<p>We are planning a weekend trip to visit our son in Boston this month. We will be taking an eldery relative with us who won’t be able to do much walking at all, but would really like to get flavor of the city. Any suggestions? We will be staying in Brookline near our son. Thanks so much</p>
<p>Take the train in to the Science Museum and go on the Duck Tour.</p>
<p>Boston is really a walking city and that’s the best way to enjoy it.</p>
<p>Agreed that Boston is best as a walking and public transport city, but, since you have someone who can’t do much walking…</p>
<p>Public transport is a challenge for some with mobility issues. Driving and parking are also challenge. If someone is up to that challenge, you can drop off the relative right at each spot, and then park. However…might want to consider taking taxis…</p>
<p>Some activities you might be able to get to, then park:
Public Garden Swan Boats
Aquarium</p>
<p>Get an Italian dinner in the North End</p>
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<p>See if there are any performances going on at Symphony Hall</p>
<p>Will the Red Sox be in town? Going to a game is a real Boston experience! They may have handicapped seating that would require less walking.</p>
<p>JFK Library/Museum (not to be confused with Birthplace, in Brookline)</p>
<p>Any Art fans? The Boston MFA is very nice…and the Gardner Museum is very unusual.</p>
<p>Have a great trip! Let us know what you decided to do…</p>
<p>DW & D2 really enjoyed the MFA on a visit during D2’s spring break. They report the new Art of the Americas wing is spectacular. We’ve generally done very well visiting art museums with elderly, mobility-limited family members. They usually have wheelchairs available and are laid out to be handicapped-accessible.</p>
<p>I second an Italian meal in the North End; a little overpriced and overtouristed, but a quintessential Boston experience. Seafood dinner, preferably on the waterfront. JFK Library/Museum is actually very informative if there are history buffs in the group (or nostalgia hounds, depending on age). A harbor cruise should also work for the mobility-limited. Personally, I’d be intrigued by the Historic Boston Sightseeing Cruise:</p>
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<p>Boston is just so rich in history. Without mobility issues, I’d recommend walking the Freedom Trail which takes you to numerous historic site, but if you can pick up some of that history by boat, it might be a reasonable substitute.</p>
<p>I am headed to Boston next week and was very excited to see that there is a Chihuly glass exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts. We also plan to do a harbor cruise and the aquarium. I would think those would be accessible to someone with mobility issues.</p>
<p>The aquarium is pretty good for someone with a wheelchair with someone that can push. There’s a center column with fish, etc. and a ramp that winds around the column and you can go up the ramp and see the fish. There are also platform levels off the ramp where you can see exhibits. There’s also an elevator available.</p>
<p>Fishymom, Thanks for the Chihuly info; we’re headed to Boston tomorrow and are great fans.
We are frequent visitors to Boston (several times a year) and took in the JFK library a couple years ago. It had not been high on my list, but now I recommend it to everyone. Really worth the trip!</p>
<p>I would definitely suggest either the Duck Tour or the Hop on/Hop Off bus tour for the elderly relative. Great way to get your bearings on a city you’re unfamiliar with, then decide what you can go back later and explore in depth and at the ability of the relative.</p>
<p>Saw the Chihuly glass exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts and I highly recommend it.</p>
<p>In DC, and San Diego we enjoyed our trolley/bus tours, where get tourguide narration and can can get on/off wherever you like. I see similar is in Boston.</p>
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<p>On this type of thing, plan your day ahead. You really only have time to take the loop once, probably getting off only at a few selected stops.</p>
<p>Ooo…saw the first exhibit at DeYoung in SF. Couldn’t believe I was going to see a “glass exhibit”…left there totally enthralled. Just amazing. You will not be disappointed.</p>
<p>Hi PATheaterMom! Here’s a thread from a couple of months ago that you might find helpful: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1127244-fun-inexpensive-things-do-boston.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1127244-fun-inexpensive-things-do-boston.html</a></p>
<p>Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! This forum is filled with amazing knowlegable people!</p>
<p>DUCK TOUR for sure. Still have my yellow duck noise maker. And yes for the Italian meal. We also love Legal Seafood. Maybe the locals have something to say about that, but I try to go every visit. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace area is compact, and you get some fun in a smaller area. Shopping, fun, and a tour of the Hall. </p>
<p>We also had a great time visiting the Big Dig exhibit during the Big Dig days. I think we still have a jar of dirt. Obviously that dates me, as the Big Dig is long since finished.</p>
<p>Swan Boats in the Public Garden, and make sure to reread “Make Way for Ducklings” before you go. We love Mr. Bartles Burger Cottage in Cambridge–quite the burger and do not miss the homemade relish and the lime rickey drink. The Isabella Stewart Gardiner Museum is my favorite. Have fun on the Freedom Trail!</p>
<p>Definitely try and at least go see Fenway Park. Arguably the most historic and significant park in baseball (Wrigley has a case, but it’s really a dump now).</p>
<p>Faneuil Hall, Aquariun and some of those back bay pubhouses are great!</p>
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<p>The top of the Prudential Building is nice if you want to get a bird’s view of the city.</p>
<p>Does anybody have experience with the Boston Go Card? I will be in Boston, with a friend, from Tuesday until Sunday. Our kids have orientation at BU Wed afternoon until Friday morning and we have stuff during that time too. But we are free Tues, Wed morning, most of Friday and Saturday. Is it worth it to purchase a 5 day Go Card? And for you locals (weather wimp alert!), it says the high will be around 74 and lows in the upper 50’s, with rain expected. Is it generally close to the mid 70’s most of the day? Below 70, we wear jackets and sweatshirts here in South Florida, so I want to be prepared! Oh, and if you see a couple of 50’ something women walking around in winter gear, that will be us, haha.</p>
<p>The weather has been rather unstable the last few weeks on the very warm side. The upcoming week should be more comfortable, even a bit cool. I think that a light jacket would be good to bring along though a sweatshirt would be a little light.</p>
<p>It’s 45 degrees right now and overcast and maybe a bit rainy. I’m going out for a bit in shorts and a light t-shirt. I was trying to decide whether or not I needed a long-sleeve light tech shirt but I think that I’ll skip it.</p>