Visiting (and possible relocate to) Boston, MA

[Popeye the Sailor]

We will definitely devote a couple of days to drive around town sightseeing and checking out various neighborhoods.

Oh you'll do that.....



whether you want to or not 

[Frank C]

Born, raised, and went to HS and college in Boston.  Traveled a lot, but always glad to be back.  Maybe I'm biased.  But the Boston area allows such a diverse level of activities.  You can hike, bike, sail, climb, and ski all in one day, depending on season and energy level.
Currently live in Woburn, just North of Boston.  To give you an idea of living expenses.  Bought a 2 family last year for 400K.  Rent out the other side, a 2+ bedroom for 1400.  Place is rented.  But you are welcome to keep the SR2 in the basement if you need storage for a while. 
Drive to Boston is only 20 minutes without traffic.  Add 1.5 hours if you try to go during rush hour.  But there are busses and trains that bring you down town in 30 to 40 minutes.
Cambridge is great for commuting by bicycle.  The city has dedicated bike lanes and has imposed local laws in an effort to make it safer.  Great access from neighboring towns such as Arlington.  There is a 14 mile bike path that runs from Bedford all the way into Cambridge.  It is heavily used during the morning and afternoon rush hours. 

Pm if you need more info or a guide during your visit.  I'll be around.

[Charlief]

How did the trip go?

Sorry for all the rain

[Christian]

What was your/your wife's commute in Seattle? I lived there for a few years and while Boston commuting can be nasty, it's nothing compared to driving across the 520 bridge in rush hour. So your mileage may vary.

It looks like you're either visiting now, or have come and gone, but if you want to meet up for drinks to chat about the cities, let me know!

I was born in Boston and moved back here in early '09 after ~5 years in Seattle. I definitely like Boston as a city better than Seattle, but the temperatures do tend to be a bit more extreme than in Seattle. I miss Seattle weather.

Everyone else hit on most of the major points (and misconceptions) about Boston.

[DesmoLu]

I went to school in one of the more pretentious 'burbs and fell quite in love with the area. However, growing up in the Rockies I was no stranger to cold.

My favorite thing about Boston is having all of the amenities of a large city with the feel of a small town. The City is easy to escape. Only a little over an hour's drive and you can be in farmville NH. Another thing to love about Boston is the fact that it has its own culture, even beyond the Sox. This is something that I find is missing in most major cities that personally, made Boston a more enjoyable place to live for me.

I've spent only a few weeks in Seattle but I didn't find it very charming whereas Boston is immediately romantic.

I second that Ipswich is a lovely town and that Sunset Grill is the awesomeness (I miss it).