Places to shop at Boston in December

December is the peak of the holiday season and there are lots to do in Boston. Grab your family and friends, hire a mini bus and head on to Boston for loads of fun activities, especially to shop, shop and shop!

Top 3 places to shop at Boston

• Beacon Hill
• Boston Prudential Center
• Brattle Bookstore

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Entertainment in Boston Flavor

Let’s be frank....winter in Boston is absolutely miserable. Yes, miserable and that is us being absolutely nothing short of honest. December can be tough and January tougher but February is dreary and people are generally all dragged out with winter. So, as a rule of thumb, if you want cheery weather and fantastic atmosphere, making a bus charters Boston trip is a no-go. But if you don’t really mind all that jazz, then it is OK. Bar nothing else, visiting Boston any other time is perfectly enjoyable. Spring and Fall....it is gloriously amazing! While the summer weather in other places is punishing, summer in Boston is breezy and enjoys fantastically moderate temperature and weather.

Weather aside, let’s dig in on the kind of entertainment one can find on the Boston front.

Boston is sort of an alter ego for Manhattan city, downtown area, mainly because it is LIKE Manhattan....and yet there are so many more layers to Boston than Manhattan. Some bus charters Boston visitors have gone on to say that Bostonians go all out of their way to prove that they are equal to if not better than New York.

As far as entertainment is concerned, we can’t stop weighing in on what Huntington Theatre Company has to offer. Year after year, they keep proving that they have what it takes to be a winner in the entertainment industry. This award-winning bus charters Boston company specializes in staging internationally-acclaimed plays from Broadway. So, in short, if you can’t catch it on Broadway in Manhattan, there is little to worry about because you can catch it on Huntington Theatre. Several of the original plays have gone on to win (astonishingly) Tony’s, and that, my dear bus charters Boston readers, is a mean feat. What we found absolutely interesting was that some these award-winning plays came on Huntington Theatre Company BEFORE hitting Broadway and if that doesn’t deserve an applause, we don’t know what does.

Most of the jazz joints in Boston (or any other cities) are located (safely) within the confines of a bus charters Boston hotel or right smack in the middle of a very crowded entertainment hub...but not Ryles Jazz Club. Our writers have gone on to visit the club and they found the dark and mysterious atmosphere very enchanting and different from the many other jazz clubs that they have visited over their adventurous years of traveling. Luckily for them, they were entertained by house band the Ryles Jazz Orchestra and were visibly awed.

Maki Sushi Bar

While we know that not everybody would know how to appreciate or enjoy a Japanese meal, it is quite common for many to enjoy sushi instead of sashimi in any given Japanese restaurant. Hence, if you are one who enjoys eating sushi, you will certainly enjoy a meal with your friends at Maki Sushi Bar at 43 Main St, Peabody, Boston, MA. What would make the trip to Maki Sushi Bar extra special would be to charter a Boston bus to bring you and your friends there – that way, you can be sure that everyone would arrive at the same time at the destination, hassle free. When it comes to planning outings with more than 2 persons, punctuality, driving and parking are issues to be tackled; that is why it is always a good idea to charter a bus. Besides, parking at Peabody Square may not be as easily available as you think.

Depending on the day and time that you and your friends are visiting Maki Sushi Bar in the Boston charter bus, you may have to wait before you are attended to in the restaurant. While we noted that the service is a little slow and gets slower on busy days, if you are in no hurry to rush through dinner with your friends, we would think that waiting would not be a big issue with you and your friends. In fact, the waiting time would allow you and your friends to have more time to catch up as well as slowly enjoying dinner when it is served. When it comes to dining in a Japanese restaurant, it is never fun if you have to rush through it.

The menu at Maki Sushi Bar is quite extensive and almost every diner would enjoy choosing their favorites from the menu and the most important thing of all is that their seafood is all very fresh too. When it comes to eating Japanese food, freshness is important and for many people who have traveled to dine at Maki Sushi Bar in a Boston charter bus, would almost always leave the restaurant feeling satisfied with the food and service. The service provided by their staff is also top notch – friendly, polite and very attentive. From the moment you and your friends enter into the restaurant, you will feel a very welcoming atmosphere. If you want to try something different and out of the norm, try the sushi pizza. As for dessert, you may want to consider trying out the green tea creme brulee – a top favorite dessert amongst diners at Maki Sushi Bar.

A Full On Pampering Session in The Making

Shopping is a favourite past time for girls – well, almost all girls and yes, some guys also do enjoy shopping too. If you have been saving up money for a shopping spree, then it is time that you charter a Boston bus with your shopping pals and head down to Newbury Street for a day of shopping and eating!

