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ibis · 06-13-2004, 04:40 PM

I'm going to be in Boston July 30-31.

Any one know of things to do for very very cheap (or free

) [broke college kid here

]

Thanks!

maleficent · 06-14-2004, 05:26 AM

The Swan Boats in the Public Gardens in downtown boston are incredibly tacky and oh so touristy but ya gotta check 'em out.. I think its about 2 dollars for a ride.

The public garden itself is worth a wander around, it's something like 20 odd acres and it's the oldest botanic garden in th eus.

Have a drink at the Bull and Finch pub on Beacon street, this is the original Cheers bar.

Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (Oldest church bells in North America) ,and the Paul Revere House along with Quincy market are all stops along the Freedom trail, if you don't mind walking, it's a nice way to spend the afternoon (comfortable shoes are a must - there's lots of cobblestone and brick streets - which are brutal on some shoes)

The charleston navy yard, where the USS constitution is docked is great on a nice day...

With the big dig going on -- so much as changed since my school days there, but the parks now are pretty impressive, and the new bridge - that looks like a book turned upside down is very cool.

Xothan · 06-20-2004, 08:06 PM

WELL...my personal favorite band, Dispatch, just happens to be playing their final concert on the 31st...in Boston, at the Hatch FOR FREE...here's a link if you want to know what they sound like www.dispatchmusic.com The site is Flash once you click in, and you can stream any of their songs...

Xothan

dylanmarsh · 06-25-2004, 09:45 AM

Definitely not a Red Sox game, but you could take a tour of Fenway Park on a non-game day.

06-13-2004, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
ibis PIKE!	BOSTON: cheap things to do in, I'm going to be in Boston July 30-31. Any one know of things to do for very very cheap (or free) [broke college kid here ] Thanks!

06-14-2004, 05:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	The Swan Boats in the Public Gardens in downtown boston are incredibly tacky and oh so touristy but ya gotta check 'em out.. I think its about 2 dollars for a ride. The public garden itself is worth a wander around, it's something like 20 odd acres and it's the oldest botanic garden in th eus. Have a drink at the Bull and Finch pub on Beacon street, this is the original Cheers bar. Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church (Oldest church bells in North America) ,and the Paul Revere House along with Quincy market are all stops along the Freedom trail, if you don't mind walking, it's a nice way to spend the afternoon (comfortable shoes are a must - there's lots of cobblestone and brick streets - which are brutal on some shoes) The charleston navy yard, where the USS constitution is docked is great on a nice day... With the big dig going on -- so much as changed since my school days there, but the parks now are pretty impressive, and the new bridge - that looks like a book turned upside down is very cool. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-20-2004, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xothan Tilted Location: Athens, GA	WELL...my personal favorite band, Dispatch, just happens to be playing their final concert on the 31st...in Boston, at the Hatch FOR FREE...here's a link if you want to know what they sound like www.dispatchmusic.com The site is Flash once you click in, and you can stream any of their songs... Xothan __________________ Xothan AIM - icarlson75

06-25-2004, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
dylanmarsh Sleepy Head	Definitely not a Red Sox game, but you could take a tour of Fenway Park on a non-game day.