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Title: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:52:42

So I'm going to Boston for a weekend in June and I'm wondering if any northeastern Geekhackers could suggest good areas to stay in Boston for a weekend that is sorta close to downtown (but not downtown).  I literally know nothing about Boston except from popular culture and prefer not to glean information from tourist websites, as I tend to check out neighborhoods rather than touristy sites.

My plan is to rent a bicycle, get a feel for the city and check out interesting spots that I encounter as I ride around.  A sort of big city, self-guided tour.  Any suggestions on what part of town is good for a weekend stay in Boston that is sorta close to downtown (but not right downtown) and is accessible with a bicycle?

Thanks in advance, geekhackers.

Title: Re: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:55:53

a hotel would be my guess. those are usually good

Title: Re: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 30 March 2016, 20:09:57

Quote from: demik on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:55:53

a hotel would be my guess. those are usually good

We would prefer AirBNB.

Title: Re: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 March 2016, 20:11:26

Strip Club.

Title: Re: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 31 March 2016, 07:22:21

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 March 2016, 20:11:26

Strip Club.

Could you find one on Airbnb?

Title: Re: Good location to stay in Boston for a weekend (besides downtown)?
Post by: romevi on Thu, 31 March 2016, 07:57:33

The harbor. There's lots of tea there.