove at yarmouth

Sorry my cat was sitting on the keyboard (again!) GO to Chatham from the Cove on this main road. It%26#39;s a beautiful town that you have to check out...Hyannis is the other way for the ferries %26amp; a few museums that you could check out...You could head down to Provincetown too from that area, you%26#39;re going to be very busy....have fun!

In Hyannis try to get to Baxter%26#39;s for great seafood too, it%26#39;s located @ 177 Pleasant St.

In fact, it%26#39;s open right now, can%26#39;t wait to go myself...

www.baxterscapecod.com

Salem not what I expected

Salem seemed like it would be great fun in many respects, but I wish there had been a post here letting me know that the nighttime there is a lot like a carnival. It was very crowded with many drunk people (granted it was a Saturday night before Halloween). Lots of noise, traffic and merriment. Nothing wrong with that, but it was not what I expected and I sort of wish there had been some warning of that here on Trip Advisor.

Have fun if you go for festive atmosphere, but think twice if you%26#39;re looking for somber, scary history.

Salem not what I expected

The %26#39;festive atmosphere%26#39; only lasts for the month of October, when Haunted Happenings is going on. The other 11 months are a fair bit calmer. I%26#39;ve gone there in July, August %26amp; September and have never had issues with noise, traffic or merriment.

For the last two trips, both in September, I actually stayed in Salem, at the Waterfront Hotel, and went out walking at night. It was very quiet, the only people I saw were the folks waiting to go on a night tour, or locals that were out walking their dogs. Didn%26#39;t see even one drunk.

Give Salem a try during a different month, you will probably find a very different city than the festive one you%26#39;ve seen.

Salem not what I expected

I agree with the previous post. I attended college in Salem and most of the time it was quite boring! As the years go on, it does become quite a circus during October, but still fun and exciting!

If you want scary history try any other month...

Salem is the pits. Now you know.

I agree 100%! I wish there had been a warning too. Me and my mom just came back from Salem today, I had higher expectations for this trip and I was really disappointed. Granted it had some great sites, but all in all this historical village was made out to be like a circus! I guess a lot of this is because of the ';halloween season';. This place is too small to have such crowds, I felt like I was back in N.Y.C.. While I expected more of a serious presentation, much of it was such a mockery! Maybe off season would be a better time to visit landmarks?

I also thought that the old cemetery should have had some kind of trail and order to it....people were roaming and running around all over these graves. A little disrespectful....and not too many restaurants around? I hate to sound like this place was no good, again, maybe it is better during off-season.

Like I said earlier, Hallowe%26#39;en is their big season, and a lot of the locals aren%26#39;t fond of what happens in October. It%26#39;s a totally different vibe in the summer, or possibly May or June.

Salem is a great place to visit, 11 months of the year!!!

October is not for everybody and many of the people there in October would find the other 11 months of hte year a bore.

I live nearby, and go there regularly, but not in October.

Maybe it wasn%26#39;t the job of the Trip Advisor folks to warn you, so much as it was your job to ask what Haunted Happenings was like. It probably has been mentioned on some other threads, but you missed them. That%26#39;s what this forum is for, you ask a question, it gets answered.

Like previous posts suggest, don%26#39;t judge Salem on its October appearance, it%26#39;s a great place the other months of the year and is quite peaceful.

Thanks for the input. I read a lot on the forums ahead of time and read all the reviews of tour groups and just didn%26#39;t see anything that gave what I thought in retrospect was a realistic idea of what it would be like there this time of year.

If I get the chance I will definitely try Salem again when it%26#39;s not Halloween season.

Definitely give it a shot in the %26#39;off Hallowe%26#39;en%26#39; season, I think you%26#39;ll be pleasantly surprised. A lot of people are repeat visitors to Salem, myself included. And I%26#39;ve yet to experience Haunted Happenings.

MBrack:

Others, including myself have posted simlar info. Not quite as direct as your. One of the former locals would get very upset and many gave up trying.

Even would I would go to Salem, it would never be this time of year.

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Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Hi,

I will be traveling from VT to Caoe Cod via 93 through NH on Friday evening and I know traffic will be horrible. I wondered if someone could suggest what would be the best route to take coming down on Rte 93. Should I stay on 93 through the city.... take route 128.... even a longer distance..take rte 495?

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Never take 495 around the city.

Go thru the city and take a good look at Zakim Bridge. from 3-7 there is a HOV lane for 2 or more once you get past Columbia Road.

It is tough to predict how bad the traffic will be. I would say just go for it but go thru the city.

Driving through Boston area Memorial Day Weekend

Have done all three. My first choice would be to stick to 93 to 3 south the whole way and my second choice, only if traffic reports say 93 south is horrendous, I%26#39;d switch to 128 (at exit 37B). The 495 option is soooo long.

Ok, Thanks. ... are trailers allowed in the HOV lane? I will be pulling and empty boat trailer.

No, nothing in tow is allowed in the HOV lanes (and this is strictly enforced), so you%26#39;ll have to stick to the ';main barrel'; as they call it, which are the regular lanes.

The trailor may make me take 128. The lanes I feel are a little wider. There are places to pull off if the need arises.

But listen to the traffice as suggested. 1030 a.m.

GSM phone SIM card

Hi,

I am going to the US tomorrow and would like to know if it is easy to buy a prepaid sim card for a GSM phone in teh Boston area.

I go over there regularly and get killed by the roaming charges on my phone. I%26#39;ve now got the handset unlocked by my carrier so want to get a US sim card.

Thanks in advance for your help

GSM phone SIM card

I would contact iunlock at

Warlox Wireless at Prudential Center.

http://www.iunlock.com/location.htm

GSM phone SIM card

if your gsm phone doesn%26#39;t need to be unlocked (and i assume it doesn%26#39;t), you can go to any AT%26amp;T store to buy a prepaid sim card. there%26#39;s one on boylston street, near dartmouth street, across from the boston public library.

i think you can also buy a prepaid sim card from t-mobile, but i%26#39;m not 100% sure. but i know AT%26amp;T definitely sells prepaid sim cards.

Colourful Luggage

Hi there,

I%26#39;m looking for help please on where I can purchase some colourful luggage at reasonable prices. I%26#39;m not into designer luggage. With all the shopping I hope to be able to do on my trip shortly, I%26#39;ll be looking for some extra luggage. Any help at all would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Selpeeb.

Colourful Luggage

TJ Maxx in Downtown Crossing carries a lot of reasonably priced luggage and in both reasonable and unreasonable colors.

Colourful Luggage

Marshalls sometimes carries it as well. Boston one is located at 500 Boylston ST.

Yes...TJ Maxx, Marshalls---and I%26#39;d add Filene%26#39;s Basement (Boylston St) for reasonably-priced and colorful luggage.

quick bite at Prudential Center?

I%26#39;m attending a conference at the Hynes Convention Center. Any recommendations for a quick lunch in between meeting sessions?

quick bite at Prudential Center?

How quick do you really want it? In addition to the many restaurants in the Prudential Center, there is a food court as well.

quick bite at Prudential Center?

If I have half an hour, any food court choices that are better than the usual mall fare?

Boston Chowda - for Lobster Bisque!

All depends what you want and how long you%26#39;ve got in the food court there is chinese, indian, mexican, roast chicken, if you have the time walk out onto Boylston st. and go to the Pour House i believe it is opposite the convention centre.

If you really have only exactly half an hour, I guess it%26#39;s the food court.

If the time is more flexible, on Dalton St. across from the Sheraton main entrance there is Bukowski%26#39;s Pub for wide selection of beers and pub food -- kind of a hole in the wall, or if you want local seafood there is Summer Shack -- casual seafood.

I think the Indian food place in the food court has the best offering, but it will be according to the genre you like. There%26#39;s also Pizzeria Regina%26#39;s, a satellite of the icon of the same name that many cite as the best in Boston (the original, that is) but this one isn%26#39;t thought to be very representative.

And to regulars here, did you know there%26#39;s a new Wagamama in the Pru? It%26#39;s in an odd location, IMO, next door to Saks.

To the OP, if you walk through Saks, there%26#39;s a big supermarket across the street with a lot of take away deli stuff etc.

