Boston

It all depends on how comfortable you are in bumper-to-bumper traffic and the convoluted streets that exist in Boston. Weekdays, rush hours are terrible for the most part. Weekends is a total ****-shoot, where it can be easy in and out or just as bad as weekdays. Should you choose to drive in, head for the Government Center Parking Garage. This puts you pretty much in the middle of everything, but won't be cheap.

For the train options, there's a T station right in Downtown Foxboro, about a 5min drive from Normandy Farms. Check the Commuter Rail schedule, especially on the weekends, to be sure the schedule fits your needs.

I would suggest the train, myself, but would drive to Quincy and park at the commuter rail station there (right off Rte 93), The trains are much more frequent between Quincy and South Station, so you'll have much more flexibility in your schedule. From South Station, you'll need to take the subway to wherever you want to go.

There's so much to see in Boston, it's well worth the trouble to get in there.

There's so much to see in Boston, it's well worth the trouble to get in there.

Absolutely. I don't sound my warnings to keep people away but to caution them as to what they are up against. Most of the locals just roll with it but it can be somewhat frightening and intimidating to a visitor.

I really appreciate the advice. I think driving in to Quincy is going to be the best option for us. I think I'll save the driving drama and just take the trains. We did pretty good using those in DC and will also use them in NYC the days before we are in Boston.

kyteacher wrote:
I really appreciate the advice. I think driving in to Quincy is going to be the best option for us. I think I'll save the driving drama and just take the trains. We did pretty good using those in DC and will also use them in NYC the days before we are in Boston.

Don't count on finding a parking spot at Quincy after 8 am during the week.

Since you are staying at Normandy Farms, drop in and see their concierge. They will set you up with where to get the train and also sell you tickets to a variety of services and venues.

kyteacher wrote:
We did pretty good using those in DC and will also use them in NYC the days before we are in Boston.

I guess I could say were biased for Boston but of the 3 we really thought Boston's T is the most easiest to use and clean.

Have fun and enjoy :C
Mike