Boston Harbor/Quincy Market - Boston

Whenever my family and I go to a destination, we like to take a day or so and just walk the city. We do this because we get as much time as we want at a particular attraction, and we can stop along the way if we find a store, etc. that looks appealing. This is exactly what we did the day we visited Quincy Market and the Boston Harbor.

Quincy Market is like a farmer's market times 100. A popular tourist attraction, Quincy Market has everything from ice cream and sunglasses kiosks, to restaurants, to souviner shops. You want to be sure however, that you are getting the best bang for your buck. Try haggling. It may work. Quincy Market is also home to Faneuil Hall, and the other Cheers Bar. If you are just dying for a beer, go in and check it out, or even if you want to just peek in to see how different it really is. The further you walk along Quincy Market, the closer you come to the Boston Harbor.

The Boston Harbor is breathtaking! It is everything I thought it would be, and more! If you are lucky enough to go there on a clear day, you could spend all day there. The Harbor is a place for inspiration, a place for reflection, and a place for serenity. While my mom was watching planes take off on the other side of the water, my brother and I were goofing around with camera angles (we are photgraphy freaks). If you want to get away from it all in a bustling city, go to the Harbor.

Tips on the Market and Harbor:
-If you are looking for an original and authentic New England restaurant, head to the harbor. I never knew I could love crab as much as I did!
-Bostonites say Quincy Market is the biggest Boston rip-off. Don't believe everythng you see, or hear, price-wise.

"Cheers" - Boston

Wanna go where everyone knows your name? Go to the Cheers bar, which inspired the ever-so-popular TV hit "Cheers." Pull up a chair and join the fun!

Cheers is just on the other side of the street as Boston Commons, so it is a great place to replenish yourself after a long stroll through the gardens. The interior of the bar isn't exactly like the bar on the TV show, but it's pretty darn close! As you are there, you can imagine Norm sitting at the bar, drinking a cold one! And you can do the exact same!

We happened to visit Cheers on a Thursday, so the bar wasn't overly-crowded. We easily got a spot at the corner of the bar while we were waiting for table. We ordered beers, and got to keep the souviner mug! And it was only right to finish every last drop!

The food at Cheers is fabulous! The portions are extraordinary, and the service is superb! After dinner, go check out the gift shop, filled with memorabilia, apparel, and the history of Norm and the gang!

Tips on Cheers:
-Don't be fooled! There are 2 locations of the Cheers bar. The fake one is along Quincy Market, and the real one (where the show was filmed) is across from the commons! Be sure to go to the correct one!
-Everyone really does know your name! The employees are at your service instantly, and the patrons will strike up a conversation with anyone!

Boston

Boston is a place of excitement, a place of history, and a place where everybody knows your name, if you know what I mean! Prepare to instantly fall in love with Boston, as you take in its rich culture, its famed harbor, and its storied past.

Take a journey along with me as I bring you through Boston! Destinations will include: Boston Commons, breweries, Fenway Park, the "Cheers" bar, the Freedom Walk, and many more! Hop on and enjoy the ride!