The food court is pretty good, as food courts go, but it can be noisy. Close to the entrance to the Hynes, across from the St. Francis Chapel, there%26#39;s an Au Bon Pain and another place that serves sandwiches, both I think more peaceful. Obviously there%26#39;s more variety at the food court. Depends on what you want.

Tentative Honeymoon Itinerary

I%26#39;m hoping you guys can help me plan our trip to Boston. As I mentioned, this is our honeymoon so I don%26#39;t want to go %26#39;museum crazy%26#39; or run around with our heads cut off, but at the same time would like to do as much as possible. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

We arrive late Saturday night (11:30PM at Logan) and will head straight to the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge.

Sunday:

Kayak Charles

Part of Freedom Trail

Lunch- Suggestions?

Whale watch (2PM - 6PM). Leaves from Aquarium.

Dinner in North End- Mamma Maria perhaps?

Monday:

Duck Tour (9AM)

Bus (12PM- 1:45PM)- South Station to Woods Hole

Ferry (2:30PM - 3:15PM) Woods Hole to MV

Check into Hob Knob Inn

Wednesday:

Ferry (1:15PM) from Oak Bluffs

Bus (2:20 - 4:05PM) Back to South Station

Check into Mandarin Oriental (4:30)

Museum of Fine Arts (free Wednesday evenings)

Thursday:

Massage for my wife at MO (10AM-12PM)

Check out MO, Check into Nine Zero

Half of Freedom Trail

Red Sox game (get there at 5PM?)

Friday:

Flight back to ATL at 11:10 AM

here are the things I%26#39;d like to do:

Museum of Science

swan boats

USS Constitution

Paul Revere%26#39;s House

Bunker Hill Monument

Gardner Museum

fenway park tour

North Church/Trinity Church

Mass State House

BUT there is no way we have that much time...

We will definitely be visiting some of the coffee shops for my wife from the other thread.

Tentative Honeymoon Itinerary

What a great itineary. For that day that you%26#39;re starting the Freedom Trail, you could go to Max %26amp; Dylan%26#39;s Kitchen %26amp; Bar for lunch located at 1 Chelsea Street in Charlestown, right before you get in to see the USS Constitution. They have awesome sliders there, especially there filet mignon ones according to a few people I know that went there recently.

Definitely go to Mamma Maria%26#39;s for dinner in the North End, you will NOT be disappointed with that choice.

You%26#39;ll really like the Duck Tour, it%26#39;s a beautiful time of year for it! When you check out Charlestown %26amp; the Bunker Hill Monument, try to go across the street directly in front of the monument to the Bunker Hill Museum, it will only take you about 20 minutes if that to check it out. Go upstairs to the 2nd floor %26amp; go to the glass case in the back of the room. Hit the button %26amp; check it out, it%26#39;s been fascinating for years and they relocated it to this spot. It%26#39;s one thing that you have to do to enjoy the Freedom Trail MY way! Yes, it%26#39;s a museum, but you%26#39;re on a mission to go to that 2nd floor, you%26#39;ll see why. Let me know if you get the chance to see this exhibit...

When I lived in the town, This Museum talks all about the history of Charlestown from that era up to now. Well, I found a long wooden pipe that belonged to one of the soldiers in our yard in the town. We gave it to the Historical Society right away. We visited George %26amp; Martha Washington%26#39;s Estate in Virginia last year and one of the rooms had a card table set up with all the wooden pipes around it, it was pretty neat to see them.

This is a beautiful time of year to see the Gardner Museum, try to go there if you can, even if it%26#39;s a sunny, beautiful day GO there, you won%26#39;t be disappointed at all.

I know you don%26#39;t have much time, you%26#39;re covering a lot of ground, but you%26#39;re game plan is wonderful, especially good idea that you%26#39;re going to a game at Fenway!

Paul Revere%26#39;s House can be seen before dinner at Mamma Maria%26#39;s, if you go early enough %26amp; time it right, check their site to see the hours. Most of the restaurants open at 5PM, so remember to time it, that%26#39;s all....this restaurant is in a great location, it%26#39;s right there! Just across the street from Paul Revere%26#39;s House by a few yards...

Have a great time %26amp; congratulations, I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll get more ideas %26amp; suggestions, so keep checking back from time to time.

Tentative Honeymoon Itinerary

Ithink your proposed agenda is very ambitious.

Sunday seems especially overbooked to me, particularly considering you are arriving late. I suppose it depends on how experienced a kayaker you are, but I find myself tired, sore and ready to take it easy afterwards (not to mention in desperate need of a shower, after being sprayed with Charles River water). Make sure to allow time for getting back to the hotel to change before your dinner reservation, too.

There%26#39;s several places for lunch in Charlestown, not just Max %26amp; Dylan%26#39;s Kitchen %26amp; Bar. There%26#39;s the Ironside Grille, there%26#39;s Tavern on the Water, Paolo%26#39;s on Main Street. Some of them are only open for dinner though, like the Navy Yard Bistro is wonderful, but they%26#39;re only open at night. It%26#39;s great there too. It%26#39;s behind the Store 24 in the marina. Check their site to see what I mean:

www.navyyardbistro.com

You could also have a drink on the Patio at the Marriott Residence Inn, it%26#39;s getting so crowded these days though, may be you%26#39;ll hit it right %26amp; find a table when you arrive! From here, walk directly over to see Paul Revere%26#39;s Park right there %26amp; then cut thru the locks %26amp; walkway to get to Canal Street %26amp; North Station. You%26#39;d be off the beaten path, but what a neat short cut you%26#39;ll be on, OR you could take the water taxi back to town that way instead of walking...it%26#39;s up to you.

Pickles you have a full itinerary!! (It%26#39;s very nice of you give your bride a massage, she looks like she will needed it!)

I would do the Charlestown stuff (The Bunker Hill Monument, The USS Constitution then walk over to the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church towards the Aquarium) on Sunday before your whale watch. (If you are not already exhausted from your wedding and the Kayaking!) It does not look like you have much time for the MOS but you can do a walk thru on your way to the Duck Tour or back to your hotel. Don%26#39;t forget to stop in a ';Pie in the Sky%26#39; in Woods Hole on your way to MV. After your night at the MFA have a bite to eat at The Top of The Hub, sit at the lounge and enjoy live Jazz and fantastic views of Boston.

You can do the Swan Boats, The State House and Trinity Church on Thursday. (If you can squeeze it in - take a brief walk into the Boston Public Library and go upstairs to the rare books- you can sit down in the BPL%26#39;s courtyard and relax with a cup of coffee and a dessert from the cafe.) I hope your wife is as ambitious as you are. Have a wonderful honeymoon and I hope you stick around this forum when you return home. Congratulations and Best Wishes!!

Enjoy!

What a great adventure!

One suggestion I might have is to eliminate one of your hotel choices. These hotels are so close together that you can do all of this from one hotel in Boston.

I might also add a night at the Hob Knob Inn. MV is so beautiful, you%26#39;ll want a little more time there once you arrive. Such a romantic place. Pack a lunch, rent some bikes and take the Chappy ferry over to chappaquiddick - the beach there is stunning.

thetrustees.org/pages/286_cape_poge_wildlife…

I might even do half in Boston and half on the vineyard instead of breaking it up in the middle - might seem like less running around to catch transportation that way.

Just a thought:) The rest of your itinerary is spot on and you have some wonderful things to do and see here.

Congrats on the upcoming wedding!

Best,

SeaportConcierge

www.seaportboston.com

Thanks everyone for your warm wishes!

And also your feedback on our plans!!

A couple of comments to address some concerns:

Regarding the multiple hotels, we do have a reservation for a Premier 1 bedroom suite at the Parker House for both Wednesday and Thursday nights, which would eliminate switching, but we really got a good price at the Mandarin which includes the massage in their spa, so that is why we were considering it. We definitely cannot justify staying two nights at the MO however, when the Nine Zero is $200 less per night. They are letting us use the hotel Mercedes to transfer over to the Nine Zero, so time lost will be minimal. Something to consider though.

Also, the Kayaking sort of appealed to us as something to try out just for a little bit. My experience is after about an hour, you get kinda tired/bored and you are ready for something else. We could then head back to the hotel to return our kayaks, freshen up, and head for Charlestown.

