We're thinking of returning to Boston after Labor Day. We were there a couple of years ago, but only spent a day in the city. We'd like to see some things we didn't last time, which was predominantly things along the Freedom Trail. We enjoy historical sites, museums, things like that. Some questions:What are recommendations of things to see?Where to stay? Last time we stayed at Pinewood Lodge in Plymouth. We liked it, and it was quiet and clean. We don't need a lot of options but my wife likes FHUs. Best way in? Last time we drove. Big mistake. Our vehicle is a SUV so parking at a train lot isn't a problem. Thanks much!John

We were there last month.Stay at Minuteman (50amp FHU) in Littleton and take the Red Line into the city. It will take you right to the Common. Local bus service fans out from there.We did take the truck to Charles Town Naval Yard (USS Constitution) but I wouldn't do it again. Note that my truck is a LB-CC.The staff at Minuteman will show you where to park to get the T.

If you want to do historical things, skip Boston altogether. From Littleton you can access Lexington and Concord quite easily with your own vehicle. There's Minuteman Historical Park (Lexington), National Heritage Museum (Lexington) Lexington Green, the Old North Bridge (Concord), the Concord Museum (Concord) and a multitude of historical houses/buildings in the area. This keeps you out of the city but allows you to visit some of the most historical areas in the country.

We went to Boston just after labor day 2 years ago. We started in Salisbury and then changed sites to Normandy Farms. The Salisbury area offers beach activities, including the Hampton Beach Seafood festival. Access to Boston (and Salem) from Newburyport was very easy. We stayed at Beach Rose campground. The sites are small, but we found it very convenient. You could also check out Salisbury Beach State Park. We got a Boston Go card for discounts on area attractions.

X2 for Boston Minuteman and the train. The folks in the office are fantastic regarding information you will need. I also recommend Lexington and Concord, but you should do the Boston historic sites as well.Enjoy.

Thanks all! I'll look up Concord and Lixington as well. We enjoyed the area a couple of years ago and wanted to return, minus the driving into town. Thanks again for your advice!

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paulcardoza
Explorer
Aug 20, 2015
Ahhhhhhhh...... You drive too darned slow! ;)

buta4 wrote:

Actually more like at least 25 mins, not counting actual departure and arrival points, except during rush hour when anything goes.
Allworth
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2015
I don't think there is any such thing as "too" slow on 495. Dead stop is more like it; any time of day.
monkey44
Nomad II
Aug 20, 2015
I agree - more like dead stop as you near Boston, whether on the Pike, or I-95, or much of I-495. Best find alternate transportation, but it's readily available.

In addition to what's above - if you have time (and these are drive-to yourself) Plimoth Plantation and Old Sturbridge Village are incredibly historic ... Plimoth is small and brief, Sturbridge is ALL day. If you choose only one, Sturbridge ...

Also, if you get a chance to visit Cape Cod, Heritage Plantation just across the bridge in Sandwich is worth the trip. Excellent day trip. DO NOT drive to the Cape Friday evening, or leave Saturday or Sunday mid-day ... Otherwise, traffic is very do-able both on and off Cape over the bridges.
GeoBoy
Explorer
Aug 20, 2015
We stayed at the Boston/Cape Cod KOA and they shuttled us to the T station and picked us up when we returned. We took the T right to the beginning of the Freedom Trail and followed the trail to Quincey Market and then on to the North End. We made the mistake of eating at Quincey Market, should have waited to eat in the North End.
After Boston we went onto Cape Cod and camped in Truro.
Enjoy your visit.
buta4
Explorer
Aug 20, 2015
paulcardoza wrote:
Ahhhhhhhh...... You drive too darned slow! ;)

buta4 wrote:

Actually more like at least 25 mins, not counting actual departure and arrival points, except during rush hour when anything goes.

Ahhhhhhhh - 75 is too slow? I do it several times a month.
jfkmk
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
Thanks all! We settled on Normandy Farms for a couple of reasons, one of them being Minuteman not having any sites available for part of the time we'll be there. Thanks for the mass transit suggestions....we learned that one the hard way a couple of years ago!

We're going to hit Lexington and Concord as well....thanks for that! We've been to Salem and Plymouth (including Plimouth Plantation). We were also to Cape Cod on our last trip. I'd do that again in a heartbeat, especially after Labor Day.

Anyway, we're looking forward to the trip and appreciate everyone's kind suggestions.
Gryphonguy
Explorer
Aug 28, 2015
We enjoyed the JFK museum. If you go to Lexington/Concord area, make a stop at Walden pond too.

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