When it comes to shopping at Newbury Street in Boston, you and your shopping friends will be spoilt for choice. When it comes to eating at Newbury Street, you and your friends are also spoilt for choice. With such a “pampering” within the blocks of shops here, who says that it will be a bad idea to charter a Boston bus and do all your shopping and eating in one place where you can literally find everything? So, drop whatever it is that you plan to do this weekend and go shopping with your friends instead! Now, that sounds like rather great plan, isn’t it?

For some visitors or shoppers, they may find the prices of the shops at Newbury Street in Boston a little high, but for the quality of items that you pay for, it is actually not too expensive after all. However, not all the shops here are expensive as they do have shops that sell good bargain items too. And if you and your friends ever get tired of shopping (which is quite impossible!), you can take a break and stop for a bite at one of the many restaurants and cafes there. From Italian to Japanese to Indian to American steakhouses and burgers, you name it, they’ve got it there. More often than not, visitors would opt to dine at one of the restaurants that also have lovely patios – that way, as you enjoy your food, you get to people watch too. If you like, you can also have a quick spa treatment at one of the spa centers available to rejuvenate your tired legs and bodies before you continue your shopping mission, or if you prefer, you can have the spa session after you are done with your shopping and dining.

When you and your friends are shopping at Newbury Street, there is no need for you to hurry through the shops, as the trusted and friendly Boston chartered bus driver is more than willing to pick you and your friends up whenever you are ready to leave the place.

A Walk of Freedom

What is a better way to learn about the history of Boston than to take a walk at the Freedom Trail that will lead you to seventeen major historical sites at downtown Boston, Massachusetts? Since it will be a long walk, about two and half mile walk in total, it would be a good idea to make use of a bus charters Boston that will wait for you at the end of the trail to bring everyone home – especially if you are bringing your younger kids with you. By the end of walking through the Freedom Trail, the younger children may not want to walk back to the starting point.

A path made of mostly brick through downtown of Boston, you will start your two and a half mile walk from Boston Common right up to USS Constitution in Charlestown. Take your time to walk through the Freedom Trail and enjoy the historical spots where you can stop by to enter in. Most of the historical sites are free but they do welcome donations while there is a minimum admission fee to pay to enter into the Old South Meeting House, Paul Revere House and Old State House. Throughout the entire bus charters Boston tour, these are the things that will completely blow your mind.

The Freedom Trail is said to be one of the best tours on the history of Boston as well as to discover the history of the American Revolution. Even though it can be a long walk for some, but the most enjoyable part of the trail is the locations are well marked and the people who are there to explain the history of that particular spot are very helpful and knowledgeable. To make the walk along the trail easy, they have it marked with a red line on the sidewalk – so you won’t go wrong and will not get lost if you just walk along the red lines. As you walk along the Freedom Trail, you can make stops as and when you like at the historical sites and learn more about those places. There will be times when it is not possible to enter into the USS Constitution, as there may be bus charters Boston school groups waiting to enter and the queue can get a bit too long, but if you are in no hurry, you can always move on to the other places first before returning here.

Freedom Trail is definitely a great way to learn about history and literally see it come to life as you walk along the trail – it is so much better than reading about history from the books! And don’t forget, at the end of the trail, you have your chartered bus from Bus Charters Boston waiting to take you and your little ones home.

The best places to stay in Boston

Charter bus visitors to Boston will note that the city is defined by its distinct neighborhoods, each of which offers an atmosphere and array of attractions all its own. The city offers a culturally diverse population that brings a unique flavor to each area of the city. For Boston charter bus visitors, there are several areas that are great for lodging, from the Italian-infused North End to the lively students and fans in Fenway Kenmore. Use the services of a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charters Boston for your trip to Boston.

The Fenway Kenmore neighborhood, nestled along the banks of the Charles River Basin, is the obvious locale of choice for Boston Red Sox fans. Boston charter bus visitors to the area should expect see the streets around the ballpark crowded with fans on game days. This area is also home to many of the city's higher education institutions, including Boston University. Plenty of restaurants and bars are in the area, especially along Lansdowne Street. Other cultural establishments, such as the Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall, are exist in Fenway Kenmore. The neighborhood boasts plenty of hotels for all charter bus visitor budgets plus easy access to both public transportation and Interstate 90.

Located along the tip of Boston's small peninsula, the North End neighborhood offers charter bus visitors some of the historic charm you'd hope to find in a colonial city. In fact, charter bus visitors to this area can visit Paul Revere's former home on North Street or visit one of the old cathedrals in the area. This small section of the city is largely populated by Italian-Americans, which has contributed to the huge selection of Italian restaurants in the North End. Charter bus visitors can also view the waterfront from the scenic Christopher Columbus Park, which hosts live performing arts events in the summer. Though the North End offers a limited selection of hotels, several additional accommodations are located just a few blocks south in the central downtown Boston area, and easily reached by charter bus.