I think we will have to forego the MOS this trip. This is more of my type thing anyways as she usually likes to fly through museums and I could spend all day in there from the looks of the website...

I think we will skip the Fenway tour as well...Just not enough time and I think the other things take priority.

I know it%26#39;s jam-packed but I don%26#39;t know what to eliminate. If it%26#39;s too ambitious for a honeymoon, anything in particular y%26#39;all would suggest we skip?

And this is just an outline, so we may wake up on Sunday and decide we just want to sleep in...

Thanks again for your thoughts!!! We really appreciate it...

I%26#39;m not sure we did a good job explaining what the freedom trail actually is. It%26#39;s a logical walking path linking historically significant sites. The USS Constitution, Paul Revere%26#39;s House, Bunker Hill Monument, North Church and I think the Mass State house are ALL part of the freedom trail.

The decision whether to go INTO these places (and some charge admission) and examine them more closely or just walk by and put a mental check mark next to them on your Freedom Trail map is up ot you. But if you are ';doing hte freedom trail'; (even in two pieces) there%26#39;s no need to back track to ';see'; these places. Also, it%26#39;s important to note that the state house won%26#39;t be opened to the public on Sunday and the USS Constitution is not open on Mondays.

I know the Vineyard is lovely, but you%26#39;ll be spending over 6 hours travelling just so you can spend less than 24 hours there. I%26#39;d actually consider skipping that or spending more time there and less in Boston.

Forgot:

Yes, the only reason I listed the Constitution, Revere House, etc. singly was because these were of particular interest to us...not because we were going to ';double dip'; and go back to see these separately. I assumed these would be covered when we ';walked the trail'; in two parts. Sorry for it not being clear. I do appreciate the info about the days certain attractions are closed...we will have to plan accordingly.

Also, we will be on MV for two nights and a total of about 48 hours (arrive Monday afternoon, depart Wednesday afternoon). Does this change your opinion?

OOOPS ... sorry pickles ,I zoned out on the jump from Mon to Wed ... that makes much more sense.

ENJOY!!!

First, best wishes on the nuptials! I think you have a good plan in place to which you can add or subtract depending on how you feel that day or the weather (i.e. if it%26#39;s raining switch in MOS instead of kayaking). As for the Red Sox question, gates open 2 hours prior to gametime so you can plan accordingly. Have a wonderful honeymoon.

Where to stay - suggestions needed pl!

Hi

I am travelling solo from London to the USA, will do a few days in Boston and then head to the Cape.

Can you tell me where in the Cape I should spend 2-3 nights, which will lead me easily to the ferry for Martha%26#39;s Vineyard where I%26#39;ll stay for 3 odd nights?

Can you advise me if I%26#39;m spending too much /little time in either place? I%26#39;ll get the bus from Boston on 7 June and head back to Boston a few days later.

I will be staying in hostels as I%26#39;m on my own and I%26#39;m hoping to meet people and join groups along the way.

I know there is a hostel in Eastham and I%26#39;m looking into hostels in Falmouth and Hyannis.

If anyone is free for a coffee or a catch up that would be great too!!

Thanks!

Kim

Where to stay - suggestions needed pl!

Hi, Kim

Your plan sounds pretty good as far as the amount of time you plan to spend in each place. Adding another night on MV and spending two nights on the Cape mainland wouldn%26#39;t be a bad thing.

While Eastham is a beautiful place to visit, it%26#39;s not ideal for the solo traveler who will rely on public transport to get around. It%26#39;s certainly do-able but staying in Hyannis or Falmouth will have you situated much better for the trip over to MV.

You have two bus services out of Boston to the Cape. Plymouth-Brockton bus will take you to Hyannis, and will also take you up to Eastham if you decide to stay there. Peter Pan bus will take you to Hyannis or Falmouth. If you stay in Eastham, you will need to rely on the FLEX bus service to get you around between the towns around there, unless you plan to bike your way around. If you stay in Hyannis or Falmouth and need bus service, you will rely on the more extensive CCRTA to get you around.

Hyannis and Falmouth are both good choices for a short Cape visit before catching the ferry to the island. Falmouth offers two ferry companies with service to MV while Hyannis offers one. Falmouth is cheaper and faster to reach the island than Hyannis would be. So, my advice would be to try and stay at the hostel in Falmouth before the other places.

Where to stay - suggestions needed pl!

Thank you for the pearly words of wisdom!!

I think Falmouth is the place, as I recall seeing that the ferry from Hyannis only starts running 2 days after I want to get over...

I%26#39;ll be relying on the bus system so I%26#39;m sure I can get to Hyannis or to the East of Cape Cod and explore...

On another note: Can anyone recommend how I get from Jacksonville Fl, to Panama City or Pensacola? I%26#39;m getting the Amtrak from Washington but there%26#39;s a gap in the service after Jacksonville. Renting a car is £$£$ and I can%26#39;t find any cheap flights...

Thank again!!

Kim

You should post your question in the Florida forum for info on how to get from Jacksonville to Pensacola/Panama City.

Greyhound bus will get you there, but there may be cheaper alternatives. I%26#39;ll leave you the link anyways.

http://www.greyhound.com/home/

Fenway Hotel: Colonade or Midtown

Thank you all for your suggestions and info.

Family trip to Fenway July 6

2 adults

2 kids(11,15)

Which hotel is recommended:

The Colonade or The Midtown. Both are about the same price.

Fenway Hotel: Colonade or Midtown

Two completely different hotels...

The Colonnade is a luxury 4 star hotel that just recently completed a $22M renovation. The new rooms have flat panel HDTVs and HD-DVD players and offer comtemporary decor.

I don%26#39;t know much about the Midtown, but everyone on here seems to think of it as a ';bare-bones'; basic budget hotel.

If you are driving, the cost of parking should factor in your decision...$18/night at Midtown vs. easily double that at the Colonnade.

A recent poster mentioned that if you have a ticket to a game at Fenway, the Midtown gives you free parking...nice!

Fenway Hotel: Colonade or Midtown

The roof top pool at The Colonade is a lot of fun.

I go with the Colonnade its more spacious and the subway is right outside your hotel.

Another vote for The Colonnade.

I am really surprised they are the same price. I think the Colonade is a much nicer hotel. I think it%26#39;s a no-brainer to go with the Colonade, even if parking is more.

Colonnade is my choice.

I just booked a family Connection Package online at the Colonade in August. It was a great deal. I have two teens also. We got connecting rooms, breakfast and either tickets to the aquarium, museum or Duck tours for $399 a night.

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';local'; seafood

So what seafood is truly ';local'; ? Suggestions for fresh, local seafood ?

';local'; seafood

We can get into arguments about what%26#39;s ';truly'; local. Is Maine lobster ';truly'; local? How about a haddock from the North Atlantic near Canada? And you know a salmon can%26#39;t be from Chelsea. Just enjoy whatever kind you like.

';local'; seafood

How about the Wellfleet Oysters at the Bookstore Rest. or better yet at www.thebeachcomber.com.

Also get these and Dennis oysters at Oyster Co. in Dennisport.

Striped Bass in season, yum.

I guess %26#39;truly%26#39; local could be defined as what%26#39;s being taken off the boats on the Cape. From reading, I would guess that cod, striped bass, and scallops would qualify.

psst... sole and cod are not the same fishes; they%26#39;re even in different ';families';, i.e., not of the same genus. I like cod better: more ';sprightly'; taste and texture imo. Sadly, it%26#39;s one of the worst choices you can make, from an ecological -- not taste -- viewpoint.

Bluefish and tuna are other fishes typically found in the waters around Cape Cod, but their consumption is not without concerns:

http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1540

LOL! I couldn%26#39;t have been More wrong!! sorry about that...brain blip. I do apologize!

I have to say, though, I love flounder, sole, cod, swordfish,etc. etc. What to do...

