Boston

[kyteacher]

This summer we are headed up to the northeast from Louisville, KY. Before going to Acadia we are camping at Normandy Farms in Foxboro, MA. We are planning two days in Boston. I am traveling with my wife and 2 daughters (14/11). We want to check out the Freedom Trail along with some other touristy stuff. We've never been to Boston before.

My question, from there is it better to drive in to Boston and pay to park downtown each day, or use the commuter rail and subway system?

Does anyone have experience with either?

Thanks in advance.

[wanderingaimles]

I would think the rail, It's been 10 years since I drove into Boston and it wasn't fun.
One add on, Salem is 20 miles north of Boston and with the teens being into the witches and Twilight type shows, your daughters may enjoy a day there. Staying a night or two between there and Kittery Maine would make that an easy addition.

[K_Charles]

When we were kids we thought it was fun to ride on the train when we went to the city.