New York but what other cities

Doshwaster

kevhky wrote: »

Now this isn't going to be any good to me as ill have 2 averaged sized cases

Is there any other options ??

Yes - learn how to travel lighter

kevhky

For a 2 week trip to USA and a wedding I can't possibly manage on a holdall and no way will the missus

Kev

johannalf88

kevhky wrote: »

Just been checking the train cost / travel time from Boston to NYC and noticed checked baggage

Taken from the website
"No Checked Baggage Service
Checked baggage service is not offered on this train. Make sure to read the guidelines for carry-on baggage when making travel plans. Due to limited space onboard trains we ask that passengers follow the Amtrak Carry-On Baggage policy listed below. Baggage that goes over the restrictions may not be accepted onboard.

2 Bags — 50 lbs. — 28" x 22" x 14" Each
Pacific Surfliner — 28" x 22" x 11"

Now this isn't going to be any good to me as ill have 2 averaged sized cases

Is there any other options ??

It basically means no checke baggage car. You bring it all on with you (or hire a red cap) just like in the UK. It either goes above your head (the space is HUGE!!) or if you have massive suitcases (an I mean too big to lift) then there are spaces at the end of each carriage.

We did the trip (Boston- NYC- DC) in May/June- easy as pie! Straight from city centre to city centre! (We had a big suitcase each + small backpack.)

I have heard the suppossed restrictions are never enforced (we did not see it either) and there was LOADS of room for people's bags (many of which were multiple.) my guess is that they put in a restriction to stop people bringing their surfboard/ kitchen sink etc!

Hth.

kevhky

johannalf88 wrote: »

It basically means no checke baggage car. You bring it all on with you (or hire a red cap) just like in the UK. It either goes above your head (the space is HUGE!!) or if you have massive suitcases (an I mean too big to lift) then there are spaces at the end of each carriage.

We did the trip (Boston- NYC- DC) in May/June- easy as pie! Straight from city centre to city centre! (We had a big suitcase each + small backpack.)

I have heard the suppossed restrictions are never enforced (we did not see it either) and there was LOADS of room for people's bags (many of which were multiple.) my guess is that they put in a restriction to stop people bringing their surfboard/ kitchen sink etc!

Hth.

Now that sounds spot on mate I hope you had a great time, I had read on a different forum exactly what you have just said but it was off 2011 and thought maybe things might have changed but obviously not...

Any other tips or places to go in Boston and DC as we know exactly what were doing in NYC

johannalf88

Just FYI these are the bags that we had were these: http://www.tripp.co.uk/mobile/products/2044-tripp-superlite-iii-2-wheel-large-suitcase-grape They are over the limit by about a cm!! Roughly 29 x 18 x 11in. And those are the large bags.
I really wouldn't worry unless you are bringing steamer trunk sizes!!

We didn't have as much time as you, and I wish we could have spent more time in Boston. I loved the vibe of the city. The lobster rolls are fantastic (we went to James Hook). Boston also has no sales tax on goods under $150, so stock up! You have to go on the Samuel Adams brewery tour, it was great fun, informative and best of all free! :j Well they ask for a donation for charity! The freedom trail is the obvious bit. One other thing- if you haven't looked at hotels in Boston yet they are a bit pricy.

DC in my mind is more sterile and organised than the others- guess that's due to it being purpose built! :rotfl: I didn't like it as much, but definitely worth doing. The founding farmers I would recommend for dinner- the cocktails were very nice, and it had a nice atmosphere.

Hth.

johannalf88

Just re-read your thread- we spent 3 nights Boston, 4 NYC and 2 in DC. I feel 2 in DC was enough (but we didn't go in all the museums just a chosen few, n saw the monuments and Arlington etc). But I would have spent longer in Boston just relaxing.

David_Ferrer

Washington is one of the best place to spend holiday vacation and you can find several attraction in New York. Your are going to make memorable holiday vacation next year.

kevhky

jeddentad wrote: »

What are your interests in Boston? Just because I maybe could point you at some more "local known" things. I lived there for 8 years.

Like:
http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/

Or depending on the time of year:
Ice Skating at http://www.bostonfrogpond.com/

(I'm not affiliated, I just miss the place)

The Science Museum is brilliant of course, I'd recommend springing for one of the IMAX movies there (rather than at the Aquarium) simply because it's a dome rather than a flat screen, really cool. http://www.mos.org/imax

Thanks for that very usefull information, going to Boston is to see the city and sights nothing in particular just as much as I can fit in to the time I'm there. If there's anything else you think I should please let me know

Thanks

Kev

Doshwaster

kevhky wrote: »

Thanks for that very usefull information, going to Boston is to see the city and sights nothing in particular just as much as I can fit in to the time I'm there. If there's anything else you think I should please let me know

The best thing about Boston is that the centre is very compact and walkable (It's known as "America's Walking City"). It's just a nice place to wander around and see what you run into. I have been to Boston many times with work and never tire of the place.

It's also worth popping over the river to spend a day in Cambridge, especially around Harvard Square.

dondo

To support what others have said Boston is a great city- I like that it is older than a lot of US cities and a bit more historical. I've done a fair bit of travel in the US and Boston, NYC and San Francisco are my top 3 cities.

Washington is good too- tons of museums etc.