r/BostonMA • u/MalpracticeMatt • 4h ago
Out-of-Towner Traveling to Boston for the first time with my 84 y/o dad in October, looking for advice
Traveling to Boston for my first time with my 84 y/o dad in October. For his age, he's still very spry, walks a couple miles a day, is currently on vacation with my mom in the English countryside. He had a health scare back in February, doing great now, but after that I decided I'd like to take him on a trip while I still can, and he chose Boston.
I was thinking of staying in the Back Bay area. Google said this is a great walkable area. Is this a good call? Or are there other neighborhoods I should consider?
I'm hoping to avoid renting a car and instead mostly walk on the trip (or using an uber whenever necessary). How is the public transport in Boston? Should I reconsider and rent a car? Would the Back Bay neighborhood be a good spot to stay if I want to avoid renting a car?
Any must see sites/activities I should consider? I'll admit I know very little about Boston. My dad is very big into history and loves a good museum (particularly historical). When I asked him what things he might want to do, the only thing he said he knew of or was interested in was the "Freedom Trail." Looking for other suggestions.
Thanks in advance!