Many Boston charter bus visitors are drawn to the colorful atmosphere in Chinatown. This neighborhood offers an abundance of restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries for authentic cuisine from different areas of southeast Asia. The August Moon Festival is a popular event in this neighborhood. Charter bus visitors staying in this area are also conveniently situated between the theater and financial districts of Boston. Nearby, the leather district is full of historic leather factories. The area offers several hotels and easy access to Interstate 93.

Finding a place to stay in Boston on your charter bus visit is easy with the help of the friendly and efficient staff of Bus Charters Boston. Bus Charters Boston has a fleet of of fully equipped charter buses that can accommodate every charter bus travel need, letting you have a fun filled and fuss free charter bus journey.

Downtown dining in Boston

The views in the majestic and historical area of the downtown harbor area of Boston have always impressed charter bus visitors.  The Old Town area of the city also has a large number of museums, historical sites and attractions that are best visited with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charters Boston.  Travel through Boston in comfort and style in your charter bus as you sample some of the best dining delights that downtown Boston has to offer.

Get up close and personal with some Boston history during your charter bus trip with a visit to the Green Dragon Tavern, and have a meal in the same seat where the famous Paul Revere sat.  This tavern was opened in 1654 and is known for being frequented by Revere and his band of buddies that were hell-bent on taking down the British Empire.  In the years that this place has been open, it has housed just about every type of food and drinking establishment you could ever imagine. Currently, it is known for its long menu of premium Irish pub dishes such as corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips and shepherd's pie.  Enjoy something from a menu of ales and beers to go with your meal before boarding your charter bus to your next destination.

For charter bus diners that are more adventurous with their culinary selections, you will need to visit world-renowned celebrity chef Lydia Shire’s Locke-Ober, which caters for the more experienced palette.  Locke-Ober offers a luxurious and decadent menu of seafood cuisine.  Charter bus diners will enjoy its dinner menu that offers meals that include escargots Bourguignonne, Maine lobster stew and Dover sole.  Reservations will be needed, but once you are in the door, you will be spoiled like a star.  Crystal glassware, starched tablecloths and premium furniture complete the mood at this Boston hot spot for the upscale crowd.

Pearl Villa is a Chinese seafood cafe with food prepared in a cooking style from Hong Kong that will suit charter bus diners.  Some menu items include fried scallops, spring rolls, dumplings, jellyfish, crab, steamed chicken, Buddha's delight, string beans, stir fries, veggies with garlic sauce, wontons and noodle soups, but the menu has many more options. Pearl Villa is vegetarian-friendly but also serves meat dishes. The restaurant is casual and moderately priced and the decor features white tablecloths, wooden chairs, wooden tables and some Chinese artwork.

Charter bus diners will find the best Italian food in the city at Carmen.  Charter bus visitors can relax under dim mood lighting in the midst of fine stemware, flatware and crisp linen at Carmen's. The wine list at Carmen’s is extensive and features a number of rare local wines. The fascination with fine wines is evident there and you will enjoy looking over the hundreds of bottles on display. Carmen offers a variety of fresh locally harvested fresh seafood that includes clams, mussels, shrimp, baby octopus, scallops and numerous fish choices, with the focus on authentic Italian style and flavor.

For a great time dining in downtown Boston, give Bus Charters Boston a call to find out how they can help you plan your trip with a selection from their fleet of charter buses and friendly, personalized service.

