Fredericton, NB to Boston, MA trip suggestions

[Z4play]

My wife and I will be flying into Fredericton, New Brunswick, from Western Canada. From NB we want to drive to Boston and then fly home.

We want to leave NB on Oct. 14 and arrive in Boston on Oct. 18. We then plan on staying in Boston for 3 nights(11th wedding anniversary).

Any suggestions for route and places to stay. Should we drive and stay along the coast or head inland?

Preferences for route would be senic and historic and for accommodation's would be boutique instead of chain hotels.

My wife likes to shop. We both like to stroll around with a coffee and take in the sights. We're not big on activities, prefer to see stuff rather than do stuff.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ay8306]

My wife and I typically make at least one pilgrimage per season up to Boston to take in Red Sox game. I highly recommend the Back Bay area. You will find a lot of unusual shops and open air restaurants along Newbury and Boylston streets. You can also walk up to the Boston Commons (very nice public park with flower gardens and the famous swan boats). If you are familiar with the classic children's book "Make Way for Ducklings", this is the area of Boston that the story is set in.

You can also consider downtown Boston. This is a bit more historic area where you can find a number famous Revolutionary War sites along the Freedon Trail. Also in this area is Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall where you can find stalls with virtually any variety of food you can imagine. This is a very lively area with street performers and the like. The subway system in Boston is very good and very safe (although a bit confusing at first), making it easy to get around. We typically stay in the Marriott Copley since we can get a package deal which includes Red Sox tickets. It is a typical chain type hotel though.

 

[Dammmittt]

My wife and I will be flying into Fredericton, New Brunswick, from Western Canada. From NB we want to drive to Boston and then fly home.

We want to leave NB on Oct. 14 and arrive in Boston on Oct. 18. We then plan on staying in Boston for 3 nights(11th wedding anniversary).

Any suggestions for route and places to stay. Should we drive and stay along the coast or head inland?

Preferences for route would be senic and historic and for accommodation's would be boutique instead of chain hotels.

My wife likes to shop. We both like to stroll around with a coffee and take in the sights. We're not big on activities, prefer to see stuff rather than do stuff.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Definately drive down the coast of Maine. Lots of great lobster to be had in various forms and a great scenic coastal area.

As far as what to do in Boston goes, you'll probably want to do a duck tour, you can jump on at the museum of science or at the prudential center shaws (I know its an odd location), it's a great way to see and learn about the city. You'll probably want to swing by the public garden and do a swan boat ride, (kinda romantic if you're into that). The common is good place to hang out, but there isn't too much to see there. The freedom trail is good if you can get a guide (paper or human) so you know what you're looking at. As far as shopping goes, there are some great boutique type places on charles street in beacon hill, and newbury st is also very popular albeit a bit crowded. The copley and prudential malls have some more high end shopping if you're into that sort of thing. Downtown crossing has some cheaper places to shop it, even if it's a touch ghetto. Quincy market is a nice place to shop and snack on some food.

Charlestown is a nice area and you can check out the oldest ship in the navy (USS Constitution).

Plenty of places for good eats, so that shouldn't be a problem either.

If you want any more specifics, I've lived here for most of my life and you can feel free to PM me if you like.

 

[Rick Hunter]

I did the Freedom Trail the last time I was in Beantown. It was actually pretty nice and includes a lot of tourist spots.

And as Dammmittt will agree, you CANNOT miss going to Mike's Pastry on Hanover Street.

 

[pmeloche]

My wife likes to shop.

Do you know one that does not like to shop?

I hear that the Fortress of Louisbourg is a very interesting site to visit. It's the oldest permanent settlement in North America (1605) North of Florida.

Have a nice trip.

 

[Dammmittt]

I did the Freedom Trail the last time I was in Beantown. It was actually pretty nice and includes a lot of tourist spots.

And as Dammmittt will agree, you CANNOT miss going to Mike's Pastry on Hanover Street.

Definately! :wink: I highly recommend the ricotta pie. But you can't go wrong with anything there!