I share your pain! I love cod -- and shark :-(

is mahi mahi a shark? love that too. flounder and sole are relatives, aren%26#39;t they? i%26#39;ve caught enough cod to know the difference between the 3 fishes...my family has been teasing me all morning about my gaff. They love it when I make a mistake. (doesn%26#39;t happen that often, ;).

mahi mahi is definitely not shark; it%26#39;s what may also be called dolphin (not the flipper type). It%26#39;s caught in warmer waters, Florida, Hawaii (that%26#39;s the mahi mhai reference. I%26#39;ve had shark; pretty tasty; very firm flesh, almost like a pork roast. A would imagine sole and flounder are close; both have that %26#39;one-sided%26#39; look. It sounds like cod and tuna are what really come off the local boats. Looking forward to some tasty meals.

Where to go in Cape Cod (August) and how easy to get around

Hi

We as a family of 4 have booked to go to Boston from 5 to 19 August, and would like to make a short trip to Cape Cod. We don%26#39;t know where to begin, and if you can get around easily without a car (I am nervous of driving on the other side of the road from the UK and the multilane highways in Boston). Is it possible to travel to the cape by train from Boston, and around by public transport?

Children are 12 and 15 and don%26#39;t need %26#39;children%26#39;s activities%26#39;. We%26#39;d like somewhere quieter, away from the crowds if at all possible at this time. Rather fancy Nantucket and somewhere on the cape itself. Would welcome suggestions. Thanks.

Where to go in Cape Cod (August) and how easy to get around

You are going to be on the Cape during the most popular time of year – so you really do need to make these decisions and book these accommodations immediately. I’d split up your trip a little: spend the 5th, 6th and 7th in one location, rent a cottage for the week of the 8th -15th (most cottages rent Sat-Sat) and then the last few days at a third location.

For the cottage rental week I’d suggest the small Outer Cape town of Wellfleet – it has that ‘away from it all’ feeling but it’s still got a cute little town center and lots to do. You can do Nantucket on one side of this trip and then you can choose another location for the 3rd leg of the trip – or maybe Nantucket again.

When you’re on the Cape itself you really do need a car. You could do it without one – but very few people do and I wouldn’t like to be one of them as it’s just too much work.

Where to go in Cape Cod (August) and how easy to get around

Hi,

You need to help us to help you. You have 2 weeks booked, which is quite a bit of time. How many days do you plan on spending in Boston? How many days would you like to spend on Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha%26#39;s Vineyard? Do you plan on visiting any other areas besides Boston and Cape Cod during your 2 weeks?

There is no rail service between Boston and Cape Cod. If you have no plans to drive, then you will have to take the Plymouth-Brockton bus from Boston to Cape Cod. You could then rely on public transport to get you around, but it%26#39;s not an extensive transit system like those in Europe. It%26#39;s possible to visit the Cape without a car, but it%26#39;s certainly not very convienent. To take the ferry to Nantucket, you will have to go to Harwichport or Hyannis. Ferries to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard leave from Hyannis and Falmouth.

Getting away from the crowds during those busy weeks will be next to impossible. It%26#39;s probably the busiest weeks on Cape Cod. You will most certainly want to stay on the Outer Cape in towns like Eastham, Truro or Wellfleet. They will offer you the most relaxation, but will still be busy. Nantucket and Martha%26#39;s Vineyard will also be very busy during that time. If you%26#39;re not aware, Nantucket is VERY expensive to visit during the high season. Lodging fills up fast, so you really need to start looking now if you want to visit. Same goes for Cape Cod.

Feel free to write back with your ideas or more questions you may have.

So you are spending your time in Boston and you have a few days for the Cape?

Without a car I would suggest taking the bus either to Falmouth or to Hyannis.

Hyannis is busy but you could locate near the harbor or Main St. (not around the mall) and get around on the town shuttle or by foot. You could also take a day trip to Nantucket or Martha%26#39;s Vineyard from Hyannis.

Personally I would prefer Falmouth and you could also locate midway between the beach and the charming town so that you could walk. You%26#39;ll be able to see Martha%26#39;s Vineyard from there too. Our expert on this board for Falmouth is Mainstreetman who lives there.

BTW, you%26#39;ll probably need to plan for a minimum of three nights on the Cape as many places will require that in high season. Don%26#39;t worry, you%26#39;ll enjoy it.

Ideally, to be in a quieter area, you would go to Wellfleet, Eastham, Truro but it would be more difficult to get around without a car. Check out www.theflex.org which is a bus system for the Outer Cape.

Lastly, look back for a post started by Katiebee about getting around the Cape without a car.

Oh, I see now that you’re spending most of your trip in Boston. Being a city girl I want to spend my vacations on the beach – especially in the hot, muggy month of August – so I just read right past that!

In any case – I’d start looking at the towns we’ve recommended and I’d start making some reservations for the Cape. In Aug it’s easy to book a room in Boston but it’s really difficult at this late date to get nice accommodations on the Cape for that time.

But not impossible. Look around on this and other websites about the Cape to get some ideas and see what appeals to you and we%26#39;ll be glad to answer questions and offer suggestions. The more specific your questions, the more useful info you%26#39;ll get and you%26#39;ll have a great Cape Cod visit.

Thank you to everyone for replying so quickly and helpfully to my tentative enquiries. I had thought of maybe 3 or 4 days in Cape Cod, because there are other things we want to do in and around Boston - explore Boston itself, visit Lexington and Concord and Cape Ann and possibly travel to the Hancock Shaker Village (does anyone have any suggestions as to where to base ourselves for that, or should I post on a Berkshires forum?).

It%26#39;s all rather tentative at the moment, and I%26#39;m trying to plan an itinerary. I realize that this is probably too ambitious - we don%26#39;t want to rush around Massachusetts on a whistle-stop tour. Perhaps we should leave Cape Cod to another trip (hopefully at a quieter time of the year), when we have more time to spend in the area. And I guess we%26#39;ll have to think about hiring a car after all. Presumably, this is not the time to be heading for Cape Cod, along with tens of thousands of other visitors.

Grateful for pointers and suggestions.

As an alternative to Hancock, you might want to visit Old Sturbridge Village (www.osv.org), a living history museum in Sturbridge. You could stay at the Publick House (www.publickhouse.com), a lovely 18th-century inn on the common. (The food is excellent.)

Sturbridge is about an hour and a half east of Hancock. The Old Sturbridge Village museum portrays life in a New England village during the era 1790-1840. There are so many things to do and see in the museum that you could easily spend two days there. The websites will give you details.

I see you psosted in the PTown forum if you are visting Ptown you can travel by boat from Boston directly and then use the public transportation system here if you are adverse to driving

If you are not sure where you are visiting - take the bus from Boston to Hyannis and then travel using the Flex here

Rfer to the this thread about what is possible using the bus

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g41555-i1948-k2094…

Thanks, Katie, for the link, which I%26#39;ll study more closely. And, Pastiche, for the alternative site - we would like to see the Shaker village, however, for the Shaker culture, so shall stick to that. Thanks for the tip, though.

PS Katie, I didn%26#39;t actually mean to post on the Provincetown forum: can it be moved to a general Cape Cod forum? Thanks.

G 22 row six seats 1 2 3 how obstructed will they be?

Two of my tickets say obstructed veiw. Does anyone know how obstructed the veiw is from these seats. Will I be directly behind a pole or is there one in the line of veiw?

We are just happy to be able to get tickets, but I would like to know ahead of time if we will be playing musical chairs with the one full veiw seat we have.

Thanks

Allie

G 22 row six seats 1 2 3 how obstructed will they be?

I think home plate is blocked on that one and you are under the net. Pole is in your line of view (since you are 6 rows back). Even though the other 2 seats are not technically obstructed, the pole still will get in the way.

G 22 row six seats 1 2 3 how obstructed will they be?

Thank you for your answer. It doesn%26#39;t sound too terrible.

As one who has sat in a good many obstructed-view seats over the years, I can tell you that it%26#39;s annoying but, as you say, not too terrible. You get used to leaning one way or the other, and you can often find an unoccupied nearby seat with a better sight line.

I%26#39;ve too sat in a few obstructed viewing seats, the ‘pole’ is one of those construction square posts, not overly large, more annoying. True, you can lean to one side to see what is going on, and the large screen located in the bleacher section always shows game replays. One of my obstd seats was located to the left of home plate. I could see the batter but not the pitcher (or maybe it was the other way around). It was a Yankee/Red Sox game and there was a lot of electricity in the air. Things happen so fast that you know what is going on. If you are with friends it really doesn’t matter, just being at Fenway is fun.