She blinded me with science

Boston, Massachusetts has always been an innovative, forward looking city that builds upon its history to develop the foundations for the future. For a proper tour of this city, you will really to use a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charters Boston. Find out how inventions and science had shaped Boston through the years with a visit to the Museum of Science, Boston in your stylish and comfortable charter bus.
In 1830, a group of men in Boston founded the Boston Society of Natural History. They wished to share their scientific interest in natural history. Over several decades of collecting and studying specimens of natural history, the Society displayed its collection in various temporary facilities until 1864, when they opened the New England Museum of Natural History at the corner of Berkeley and Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay. That facility is today renowned worldwide as the Museum of Science, Boston, and you can visit it by using the services of a charter bus.
The Museum of Science, Boston, is one of the world’s largest science centers, and is one of Boston’s most visited institutions. In any given year, the museum will greet approximately 1.5 million visitors who come to attend its various programs and exhibitions. Located in Science Park, which is easily reached by charter bus from downtown Boston, the Museum of Science houses over 700 interactive exhibits, covering all the major fields of science and natural history. 
Charter bus visitors to the Museum of Science are able to view interactive exhibits covering a wide range of topics spread across various wings. The Blue Wing houses the Butterfly Garden, Seeing is Deceiving, Making Models, Mathematica, Theater of Electricity, Innovative Engineers, Investigate!, Nanotechnology, Take a Closer Look, Dinosaurs, Machines & Transportation, Living on the Edge, To the Moon and Cahners Computer Place. In the Green Wing you will find New England habitats, the original foundation of the Museum of Science, A Bird’s World and the Colby Room. The Red Wing has the Mugar Omni Theater, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Cosmic Light and Discovery Center.
The Museum of Science is also noted for housing the world’s largest Van de Graaff generator open to the public. This enormous electrical discharge generator was designed by Dr. Robert J. Van de Graaff himself, and donated to the museum in 1956 by M.I.T. The human powered aircraft MIT Daedalus hangs in the museum, as does the human powered speed boat, MIT Decavitator. There are also many live presentation you can attend during your charter bus visit of the Museum of Science, including Design Challenges, Lightning!, Science Magic, Design Challenges and the Hands On Laboratory.
For an educational, fun filled, charter bus tour of Boston, give Bus Charters Boston a call to find out how they can help you plan your trip with their fleet of charter buses and friendly, personalized service.

An off-beat look at Boston

Boston is an interesting city that has much to offer her visitors. One of the best ways to seeing Boston, and moving around, is with a bus chartered from Bus Charters Boston. While Boston is famous for its history and usual tourist spots, she has some hidden gems and quirky sights to delight and surprise you.
If you’re bored with seeing a city sitting in the usual tourist bus, try something different. Try seeing Boston with a DUKW. What’s that you ask? A DUKW, colloquially known as a “Duck”, is an amphibious vehicle developed during the Second World War for the D-Day landings in Normandy. Able to both drive on land, and navigate through water, the Duck was instrumental in landing soldiers and supplies on shore in the shortest possible time.
Duck tours in Boston are an excellent way to see the city. Narrated by a con’DUCK’tor, you will be taken on a journey covering the famous historical sites in Boston. Your conDUCKtor will provide you with a background on the history of Boston, and some of its famous buildings and people. Just when you think that’s all there is, the Duck will drive straight into the Charles River, giving you a view of the shore and buildings of Boston and Cambridge that most tourists never see.
For a spooky night out walking in Boston, take the rented charter bus for the Ghosts and Gravestones Sightseeing Tour. A Trolley bus takes you through the streets of Boston late in the night, where you will hear the history of the “other” Boston. A guide in costume will entertain you with tales of dastardly practices over the course of 400 years of Boston history. Cemetery visits, scenes of gruesome murders and more await you on this spooky tour.
If you have a sweet tooth, try one of the four tours on offer from Boston Chocolate Tours. This walking tour takes you to visit some of the most famous chocolatiers, dessert shops and bakeries in Boston. Along the way, your guide will narrate to you the history of chocolate making in Boston, how to appreciate fine chocolate, and the finer points on the art of chocolate making.
A recent addition to the Boston Chocolate Tour is the Great Boston Cupcake Tour. This 2.5 hour walking tour takes you to some of the best premier bakeries Boston has to offer. Along the way, you will visit some of Boston’s most famous and historical landmarks, and learn about the history of the cupcake, and how it made its way to Boston. The Great Boston Cupcake Tour is held on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation only.
When in Boston, give Bus Charters Boston a call to arrange all your group transportation requirements. We provide friendly, personalized service to suit your needs.

Booking Your Bus Charter Boston Style

If there is any place in the world where you should think of booking a bus charter, Boston is it! Everyone knows just how famous the Boston area is for limited parking, congestion roadways and lots of places that you want to stop and see. This is why choosing a bus charter company to help you get just where you would like to go when you are in the Boston area would be one of the smartest moves that you could ever make. And booking your bus charter through a company that is consistently number one for service and satisfaction is another smart choice you can make if you're Boston-bound.

Filled with plenty of incredible places just right for a stop on a bus charter, Boston is really one of those areas of the country that you will not soon forget. With plenty of historical buildings, lots of incredible places to shop and some of the most amazing sightseeing opportunities, you and your group will be glad that you chose to let somebody else do all of the driving. After all, when you do not have to worry about directions, driving and parking you are then free to enjoy yourself during every single second of your travel adventure.

