I have just taken a job with an airline company, so we are doing alot of travelling. However, we are trying to see as many places as possible, therefore we are trying to do it as financial efficient as possible. If you're looking for luxury, the journal may not help you.

Day 1

This was a travel day for us. First let me say, we had alot of trouble finding a quality, inexpensive hotel. Everything was going to be $250 or more in the Boston city limits. Therefore, we found a Homesuites Marriott in Andover for about $75 a night. It was a great deal, as the room was very big and had a really nice kitchen. The only problem was that it was a 45 minute train ride into town. The only other issue it posed was transportation. We purchased a 7-day "Charlie pass" which gives you unlimited rides on the buses and subway for $15 per person. For information on this, go to www.mbta.com. We were hopeful that this would include the train. Sadly, it did not. However, the cost to stay in Andover was still more reasonable than staying in town, as we paid $75 for the hotel, about $15 each way taxi from hotel to train and about $12.50 each round trip on the train. A total of $130 a day. Better than $250 and upwards. We had planned to go to a Celtics game, but that was sold out and we were going to go to Cheers for dinner, but it seemed silly to go all the way out and back in town just for dinner. Due to this, we just decided to go out for a nice meal in Andover instead of coming back into town that evening.

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alison (View alison's trips)

I am planning a trip tp B

Posted 10 months ago.

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Xie (View Xie's trips)

That is a good trip!
not take much money,but full of fun.thanks.

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A Yahoo! Contributor

Thank you for those tips.

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cherylm (View cherylm's trips)

Speaking as a great admirer of the City of Boston...adults and kids will find PLENTY to do there! Asa matter of fact, while on vacation in Virginia years ago, my daughter was remarking that she had been to the Mayflower and to Paul Revere's house, etc., when the little boy in front of her in line at a Revolutionary War Musuem said,"really? You mean you've actually seen those places?" My daughter thought that his reaction was odd because that's where she lived...that was everyday stuff...and he was just amazed!Lots and lots to do and see!!

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Hook Norton (View Hook Norton's trips)

The New England Aquarium and whale-spotting trips from the nearby wharf are also a fantastic part of Boston...just a stones throw from Faneuil Hall..and don't forget some of the oldest Oyster Bars on the continent. Clams and Oysters are a special treat in Boston due to their proximity and freshness. Several of our early presidents and political pundits of the time enjoyed some of the ocean's delicacies in Oyster Bars that are still open today, 250 yrs later. The true Boston lies in this sort of experience in my opinion. One of the walking tours, for example, went past Paul Revere's house, the old North Church, and Benjamin Franklin's grave in a matter of an hour or two. What a beautifully historical and well-preserved city!

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bjones (View bjones's trips)

i am from boston. it is a great place to bring kids. yes to all of teh above! if your kids get tired of running around there are many public beaches that you could drive to (for the family that was going in the summer) salem is pretty cool esp if you are there in october although it will be crowded. cambridge is also worth checking out. hang out in harvard sq for an afternoon or walk along the charles river. if you are looking for other of the beaten path types places feel free to ask.

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Take a day trip to Salem. There are lots of things to do (Witch Museum, Witch Trial re-enactment, House of Seven Gables. There is ferry service from Boston.

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Taylor (View Taylor's trips)

i love the places

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Allison (View Allison's trips)

To the family headed to Boston: My family lives in the area and we stay overnight downtown as a way to celebrate our birthdays (all in the same month) My children (9 & 11), my husband and I stay at the Mariott long wharf and love it. (One of the few downtown hotels w/a pool and awesome location). Some additional ideas: Blue Man Group show in the theater district for older kids, The Harvard Museum of Natural History (the kids really loved that), the children's museum for younger kids, definitely the aquarium and the museum of science. The USS Constitution is a fun stop, and I hve to put in a plug for my hometown- Don't forget Plymouth, 45 min. south of Boston, where the pilgrims landed in 1620 and with a lot of other great stuff to see as well. Have fun!

Posted 4 years ago.

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AnnM (View AnnM's trips)

Boston with children has some most see's. The science museum, The Duck boat tour ( goes land, sea and the children get to drive on the open water), the swan boats in Boston Commons, Freedom trail, Quincy market and waterfront. We try to stay at Embassy suites - they have a great buffet breakfast , managers reception at around 5:30 with free drinks and sometimes food. They also have a pool. We can get it for around $150.00 (internet shopping) and we can fit 4 plus infant in the room.
Happy travels Ann

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