Thank you to all for answering my question. We are bringing my son for his eighth birthday. You are right it really doesn%26#39;t matter because Fenway is great regardless and seeing the Red Sox play is an amazing experience %26#39;pole%26#39; or no %26#39;pole%26#39;.

Yes, I agree with all that%26#39;s been said and also think it%26#39;s ok to sit in seats that are empty (especially if they remain so after the third inning). If someone comes to claim them, you just say sorry and move on.

http://www.preciseseating.com/index.php

Try this web site....Just click on section,then row ,then saet #

You should get a exact view of yory seat

Hope this helps

wow that is a great site. Thank you. I saved it to my favorites for future use.

We also used to recommend fenwaydata.com but it looks like that site is expired. The Red Sox website will show you pictures from different sections as well, but be advised that their photos edit out the poles so they are not truely accurate.

yes I tried some of the fenway seating websites, but none were as specific as the web site above. I checked out precise seating site and feel alot better about our veiw.

Dolphin Fleet - Whale Watch

We have a day set aside for a Whale Watch with Dolphin Fleet. Do we need to pre-book our tickets for our preferred date or is it better to wait and see that the weather will be like. We will be there in early June.

Selbeep.

Dolphin Fleet - Whale Watch

I%26#39;d wait. In early June you shouldn%26#39;t have any trouble getting your tickets the day of the whale watch.

Dolphin Fleet - Whale Watch

I%26#39;d wait too. You can always call Dolphin Fleet when you arrive on the Cape when you have a somewhat better idea of what the weather%26#39;s going to be doing during your stay. (no guarantees, though!)

Definitely wait. There are at least a couple trips a day, maybe more depending on the season. If you have set aside a whole day, you will certainly be able to get on one of the trips, which are only a couple of hours, and you can enjoy Ptown sights the rest of the day.

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Boston Duck Tours

Due to foot and knee surgery I cannot do a lot of walking so want to do a tour of Boston the day we are to spend in the city on our tour of NE this October. We will be coming from Ogunquit,ME and then head toward Nashua, NH for the night. Where would be the easiest and best place to catch the duck tour? Does anyone know how far in advance we need to book?

Thanks!

Boston Duck Tours

Assuming you%26#39;ll have your car ... there are pakring garages at both Prudential and the Museum of Science. We could better direct you if you give us an idea of what you%26#39;d like to do before/after your tour.

But, I%26#39;m a bit confused, weren%26#39;t you specifically asking about walking tours the other day?

Boston Duck Tours

Yes I was asking about walking tours but began to think about the fact that once I posted and found out that the tours last several hours, then I had to rethink my plans. I don%26#39;t do well walking for more than an hour at a time. I had foot and knee surgery but try to be as active as possible. We travel a lot and I manage really well except for walking a long period of time.

Before the tour we will probably do a short walking tour in the morning around 10 then try to do the duck tour after lunch then head out toward Nashua, NH.

You%26#39;d probably be better off getting on at the Prudential. There%26#39;s not much to see/do around the Museum of Science, except for the museum.

You have to buy your tickets in the Prudential centre, you then have to go to Shaw%26#39;s a 24hr supermarket opposite to get on the tour we managed to buy a ticket and get on the first tour, but i would certainly book my tickets in advance, as a note of caution to get onto the duck there are some steep steps to climb and they could be wet when you disembark, but saying that we had a brilliant time and the commentary was both first class and amusing, well worth doing.

We%26#39;re in the early planning stages of our trip to Boston in September, and saw this post so I%26#39;m thinking about the Duck Tours for our family (DH %26amp; I and 2 boys ages 5 %26amp; 10). I remember a few years ago that one of these vehicles sank in Ottawa, killing some of the passengers. Are these things safe? I%26#39;m assuming they must be since it seems like many tours have been operating in Boston for years, but does anyone have first hand knowledge? Are there any newspaper reports about shoddy safety procedures, etc? Or can I relax and take the family and enjoy it? Although I%26#39;m not a complete Nervous Nellie, that previous incident in Ottawa is giving me pause. Reassurances?

Thanks so much in advance!

CeCe,

If you are coming from Maine to Boston then to Nashua then I would recommend parking at the Science Museum. It will be easier to get back on the road to Nashua.

PmmcTO,

I personally have never heard of any incidents here in Boston except maybe Traffic delays.

Unfortunately, I have heard of the news reports of horrible incidents elsewhere.

The only other public incident was that Boston Duck Tour sued Super Duck Tours for a named infringement Boston Duck Tour won their case but I thought they were to change their name to Super Duck Excursions but I still see it listed as Super Duck Tour???

I would recommend the Boston Duck Tour over Super Duck Excursion not because of any safety issues but they are the original and more popular. They tour around Beacon Hill and splash in the Charles River. (They also have been used by The Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics for their previous victory parades). The Super Duck Excursions stays more on the waterfront and Charlestown areas and it splashes into the Boston Harbor.

Thanks very much for that ReMay. Yes, Boston Duck Tours was the company that we were looking at, and not the Super Duck one. I%26#39;m glad to know there have been no incidents with that company%26#39;s ';fleet'; of vehicles. It does look like fun!

pmmcTO -- don%26#39;t let one incident by a different operator far from Boston scare you away from all %26#39;Ducks%26#39;. There%26#39;s been plane crashes, train crashes and automobile crashes in the past 10 years yet my guess is you%26#39;ll be using one of those modes of transportation to get here.

Don%26#39;t worry ... us Boston forum posters don%26#39;t mince words or hide problems. Just search for ';bus to New York'; and you%26#39;ll see what I mean!

ReMay,

If we take the Boston Duck Tour from the Science Center is there a good place to get a quick bite to eat for lunch before we go on the tour? Thanks

forgotmypword, thanks for that - not to worry, I have used that logic about airplanes, cars etc. I%26#39;m sure it will be perfectly fine. Being of the short term memory type of people, I was telling my husband about the Boston Duck Tours and didn%26#39;t that look great etc. and he was the one who reminded me about Ottawa and my comment at the time which apparently was ';you%26#39;d never catch me on one of those things';. Then of course I remembered. Good think about my prerogative to change my mind. But as you say, it%26#39;s true of so many things - people take airplanes, trains, buses and cars millions of times without incident, but you only ever hear about the one time accidents.

CeCe - sorry to highjack your thread! Thanks for raising the question.

Hotels near Fenway

Overnight Family trip to Fenway in July.

Any thoughts/advise on these Hotels:

In what order would you rate them

MIDTOWN HOTEL

HYATT BOSTON/MEDFORD

BEST WESTERN BOSTON

Any other suggestions---Looking in the $150/175 range

THANKS.................

Hotels near Fenway

What are your exact dates and number in your party? I will see if I can find you something within your price range...

Hotels near Fenway

The only one that is ';Downtown*'; is the Midtown hotel, so that would, by far, be my first choice. You can actually walk to places you%26#39;d really care to see.

*Downtown to you. Officially, this is really in the Back Bay Area, near the Prudential Center.

REDSOX GAME

JULY 6,7 8 OR 9 depending on ticket available

SORRY..........

2 Adults

2 Kids (11,15)

On Hotwire for the 6th or the 7th, there is a 4.5 star hotel in the Quincy Market/Financial District zone which is likely the InterContinental for $143/night. This is a far nicer hotel than any of the ones mentioned, and you could take the T to Fenway.

On the 6th, 7th, or 9th, there is also a 3.5 star in Back Bay/Copley Square zone that is likely the Sheraton for around $99.

See betterbidding.com to match amenities, zone, and star level to ';guess'; the properties on Hotwire...

Refresh our memories - will you have a car with you? If so, parking costs will need to be factored in.

Location-wise Midtown wins easily, but it is an older, dated looking place. However, it appears to be well kept and the reviews here are favorable, so if you are not looking for modern or trendy, than go with it.

The Midtown Hotel is a decent hotel. My family stayed there recently while visiting. The place is older, but clean with updated bathrooms. The rooms are a little on the small side. The parking is a great deal around $18/day (nothing else this cheap at any other hotel in the city that I know of). Parking is usually around $36/day. Also, I just looked on their website and they offer free parking on the day of a Red Sox game if you have a ticket. See their website.

