Transportation—
The T - the Boston Subway
The T, or Boston’s subway, is one of the best ways to get around. If you want to go to Harvard Square and check out the oldest university in the United States, just hop on the T and go to Harvard Square. If you want to see Boston College, where Aubrey has spent the last 5 years, take the T to the Boston College stop. If you want to go to Fenway Park, get off at Kenmore. The T is pretty easy to navigate and costs $2 per trip. You can use the website above to help plan any trips.

Sightseeing—
Yankee Foliage Guide
A guide to leaf peeping… really, that’s what they call it here.

The Freedom Trail
A little revolutionary history from the USS Constitution to the Old North Church, see the landmarks of America’s birth. This trail will take you to all the major historical markers in the city. It’s an easy walk and a great way to see the city.

Fenway Park
Take a tour of the home of the Red Sox! No Yankee fans are allowed, though they do welcome Mariner fans…as long as the Mariners are not playing.

Boston Harbor Islands
There is a series of small islands in the Boston harbor that you can get to by boat. It’s a great day trip, with tons of quick hikes and beautiful vantage points of the city. One island has an old fort that you can tour. It’s a $14 boat ride with free shuttle service between the main islands. Good, cheap fun! Be sure to bring your own lunch and snacks - food on the islands is pretty expensive.

Salem, Massachusetts
Given the time of year, you may want to check out Salem, Massachusetts where the infamous witch trials occurred. It’s a cute little town that really comes alive during October. There are several museums and some really funky shops. You can take public transportation to get there too. Take the T to North Station and then take the Commuter Rail to Salem. It’s a fun train ride. (Check the MBTA website above to plan your trip)

Museums in Boston
There are tons of great museums in Boston, including the Museum of Science, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the John F. Kennedy Library/Museum. Be sure to ask if there are any discounts - college students and children often get discounts (it’s a college town, there are always discounts).

Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York
For those of you from the west coast it may be difficult to comprehend, but Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York are all just a short car trip away. New York is the longest trek - 4 hours to NYC from Boston. If you are planning on staying for a bit, it might be worth checking out some of the sights in these nearby states. Stowe, Vermont has a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream plant and the Cabot cheese factory. Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is beautiful - and the leaves should be spectacular (we highly recommend the Kellerhaus ice cream parlor near Weirs Beach).

Food—
Pizzeria Regina
Cash only and worth the trip to the north end. Go to the one on 11 1/2 Thacher St. it’s the best pizza in the NorthEast. If you don’t think so we may dis-invite you from the wedding.

Moogy’s
This place is just awesome: lots of funky sandwiches, really tasty fries, reasonably priced. The atmosphere looks a little psychedelic and on the weekends it’s mobbed by Boston College students in their pajamas, but we go there so often we only have to ask for “the usual” and they know exactly what we want.

North End
Boston’s North End, or Little Italy, is one of the best places to find good eats and treats. You can’t get a seat during the Marathon with everyone trying to load up on carbs, but it should be fine in October. This is also where you can find the famous Paul Revere statue. We recommend Bova’s Bakery on Salem street for treats - it’s off the beaten path, has some of the best cannolis, and you don’t have to wait in really long lines!

Seafood
What’s New England without seafood? There are some great places to try, including the Union Oyster House, which is a little rustic and the place where JFK loved to dine, Legal Sea Foods, which is a little pricey, but has award winning dishes and is a New England favorite, and the Daily Catch, a family run business that offers Italian seafood dishes.