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jfkmk
Explorer
Aug 19, 2015

Boston

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
  • Dandy_Dan's avatar
    Dandy_Dan
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2015
    It has been a while since we were in Boston. At the time we stayed at a campground I believe west of Boston. They had a bus come into the campground and picked you up and took you in and dropped you off at the Old North Church around 8AM and picked you up in the Commons around 4ish in the afternoon. Then took you around a little and back to campground. If you have time drive up to Salem. Good Luck and have fun.
  • buta4's avatar
    buta4
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2015
    For a visit to Boston without campground activities which you can experience anywhere, consider Wonmatuck State Park in Hingham, MA.
    Closer to Boston than the other parks described.

    Drive to the ferry from the campground and shoot over to Boston proper from the ferry wharf.

    FYI - Boston is a great walking town. Hit the Visitor's Center at the Boston Common.

    May too much history to describe here.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2015
    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!
  • demoon's avatar
    demoon
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2015
    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.
  • mjd190's avatar
    mjd190
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2015
    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.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2015
    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.
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Aug 19, 2015
    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.

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