Plus, there are lots of restaurants and things within walking distance. Have fun!

The best thing about Boston is the Transit system... you can pretty much stay anywhere and get to Fenway relatively easy... I wouldn%26#39;t recommend staying in the Fenway area but look at some of the other areas... Jump on the T and you are in Fenway... Or you can walk... Boston is EXTREMELY walkable and a very pleasant walk as well...

attraction suggestions

making first trip to boston 3 days this week have sox tix and a boston go card any suggestions for must see sites to see? thanks

attraction suggestions

Check the ';Things to Do'; button on the left and figure out what you would like to see. Then we can help organize these with you.

attraction suggestions

Bear,

Since you already purchased the Go Boston Card I would recommend pre-booking a Boston Duck Tour (They are very popular and do tend to sell out) and do a walking tour for the Freedom Trail.

Other ideas on things to do...

Get the 2 day tickets for the trolley ride, you can get on and off and be sure to visit the USS Constitution.

Since you mentioned that you are interested in the New Aquarium and the MOS then I would recommend them. The Aquarium is not the best in the world but you already have paid the admission with the Go card,

so ';yes';, I would visit it. It does not take a lot of time to visit the aquarium. The MOS on the other hand can take a lot of time so you need to factor that in to your plans.

If you are interested in Art Museums then The Museum of Fine arts and The Isabella Gardner Museum are worth a visit. If you plan on going to Salem then I would recommend the Peabody Essex Museum including the Yin Yu Tang Chinese House.

There is a lot to see in Boston. Tell us what interests you and we can help you a little better.

Here is a link of someone who really enjoyed using the Boston Go Card. I hope this helps.

Enjoy!

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60745-i48-k204304鈥?/a>

More help needed

I came across a real good walking map of City routes.

Now my question is---which way is the safest or closest route to walk to get from South Station Train Depot to Faneuil Hall?

More help needed

I should ask is Atlantic Ave to State Street the best way or is Congress St. to State Street the best?

More help needed

All the routes are safe, but the way i would go is to go right onto Atlantic Avenue to the first traffic light AFTER State Street. If you cross there, it leads you directly into Quincy Market and then onto Fanueil Hall.

Where to stay in October

We%26#39;re visiting NY and the New England area in October. We%26#39;ll be renting a car in Boston and driving through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and down to Greenfield MA. From there we had planned to return to Boston and fly down to Washington for 3 days before heading back home to Australia. HOWEVER, we think we%26#39;ll be missing out by not visiting the Cape so have decided to cancel Washington and spend a couple of days somewhere in Cape Cod. Any suggestions? Falmouth and Chatham sound good, but I love the look of Nantucket also (the Veranda House looked fabulous).

I%26#39;m also wondering if we should be visiting places such as Mystic and/or Newport RI. It all looks so wonderful but we just don%26#39;t have a lot of time.

We%26#39;d value your thoughts and suggestions. Incidentally, my husband and I are in our early 60%26#39;s, we%26#39;ll have a car and probably won%26#39;t want to cycle and I imagine that in October, swimming will be out of the question.

Thanks for your help.

Where to stay in October

Wow. You are covering serious territory!

Where in Maine are you visiting?

I ask because there are some spectacular coastal areas that rival the Cape. That said, I am a fan of Nantucket and Chatham in October. Newport is a totally different animal. What do you like to do for fun? Do you have three days to spend on the Cape? Where are you departing from - DC or Boston?

Where to stay in October

You might also consider Wellfleet. They have a big Oyster Festival in mid-Oct so almost everything stays open through this point (Oysters are at their peak this time of year if you’re a fan). It’s a town that attracts a lot of artists (potters mostly) and it famous for its natural beauty. If money is at all an issue you’ll find Wellfleet is not nearly as expensive as Nantucket and it’s just a quick ride in the car to Chatham and P-Town. There is also a really cute vineyard in Truro that might be of interest to you.

http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/

I would for sure skip Mystic. Newport I can’t really comment on but I know others love it so I’d keep it in the running as you consider your options.

Thanks CapeMermaid

We%26#39;re driving from Boston to Portland then heading west to the White Mountains area of NH. We%26#39;re only in Portland for 1 day unfortunately. We%26#39;ll be spending about a week in amongst the mountains, lakes etc. and I thought it might be good to get another view of NE.

Trouble with coming from Australia is that we%26#39;ll be travelling 20 hours + and although we%26#39;re cramming a lot into a short space of time, we want to get a real feel for NE. Makes it a bit of a rushed trip but Aussies tend to do a lot of driving when travelling because we know it will be a long time (if ever) till we return.

Anyway, back to your questions, we can spend 3 days in the Cape and we%26#39;ll be driving out of and returning to Boston (help!!!) where we%26#39;ll catch the train back to New York before returning home.

We%26#39;re not worrying about a night life nor are we into rugged outdoorsy entertainment. What we enjoy is just driving around and getting a feel for a place, meeting people and enjoying the local food etc. We love to take in the scenery and the history of a place and particularly love architecture. We love just capturing the enjoyment of being in another part of the world which is entirely different from our own.

I appreciate your help (and Brooklyn32 - thanks)

I really like your travel style! You%26#39;re taking a road trip here!

I just noticed the ';Road Trip'; forum on Trip Advisor on the %26#39;forums page%26#39;. You might post there as well to get some ideas about your plan:

tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g1-i12567-Road_Tri…

I%26#39;ll put in my vote for the two of you to visit Newport. You could hit Newport after leaving Greenfield. Drive time is under 3 hours. I recommend spending a night in Newport, but if you want to get to the Cape, you could still make it a nice day trip. Newport seems to have what you%26#39;re looking for: History, architecture, charm, scenic beauty, excellent restaurants. The Cliff Walk is free and offers beautiful ocean views on one side and the backyards of the mansions on the other. The mansions are also stunning and can be toured if you so choose to buy tickets. Like I said, fantastic places to eat in Newport, so you%26#39;ll surely have a great lunch or dinner.

From Newport to Chatham on the Cape is right about 2 hours. I also recommend spending your time in either Chatham, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro or Provicetown. It%26#39;s beautiful and tranquil in that area during October.

Getting back to Boston is not difficult. You will take Route 6 West over the Sagamore Bridge which will put you on Route 3 North. Follow Route 3 North all the way to Route 93 North (Boston). Follow Route 93 into the city. Drive time from Chatham to Boston is 2 hours. Add more time if you plan to reach the Boston area during the morning or afternoon rushes.

This is a very popular time to visit the Northeast because of the changing colors of the foliage. You%26#39;ll need to firm up some plans soon so you can make hotel reservations for the most popular %26#39;leaf peeper%26#39; places.

Beach weekend vacation - ideas?

Hello,

I%26#39;d like to spend 2 to 3 days in late June on a beach vacation in New England for our wedding anniversary. Ideally, I would like it to be within a driving distance to the Berkshires.

Any ideas? I would like to spend about $600 on this trip, which means about $150/night for hotel (hopefully hotwire will have a stellar deal?), and the rest on dinners and entertainment.

Thanks for your help!

Beach weekend vacation - ideas?

When in June? If it%26#39;s early in the month, you%26#39;ll do fine on Cape Cod or Cape Ann ... it%26#39;s still %26#39;early season%26#39; (although not %26#39;off-peak%26#39;).

If you plan ot swim, water will be warmest on bay side of Cape Cod (but not really %26#39;warm%26#39;.)

What, do you want from your beach vacation? Quiet nature? mini golf and go-carts? restaurants? shopping? spa treatments? fine dining? clam shacks? We need to know more about what you are lookingof for to help point you in the right direction.

Many hotels near beaches are not listed on hotwire and priceline types of places. There%26#39;s not a whole lot of chains and a greater number of %26#39;casual%26#39; lodging places rather than upscale ....

Beach weekend vacation - ideas?

What do you mean by ';to be within driving distance to the Berkshires?'; Will you be staying in the Berkshires and making daytrips to the beach? I%26#39;ll assume you plan to drive from the Berkshires to spend a couple nights along the coast and then drive back to the Berkshires when you%26#39;re done at the beach.

