Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Waltham is not a bad choice; probably cheaper than in-town hotels, with pretty convenient access to Boston and North Acton. The subway, however doesn't go to Waltham, and the closest stop is at the end of the Riverside Line, about 2-3 miles away. There is a Commuter Rail to Waltham with departures to Boston about every two hours (see MBTA.com for subway and rail information). So I would advise driving into Boston.
Since Marc is in Somerville, my neighbohood in Kenmore Square is pretty convenient to both. While I have mentioned that Boston is a crazy place to drive, Kenmore Sq is pretty easy to find. From Waltham, you can take the Mass Pike, a direct freeway into town with an easy spur that goes directly to Kemore Square. It would be about 15 to 20 minutes.
I also mentioned that parking can be a hassle, but Kenmore Square is doable with free parking, especially after 6PM on weekdays, and all day weekends. We're near Fenway Park, but fortunately the Red Sox are away. Kenmore Square is very close to pretty much everthing you would want to see and do on a Boston weekend.
Do you and Mr. Miss Kenton, Marc, and Missjean have any particular interests?
After a brief discussion at lunch, Mr. K said that he would be interested in seeing Fenway, and I would love to see Harvard. I think you mentioned we could pass Harvard by bike on a trail ride along the Charles, yes? Other than that, we are open to anything you might think a visitor to Boston would enjoy; we'd both like to soak up Boston. Although Mr. K did state that in hailing from Philadelphia, home of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, historical sites are rather, been there, done that. (Don't shoot the messenger.)
