<p>I am thinking of going up to Boston/ Cambridge for the weekend. Any suggestions on where to stay and where to go? I would have my elderly mom with me, 2 teens (19 and 15) and 2 kids (10 and 5). I was thinking of visiting the science museum and maybe seeing a couple of historic sites or taking a tour bus ride. One teen is really into music so any suggestions there would be appreciated. I am mainly concerned with where to stay since we’ll probably need 2 hotel rooms. Oh, and I will have my car with me.</p>
<p>My relatives usually stay at the Marriott in Newton. It’s close to Route 128 and not to far from the MBTA train stations. It’s also close to the Mass Pike.</p>
<p>The Duck Boat Tour in Boston is pretty popular and it leaves from the Museum of Science so you could do the Museum and Tour in the same day. Bring warm clothing if you go on the Duck Boat Tour for this time of the year.</p>
<p>This time of year the Duck Boats are not running.</p>
<p>I think the location of John Jeffries House can’t be beat. Good rates,too, for Boston. However, there are steps from the street to the front door, which may be difficult for your mother.</p>
<p>A visit to Faneuil Hall is worth the trip and is near the Maritime/Science Museum.</p>
<p>Check out the Kendall hotel near MIT:
<a href=“http://www.kendallhotel.com/[/url]”>http://www.kendallhotel.com/</a></p>
<p>For music:
[Music</a> - CD and music reviews, news and clips - Boston.com](<a href=“http://www.boston.com/ae/music/]Music”>http://www.boston.com/ae/music/)
[BERKLEE</a> | Events Calendar | Upcoming Events: February 2009](<a href=“http://www.berklee.edu/events/month/2009-02]BERKLEE”>http://www.berklee.edu/events/month/2009-02)
[Arts</a> - The Harvard University Gazette Calendar](<a href=“http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/calendar/arts.html]Arts”>http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/calendar/arts.html)</p>
<p>The Marriot in Cambridge is about 200 to 300/night. Courtyard is about 150. Out farther - about 15 minutes from town in Waltham, it’s about 100 to 125/night.</p>
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<p>I completely agree with this recommendation if you can get rooms there. It is right off of Beacon Street near Mass General Hospital. The location is terrific, and it’s steps from the T station (red line, I believe). It’s very comfortable and prices are reasonable for Boston. I believe breakfast is included (it’s a Bed and Breakfast).</p>
<p>I so like the Omni Parker in Boston, central to everything. Walking distance to Faneuil Hall, aquarium, Chinatown, City Hall. I’ve stayed there for less than $200/night, with full breakfast. Depending on which entrance one uses, there is a Dunkin Donuts or a Starbucks (what is more imp.–coffee or hot chocolate?)
Other suggestions good, just adding another.</p>
<p>The Aquarium is great. My 22 year old and I visited last fall and we stayed until closing.</p>
<p>Friends of ours like to stay in the Hotel Marlowe in the Cambridgeside Galleria when they visit. It’s around $205 for a room with two double beds and free breakfast. There is a shuttle from Kendall Square T to the Galleria.</p>
<p>Use Hotwire. You can get good hotels in Cambridge for under $100/night. (I did a week ago!) Anything with 3 1/2 or 4 stars is great.</p>
<p>^ ^ Keep in mind that you will pay for parking at any of these hotels.</p>
<p>I stayed at the Irving House at Harvard last September. It was really nice (although small). Right next to the Harvard campus (I didn’t apply to Harvard but it was kind of cool to walk across the campus- very nice campus), and very convenient to get to the T (which takes you basically anywhere else in Boston).</p>