Help planning trip to North East.

[rrplasencia]

I know it's a little far out but i'll be doing Boston, Maine, and Canada in late July early August. Planning to start the trip in Boston on Friday the 24th or 31st of July and spend about 3 days there maybe 4. I have to go to some place called Bar Harbor in Maine (wife said so). We'll definitely take the ferry to Yarmouth, Canada for a day or overnight trip.

As far as Boston goes i've been before but would be more interested in meeting some Massholes, it's the one condition i've been "allowed" to put on the trip. As far as Maine goes any suggestions would be welcomed. As for Yarmouth I haven't been able to locate authorized Habanos shops, any help from botl's north of the border would be greatly appreciated. Not that i've thought about strapping cc's to my wife and kids like sticks of tnt. :rolleyes:

Thanks for any help you can give.
-Richard

[MadAl]

well we can certainly help you out! I'm going out on a limb to recommend Churcill's Lounge in Boston so your missus can shop at Quincy Marketplace/Faneuil Hall while have a nice herf across the street! Sound like a plan?

[Mugen910]

Richard keep us informed when the time gets closer and we'll herf buddy! :tu

[md4958]

well we can certainly help you out! I'm going out on a limb to recommend Churcill's Lounge in Boston so your missus can shop at Quincy Marketplace/Faneuil Hall while have a nice herf across the street! Sound like a plan?

and the Boston Aquarium is right across the street, so you can keep the kids entertained too!

Richard keep us informed when the time gets closer and we'll herf buddy! :tu

:tpd: Im down! keep us in the loop

Bar Harbor is pretty far up there... you might be smokin with some moose...

seriously though, watch out for moose.

[rrplasencia]

thanks for the tips on entertaining the fam so i can escape. i'll keep an eye for the moose too.

[MadAl]

Depending on you exact dates there are usually some pretty good free outdoor concerts that time of year.

[68TriShield]

Too far north for me Richard,can't help...

[tenbaseg]

As far as Boston goes i've been before but I want to avoid meeting some Massholes, it's the one condition i've been "allowed" to put on the trip. As far as Maine goes any suggestions would be welcomed. As for Yarmouth I haven't been able to locate authorized Habanos shops, any help from botl's north of the border would be greatly appreciated. Not that i've thought about strapping cc's to my wife and kids like sticks of tnt. :rolleyes:

Thanks for any help you can give.
-Richard

I fixed this for you. :ss

[dunng]

Here's some Maine shops to check out...

The Cigar and Smoke Shoppe - N/A
407 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0002
frank@cigarsmokeshoppe.com
http://www.cigarsmokeshoppe.com
M-Th 9:30AM - 7:00PM
F-Sa 9:30AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Dad's Smoke Shop - 3 Cigars
44 Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-7479
http://www.dadssmokeshop.com
M-Sa 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Wall humidors with a very decent selection, hard not to find something new.
Intimate sitting area with good ventilation and free WiFi.

Jenney Station Tobacconist - N/A
105 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME, 04011
(207) 725-6323
M-Sa 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Freeport Trading Company - 3 Cigars
9 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4669
M-Tu 9:00AM - 6:00PM
W-Sa 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Su 20:00AM - 5:00PM
Very large walkin humidor with a
great selection (the only Tatuaje retailer in Maine).
Very close to the shopping in Freeport, just missing a lounge.

The General's Cigar - N/A
24 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
(207) 967-2906
M-W 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Th-Sa 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Joe's Smoke Shop - 1 Cigar
665 Congress Street
Portland, ME, 04101
(207) 773-3656
M-Sa 6:00AM - 11:00PM
Su 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Small walkin humidor with limited selection.
More of a convenience store.

Maine Smoke Shop - 1 Cigar
618 US Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-4413
M-Sa 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Walkin humidor with basic selections. No lounge.

Calabash - 4 Cigars
Jetport Plaza
425 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 774-8673
http://www.habanacigarcafe.com
M-Sa 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Good size walkin humidor with the standard lines and a few premiums.
Very nice lounge with couches and large TV's.
They also have a decent menu.

Just let us know the timing on Boston! :ss

[rrplasencia]

Here's some Maine shops to check out...



thanks for the info, just pissed off my wife with this. trip is looking better already. she's only concerned with whale watching trips and national parks.

[dunng]

thanks for the info, just pissed off my wife with this. trip is looking better already. she's only concerned with whale watching trips and national parks.

Very welcome! I enjoyed Dad's a lot but Calabash is the better all around shop. Calabash is also very close to the Maine Mall in Portland. :ss

[MadAl]

She can catch a whale watch from the Aquarium I think so you'll have hours to relax with some fine smokes.

[rrplasencia]

looking for any recommendations on places to stay while in Boston. looks like it will be that 3-4 week of June. Hotel prices in Boston are insane, $240 for an embassy suites! i've checked all the major sites, any ideas would be appreciated. only requirement is that it be somewhat kid friendly meaning clean.

[Mugen910]

Boston is very expensive Rich...there should be cities just outside of Boston that might be cheaper...keep in mind that Boston is very small so getting around is easy...

[mosesbotbol]

Plenty of cool cigar shops and smoking places in Boston. Some of the oldest tobacconists in North America, are here in Boston.

[rrplasencia]

I've seen decent prices in Newton, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, South Boston, and "Back Bay area". Should I stay away from any of these? I was trying not to rent a car until we leave Boston for Maine.

[mosesbotbol]

I've seen decent prices in Newton, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, South Boston, and "Back Bay area". Should I stay away from any of these? I was trying not to rent a car until we leave Boston for Maine.

All are good places and prices. Boston and Cambridge should be all you need especially if your time is at a premium.

