"John" wrote in message
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> Wife and I - recently retired - will spend a week in Boston in early
> Summer. I visited on business a dozen years ago but didn't see any
> sights. I'd be grateful for suggestions.
>
> Can we sightsee the historic and cultural sites without renting a car?
Oh yes, definitely. Boston is one of the most walkable cities in the US.
Last time we visited we walked and took the subway, supplemented by a couple
of cab rides.
> We are happy to walk and use transport. Shopping doesn't matter but
> museums do. Does the subway go everywhere (old Ironsides, for
> example)?
>
> What would be a good hotel in pleasant walking-friendly neighborhood?
> We don't need luxury - just clean and somewhat quiet (ie not the
> party-till-dawn district).
>
> How do out-of-towners get Red Sox tickets (I presume the box office is
> already sold out)?
>
> How about remarkable restaurants, especially seafood? Back in the
> day, Legal Seafood was a phenomenon -- is it still?
>
Way too touristy.
> Thx
> John
>
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