Because of the way that the area is set up, even if you are hoping to do a little bit of a walking tour, your best bet is still a bus charter. Boston is well known for being a little bit tricky to navigate, especially if you are not too familiar with the area and where you are going. Our professional, knowledgeable driver will get you right where you need to be in order to set out on a little bit of a walking tour. Then, when you are done on foot, you can retreat back to the comfort of your bus charter for the rest of your adventure.

A bus charter Boston adventure is just what the doctor ordered when you want to visit some of the famous stops in the New England area. If you are a sports fanatic, then a stop over at Fenway Park so that you can view the Green Monster is definitely in order. Even if there is not a game going on, you will still have the opportunity for lots of picture taking, purchasing souvenirs and of course grabbing a bite to eat from one of the local street vendors!

When you are a television buff, be sure that you make a stop at a bus charter Boston must-see attraction. This would be none other than Cheers over on Beacon Street, the famous location of the hit television show Cheers. Formerly the Bull & Finch Pub, this is a quaint, historic stop that you and all of you fellow bus charter palls will be happy that you made. Just be sure that you snap a lot of pictures while you visit, as this is one place that you will want to remember!

All in all, you will surely see that a bus charter Boston style is the way to go when you want to take in all of the sights in Beantown! Filled with rich history and plenty of places to stop and have a memorable time, Boston is a the perfect place to let our professional staff take you out on an adventure that you will never forget.

A trip down memory lane in New England

Welcome to the capital of New England in a charter bus, party bus, coach charter, mini bus or school bus. As you explore Boston with Bus Charters Boston delight in the mix of old world charm and new world living standards.

Due to its links to the old world, Boston is rich in arts and culture and not surprisingly has a number of ornate theatres, namely Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston Opera House, Citi Performing Arts Center, the Colonial Theater, and the Orpheum Theatre.

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Boston Early Music Festival, Boston Lyric Opera Company, OperaBoston, and the Handel and Haydn Society perform regularly at these locales so check first before booking so you won’t miss out on a great night out.

Due to the number of universities in the area, Boston is also a major hub for contemporary music so look out for major events such as the annual boston Arts Festival, New Year’s Eve festivities. If you want to make the most of your time here, it is best to get your hands on a charter bus, party bus, mini bus, or even a school bus for a field trip with the school kids will do.

If you prefer to follow the heritage trail, you’re in luck as Boston played a prominent role in the American Revolution. Want to find out more about what makes Boston really unique, then take the charter bus, party bus or coach charter and follow the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile trail marked by a line of red bricks and explore landmarks such as the Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, King's Chapel Burying Ground, Benjamin Franklin statue and former site of the first public school, Boston Latin School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument and the wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate, the USS Constitution.

Boston also is home to several art museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art. It is always a leisurely, nicely-paced trip for many tour bus, charter bus, mini bus or coach charter tourists and visitors.

And, If you prefer beautiful prose as opposed to pretty pictures, the John F. Kennedy Library at the University of Massachusetts Boston campus and the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States are must visit places with Bus Charters Boston's reliable charter bus rental services.

LGBT Friendly in Boston

Picture this – you’re in Boston with a group of friends and you’re looking for a place to wind down. However, you are feeling wary about whether the establishment will reject you or not. Here we present to you two of Boston’s spas and fitness centers that are LGBT friendly. If you’re going with a huge group of friends, you can always hire a private bus to transport you there.

étant

Yearning for a massage, facial or body wrap? Look no further than étant, a gay owned spa. Conveniently located, it is renowned for its massage and it is priced competitively too. They also offer acupuncture ($100 for initial consultation; $75 for follow ups). Other examples of their services are Men’s Grooming Facial ($130), Sports Massage ($105 - $145) and Microdermabrasion Back Treatment ($175). Be sure to check out their specialty packages but be warned that the spa does not cater exclusively to the LGBT community.

For a completely relaxing experience, especially when you’re going to the spa with a bunch of friends, rent a limo bus for that extra pampering post spa.

Location: Tremont Street, Boston
Website: www.etant.com

Boston Sports Club – South End

This is a very popular fitness center as it gets crowded before and after work hours. The gym is apparently very LGBT friendly too. Aside from your usual fare of fitness machines and weights, they offer an eclectic mix of group classes as well such as Cardio Kickbox, Bootcamp, Hatha Yoga and more. High ceilings at their cardio area allow plenty of natural light in. They also have a pool that makes this the perfect choice to those who swim to top their fitness regime.

If you’re going to stay in Boston for a month, they have a $30 for 30 days membership.

Grab a coach bus or hire a bus service to transport you and your friends to the club for a fantastic workout and maybe towards other LGBT friendly venues after that.

Location: Harrison Avenue, Boston
Website: www.mysportsclubs.com/regions/BSC.htm

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