tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post116274396931279040..comments2023-10-09T01:56:27.139-07:00Comments on Robbie's Ruminations: One Day In BostonRobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05146718095261185040noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1163227262737206242006-11-10T22:41:00.000-08:002006-11-10T22:41:00.000-08:00Hmm...well, I was born in Cambridge and raised in ...Hmm...well, I was born in Cambridge and raised in MA. But it's been ages. If I recall, Newberry Street is where all the artsy folk, shops and venues are. I would say similar to Venice but New England style.<BR/><BR/>I'll be there in December too. Wouldn't that have been a kick to be there at the same time!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy. Bundle up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162945483153472382006-11-07T16:24:00.000-08:002006-11-07T16:24:00.000-08:00It sounds like a well-deserved reward. Sorry I lea...It sounds like a well-deserved reward. Sorry I learned about your cross-country sojourn too late to have a special surprise waiting for you in Gila Bend.Remohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431607542722701491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162889915847561172006-11-07T00:58:00.000-08:002006-11-07T00:58:00.000-08:00Ah Boston. My old stomping grounds. I'll second (o...Ah Boston. My old stomping grounds. I'll second (or third) the votes for Fanueil Hall and Quincy Market (great food and shopping). The New England Aquarium is top knotch if you like that sort of thing (I do.) The Aquarium is located on the waterfront (the harbor, ya know, the whole Tea Party deal) where there is loads to see and photograph.<BR/><BR/>The Swan Boats in the Public Gardens won't be running, but there will probably be ice skating on the frog pond (fun and great photo opp). <BR/><BR/>If shopping is your bag, walk the length of Newbury Street for all the ritzy shops. And the end of the street you'll find Copley Plaza - a beautiful shopping mecca with the Prudential Center sky walk and observatory as a bonus.<BR/><BR/>If it's the history that attracts you, you could visit Paul Revere's house or walk the Freedom Trail (probably too cold in December tho.) Museum of Fine Arts is nice too.<BR/><BR/>Do you love the night life? Clubs are in Kenmore Square. <BR/><BR/>Good grief...so much. The North End (like Little Italy). China Town. The Old North Church (one if by land, two if by sea). The theater district. The Symphony or the Pops. The annual production of The Nutcraker will happen in December...if you want to see The Boston Ballet in action. That was our Christmas family tradition for a number of years.<BR/><BR/>Beantown Trolly...Boston Movie Tour...JFK Library...good lord, it's endless!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689649366003513145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162864178335177642006-11-06T17:49:00.000-08:002006-11-06T17:49:00.000-08:00The walking tour is such that you can pick it up a...The walking tour is such that you can pick it up and skip venues as your interest and stamina allow. Don't miss Fanueil Hall. Eat lunch at Legal Seafoods. If you want a warm inside venue to visit, the Boston Aquarium is always good, as is the Computer Museum. Might want to take a jog along the Charles, past Harvard, just so you can say you've been there...Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834993203690623780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162840031443790532006-11-06T11:07:00.000-08:002006-11-06T11:07:00.000-08:00i've been there several times, their aquarium is o...i've been there several times, their aquarium is one of the best i've seen. quincy market is colorful and fun...and a walk around the italian area is nice and interesting. other than that, i've been to the science museum (geared towards kids) and the hard rock cafe. that's about it! will wait to hear all about what you decide to do. have a good trip! ~phinneyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534643968545932541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162818209334229562006-11-06T05:03:00.000-08:002006-11-06T05:03:00.000-08:00I don't know Boston at all, but I think Mary's rig...I don't know Boston at all, but I think Mary's right. Paul would be a great resource.sunflowerkat https://www.blogger.com/profile/11643564072168293568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162777271915282522006-11-05T17:41:00.000-08:002006-11-05T17:41:00.000-08:00I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time in Boston, R...I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time in Boston, Robbie. You might run into the "Boston Legal" crowd! ;)<BR/><BR/>Say 'G'day" to James Spader for me! ;)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162759069436381342006-11-05T12:37:00.000-08:002006-11-05T12:37:00.000-08:00I've always wanted to "do" Boston. I'm most inter...I've always wanted to "do" Boston. I'm most interested in the historical aspects of the city, so I would be found hanging around anywhere really old, like more than 200 years. <BR/><BR/>Mary had a good idea about asking Paul...Lisa :-]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-1162747154618656162006-11-05T09:19:00.000-08:002006-11-05T09:19:00.000-08:00You need to get in touch with Paul from, Single Ma...You need to get in touch with Paul from, Single Man Writing...now it's called Waterboy (ex-Belfast Cowboy of AOL) He lives in the outskirts of Boston I believe. Joe and I wandered around for days there. Salem is just miles north.alphawomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788721975727895601noreply@blogger.com