OT: Visiting Boston? We are here to help.

[KnightofBoston]

@KnightofBoston The game on Thursday is in MONTREAL

lol lol!!!!

Wow. Well, she said March 14th lol, I wonder if she got the date wrong or the people giving her the corporate tickets are maroons. Well. That takes care of my problem !

 

[Fenway]

lol lol!!!!

Wow. Well, she said March 14th lol, I wonder if she got the date wrong or the people giving her the corporate tickets are maroons. Well. That takes care of my problem !

@KnightofBoston - We don't play Poutineville again this year after Thursday.

IF the tickets are indeed in Montreal it's a 4 1/2 drive on I-91 each way........

Ignore what Google Maps says - stay on I-91 to the border which becomes A-55 in Quebec. Taking I-91 to I-89 is a few miles shorter BUT you have to deal with Quebec 133 which is downright dangerous.

Quebec was SUPPOSED to build A-35 to the Vermont border in time for Expo 67 but they promise it will be finished in 2026.

Quebec Autoroute 35 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Ladyfan]

@KnightofBoston - We don't play Poutineville again this year after Thursday.

IF the tickets are indeed in Montreal it's a 4 1/2 drive on I-91 each way........

Ignore what Google Maps says - stay on I-91 to the border which becomes A-55 in Quebec. Taking I-91 to I-89 is a few miles shorter BUT you have to deal with Quebec 133 which is downright dangerous.

Quebec was SUPPOSED to build A-35 to the Vermont border in time for Expo 67 but they promise it will be finished in 2026.

Quebec Autoroute 35 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Amanda and I did this trip for the last regular season game last April.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Lol yea, thanks @Fenway - you saved me some grief, 50/50 I would have realized the game was away before I had left

Definitely not heading to montreal as I have work and would have to miss it either on the front end or back end, but some day I’ll head up to montreal.

 

[Spjutmuren]

Hi

I am seriously contemplating going to Boston w my 15 yr old son for the Florida game on Saturday 6/4. It is going to be a little crazy run, because he has school to attend on monday and we’ll be coming in from Norway (I know, but we weren’t able to travel last year and the I am dying to do something good for him this spring). So, I need some advice on some practicalities

How long time would you need to get from TD Garden to Logan?
Which travel option is the smoothest on a Saturday evening?
Is the AirPort normally busy these hours? (I’d have no problem getting our local AirPort 1,5 hours before departure, but would hate to travel around the world just to be stressed out in OT )

I read that Boston is great for walking, so we’ll probably try to stay close to TD Garden and walk there.

Thanks for a great sub on a great forum! Lurking around here makes you feel connected to the rest of you fans

Edit: I both came to my senses about traveling back home straight from the game, and got the tickets. We are both super-excited to finally get to see the Bs

 

[jgatie]

Hi

I am seriously contemplating going to Boston w my 15 yr old son for the Florida game on Saturday 6/4. It is going to be a little crazy run, because he has school to attend on monday and we’ll be coming in from Norway (I know, but we weren’t able to travel last year and the I am dying to do something good for him this spring). So, I need some advice on some practicalities

How long time would you need to get from TD Garden to Logan?
Which travel option is the smoothest on a Saturday evening?
Is the AirPort normally busy these hours? (I’d have no problem getting our local AirPort 1,5 hours before departure, but would hate to travel around the world just to be stressed out in OT )

I read that Boston is great for walking, so we’ll probably try to stay close to TD Garden and walk there.

Thanks for a great sub on a great forum! Lurking around here makes you feel connected to the rest of you fans

You can take the Blue Line inbound (4 stops) to Government Center and then switch to the Green Line Eastbound (2 stops) to the North Station stop. Enter TD Garden at either the East or West entrance. North Station is actually part of the Garden complex. About a 15 minute ride and trains come every 15 minutes or so. Depending on what terminal you land at, you may need to take the Silver Line to the Blue.

 

[Hairz]

My girlfriend and I are coming down for a playoff game. I haven't been to the stadium since the renovations.

1. Is there a spot we can see the players coming into the rink before game? Also what time would they leave after the morning skate?

2. What is the best Italian Restraunt in the North End?

Thanks for the help.

 

[jgatie]

My girlfriend and I are coming down for a playoff game. I haven't been to the stadium since the renovations.

1. Is there a spot we can see the players coming into the rink before game? Also what time would they leave after the morning skate?

The parking area for the players is private and guarded. The morning skate for the Bruins is usually held at Warrior.

2. What is the best Italian Restraunt in the North End?

Wars have been started over that question. The truth is, no restaurant survives in the North End if they serve lousy food. Pick a place, check out the menu, if it looks good, you can't really go wrong.

 

[TD Charlie]

My girlfriend and I are coming down for a playoff game. I haven't been to the stadium since the renovations.

