April 2, 2012

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A question for you all…

Mat and I want a holiday but far away so we were figuring America. We found that IcelandAir randomly do very cheap flights to Boston, so we thought we could fly there and then either drive around or, if Boston is amazing enough, stay and do the amazing stuff. Or if any of you guys live vaguely near, we could come visit/couch surf.

So my question is, is there anything good to do in Boston? Or is it worth driving around places in the vicinity? Or even taking a road trip from there around… places? Does anyone wanna meet up? What can we do there or… around?

We haven’t booked the flights yet because we have no idea what there is to do, and it’s better to ask people than Google when it comes to recommendations. Any advice appreciated!!!

XxX

One Angry Dwarf

April 3, 2012

I have a couple friends who came from Boston, so I’ll totally ask them!

Honestleigh

April 3, 2012

Boston is one of the most historic places in. our country! I have never been…

How is this a question for us all? I have never been to America, thus I feel marginalised by your question. It’s quite hurtful. Especially since I supported you over TortelliniGate.

Dinesh007.999

April 4, 2012

Buddy, He showed us da way He has long been gone And yet in our hearts His name shines on Wish u a good Friday in Advance Dini

Rusted Armour

April 4, 2012

RYN: Thank you so much. That’s one of the nicest compliments.

freckles.

April 4, 2012

i’m a lurker, and an Aussie.. but Boston has the redsox (sporting team?) and it is supposed to be absolutely farking gorgeous.. go!

freckles.

April 4, 2012

ryn: yaaaaaaaaaay oh, hi there!

coxiegirl

April 5, 2012

i stumbled across your diary and your contents page made me laugh 🙂

coxiegirl

April 6, 2012

r. well i read it 🙂 and nope. not mine unfortunately. i shamelessly hoard them from all over the place 🙂

ValentineW

April 6, 2012

If you get lost and end up in Alabama, let me know!

Honestleigh

April 9, 2012

Ryn I fucking know, right! ! ? ?

I know nothing about Boston, but I’ve always been fond of Gloucester, which isn’t too far away for a daytrip from there. If you like that HP Lovecraft cursed seaside town vibe, you could check that out.

Rusted Armour

April 10, 2012

RYN: Wrangler’s? Is this 1994?

ryn: I was thinking in particular about “Mother Ann” in Gloucester- here you go: http://www.hplovecraft.com/creation/sites/mass.asp

Maybe you’d like Marblehead and Salem, then, too. Salem is fun because of all the cheesy witchcraft tourist traps.

boston has something for evrybody, literally, everything from quaint seaside towns to young/hip clubs you could easily spend 2 days in boston, and another week in surrounding areas

Rusted Armour

April 11, 2012

RYN: Your piglets mean naught to me! Naught! Hippos are the way forward.

Rusted Armour

April 11, 2012

RYN: While I’m not saying piglets aren’t cute, I am saying that they don’t come anywhere near baby hippos.

Wolakota

April 12, 2012

Hi! I just found your diary randomly, but I do live in Boston! If you have any questions at all let me know – it’s a beautiful city with a TON of stuff to do, I can give you lots of recommendations for things to see and restaurants, etc. Of all of the places you could visit in the states, Boston is an excellent choice!

Wolakota

April 12, 2012

I guess I didn’t really answer any of your questions – It’s totally worth driving around the area, there is lots around here, plus we’re very close to the ocean and Cape Cod (pretty famous beaches) are a short 1.5 hour drive from Boston. New York City is a four hour drive from here. Also worth visiting is Burlington, Vermont which is about a 3 hour 30 minute drive, but one of the most –

Wolakota

April 12, 2012

beautiful drives ever! Yes, the Red Sox are based in Boston so if you’re here during baseball season it’s worth it to visit Fenway Park if you care about baseball. But also there are tons of great neighborhoods with awesome shopping, ethnic restaurants, and downtown and in Cambridge there are lots of music venues and bars. Also worth visiting is Harvard Square, where I work. Lots of fun 🙂

Honestleigh

April 14, 2012

Lol I hate you, ya jerk! =P forget it!

Wolakota

April 14, 2012

ryn: Definitely! The drive up to Vermont is totally worth it. I would love to give you guys some suggestions if you need them- also if you’re interested in meeting a few cool people- we’re not creepers, thieves, or bad people, and we’ve gotten pretty good at showing people around the city – unless you like to do more exploring/getting lost, which is totally how we are sometimes when we travel! 🙂