Trip to Boston, things to do/see

Dynagrip

So, on short notice I've decided to take a trip up to Boston. What are some must see things around there? Museums, restaurants, any events going on? Also, if I was so inclined, how long does it take to get up to New York from Boston?

I'm not sure I'm ready for two evil Yankee cities during one trip, but just in case...

Shazkar Shadowstorm

Funny you should ask, but I go to school in NYC and live right outside of Boston... by live I mean, that's where my home is, you know. It takes 4 hours or so to get to NYC. If you feel like it, Greyhound is $15 from South Station in Boston to Port Authority in NYC. Just go online and you can buy a ticket (click the link that says $12 fares to NYC or something)... even though the tickets are for a certain time, technically they are all day tickets and you can get on a bus at any time the day your ticket is for. Fun times. I use this a lot.

Uhhh, okay, well I was gonna go to sleep right before I saw this thread because its like nearly 4:15 and I don't have much touristy advice. All I know for good restaurants are places in Chinatown, oh and the North End has great Italian food, but I don't remember the names of any specific restaurants. Pretty damn good though. Maybe I'll check the thread in the morning.

GoodOmens

MFA (Museum of Fine Arts)
MOS (Museum of Science)
Boston Public Library
The Freedom Trail: Walking route through the city which covers most of the major historical sites. Probably not a good choice now, because it's cold as fuck.
The New England Aquarium is fun.

You can always bop around the North End or Southie, there's lots of cool stores/restaurants.

If you can make your way up to my stomping grounds in Salem, there's alot of history, both witchy and maritime. Also the Peabody/Essex Museum.

Calebros

Walk into the Adult Swim headquarters

I bet some of them are forumers here so they might know you

LoneIgadzra

Bad time of year for sightseeing, as ordinarily I'd recommend a stroll in the park and perhaps the old section nearby. Can't go wrong with the art museum, and the science museum and aquarium are both worth a look (though the former, IIRC, is a bit kid-oriented and not a place I really need to check out another time.)

Szechuanosaurus

I plan on going wale watching in the bay when I'm there in September. It's supposed to be pretty great, but it's probably the wrong season for it just now.

DrunkMc

Boston is ok in the winter, but gorgeous during the spring and summer and fall. Tons to see and it's great to walk around.

In addition to what people have said,

the Copley area is nice. Boylston reminds me of a mini-Manhattan. Newbury is like a mini-village and they are side by side. Good restaurants and shops up and down both. The commons are right there at the end.

deadonthestreet

Dicking around in Harvard Square (technically Cambridge, not Boston)is usually a good time. There's tons of random stuff around there.

Plus you can talk shit to Harvard students if you want.

Captain Awesomeftw

Lunch = Faneuil Hall

Yar

You know New York is South of Boston, right?

Anyway -

Faneuil Hall.

Duck Tour! Can't stress that enough.

Freedom Trail. Or whatever it's called, I forget. There's a little brick/paint line that winds all over the city to all the historic sites. Of course snow and cold ruin that. Hell, snow and cold probably ruin Duck Tours, too, I don't know.

riz

The penguins at the aquarium are awesome and the waterfront there is nice to look at.

Unless you're into American history or the Red Sox, there's not a lot that's amazingly interesting, heh. Harvard Square in Cambridge is nice to walk around and look at people and shops.

Addis Red Sea is the only restaurant I ever try to insist people visit while here.