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Reply to Traveling in March by Confident-Lock9202
Your post appears to be one of a number of commonly asked questions about the port city of Boston. Please check the sidebar for visitor information. Ah Hi! Ive always wanted to respond to one of these, but I normally reach the post a few hours too late. I'll do my best to give you some good recommendations. So first things first, Boston is VERY walkable and easy to get around, especially if you take the T (what we call our subway). People on this subreddit love to shit on the T (and everything else honestly, very pessimistic group of people), but in actuality its great, especially by American standards. I would consider getting a day pass so you can ride it as much as you want, but I am not sure how much they cost/if it would be worth your while (a single ride is around $2.75 I believe?? Not really sure). With that being said, I would say one of the first places you should check out is the North End. It is a very Italian American neighborhood, and has a pretty strong European-esque feel to it. There are great Italian restaurants and shops everywhere. The touristy thing to do is to go to Mikes Pastry's for cannolis, but I (and I think most locals would agree) recommend Bovas instead. The whole neighborhood is super compact and dense, and it will be mad easy for you guys to walk around and check it out. Nearby the North End is Faniuel Hall/Quincy Market, which is probably the epicenter of Bostons historical/tourist scene. The food there might be a bit overpriced/overhyped, but I personally have to recommend the Boston Chipyard. Its a stand within Quincy Market that sells fresh, mini cookies. Ive been living here for five years (and visiting my entire life) and I STILL always go there whenever I am feeling sad and need a pick me up/just craving a cookie. I love it and its absolutely delicious. Id also suggest just strolling around Beacon Hill and the Back Bay neighborhood (particularly Commonwealth Avenue). The architecture there is beautiful, and both are very serene and picturesque, and really just great places to walk around and soak in the ambiance. Both neighborhoods have plenty of bars/restaurants/shops, so youll have plenty of other things to do besides walk around. They are super close to one another, and very conveniently located right in the heart of the city. Also gotta check out the Esplanade, its a cool park right along the Charles River, its super pretty and relaxing, and also right next to Back Bay/Beacon Hill, so really convenient to get to. One of my favorite places in the city. In terms of less touristy things to do, Id suggest going to the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain. Its basically one giant park/tree zoo, and its filled with really beautiful trees and plants, and is just a lovely place to walk around. This is definitely one of the cooler places in Boston, and definitely not something that the average tourist does. Its right at the end of the Orange Line (Forrest Hills), so while it is kinda far out compared to the other places I have mentioned, it really is not that hard/complicated to get to. Great place to just vibe out and relax, and its one of my favorite places in the whole city. Obviously Boston/New England is known for its seafood, and it really is tremendous. There is a lot of debate about which place has the best clam chowder/lobster roll, and it ultimately comes down to preference, but I always recommend to visitors the Barking Crab. It is located right on the water in Bostons Seaport neighborhood, so again, very centrally located. I think the food there is delicious, and I think it offers the best ambience/overall dining experience. It does a good job of kinda replicating the traditional New England seafood shack, while still being more of a legit restaurant. Again, some people may shit on me for that answer, but at the end of the day, if you go, youre gonna have a good time/delicious meal. Other quintessential Boston things are the Freedom trail, Duck Boat Tour, harbor walk, and visiting Fenway (which it seems like you are already doing, although i highly recommend going to a game if you can, not sure if the Sox are in town this weekend). Cambridge is located right across the Charles River from Boston, and while it technically is its own city, it feels like it might as well be an extension of Boston. Both Central and Harvard squares are a lot of fun, with plenty of cool restaurants and stores to check out. One last non-touristy thing I recommend is visiting East Boston, or Eastie. Its really easy to get to on the Blue Line, and is just a really underrated neighborhood as a whole, and definitely is not the type of place a tourist would usually go to. It has some beautiful parks right on the water that have great views, as well as many really good Latin food spots. There is the ICA watershed, which is a really cool contemporary art museum located right in the Boston Shipyard. Also, there is an Australian meatpie place right there called KO Pies that my friends and I always go to when we are in the area. For all I know, it might not even hold a candle compared to the meatpie places you have back home, but the people working there will definitely get a kick out of serving a fellow Aussie. All in all, Boston is an incredible place with a unique sense of charm and distinct identity, and it takes a lot of pride in itself, which I love. It does a great job of blending the big city/small town feels, and in my opinion, is the best city on the East Coast. Please feel free to message me if you want any more specific recommendations. Enjoy your visit!!