The closest beaches to the Berkshires would be located in Connecticut, but I don%26#39;t recommend you go there. Their beaches just aren%26#39;t very nice (sorry to all the Nutmeggers out there). About 2 hours drive from the Berkshires.

Next closest would be Cape Ann, north of Boston. Beautiful area but the waters can still be chilly in late June. Lodging will also be pushing your budget. About 3 hours from the Berkshires.

The beaches of Rhode Island will be next. Staying in a town like Narragansett would give you a great beach vacation. You can find lodging in your price range and there%26#39;s some really nice beaches down there. Also about 3 hours from the Berkshires.

Cape Cod is the furthest from the Berkshires. Drive time is anywhere from 3-4.5 hours depending on what town you stayed in. A town like Falmouth is just over 3 hours from the Berkshires where you could find affordable lodging. There%26#39;s some decent beaches there too. Old Silver is actually a fantastic beach. Cape Cod will give you the most choices of different areas to stay in and also give you the most choices in helping you meet your budget. It will also afford you the best beach vacation experience. But the further onto the Cape you drive, the further it is to drive back to the Berkshires. Personally, I feel any of the above mentioned areas would be considered within driving distance, unless you were planning to do daytrips.

Feel free to ask more questions..

Cape Cod is fine.

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Thanks for all your comments so far!

Here are some more details which I failed to provide in my first post:

1) We%26#39;ll be coming from the Berkshires and will want to drive to a beach location and stay overnight for 2 nights and drive back to the Berkshires; and

2) We want relaxation and to swim, swim and swim in a beach during the day; at night, we%26#39;d like to explore the area and have seafood at night. Given we%26#39;re only there for 2-3 days, we just want R%26amp;R really, and to explore.

Thank you for all your suggestions!

One more thing, for our dining options, it would be really nice to have fresh fish. Can you recommend a place where with entrees in the $15 range?

bus system with 9 month old

Can you fit a big stroller on the bus and what about car seats? Or did you just hold them in your lap? thanks

bus system with 9 month old

anyone?

bus system with 9 month old

You could always email them if nobody can answer your questions. I know that strollers must be folded up and kept out of the aisle.

http://www.vineyardtransit.com/Pages/index

On the carseat question, this is all just to the best of my recollection, but (1) the Massachusetts law requiring small children to travel in carseats / booster seats does not apply to public transportation and (2) the buses do not have seatbelts, so there is nothing with which to secure them.

As always, it%26#39;s easier if you travel light, with a foldable umbrella stroller, or even better (for very little ones) a front carrier or backpack.

VTA%26#39;s policy is that strollers must be folded and kept out of the way, and that%26#39;s probably enforced on busy days. On quieter days, I doubt the driver will insist on this, particularly on laid-back MV.

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car hire query

I got a good price on Hotwire.com - about $650 for a nice roomy car for 14 days - which I am delighted with - having previously been quoted $1,400!!!!! The only slight problem is I need to pay up front - which I am prepared to do to save such big money. Before I commit - I just wanted to ask your advice We arrive on 30th June into Boston and plan to explore the city until 2nd July. We were thinking of picking up the rental car on 2nd - just before we head off to Cape Cod. We return from NH/Vermont on 16th - and we plan to drop the rental car off then. We will have another 2 days to spend in Boston. I have been told Boston is a crazy place for traffic - therefore I want to avoid driving there as much as possible. Our hotel is Jurys - I suppose the best thing to do is to get taxi%26#39;s to airport from hotel when picking up the car and do the same on the way back. Does that arrangement sound manageable/sensible? Many thanks.

car hire query

Good plan on not having the car while you are staying at Jury%26#39;s. You really won%26#39;t need it. As for getting back and forth to the airport you can take a taxi or use our public transporation system -- the MBTA. It%26#39;s really easy to get around and inexpensive too. www.mbta.com

car hire query

Yes, you don%26#39;t want the car in town. There is no need for it and it will be an annoyance, not a convenience. The traffic can be bad, but the thing you really want to avoid is the parking. Hotels will typically charge about $40 a night for parking. Public garages during the weekday can easily be in the $30 range.

I am not sure what you mean by ';nice roomy car'; (full size?), but if you take a look at www.budget.CO.UK the rates are imho even better (e.g. $558 all inclusive for Ford Taurus pick-up/return at Boston Logan Apt) and without the need to prepay.

That is interesting that if you use Budgets international portal as mentioned for a Ford Taurus from 7/2 - 7/16 it charges you $560 with taxes and fees.

If you go to the regular portal budget.com the quote is $1139 with taxes and fees. I wonder how they can explain that difference?

Always remember when they say Ford Taurus or similar car that doesnt mean it will be a Ford Taurus,it depends what they have on the lot.If they dont have a full size car they have to upgrade you to the next size or even give you a SUV or Mini van.

Logan to Waltham and back

Hi

I arrive into Boston Logan on Saturday 9th May and need to get to the Hilton Garden Inn in Waltham where I will be staying for the week.

A couple of questions:

What is the most cost effective way to get between the airport and the hotel?

If I wanted to visit downtown Boston on Sunday for the day how would I achieve that in the most cost effective way and what are the things I should see?

The choice of hotel was picked for its location to the business I will be visiting all week as I am on a training course

Thanks in advance

Paul

Logan to Waltham and back

Hi, Paul

The most cost effective way would be to take the free shuttle outside your terminal at Logan over to the Airport subway stop. Buy a $2 ticket and take the subway to Bowdoin stop(last stop). From there, you will have to walk about 15 minutes to North Station. At North Station, purchase a $4.75 Commuter Rail ticket for the Fitchburg Line. Take rail to Waltham. From the train station in Waltham, you will either have to take a taxi to the hotel or check with the hotel, as they offer local area transportation. They may be able to pick you up at the train station. The most convienent way to reach North Station is to take a $20 taxi ride from the airport.

Coming into Boston on Sunday, you would rely on the same Commuter Rail. Take the rail from Waltham Station to North Station. But be aware that the Commuter Rail will be running on a Sunday schedule (far fewer trains will be running). I%26#39;ll leave you the MBTA website so you can browse through it and check schedules.

http://www.mbta.com/

Logan to Waltham and back

Thanks Will

Some buses service Waltham; but I%26#39;m not sure if any are close to your hotel.

www.mbta.com has a trip-planning service, so you should give that a try.

The MBTA%26#39;s trip planner suggests taking the Silver Line bus from the airport to South Station, taking the Red Line to Central Square in Cambridge, then taking bus route 70A to the hotel.

This is doable, but will take a while, and it sounds like a hassle if you%26#39;ve got luggage. I%26#39;d consider taking a taxi to the hotel if that%26#39;s within your budget.

The bus might work well for your Sunday day-trip, but be sure to check the schedules since the 70A does not run frequently. A better bet might be to take an inexpensive taxi ride to the commuter rail station (Brandeis/Roberts or downtown Waltham) and take the train into town. From the train terminal at North Station, you can easily walk over into the North End for an Italian meal, walk part of the historic Freedom Trail, or whatever suits you.

For Waltham, you really want a car. It%26#39;s almost impossible to get around the city without taking cabs. That includes dining and almost everything else. By the time you get through, you may as well have rented one. And driving into the city on Sunday is a breeze - straight on the Turnpike (I-90 east) and parking, for instance in the Boston Common Underground Garage, is only $11.

I agree with Alan you are better off renting a car from Logan,Saturday is a slow day and the Commuter Rail runs on the weekend schedule you will spend to much by cab and to much time.

Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

Hello, My husband and I with our 2 year old are planning a trip to cape cod. We have not been there before and do not know anyone who has gone. Any suggestions of where to stay. We really enjoy the beach and also would like something our son would enjoy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

Hi bramptongirl! The Cape is so great for families with young kids!

You%26#39;ll get many recommendations for where to stay; I%26#39;ll offer mine:

Consider staying in Chatham, a charming town on the %26#39;elbow%26#39; of the Cape. The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Chatham a ';Distinctive Destination'; in 2007:

http://www.chathaminfo.com/

You might consider staying at The Wayside Inn on Main Street in Chatham. This place (really lovely) has large rooms and is conveniently located near restaurants, shops and the Park where you can attend a Friday night Chatham Band Concert.

http://www.waysideinn.com/

Best of all, it%26#39;s a short walk to Oyster Pond and the children%26#39;s beach there. This pond has no wave action and the tide changes are subtle, perfect for little kids...get a little minnow catching net from Ben Franklin%26#39;s on the way to Oyster Pond and some sand toys and you%26#39;ll be set for any afternoon! You can grab sandwiches to go (there%26#39;s a great sandwich place next to your hotel) and just enjoy your day there.

