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Places to stay in Boston/Cambridge, May 18-22? [more inside]
posted by speicus around Boston, MA at 12:27 PM - 9 answers

I'm leaving tomorrow from Boston for a round-the-world trip - what easily packed knickknacks should I bring to exchange or give away to new friends? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme around Boston, MA at 5:00 AM - 15 answers

Looking for a guest house/B&B/inn with a fireplace 2-3 hours from Boston. [more inside]
posted by anonymous around Boston, MA at 5:22 PM - 12 answers

Hey everyone... I have the dreaded task of looking for an apartment in Boston this spring. My boyfriend and I are looking for a 1 bedroom in the North End for no more than $1200 with heat and hot water. I know this will be pretty difficult to find, but I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find apartment postings by landlords themselves in stores in the north end, a website, etc. [more inside]
posted by beachlove2006 around Boston, MA at 8:10 AM - 6 answers

Mefite Beantowners: Wife and I are heading to Boston for a week in May. What to do? [more inside]
posted by SugarFreeGum around Boston, MA at 1:43 PM - 20 answers

Is there any empirical evidence out there about which MBTA subways/buses are actually most reliable? [more inside]
posted by leedly around Boston, MA at 7:35 PM - 4 answers

Architect friend is visiting Boston. What to do? [more inside]
posted by leedly around Boston, MA at 8:56 AM - 15 answers

What are some kid-friendly restaurants in Boston? [more inside]
posted by Otis around Boston, MA at 5:15 AM - 11 answers

(BostonFilter) T-accessible foliage daytrips -- where to go? [more inside]
posted by anotherthink around Boston, MA at 6:41 PM - 20 answers

What can you tell me about Agganis Arena at Boston University and the area it's in? I have a ticket to see Pavement there this Saturday, and right now it looks like I'll be going alone if I go at all. I'll also need a place to spend the night, since I'm coming from out of town. I'm a 20 year old female. Is this safe? Crazy? Risky but doable? [more inside]
posted by MadamM around Boston, MA at 10:44 AM - 23 answers

Romantic or inspiring experiences in or around Boston? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis around Boston, MA at 11:13 AM - 28 answers

Is it worth spending an extra fortnight in Boston - just to see the Independence Day celebrations? And what is there to do in New England/the East coast that doesn't cost a fortune? Longcat question inside. [more inside]
posted by selvaria around Boston, MA at 11:56 PM - 13 answers

Please help me choose a first car (and ideally a Boston-area dealer). Baby coming late August, we live in Cambridge (off-street parking), wife's new to driving. We want: baby-safe, reliable, envirofriendlyesque, comfortable, good trunk space, city-savvy. Used is fine. [more inside]
posted by waxbanks around Boston, MA at 12:05 PM - 31 answers

Awesome seafood in Boston, near the Aquarium. (But not, you know, *from* the Aquarium.) [more inside]
posted by dame around Boston, MA at 9:37 AM - 25 answers

I've been to Fenway, The Commons, and Harvard. I'm going back for a week's training (staying at Boston U Dorm with no car). I'm not the most excitable or prolific tourist, so I'm just looking for a few must see things. Just to give some random samples of myself: I like Indie Rock, Modern Art, and if Pax was in town I would have loved to check it out.
posted by Pertz around Boston, MA at 1:56 PM - 11 answers

Suggestions for local Boston-area movers? [more inside]
posted by raztaj around Boston, MA at 2:55 PM - 12 answers

Where to park near the Paradise in Boston? [more inside]
posted by otters walk among us around Boston, MA at 9:44 AM - 7 answers

Heading down to Boston Monday night to see Pearl Jam at the Garden. Don't want to take the train (from Portland, ME) since the last one will likely leave before the show ends. What is my best parking option for like a 7 hour stretch (6p-1a)? [more inside]
posted by speeb around Boston, MA at 8:45 AM - 8 answers

I'm going to Fenway Park to see a ball game next week, and want to get the most out of the experience. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche around Boston, MA at 6:24 PM - 21 answers

Considering family move to Boston suburbs after 15 years in the Bay Area. Seeking towns to research that meet a few basic criteria...any advice appreciated. [more inside]
posted by gmania around Boston, MA at 11:12 AM - 15 answers