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JJ2o2o t1_j8fwdfe wrote
Reply to comment by MrsSynchronie in Anyone know what this is? Spy balloon?? by jamezbren2
Perhaps it's two swallows carrying a coconut on a line between them.
nefarious_bastard t1_j8fvzia wrote
How is parking at Alewife these days, I need to park there around 2pm tomorrow to catch the subway.
No_Historian718 t1_j8furtz wrote
Reply to Dried Flowers? by bedward1995
I’ve seen them at Boston Public Market
ElonMuskPaddleBoard t1_j8fcuns wrote
Reply to comment by deoxyhaemoglobin in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
I have had multiple coworkers reach out privately and ask me if something is wrong with my dog. I have to tell them I don’t have one
HeartrendingExpress t1_j8f63r7 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Were you actually hit? If not, that's the only Boston rule... don't hit anything.
HeartrendingExpress t1_j8f5ubj wrote
Reply to comment by cetaceanrainbow in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Nope, not on r/Boston, however that is still a worthy mission.
deoxyhaemoglobin t1_j8f34yd wrote
Reply to comment by ElonMuskPaddleBoard in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
I once lived below an apartment that housed a husky whose owner would be out all day. The poor dog was miserable and made that everyone else's problem. I felt terrible for the dog
Drunkelves t1_j8esme7 wrote
Reply to comment by cetaceanrainbow in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
> what brand/style of jarred hots do I want for a similar calling?
The only answer is Pastene Hot Crushed Peppers
Drunkelves t1_j8erxa8 wrote
Reply to comment by RhaenyrasUncle in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Correct, only applies if you claim residency. There is no grace period and must be registered as soon as you become a resident. Students who bring their car must file a "nonresident driver statement" to be exempted.
print_isnt_dead t1_j8eqn2f wrote
Reply to comment by yo_soy_soja in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
my greyhound took 3-4 months to work through his separation anxiety, and our neighbors hated us for sure. After that time, he was perfect
RhaenyrasUncle t1_j8epx2b wrote
Reply to comment by Drunkelves in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Out of state visitors do not need to register their car in MA.
cetaceanrainbow t1_j8epax0 wrote
I could swear there was a post here in maybe the last few months from a guy on a mission to make his own perfect italian sub, but I can't find it. Did I make it up? Ring any bells?
Alternatively, what brand/style of jarred hots do I want for a similar calling?
[deleted] t1_j8eoz44 wrote
Reply to comment by Drunkelves in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
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yo_soy_soja t1_j8emvxg wrote
Reply to comment by simpletongue in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Some breeds are more prone to bark than others.
My whippet/greyhound is basically a cat when he's in my apartment. I can count on my fingers the number of times he's barked in my apartment over the past 2 years.
Drunkelves t1_j8e7usp wrote
Reply to comment by simpletongue in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
You can be mad at both. There's nothing petty about it. It's all tax evasion and theft. I'm starting to think you're one of these scofflaws I speak of.
simpletongue t1_j8e3rjg wrote
Reply to comment by Drunkelves in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
If my neighbor did something else to piss me off, like run over my dog, and they also happened to have out of state plates, maybe I would report it. Reporting it on its own is just petty and a misguided use of energy. Get mad at billionaire tax evaders. Not middle class citizens.
Drunkelves t1_j8e2cp0 wrote
Reply to comment by simpletongue in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
ooo edgy hot take. Sometimes narcing tax evaders is the adult thing to do. Plus hating outsiders is what we do. Stop being an outsider lover.
simpletongue t1_j8e1jbt wrote
Reply to comment by ElonMuskPaddleBoard in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
ugh, I want a dog soooo badly but this is the main thing holding me back. I'm scared I'll get a loud dog that I can't train
simpletongue t1_j8e1d4l wrote
Reply to comment by Drunkelves in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
no i'm not tired of it and i'm not a fuckin narc
Drunkelves t1_j8dzcbj wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
You were showing weakness.
Drunkelves t1_j8dz69h wrote
Tired of your neighbor skirting tax laws with their out of state registered car? Report them to the I Pay Taxes tip line.
PapalStates t1_j8dypxt wrote
Reply to comment by ElonMuskPaddleBoard in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday February 13 by AutoModerator
Probably great
nattarbox t1_j8g61na wrote
Reply to Traveling in March by Confident-Lock9202
You’re good. Travel together, it’s perfectly safe.