Your 2 year old might also enjoy the new playscape on Depot Road (also close to downtown).

The Squire Restaurant is an informal, local, %26#39;old reliable%26#39; that welcomes families with kids.

http://www.thesquire.com/

Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

I agree with fussyguest! Chatham is a great town for your first visit to Cape Cod.

We started vacationing in Chatham 20 yrs. ago, when our boys were 3yrs. %26amp; 2yrs. old. The things we loved about it then, are still the same. Wonderful beaches, great Main St., and very kid-friendly. They still look forward to going for ice cream after dinner!

Another fun activity is going to the Fish Pier in the afternoon to watch the fishing boats unload while the seals swim around the boats looking for ';snacks';.

Since Chatham is on the Rail Trail Bike path, you can also rent bikes with a child-trailer from the bike shop in town.

The library also has story-time and other activities for kids during the summer. (great for a rainy day)

And yet the entire Cape has it%26#39;s charms. Can you add some specifics like: how many nights will you need, when will you arrive and is the sky the limit or do you have an accommodations budget? Do you want some extra room, a handy washer/dryer, a fridge or anything else particular to traveling with the baby? The more info you can provide the more useful advice you%26#39;ll receive.

We would like to spend about 4 nights. We were thinking of renting a cottage close to the beach. This way we have access to a kitchen in case our little one is fussy about his meals, and we can still enjoy things to do inside the house while he naps rather then being a hotel room. Does anyone have any suggestions to good vacation rentals in Chatam?

Thanks.

What%26#39;s the budget?

Also note that most (read,%26#39;all%26#39;) in season rentals go from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday (less common, but available)so you%26#39;d be paying for a seven night stay.

Hi there - when we took our 2 year old we went to the Red Jacket Riviera Beach resort - the outdoor pool is so kid friendly (they have an indoor one too) - our son really loved it - especially the water fountain that showers the kids... the resort is oceanfront so you also have the option of the beach. There are tons of kid friendly things to do and you are not too far from Hyannis (we have done the pirate cruise out of Hyannis - fun!) The resort also does activities - like bonfires and live music playing by the beach. You also can use any of the other resorts amenities or attend activites at another resort (they are close by - side by side in one case). It was very family friendly and our son loved it. Close to the ';zooquarium'; and some indoor play centers....the rooms were standard - clean - but I think they have various levels and you could upgrade to something nicer. We never spent much time in the room anyhow....

Enjoy!

http://www.pirateadventurescapecod.com

www.redjacketresorts.com/riviera_beach_resort

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First timers: Stay in Copley Square or Financial District?

We will be in Boston from Aug. 12th - Aug. 16th and need help deciding which area to stay in? We are booking through Priceline and these are a couple of the areas they offer that seem the most popular and central.

We will be going to to a Red Sox game and walking the Freedom Trail - other than that, the schedule is wide open.

Thanks for the help!

First timers: Stay in Copley Square or Financial District?

For our first time we stayed in The Lenox good location on Boyleston St. easy for the T about 1/2 block walk, shopping and food, smart hotel clean and staff friendly and helpful.

First timers: Stay in Copley Square or Financial District?

Both areas will be ideal for your travel plans.

Enjoy!

Either area will be fine for your stay in Boston. I will make you aware that the Financial District tends to get rather desolate at night and on the weekends. Staying around Copley Square will afford you a much livelier, authentic Boston visit in my opinion. The Back Bay area is beautiful. It%26#39;s within walking distance to the game and about 4 blocks to the Common and the start of the Freedom Trail. The green line of the T will take you anywhere else you don%26#39;t wish to walk. So, either area is fine for getting around the city, but I think you%26#39;ll love the BackBay/Copley Square area. Have a good trip, regardless of where you end up staying.

If I had to pick one for leisure travel, it would be Copley Square. Willoo7 is correct. The financial sistrict is dead at night but it is closer to the Freedom Trail Fanueil Hall and the Aquarium. Copley Square is near Copley Place and the Prudential Center, the Charles River and Newbury Street. It is alive at night in the Summer with lots of stores and restaurants. You can walk to Fenway from Copley and to the Freedom Trail. It is probably only a 10 or 15 minute walk from the financial district to Copley Place so if you get a much better deal, you can stay there and walk to the Copley Square but economics aside, I would go with Copley Square.

No disagreement here, but it%26#39;s worth repeating what has been said often: In reference to the financial district at night, dead doesn%26#39;t mean dangerous. It%26#39;s just not lively.

My vote is for Copley. Agree with advice above re: Financial District.

My vote would also be Copley Square,as far as hotels you got the Copley Marriott,Copley Westin,Midtown Hotel Back Bay Hilton, Park Plaza a couple of blocks away all near public transportation,plenty of restaurants and the area is more lively than the Financial District.

Salem Trolley Tour

Is it recommended to do this tour so as to give us an overview of the area and then be able to visit what interests us most. What is the best place to visit to tell us the most about the history of Salem.

Selbeep.

Salem Trolley Tour

The tour by the Trolley Depot is definitely a great way to get an overview of the city. You can hop on and off all day from different points of interest. The tour guides who run it are very well informed and entertaining.

As for the best place to get the history of Salem, that%26#39;s a little trickier. Salem has a varied history and there is no one place that will give you all of it. I recommend the Peabody Essex museum, the House of Seven Gables and The Witch House. If you like some of the more touristy types of places, there%26#39;s the New England Pirate Museum, The Haunted Witch Village and the Dungeon. Those will give you history as well as the usual mockups and displays associated with tourist centred attractions. But, don%26#39;t let my description as ';touristy'; put you off, they%26#39;re still good places to visit.

Salem Trolley Tour

Selpeep,

The Peabody Essex Museum including the Yin Yu Tang Chinese House is worth a visit.

Here is review of Salem from last year that you might find helpful.

Enjoy!

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Thanks all for your replies. We%26#39;re most interested in learning about the witch trials so perhaps the best place for us would be the Witch House. I%26#39;ve also noticed the Salem Heritage Trail Tour. Maybe we%26#39;d be better to do something like this instead of the Trolley Tour as it involves walking with a guide and perhaps we%26#39;d see more. Any help with this please?

Selbeep.

Oddly enough, the Witch House doesn%26#39;t delve too deeply into the trials.

Although I cringe at recommending it, the place that has the whole story would be the Witch Museum. The reason I don%26#39;t like telling people to go there is because, for what you pay, you don%26#39;t get a whole lot. Basically, you stand in the middle of a darkened room while a taped voice tells the story of the trials and different displays light up one after the other. Not exactly a high calibre attraction, but it will give you what you want to know about the trials.

Forgot to add to your question about the walking tour. That is a good way to go, but I still recommend the trolley, you%26#39;ll still get loads of info as you drive around and they stop by all the major attractions. But, the choice is ultimately yours. Salem is a very walkable town, so no worries about overextending yourself physically.

Raven 7,

Do you mean the Salem Witch Museum or the Witch Dungeon Museum?

Selbeep.

The Salem Witch Museum is the one that has the whole trial story.

The Dungeon has a short play where they reanact a portion of one of the accused women%26#39;s trial, taken straight from court documents. After the play they take you downstairs into a life size replica of what the cells were like that the accused were held in. The Dungeon is very interesting and puts some perspective on what it must have been like back then to go through the physical and mental agony of being an accused witch.

To confuse things even more, there is a place called the Witch History Museum. It%26#39;s also one that has mannequins in various setups. Although, it does actually require you to walk through various rooms rather than standing in one spot. It%26#39;s rather low budget in its presentation, which is why I didn%26#39;t mention it at first.

The Witch House is a house that belonged to one of the judges that presided over the trials. It%26#39;s interesting in its architectural history as well as its infamous connections. I highly recommend it.

Hope I haven%26#39;t confused you with too much information. Enjoy your trip to Salem.