Boston Cream Pie to go

The JFK Library was great, and the fine arts museum was amazing. Foggs in Harvard is also worth checking out, as there are nice Van Gogh's, Monet's, Rembrandt's, and more.

The best place to eat lunch in Cambridge/Harvard is called Bartley’s Burgers. Political humor at it's best, I had the Howard Dean Burger while my wife enjoyed her Laura Bush burger. Little Italy is really beatiful. Check out a restaurant called Al Dente, which has the best veal I've ever had, and the wait staff was like family. There are lots of great steakhouses and great seafood places, like the Union Oyster House and the Barking Crab. My Favorite pubs/bars include Sevens, The Last Hurrah, and the Sunset Bar and Grill, which also had great food and 133 beers on TAP.

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Drink lots of Harpoon beer, and the best wings I ever had in my life are at the Good Life in downtown. Omni Parker House was a great choice because it was in the center of downtown Boston near the Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, and The State house (old and new). The old North Church was directly in front of us, and to make things better, the first step onto the sidewalk when leaving the hotel lands you on the Freedom Trail.

I'll be honest; without my Roughguide to Boston, I would not have enjoyed this trip as much as I did. Boston is complex and there is a whole lot to do in different places.

If you like sports go watch a Bruins game or better yet go to Fenway and see the Red Sox.

Take the tours and eat and drink to your hearts content. This is one of my favorite cities and a place I wouldn't mind calling home one day.

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The hotel has a really great restaurant, with everything you would expect in a Boston Menu. The Boston Scrod and the Boston cream pie originated in the kitchen of the Omni Parker House. The fact that JFK announced his bid for the Senate here assured me this was the place to stay. As I said earlier, the history here is rich. As a matter of fact, all of the local politicians used to drink at the Last Hurrah, which is one of the two bars featured at the Parker house. The other bar is a little more intimate, as you can have a cocktail as you receive warmth from the fireplace in those cold, long winters. The parking is $30 per day, and it's a garage or you use the valet. The Boston Common and the Old North Church are across the street. The Freedom Trail runs along the same sidewalk, and it's conveniently close to all of the main attractions. I would definitely stay here again, and again, and again.

It serves as a great name for this establishment being that this was basically a hangout for local politicians, including the Kennedy Clan; I think Ted still stops by once in a while.

Being it was cold when we visited Boston, it made a great excuse to come here and warm up with a cocktail.

You like martinis do you?

They have the most extensive martini menu I have ever seen, all $8. The same goes for single malt scotch. You can even get the most expensive single malts in a half measure so you don’t break the bank!

If you are like me and like to relax and enjoy the view of people walking by while relishing the taste of an 18-year-old Glenfiddich, this is the place for you.

The Best veal I ever had with eggplant and mushrooms, and not even in New York. The whole experience was amazing, and the waitress treated us like we were family, with kisses across both cheeks before we left and everything. They were all so proud of being Italian that it made you proud to eat there. The place was very cozy and the lighting was dimmed. You could see parts of the kitchen in the back through a large opening where the food would come from. I’m really exited about the restaurant because everything about it was enjoyable. I could have easily walked away from the old man shouting, "hey," trying to get us to eat there, but I’m glad I didn’t because it just added to the experience. My wife and I loved the food, the service, atmosphere, and the old man out in front luring customers in. Al Dente will always be my favorite stop in Boston.

This is really worth checking out if you are in this area. The crowd consists of a mix of locals, college kids, and young travelers. It's a pretty modernized place, so it's not like your local pub. I didn't eat here, so I wouldn't be able to tell you about the food; although, next time, I will.