MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: Boston in the Spring?

> > Going to Boston in the spring. Have been since 1998. Any recommendations for bars,
> > clubs, arcades, site seeing, etc? How's public transit in Boston?
>
> As far as transportation, the T will get you pretty much anywhere you need to go, so
> long as you're not in a huge hurry. I wouldn't bother renting a car unless you're
> planning to go outside of metro Boston. Parking is a pain in the ass and/or expensive
> pretty much everywhere in the city.
>
> It's been a long time since I've really hung out at bars in the city other than the
> after-work watering hole. Lansdowne Street is probably a pretty good bet, though, if
> you're into the bar scene. It's right at Fenway Park, and there are 7-8 clubs and
> bars all in a row. Jillian's is about as close as you'll come to an arcade in the
> city, it's kind of similar to Dave and Buster's. Go on a day when the Sox are away,
> unless you're into the crowds and sporting event ambiance.
>
> The Liberty Hotel seems to be the hot place for celebs and the beautiful people to
> hang out, if you're into that scene. The restaurant there, Scampo, is supposed to be
> really good. My wife's been, although I haven't eaten there myself yet.
>
> As for sightseeing, I dunno... Faneuil Hall is the tourist shopping destination. It's
> a nice place to walk around if the weather's nice, although the stores are mostly
> generic mall fare. The Common and the Public Gardens are another good place to walk
> around if the weather's nice. A Duck Tour is a pretty good way to see the city, just
> be warned that if you quack at me I may flip you off. Harvard Square can be a pretty
> cool place. There are usually street performers and stuff going on, and there are
> tons of shops, restaurants, and bars in the area.
>
> Just whatever you do, don't go to fucking Cheers. The damned show's been off the air
> for 25 years, and the bar just barely had anything to do with the show, anyway. That
> always seemed like the worst of the tourist traps to me.

Thanks for the tips! Especially about Lansdowne Street and the Liberty Hotel. Those are new ones for me. I spent a little time Harvard Square the last time I was there, but I want to spend more time this time around.