Ideas for ladies who lunch and more; Boston area?

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My neighbor in Maine has a birthday within days of mine, in September. I am thinking we will come in to Boston for lunch and maybe something else? I've never been to the Isabelle Stewart Gardner (sp?); it is worth it? Eat there or nearby? Any other ideas? Wide open. Could be just us or may include our (very patient and indulgent) husbands. Nothing spa though.

It needn't be Boston but we have seen a lot of Maine and so going toward Boston (1.5hrs or less dep on traffic) makes more sense.

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It's fun to do an afternoon tea at the Boston Public Library Courtyard Tea Room. It's not as fancy as the Ritz, but I've seen more men included at the Library tea room, if your guys are joining.

Boston Public Library Courtyard Tea Room

ETA, there's also the Map Room Tea at the same location, much more masculine:

Map Room Tea

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1929Spanish-GW
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I laughed when reading this because my group is called "Ladies who lunch and then there's Us"! I went to the Gardner one evening on a business trip and loved it. If your group is small, I love Saltie Girl, again found on a business trip. (if Boston had better weather, I'd love to live there too!)

https://www.saltiegirl.com
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Yayagal
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It's well worth it to see the art in the Gardner but also the history of it. They have a little place to eat but I wouldn't recommend it. Yes, eat nearby. The museum is not far from Faneuil hall which has outdoor restaurants plus indoor food. There are many surrounding shops and restaurants, it's a fun place to go.
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Sueb20
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Yes, go to the Gardner museum if only for the courtyard. There are a lot of new-ish restaurants in the Fenway neighborhood, which is walkable from the museum, including this place. I have only walked thru it, pre-covid, so I can’t comment on what it’s like now.

https://www.timeoutmarket.com/boston/eat-and-drink/

Or you could just go to Newbury St for lunch.

Davio’s is closer to the Public Garden and is great for lunch. Maybe you could go to the Gardner, then drive to the Boston Common garage, park there and take a stroll thru the Public Garden and walk a few blocks to Davio’s.

If you go on a Sunday — Newbury St is closed to traffic (pedestrian only) for the next 4 (I think?) Sundays, which makes for a nice walk. Then you can also pop into Georgetown Cupcakes. 🧁

My birthday is also in Sept and I’m in Boston, just sayin. 😜
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Sueb20
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Another idea, from my own bucket list:

https://www.bostonathenaeum.org/tours
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you're just a tease, Jodie
chinacatpeekin
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YES to the Gardner Museum! It’s wonderful, a must-see. I’ve been a few times, but never eaten there- I think lunch would need to be at a nearby restaurant. I love Boston, the city of my birth.
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Oh jCK id love to see those in person. Thank you so much for pointing that out my friend is also very excited.
Cran
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Another suggestion and a bit closer for you is The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, right now The Patrick Kelley Runway of Love is on exhibit . Sounds like you have many great options have fun and HBD to you and your friend.
Sueb20
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I went to see the Patrick Kelly exhibit earlier this summer with two friends. We really enjoyed it!
mtnrdredux_gw
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cool, maybe i will drag poor DH to that one... we are finally empty nesters so we don't have to go back to CT after Labor Day anymore! YAY

Well I do have to go into the office from time to time. BOO
Sueb20
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It is so nice to have the option to travel in the fall! We have taken a trip in Sept or Oct for the last 3 years.
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Newideas
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Lunch or dinner suggestion for Boston. One of our favorites! https://www.bistrodumidi.com Enjoy your trip
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Annie Deighnaugh
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I'm out of date for places to eat, but definite yes to the Gardner. It's beautiful. Newbury st has lots of restaurants though and is fun to stroll....though not as fun as it used to be. It used to be wonderful individual galleries and shops, but now it's more like an outdoor mall with many chain stores.

Another museum to see when you get a chance is the Fogg at Harvard.

And if you've not seen the glass flowers, they are absolutely amazing...at the Harvard Natural History museum. Yes, this is made of glass!
Tina Marie
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@Sueb20 you are so right! We have taken Fall trips for as long as I can remember. We like to travel when schools are in session and not having children of our own, it has worked well for us.
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I'm ok on places to eat (though don't mind suggestions). And totally sold on MFA with a stroll to the Gardner.
Annie Deighnaugh
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I'd do the reverse...Gardner first as it's so special...the MFA if there's time and energy. There's something about the atmosphere there. And Mom & I were fortunate enough to see it before the robbery.

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