Boston in the fall tips/suggestions

[Greedyfly]

Hello guys

We are thinking about going to Boston for the fall and was wondering if anyone here has been? What should we do whilst there? Where should we visit? Where should we stay?

We would like to Amtrak it somewhere - where else should we visit whilst there?

Thanks

GF

[237SJ]

The weather in Boston in the fall would be ok. If it was me I would start in Boston and then go to Cape Cod. Nice part of the world

[Twirls]

we went there in 2004. If you'd like to see whereabouts we went and what we saw this is a link to our website (non commercial)

http://www.sandjay.co...hirleysNewEngland.htm

[4getmenot]

not so nice weather

http://www.informatio...county=17&town=Boston

town is a bit shoddy and skegness further up road is even worse lol

[Greedyfly]

Lol forget - not the Boston I was hoping for

[237SJ]

LOL I think Greedyfly is talking about Boston MA, not Boston UK

[Greedyfly]

I should imagine our budget would me more like Boston UK though lmao

[4getmenot]

237SJ i was joking .... wouldnt ever think anyone would want to holiday there

[237SJ]

When I go to Boston with work we stay in Copley Square. That`s quite a good starting point to see the rest of the city from.

[Greedyfly]

LMAO forget, you never know that maybe where we end up

[DTCwordfan]

Wonderful - I ahd a house up there.

Take a car not Amtrak as it allows you to roam the woods etc. and the beauty is off the beaten track.

Vermont would be high on my list (Route 100 is fabulous). Plenty of inns and bbs to stay at and stay clear of the brand hotels. Sugarbush/Warren (fab country store there for sandwiches and gifts) Woodstock, Manchester all would be high on my list. But Maine and N-Hampshire offer wonderful sights too.
We have the ocasional beautiful sight of a tree or a few changing - over there it goes on for mile after mile - and you can get the effect as it changes from day to day. It is like a huge canvas. Two of the fun things included a small plane ride up to the Canuck border and also a glider ride at Sugarbush for over 1.5 hours riding the thermals of the valley.

Great food and actually some good beers like Otters Creek. Loads of artists and artisans in Johnson, Burlington, (great museum house on Lake Champlain south of the city, Randall (Warren Kimble)......loads of lovely federal and colonial houses/Vermont barns. And there are some TT (tourist traps) like Cabot Cheeses, Green Mountain Coffee, Ben & Jerry's ( all near Waterbury) as well as Cold Hollow (some real tack but nice apple cider (non-alco in the US).

Good area for skiing too at Mt Mansfield and Killington but you will be too early for that.

Feed in your interests...................

[Greedyfly]

DT Unfortunately neither of us drive otherwise the car would be the first choice. That way we could wander off the beaten track, I shall check out the places you have suggested online thanks - maine was a place we thought of (he's a stephen king fan). Thanks guys so far for your suggestions, keep em coming.

[DTCwordfan]

there are coach services as well.........

[pastafreak]

If you want to travel outside Boston-then I would definitely recommend Plimoth Plantation...the exhibits include a living history museum that recreates life in 1627...

http://www.plimoth.org/

http://www.google.co....OD4DA&ved=0CE8Q9QEwBA

[Clanad]

If you find a way there, go north to Portland, Maine. It's about an hour on Interstate 95 from Boston. If you do go, make sure you spend an evening at DeMillos on the wharf... absolutely the best seafood restaurant in the area! (seen here: http://www.dimillos.com/restaurant/ ). It actually floats...
Here's an Amtrak schedule and fares between Boston and Portland: http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com/schedule/full ...

You can also catch the Concord Coach Bus Line right at the Boston Logan Airport.

We live in the western U.S., but have close friends in New England and go as often as possible.

The "high season" for the Leaf Peepers (tourists that go for the Fall colors) begins as early as September 15 and runs to late October. The weather is beautiful that time of year. 60 to 70 (F) temps in the day and only down to maybe 50's at night.
I'd also suggest hiring a taxi once in Portland to take you about 15 miles to Freeport... the home of L.L. Bean... a huge sporting goods and clothing store that never closes (no locks on the doors) seen here: http://www.llbean.com...qs=3006413_pmd_google .
The coastline is spectacular and don't miss the many Lighthouses, especially Portland Head (seen here: http://lighthousegetaway.com/lights/maine.html ).
Welcome to the U.S., by the way!

[Andyvon]

I visited Boston about 20 years ago then spent several weeks driving through New England, Quebec and Ontario.

Places in Boston I would recommend are:-

The New England Aquarium,
Quincy Market,
A tram car tour,
A visit to the observation deck of the Johns Hopkins Tower,
The Charleston Navy Yard to see the USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young.

We also visited Franconia Notch, Indian Head, Ruggles Mine and Polar Caves in New Hampshire, Manchester, Portsmouth, Lincoln, Mount Washington for the cog railway and mountain road, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Watertown, Lake Placid and various places in Maine.

I hope those places give you a few ideas Greedyfly. There are so many places just tucked away waiting to be discovered.

[thugulike]

We stayed at the Harborside. Fantastic location but the staff could get a refund from the charm school. You can jump on the tube at the airport and the hotel is just a few steps from the tube station in the centre of Boston. We stayed at the Nauset House in East Orleans on Cape Cod and I would recommend it. It's just a short walk from the beach. You can go north to visit Salem and further north again to Maine. We stayed at the Topside in BoothBay Harbour. Absolutely great. You don't need a car until you leave Boston. Everything is walkable in the city

[Clanad]

Forgot to mention... Google up "Freedom Trail" in Boston. It's a brick inlaid path that leads to all the important historical points in Boston (including Old North Church... you know... "The British are coming!")... eminently walkable! Plan Faneuil Hall in Quncy Market for lunch,,,

[abstibus]

Not realy related, but...my sister and I went to Boston last year and were on a tour of USS Constitution. We had just taken a few steps when a man behind us shouted to us, 'Hi, I'm Randy'.
We turned to look at him and thought 'So what?'
Just another example of differences in across-the-pond communication.
We stayed in the Copley Plaza - pricey but well worth it; Katie Copley is the resident dog who has her 'headquarters' by the concierge's desk.
We found a traditional American breakfast diner near to the Mary Baker Eddy Centre (another fascinating visit). We ate our way through the amazing menu, with something diffferent every day.
I love Boston - a big city with a neighbourhood feel.

[Greedyfly]

Thanks guys for all your suggestions - looks like we choose a great place in America to start!