1. Is there a spot we can see the players coming into the rink before game? Also what time would they leave after the morning skate?

2. What is the best Italian Restraunt in the North End?

Thanks for the help.

I used to run into players all the time on Legends Way. Usually 3ish hours before puck drop. I’m assuming they’ve cut off access to that alley since the Renovations. I haven’t been down the alley in a few years

 

[Hairz]

I just know at most stadiums fans stand outside the lot looking for autographs. Wondering if their is a spot for that? I'm not looking for autographs, just like looking at the cars.

 

[Otto]

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to visit Boston and walk to 3 games at Fenway at the end of April. I'm looking at the Courtyard Marriott on Memorial Drive , it's about a 1.5 mile walk. What's the area like? Would it be safe to walk to/from the game at night? I'm traveling by myself

 

[jgatie]

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to visit Boston and walk to 3 games at Fenway at the end of April. I'm looking at the Courtyard Marriott on Memorial Drive , it's about a 1.5 mile walk. What's the area like? Would it be safe to walk to/from the game at night? I'm traveling by myself

That's the Courtyard Cambridge. Cambridge is safe, as is the area across the bridge to Fenway. Should be no problem, other than the usual stay aware of your surroundings required in any city.

 

[Otto]

That's the Courtyard Cambridge. Cambridge is safe, as is the area across the bridge to Fenway. Should be no problem, other than the usual stay aware of your surroundings required in any city.

Awesome thanks!

 

[jgatie]

Awesome thanks!

You will probably be taking the BU Bridge over the Charles. Noted for being the only only bridge in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a pedestrian/car walking/driving under an airplane and not be on the same span.

 

[Otto]

You will probably be taking the BU Bridge over the Charles. Noted for being the only only bridge in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a pedestrian/car walking/driving under an airplane and not be on the same span.
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I actually changed my mind on hotels. I'll be about 3 1/2 miles away on Main Street in Cambridge.

I'm going to be taking the Fenway tour. I'm wondering people's thoughts on if I should drive there and do the 10am tour or walk down for the 3pm tour and hang around the area after for a 7:10pm game.

 

[Otto]

You will probably be taking the BU Bridge over the Charles. Noted for being the only only bridge in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a pedestrian/car walking/driving under an airplane and not be on the same span.
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I actually changed my mind on hotels. I'll be about 3 1/2 miles away on Main Street in Cambridge.

I'm going to be taking the Fenway tour. I'm wondering people's thoughts on if I should drive there and do the 10am tour or walk down for the 3pm tour.

I guess the other option is drive down in the morning and get tickets to the pre-game tour at 4pm.

 

[mjd1001]

We are coming into Boston in a few weeks, I have looked at Google maps, read a few articles, but here are a few questions for anyone that can help:

We are staying in Sommerville. Once we get to our hotel, we do not want to drive at all, so looking to get around either by walking (less likely) or taking a train.

-We have one family member that is looking for very good/great Vegan/Vegetarian restaurants. Anyone have any suggestions? (To those of you on or near the Cape, anything down there like that too? The Cape is the 2nd part of our trip)

-Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum. Any tips on getting there via the train? Also, I don't think we'll be there for too long (I'm not much of one for art galleries), any suggestions of anyplace to see there within walking distance? My wife is always on the lookout for those 'cute' cafes that sell pastries and small bites, probably more concerned about a place being "cute" and "modern" (eye candy when you walk in) rather than having the very best of the best food (although of course that is important too)

-Finally, when we leave the city and head to the Cape, we'll be driving through downtown and I don't want to stop at all until we get to the Braintree split. Any suggestions for lunch spots anywhere from Braintree/Hingham to Plymouth? Again, one family member would prefer some vegetarian options, mostly looking for a nice, cute, pretty simple place that we haven't been to before (not living in Boston.) It can even be a local chain, just something we haven't done before.

 

[Terrier]

 

[whatsbruin]

For Christmas , I got tickets to the 1/30 Thursday game vs the Jets.
My son lives in Cambridge, just off the Alewife Subway stop. Looks like 2 trains to TD Garden, but
he's lived there for many years so he will know. Suggestions for a Bruins Bar with decent food near the Garden for before the game ? Thanks.

 

[bossfan]

For Christmas , I got tickets to the 1/30 Thursday game vs the Jets.
My son lives in Cambridge, just off the Alewife Subway stop. Looks like 2 trains to TD Garden, but
he's lived there for many years so he will know. Suggestions for a Bruins Bar with decent food near the Garden for before the game ? Thanks.

These are restaurants/bars. All take reservations which is a plus on a game night. For a 7:00 game a 5:00-5:15 reservation will give you time to eat and get into the Garden. Reservations fill up on game nights so make them sooner rather than later. Food is good at all of them.

Nightshift Brewing at Lovejoy Wharf
A&B Kitchen
West End Johnnies
Ward 8