OT: Need recommendations/tips on September vacation in the vicinity of Boston, MA
09-09-2011, 12:30 AM
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I'm curious how drinks are at #9 Park now that the main bartender (Peter Lynch (?), but not related to Barbara) has gone to Drink. I was thinking of recommending #9 to Viggo as a nice upscale place in the area.
09-09-2011, 12:35 AM
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Viggo,
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
09-09-2011, 12:48 AM
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09-09-2011, 08:38 AM
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Viggo,
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
What day do you arrive?
09-09-2011, 10:59 AM
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Viggo, there are few nice restaurants within walking distance. Catch me after the race on Saturday and before the race on Sunday, I've PM'd you my cell. Depending on what you feel like after the flight there are a few places to go to.
Improv Asylum, btw, runs shows every evening at 8 or something like that. They are about a 10 minute walk, right around the corner from Neptune. Oh, Neptune doesn't take reservations and be prepared to wait for a hour+ if you go there Saturday night, for example. You can generally leave them your name and hang around North end for a while, maybe get a drink. Saturday is a zoo there.
Oh, btw, this weekend little arts and crafts (and some homemade glass, jewlery, etc) show at Columbus park, right outside of hotel's door. You might want to walk there for a bit. Sunday nights there are usually movies on the big screen in the same park.
Improv Asylum, btw, runs shows every evening at 8 or something like that. They are about a 10 minute walk, right around the corner from Neptune. Oh, Neptune doesn't take reservations and be prepared to wait for a hour+ if you go there Saturday night, for example. You can generally leave them your name and hang around North end for a while, maybe get a drink. Saturday is a zoo there.
Oh, btw, this weekend little arts and crafts (and some homemade glass, jewlery, etc) show at Columbus park, right outside of hotel's door. You might want to walk there for a bit. Sunday nights there are usually movies on the big screen in the same park.
Viggo, while in New Hampshire if you have time check out the cog railway.http://www.thecog.com/ I believe it is the oldest running railroad in America? but don't quote me on that. It is a fun ride up, about an hour each way, and it is pretty thrilling as the railroad turns to some pretty steep inclines and declines. The views a top Mt. Washington are breathtaking and there is a gift shop and restaurant at the summit. It is an easy way to see the White Mountains all at once. If you do end up staying at Stonehurst Manor the cog is approx 45 minutes away on a long beautiful road (Rt. 302) which passes by many small parks and pull offs to catch some of the views. Have a great time!!
. What else do you usually do when you stay there?The bartenders @ drink are excellent! You can be exceedingly vague with them (ex. sweet, vodka, no mango, you're a girl-drink-drunk, etc.) and they are only more than accommodating to concoct something that will taste incredible. FYI, Valet parking @ Drink is $16 but there is free (after 6pm) meter parking on the left past the light, one block towards the convention center.
. Thanks for the tip though!Viggo,
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
A very nice thing to do for a car guy is to visit the Paul Russell restoration shop in Essex, Mass. This is one of the very very best shops in the world-- it has won at Pebble Beach many times and looks after Ralph Lauren's car collection. Alex Finnegan is the fellow to talk to about visiting. While you are in Essex, you can go to Woodman's, home to some of the most famous fried clams around. That makes a very nice day.
09-09-2011, 12:10 PM
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Viggo, I would suggest rooms 20, 21B, 22, 23, 25. I would suggest staying away from the mountain view wing, the accommodations aren't as classy and have less character. You will be up there for prime time views of foliage season. It is easy to do the cog railway, there are brochures near the front desk with directions and prices, etc. It is a very nice, easy drive, all pretty much one road to get to the cog railway. You could drive up the Mt. Washington Auto Road, which can be nerve racking at times as there is no barrier and some pretty steep cliffs, but you may be used to this anyways from driving in Sweden. I was white knuckled the whole way up!!! Cathedral ledge is a little scenic view 5 minutes from Stonehurst where rock climbers climb it has fantastic views of the surrounding towns. If you are up for a little adventure there are plenty of places to do a zip line tour. They strap you in a harness and you ride the zip line from area to area. Very safe, and fun. There used to be a glider tour. A plane pulls up a glider and then releases it and you glide for a couple hours in an enclosed glider. All the brochures near the front desk will give you a better idea and the staff is very kind and will give you more ideas and help if needed. As far as my Wife and I we just take in the views and pull over and take a small hike in the woods. You will pass by a ton of trails that tell you the difficulty and distance and how long of a hike. Most are OK with just sneakers. You could take a ride down to The Basin, it is a natural pool of water with a nice easy hike/walk in the woods, great for pictures. Woodstock Brewery is only a few minutes away. As far as food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Stonehurst Wellington with everything on it is fantastic. Seafood Newburg is great. Prime Rib is great. Beef short ribs are great. Clam Chowder is to die for. The breakfast menu is incredible. I suggest the Eggs Benedict and definitely the Hunter's Hash. It is made with the leftover Prime Rib. Totally awesome. There just happens to be a Micro Brewery directly across the street from Stonehurst called MOAT Brewery. Great beers and great food too. I don't know when you are planning on being at Stonehurst but my Wife and I may book 2 nights for Sept 29th-30th so if you are up there and see a silver C4S that would be me. Drinks on me!!
09-09-2011, 01:12 PM
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The restoration shop sounds nice! Does he only do old Porsches or are there also some post 80's cars?
He did all the restoration for Ralph Lauren's collection. Amazing stuff and considered one of the best in the world.
09-09-2011, 05:27 PM
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Thanks Chris that is just what I needed, perfect! I booked the Stonehurst manor for two days, seems very nice. Now I just need to find nice accomodation in Portland, Camden and for two days in Bar Harbor.
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