[dunng]

You could stay in Lowell... talk about an adventure! :D

[md4958]

There is a Marriott right off the highway in Quincy... im not positive, but i believe its walking distance to the T (subway).

[taltos]

If he wants a real adventure, he could stay in Lynn.:ss

[Mugen910]

If he wants a real adventure, he could stay in Lynn.:ss

Chit..why not just put him in Roxbury?

[rrplasencia]

There is a Marriott right off the highway in Quincy... im not positive, but i believe its walking distance to the T (subway).

thanks, pretty good price and it sounds less "adventurous" then some of the other suggestions :ss

[mosesbotbol]

The Sheraton Tara in Newton Corner is my suggestion to those travelling to Boston with a car. Right on the Mass Pike, and bus goes right down town from there too. Easy to find and several places to eat in walking distance.

[md4958]

thanks, pretty good price and it sounds less "adventurous" then some of the other suggestions :ss

hope it works out! :tu

[MikeyC]

If he wants a real adventure, he could stay in Lynn.:ss

Lynn, Lynn the city of sin. You'll never come out the way you went in! :r

[rrplasencia]

Alright got some more solid info on the trip. Monday June 29th to Thursday July 2nd in Boston at the Radisson Boston Common. Bar Harbor July 2nd to the Sunday July 5th. Returning to Boston by noon on Sunday July 5th back to the Radisson Boston Common. Leaving Boston Tuesday July 7th.

Would that Sunday work for a smoke for anybody? I know it's a busy weekend for everybody, wife keeps looking for the best deals and changes the days on me. If any of those days work or don't work i may use my veto power and change them for better ones.

[rrplasencia]

bump

[rrplasencia]

changed my plans slightly. i'll be in Boston June 29 & 30 (mon-tue). then i head to bar harbor, maine for two days. then i return to Boston for July 3, 4, & 5 (fri-sun). hope having an entire weekend there might make it easier to meet some massholes.

[kayaker]

We'll definitely take the ferry to Yarmouth, Canada for a day or overnight trip.

Too bad you're not coming all the way to Newfoundland. You'd need more than a night though.

In any case, have a great trip. It sounds like fun.:tu

[mosesbotbol]

Too bad you're not coming all the way to Newfoundland. You'd need more than a night though.

In any case, have a great trip. It sounds like fun.:tu

The half hour time difference really set me back when I was there...

[Mugen910]

changed my plans slightly. i'll be in Boston June 29 & 30 (mon-tue). then i head to bar harbor, maine for two days. then i return to Boston for July 3, 4, & 5 (fri-sun). hope having an entire weekend there might make it easier to meet some massholes.

Sounds good Richard. :tu

[kayaker]

The half hour time difference really set me back when I was there...

:r

I'm in Alberta right now and confused because all the shows start on the hour. What's with that?:rolleyes:

[rrplasencia]

question from my wife. is the skywalk observatory worth seeing (with kids)? thanks in advance for helping me appease her -Richard

[shilala]

I wanna see the whales, too. :)
Tell the little lady there's a 2 hour Blue Whale thing on the National Geographic channel. It just started Sunday night, it's a brand new show.
It's a little drawn out, but it's really cool. I bet she'll love it. :tu

[mmblz]

question from my wife. is the skywalk observatory worth seeing (with kids)? thanks in advance for helping me appease her -Richard

Haven't been there, but I used to love the children's museum when I was little
:tu

http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

[Mugen910]

question from my wife. is the skywalk observatory worth seeing (with kids)? thanks in advance for helping me appease her -Richard

Don't think I've done that ride yet. :r

[rrplasencia]

I wanna see the whales, too. :)
Tell the little lady there's a 2 hour Blue Whale thing on the National Geographic channel. It just started Sunday night, it's a brand new show.
It's a little drawn out, but it's really cool. I bet she'll love it. :tu

i'll be watching that with my son, he's 4 and came name every animal on the planet (current and extinct)

Haven't been there, but I used to love the children's museum when I was little
:tu

http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

don't worry it's already on her list

Don't think I've done that ride yet. :r

and i'm sure it will be fun :bh

[mmblz]

don't worry it's already on her list

allow at least half a day... maybe more... lots to see/do. if they still have it, be sure to check out the "surplus" store where you can buy all sorts of little doodads - i think mostly parts/raw materiel that are usually used to make other things.

[Mugen910]

Richard I actually don't even know where it is...is it the one in the John Hancock building?

[rrplasencia]

Richard I actually don't even know where it is...is it the one in the John Hancock building?

Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory.

[Mugen910]

Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory.

oh right..that's what I meant...It's a nice view of the city..and I don't think you'll spend too much time up there. I haven't been there in a long time though.

http://www.projo.com/photos/20061105/tr1105_getaway_11-05-06_632LC4F.jpg

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/01/02/1199300710_9542.jpg

[rrplasencia]

Confirmed dates for the trip, plane tickets have been bought.

Monday June 29th to Tuesday June 30th in Boston staying at the Radisson Boston Common. Then leaving for Bar Harbor, Maine Wednesday July 1st and 2nd. Returning to Boston on Friday July 3rd back to the Radisson Boston Common until we leave Monday July 6th.

[rrplasencia]

Bump

Confirmed dates for the trip, everything is paid for, set in stone. Let me know if any of you crazy MH's can grab a smoke and save me from the non-stop historical tour she has planned.

Monday June 29th to Tuesday June 30th in Boston staying at the Radisson Boston Common. Then leaving for Bar Harbor, Maine Wednesday July 1st and 2nd. Returning to Boston on Friday July 3rd back to the Radisson Boston Common until we leave Monday July 6th.

[MedicCook]

Bar Harbor is a beautiful area. Have a good time.