<p>I don’t know exactly where to post this so I think I’ll post this here, probably Harvard too because it’s really active there.
I’m going to Boston August 10th-14th (afternoon of 10th, in the morning of the 14th, so I really only get 3 days)
But I plan to visit Northeastern, Boston College, and Harvard. Maybe even MIT. We looked it up and it turns out all these campuses are around 5 miles away from each other so it’s not that bad, right?</p>
<p>But anyways, what can we do in Boston? I’m just assuming we’re going to visit each college on different days (IE Harvard 8/11, BC 8/12, NE 8/13) so what else should we be doing/seeing? I originally asked for this date because it is when the Red Sox are in town but I looked on eBay and the tickets are INSANE. Houston is known for having the cheapest tickets–buying the best seats in the house would cost $50 per. At Fenway, seats in straight out center field cost $75 per on eBay :/</p>
<p>So besides Fenway, what else would be appropriate for a 3 day/4 night visit?</p>
<p>I would suggest the Freedom Trail that runs through the city. It hits the major historic hot spots and can be done (walking) in sections. </p>
<p>Second I would investigate the duck boat tours. It’s a tour of the city on an amphibious craft, you travel the streets with a tour guide and then plunge into the Charles River for a water based tour. I believe the tours leave from the Prudential Center; the tour is VERY popular so book early (now).</p>
<p>Third, Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market remains a great place to tourist shop and get a bite to eat. Additionally it’s a short walk to the North End, which is full of great Italian restaurants. Quincy Market is also a short walk to the New England Aquarium.</p>
<p>Fourth, see if the Boston Pops are playing on the Esplanade. The concerts are free and you could picnic by the riverside.</p>
<p>Obviously, if you had more time you could go out to Cape Cod either by car or one of the ferries, but that’s an all day proposition. Finally, if you can, spring for the Red Sox tickets, it’s just a great experience.</p>
<p>I think you can purchase some day of game tickets at Fenway. I would suggest standing room only tickets. I’m not sure how much they cost, but my children have done that and consider it a cheap, good option. They strongly recommend standing by the tv camera high up in left field. It is a great location to see the game and there are picnic tables behind that area. The atmosphere at Fenway is amazing (except it might be a little quieter since they are doing poorly right now). If that doesn’t seem like a good option, you should at least go on the Fenway Park tour.</p>
<p>Just walk around Harvard Square, Newbury Street, the Common, Faneuil Hall, etc…
There are tons of shops, restaurants & stuff.
Visit Boston University too! It’s right near Fenway but goes all the way down Commonwealth Ave. Have fun! It’s the best city in the world!</p>
<p>Depending on “how hot the ticket” to the Sox game is you can often buy tickets for about face value from scalpers at Fenway just before the game. Some folks buy blocks as an investment, and know they are worthless when the game starts. </p>
<p>You can take a half day (4-5hr) Whale Watching trip right out of Boston.</p>
<p>See the Museum of fine arts. Get discount tickets for plays and shows at the Fanual Hall discount ticket hut (think it’s still there).</p>
<p>Stand outside the boat house on the Charles River and convince some kind sole to take you sailing on one of the community sailboats.</p>
<p>Eat Eat Eat - Great Seafood (Great and Expensive = Legal Seafood) (Great and Inexpensive on the dock = The No Name - next to the world trade center wharf, ask a taxi driver for directions). Or A very fun cultural dining event (Hey what ya want) at Durgan Park at Fanual Hall, Very casual customers next to 3 piece suits just having fun, good food and conversation. </p>
<p>If you have any interest (and most should) you may want to include a visit to “Tufts University” about 7 ish miles from Harvard.</p>
<p>Have Fun and bring good walking shoes. Lot’s of public transportation everywhere but Boston is a very walking friendly town.</p>
<p>Freedom trail is fun. The aquarium, science museum, museum of fine art (its right next to Northeastern), Fanual Hall is a good time, the docks, visit the USS Constitution, Harvard Square… The list is endless… Also for tickets try calling the box office, you can sometimes get great seats for face value instead of going through stubhub or ace, but both of those are good options for tickets as well. Try to get a Charlie Card for the T, saves you .30 a ride and makes it easy to pay. You can pick one up at Stop and Shop I belive, or you can buy on off the website here <a href=“Fares & Passes :: MBTA Commerce”>Fares & Passes :: MBTA Commerce; good luck with your college search and have a great time in Boston, its a wicked fun place</p>