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RE: Trip to Boston

by BabuBabu 08 May 2012

There is a Boston/Salem ferry that runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If the weather is nice it's a great trip: an hour on the…
RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

by mrpenney 26 March 2012

Portland itself isn't a bad place to wind up with an overnight. There's also a lot of stuff in Salem, MA, that you might find interesting…
Re: Travelling around the U.S without a car

by tomatoe 16 March 2012

3 ideas for side trips from Boston without a car that probably meet your interests. 1) Provincetown, MA on cape cod -- There's a ferry…
RE: 6 Month's travel in USA

by mrpenney 29 September 2011

>Please let me know if I have missed any "must see" areas out, as you can see, we're pretty easy with where and when - as long as it fits…
RE: Roadtrip out of Boston?

by BabuBabu 17 August 2011

If you decide on Salem (Peabody-Essex Museum, House of Seven Gables, Witch Museum, tons of restaurants, etc.) you can take the ferry from…
RE: A Week in Boston

by mrpenney 15 January 2011

>I recommend the quirky Peabody-Essex Museum, which I believe is the second-largest art museum in Massachusetts and oddly specializes…
Re: A Week in Boston

by boulevardofdef 14 January 2011

Boston to New York is absolutely, under no circumstances a day trip. I've lived in New York most of my life and don't know anyone who's…
Halloween Celebrations

by clarkcoan 27 September 2010

I found this: The First Halloween Celebrations Anoka, Minnesota, a.k.a the "Halloween Capital of the World," was the first city in Ame…
Road Trip New England in June! Itinerary Advice Needed

by laitonion 11 May 2010

Hi, I will be arriving in NYC on 1 June and will be departing on 21st June. This is what my itinerary looks like so far, any inputs…
RE: Less than 24hrs in Boston

by gwahicks 03 March 2010

I don't think it would be very enjoyable to do Salem, AND Harvard, AND "the main streets of Boston" all between 9 am and 4 pm. My perso…
RE: Less than 24hrs in Boston

by Willysnout 03 March 2010

I lived in Boston for 11 years. First off, read the FAQ. There is a FAQ item about Boston in general, and there is a FAQ item about spending…
RE: Thoughts on our itinerary

by mrpenney 01 March 2010

>Do you think its worth trying to squeeze in a trip to Salem on the way to Boston?, or would we be better off having more time in Boston?…
RE: Boston to Washington DC

by mrpenney 01 September 2009

>in the Amish area There are several Amish areas. Which one? I presume you mean Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Say so. >a great…
RE: America in 100 Days

by Willysnout 16 February 2009

See FAQ post 118: "Links to Willysnout’s Epic U.S. Roadtrip circa 2005" Also the following FAQs might help: 135: "Big Sur Diary, 200…
RE: America some advice please

by mrpenney 06 January 2009

Also: in New England, you'll want to consider going to some of the following: Newport, RI (reachable from Boston by bus), playground…
China Restores Emperor Qianlong's Studio

by Tokheim 11 November 2008

(Bloomberg) -- China unveiled the retirement studio of Emperor Qianlong after 5 years of restoration, showing an architectural masterpiece…
RE: SALEM - What to do?

by quluxing 22 September 2008

The Peabody Essex Museum is one of my favorite museums in the whole world. Plan to spend a long time there, and pay extra to see the…
RE: SALEM - What to do?

by cambridgtrav 22 September 2008

Peabody Essex Museum
RE: SALEM - What to do?

by mrpenney 20 September 2008

The Peabody Essex Museum is great. I also like the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. I think you can probably skip the House of…
SALEM - What to do?

by Torunn 20 September 2008

Hi! I´m going to Salem, MA in the beginning of October. There are so many museums there. Which one are good? Recommendations are need…
RE: New England

by TK6022 10 August 2008

Literature - Concord is particularly nice for literary spots, including Emerson, Alcott, and Thoreau (Walden Pond). Salem, MA for Hawthorn…
RE: Boston to Quebec City

by Willysnout 21 May 2008

+Maybe avoid the Airport offices if you can.....or even look in the close suburbs. Even if the price is quoted as the same at the airport...…
RE: Day Trips from Boston

by psw 29 March 2008

In Salem, the witch stuff is kinda cheesy, but could be fun. The town is a pleasant New-Englandy place to wander. The Don't-Miss attraction…
RE: Boston

by nilsy 20 March 2008

As mentioned above, you should have no trouble filling your time in Boston. Most places mentioned are easily accessible via public transpor…
RE: Any Advice?? Canuck taking a few weeks to drive from Maine to Florida

by gtlawgirl2006 04 March 2008

Wow! I am the first person to get mad at people who want others to do all the work - but the OP made it pretty clear she just wanted…