If you had asked me a few weeks ago what I expected from a weekend getaway to Boston, my answer probably would have involved some vague ideas about historical brick buildings and maybe a bowl of clam chowder. I certainly didn’t expect to fall for the city’s quirky charm—or to leave with a massive case of public transit envy (Fort Worth, we need to talk about subways).
From celebrating America’s massive 250th birthday alongside a sea of people, to navigating unassuming local food joints that serve up literal magic, Boston completely upended my expectations. It turns out this city is a unique blend of deep historical pride, upscale date nights, and peak “college yummy” pizza.
Pack your bags (and your appetite)—here is a realistic, laugh-out-loud look at our three-day whirlwind escape to the East Coast.
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Getting out and about is easy when you like to travel. This weekend Hubby and I flew to Atlanta for my cousins wedding. Apart from the obvious intention to go down and witness this awesome union to celebrate (Whoop!! Whoop!!) we were really excited to dig into some uncharted adventure.