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April 25th, 2008 by susan j
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With the spring tourism season in full swing, is ready for action. They’ve announced a revamped Movie Tour highlighting the new films being filmed in the Boston area. The tour departs from Boston Common and covers movie trivia, local movie landmarks, and more.
Currently Filming or Filming Soon
• Ashecliffe: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley; Directed by Martin Scorcese
• Bride Wars: Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway
• Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past: Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner
• Mall Cop: Kevin James; Produced by Adam Sandler
• The Proposal: Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock
• The Surrogates: Bruce Willis
Post Production and Releasing Soon
• The Box: Cameron Diaz
• My Best Friend’s Girl: Dane Cook and Kate Hudson
• The Lonely Maiden: Morgan Freeman, William H. Macy and Christopher Walken
• On Broadway: Joseph McIntyre, Eliza Dushku and Will Arnett
• Pink Panther 2: Steve Martin and Andy Garcia
• Real Men Cry: Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet and Donnie Wahlberg
• The Women: Annette Bening, Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes
The Movie Mile Walking Tour and the Theater-on-Wheels Movie Tour are both included with the Go Boston Card.
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April 4th, 2008 by will n
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This weekend was the release of the movie 21 staring Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey. This highly anticipated movie based on the book Bringing Down the House reflects the story of the MIT students that took the Vegas casinos for millions. I highly recommend reading the book and also taking a visit to the MIT Museum before watching the movie.
I still remember when Spacey and the production team were in town filming. There was a lot of hype about the movie and what parts of the book would make it to the big screen. As the movie was near completion the controversy of having a non-Asian (Jim Sturgess) play the lead role of Jeff Ma’s character came into play. Furthermore, having a cast that wasn’t a majority Asian was also coming into question. (more…)
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March 21st, 2008 by will n
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I’m sure some of you are still recovering from another wonderful St. Patrick’s Day. Can you still taste the Guinness? Do you still hear the Dropkick Murphy’s? Do you still see green?
Don’t worry! All your hard work hasn’t put much of a dent into the reputation of our town. In a recent article in , Boston was ranked lowest in Drunk Driving Arrests (10th lowest) and Alcohol Liver Disease (7th lowest). Even though Boston has some of the most famous brewery landmarks in the country including , (Lexington) and (Lexington) we still maintain some of the healthier drinking habits in the country. (more…)
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March 18th, 2008 by will n
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Boston has always prided itself as being different from New York City. We’ve always thought of our city as smaller, but in a good way. We’ve always marveled on our historically lower crime rate, cost of living and general population congestion. Furthermore, we’ve always frowned on the intense traffic congestion that has made New York City into a public transportation city.
However, increasing fuel, living, and housing costs have started Boston on a path similar to our big brother NYC. A recent article in the Boston Globe stated that the increasing gas price has drastically increased the popularity of the bus services between Boston and New York City. This increased popularity has opened the doors for small competitors like Fung Wah and Lucky Star which have thrown the first punch in a price war similar to the airline industry during the 1978 deregulation. (more…)
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March 12th, 2008 by jamie a
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With an anticipated closing date of March 17th, this is your last chance to go ice skating on Boston’s famed !
Recently voted among the by Budget Travel, the Frog Pond is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. Located in the oldest park in America, the Frog Pond is open year round, offering prime skating territory in the winter and a splashing and wading pond during the warmer months.
After taking a spin around the ice, you can visit the Park Street Church, the new Massachusetts State House, and start your walk along the famous .
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February 27th, 2008 by jamie a
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Our beloved to meet with the President as an honor that comes with winning the World Series title. Their last visit, , was in 2005 for their previous victory.
Along with schmoozing with the president, the players will also make a stop at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to pay a visit to the patients. Manager Terry Francona said (about their 2005 visit), “It was humbling. It was an honor to be there. I didn’t hear one [player] say, ‘Hey, let’s [leave].’ Everybody wanted to stay and talk. I’ve heard a lot of the veteran guys telling the younger guys, ‘Hey, this is what you’ll remember about this trip.’
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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As another kid-friendly update for Boston, we’re pleased to see that the Go Boston Card has been featured on Boston.com!
Part of their slideshow, they say, “Bargain-hunting day-trippers with a lot of energy should consider purchasing a .”
To toot our own horn, the card is perfect for families, offering admission to favorites like , , , and the .
We hope you visit with the kids soon!
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February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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Budget Travel has included Boston’s famed on their list of
This 2.5 mile brick walking trail covers 16 national historic sites covering crucial spots in the American Revolution. From the State House and Boston Common to Paul Revere’s House and the Old South Meeting House, kids will love this chance to see where history was made.
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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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Duck into on chic Newbury Street to relax and warm up this winter!
Recently named one of the Emerge is also known as a local favorite. It’s a perfect spot for both men and women, providing flat screen TVs in the men’s club, along with a fireside lounge and a roof deck.
Get a body wrap, mineral bath, and massage, known as Thalasso Kur with your sweetie. You owe it to yourself!
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February 11th, 2008 by susan j
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Located just 25 minutes from Boston, the is ideally suited for business travelers, families, or those looking for a relaxing weekend escape. This newly decorated hotel has all of the amenities you’d expect from a hotel: complimentary high-speed wireless internet, fitness facilities, a business center, and indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub.
Here at the Go Boston Card, we’re partnering with Holiday Inn Salem to offer a combined hotel and attraction package, which includes overnight accommodations for two people, two 1-day Go Boston Cards, and a complimentary guidebook for one price. Read more about the .
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