Q. I'm going to be visiting Boston for a week but the Hotel we're staying in is located in Burlington. Is renting a car a good option? (Taking in count I've never drove around Boston before) Are there public transportation options to be moving from one place to the other all week?
NOTE:Please if you give advice about bus or train options be as specific as you can, thanks.
NOTE:Please if you give advice about bus or train options be as specific as you can, thanks.
A. From Burlington, you can travel by car to Boston. Public transportation is a good way to get around the city. Personally I like to park at the Boston Common Garage. It is underneath the Boston Common. It has access to many of the tourist spots, that you wish to see. You can walk across "The Common" to the State House, or to the Public Garden. In season you can ride the Swan Boats, in the Public Garden. You also have access to The Freedom Trail, from the Common. If you like to shop, The Boston Common is bounded on one side, by Tremount Street, and on an adjoining side by Boylston Street, which has shops, theaters, and restaurants.
What is a great weekend getaway city in the Northeast?
Q. Looking for a weekend getaway (leaving out of western massachusetts) for me and my girlfriend. Last year we went to Saratoga Springs, Ny and really enjoyed it. Anybody know of any similar cities with a good mix of outdoor and city activities to enjoy? Also, any good hotels to recommend in the area?
I'd really like to go to NY city, but hotels there look a little out of my price range. Anybody know any less expensive hotels in the city?
I'd really like to go to NY city, but hotels there look a little out of my price range. Anybody know any less expensive hotels in the city?
A. lake placid, ny in the aedirondacks---great mountain views right from town, you can tour the olympic sites and ride the luge and bobsled, lots of good hiking, very nice quaint town..similare to saratoga springs but a mountain town
burlington, vermont is a good choice too..similar to lake placid without the oympic sites, LP is more quaint i think
portland, maine--from western mass you can get there in about 3- 3 1/2 hours; awesome town (i know i live here)
or head north into montreal canada--it'll take you about 3 - 3 1/2 hours to get there but you;ll feel like you went to france--its amazing
--these choices are much more affordable then nyc or boston and offer something different
burlington, vermont is a good choice too..similar to lake placid without the oympic sites, LP is more quaint i think
portland, maine--from western mass you can get there in about 3- 3 1/2 hours; awesome town (i know i live here)
or head north into montreal canada--it'll take you about 3 - 3 1/2 hours to get there but you;ll feel like you went to france--its amazing
--these choices are much more affordable then nyc or boston and offer something different
Whats the cheapest way of getting into Boston from Burlington?
Q. So tomorrow I leave for boston and we are staying at the Extended Stay Deluxe in Burlington over on Main St. Looking to see what would be the cheapest way/route of getting from the hotel to some mass transit or the cheapest way from the hotel to Boston. We DO have a car at our disposale. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
A. Traveling on the T(www.mbta.com) is your best way to go. Burlington has a local bus (781-270-1965) that connects at several points with bus route #350. The 350 is NOT an express route. It has full day and weekend service. The terminus is Alewife Station in Cambridge, from which you can take the Red Line and have connections to the entire bus and subway system.
The first link in the source list is an MBTA map of the Burlington area. The second is a schedule for the 350 bus route inbound to Cambridge. Scroll to the right side of the schedule page and you'll see the cost of the trip. If you'll be staying for a while, get a Charlie Card (the card is free; you add value to it in order to use it)
*Added after answerers 5 & 6-There is no commuter rail station in Burlington, although there are 2 in Woburn (next town over) on the Lowell Line. The terminus is North Station, which has connections to the Green and Orange subway lines. Considering the price of gas is approaching $4.00/gal., bus to Alewife and the Red Line is still the best way to go.
The first link in the source list is an MBTA map of the Burlington area. The second is a schedule for the 350 bus route inbound to Cambridge. Scroll to the right side of the schedule page and you'll see the cost of the trip. If you'll be staying for a while, get a Charlie Card (the card is free; you add value to it in order to use it)
*Added after answerers 5 & 6-There is no commuter rail station in Burlington, although there are 2 in Woburn (next town over) on the Lowell Line. The terminus is North Station, which has connections to the Green and Orange subway lines. Considering the price of gas is approaching $4.00/gal., bus to Alewife and the Red Line is still the best way to go.
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