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Iz & Irene's Excellent Beantown Adventure

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An October 2007 trip to Boston by zabelle

Taking the cruise Photo - Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, Massachusetts More Photos
Quote: Two girls, three days and a Sox crazed city, it was shaping up to be a great weekend.

Iz & Irene's Excellent Beantown Adventure

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Overview

Boston Harbor Photo - Boston, Massachusetts
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I won an online auction for a luxury Boston Hotel. That is what started this adventure. Even with a sharply discounted price I couldn’t afford more than two nights but with one of my best friends Irene in tow we headed off to Boston on a sunny and crisp October Day.Day 1The Boston Harbor Hotel is magnificent and has a really spectacular location right on Boston Harbor. We arrived at 11:30am and we were able to check right in. Our room was a deluxe and worth every penny and more that we paid for it. We had a city view but I really couldn’t find anything to fault with that.We headed off in search of the closest stop of the BeantownTrolley. This was about a thi...Read More

Boston Harbor Hotel

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Hotel

Gorgeous Bed Photo - Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
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When it comes to gorgeous, this hotel has it down to a tee. You know as soon as you drive up to the front and the door man greets you that this is going to be a special visit.We checked in at 11:30am without a hitch and we were upgraded to a deluxe king room. We were almost stunned into silence when we walked into our room. First you open the door and walk down a short hall with a marble tile floor into the bedroom. The king size bed is high and covered with a beautiful floral brocade coverlet. There are four large pillows and two roll pillows. There is a wooden oriental style headboard and the wall behind is upholstered.When you are lying in bed you can watch the flat screen TV on to...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 21, 2007

Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
617/439-7000

Boston Harbor Cruises

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Attraction | "Boston Harbor Tour"

Taking the cruise Photo - Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, Massachusetts
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Our ship was the Frederick L. Nolan. It was a relatively small ship and it was certainly not luxurious. We hopped aboard and headed right up to the top of the ship. Many of the people chose to sit down inside of the boat. If you want to be able to experience the outdoor views you need to be able to climb stairs.The tour leaves from Long Wharf and takes about 45 minutes. It makes one stop at the Charlestown Naval Yard where you can leave the boat and hop back onto another tour. The tour begins as soon as you pull out of the berth. You are given a running commentary for most of the rest of the tour.Boston was settled in 1630 and it didn’t take them long to realize that the New Englan...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 21, 2007

Boston Harbor Cruises
One Long Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
+1 617 227 4321

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

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Attraction

Get your tickets here Photo - Ghosts and Gravestones Tour, Boston, Massachusetts
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I found out about this tour as I was looking for a hop on hop off trolley tour of Boston. It looked too good to pass up. I booked it online, well almost. As it turned out I booked a tour but it was up to me to call and get my name on the specific tour that I wanted to take. It was a three step process, very complicated for such a simple thing. The good news is that when we arrived at the office on Atlantic Ave our name was on the list for the 7pm tour. Hurrah. The fun began almost immediately as soon as we walked up to the ghoulish guides they saw my e-ticket and started to moan no, no it’s an e-ticket. They were all dressed in scary costumes and they put on at least a half hour of pre tour ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 21, 2007

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
Long Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts

Beantown Trolley

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Story/Tip

USS Constitution Photo - Beantown Trolley, Boston, Massachusetts
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Let me begin by saying that there are several choices of hop on hop off trolley tours in Boston. Our hotel recommended Old Town Trolley and I am familiar with them having taken their tour in Savannah. The reason we chose Beantown Trolley was that they went to the Museum of Fine Arts and none of the other tours did. I would recommend Beantown if you plan to visit the Museum but otherwise the tour itself is about two hours to make the round and that is longer than it needs to be.Most of the tours have kiosk at Long Wharf. Beantown is behind the other tours facing Legal Seafood. We bought a two day ticket for $35 and it included a free Boston Harbor Tour (which I will describe in a separate en...Read More

Beantown Trolley
14 South Charles St
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
+1 781 986 6100