Boston Sweet Sixteen 2024 Roll Call

[Cycsk]

I also started a new thread related to Scores as the CF hangout location.

Cyclone Fanatic hang-out in Boston

We have made arrangements to have a special place as our hang-out in Boston: Scores. Located at 166 Canal Street (less than a half block from TD Garden stadium!). They open at 4pm on weekdays. They have two-levels and capacity up to 400. https://www.scores-boston.com/ Scores has a nice...

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[Lexclone]

I was told by the Alumni Association employee who took my pictures for the spring issue of “The Iowa Stater”.

I thought I recognized the name, but I couldn’t place it. I just got my Iowa Stater and read the fan article. Very cool. Even cooler is your dedicated fandom even during what might be called some pretty lean years in football. Kudos!

I also thought it was cool that the article mentioned Cyclone Fanatic’s t-shirt: “We’re not Cyclone fans because it’s easy. We’re Cyclone fans because it’s awesome.”

 

[MartyFine]

 

[kl106]

Does anyone know how reliable Uber may be after the game? It’s been hit or miss at other arenas and this is my first time in Boston.

 

[Lexclone]

Does anyone know how reliable Uber may be after the game? It’s been hit or miss at other arenas and this is my first time in Boston.

Where will you be heading to? I ask because getting something in and around Bosto/Cambridge should be pretty easy. If you are heading to the burbs, that could be a little more difficult.

Uber is pretty reliable in Boston though.

Edit: Also, get a Lyft account. Double your shots on goal.

 

[kl106]

Where will you be heading to? I ask because getting something in and around Bosto/Cambridge should be pretty easy. If you are heading to the burbs, that could be a little more difficult.

Uber is pretty reliable in Boston though.

Edit: Also, get a Lyft account. Double your shots on goal.

Looking at the team hotel- so not the burbs! Sounds like it shouldn’t be an issue to grab a Uber/Lyft.

 

[Cycsk]

Looking at the team hotel- so not the burbs! Sounds like it shouldn’t be an issue to grab a Uber/Lyft.

It's 1.8 miles from TD Garden to the Westin Seaport. Is the walk safe? During the day? Even at night?

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Got my tickets for a decent deal I think. All sessions for a bit less than $800 after fees and this is my view according to the TD Garden site.



Needless to say...

 

[Tailg8er]

Got my tickets for a decent deal I think. All sessions for a bit less than $800 after fees and this is my view according to the TD Garden site.

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Needless to say...

That's similar to where I sat for the Big 12 championship - I prefer that to upper deck sides which were similarly priced when I purchased. At least for a big postseason game, it's nice to feel the energy of the whole place, even if the view of the other end isn't the best.

 

[Lexclone]

It's 1.8 miles from TD Garden to the Westin Seaport. Is the walk safe? During the day? Even at night?

The walk shouldn’t be a problem at all. The Westin is in the Seaport area which is a very new area (used to be docks and warehouses sinking into the earth) has a lot of high-end hotels, apartment buildings, and office buildings. Expensive and new.

From The Garden you could walk on the Greenway (a “park”, under which runs interstate 93 the construction project was called the Big Dig (93 used to be elevated not tunneled)) south. Then a left on Seaport Boulevard. Both are well traveled, lighted, and looked after.

I would have no problem with the walk, but I think the rain is supposed to be steady Thursday to Friday.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

The walk shouldn’t be a problem at all. The Westin is in the Seaport area which is a very new area (used to be docks and warehouses sinking into the earth) has a lot of high-end hotels, apartment buildings, and office buildings. Expensive and new.

From The Garden you could walk on the Greenway (a “park”, under which runs interstate 93 the construction project was called the Big Dig (93 used to be elevated not tunneled)) south. Then a left on Seaport Boulevard. Both are well traveled, lighted, and looked after.

I would have no problem with the walk, but I think the rain is supposed to be steady Thursday to Friday.

Is there a particular restaurant that's "must do" in Boston. Haven't been there in almost 20 years and I was a youngin that had no say in the matter back then.

 

[SCNCY]

Is there a particular restaurant that's "must do" in Boston. Haven't been there in almost 20 years and I was a youngin that had no say in the matter back then.

Dunkin Doughnuts

 

[clonefromNE]

Is there a particular restaurant that's "must do" in Boston. Haven't been there in almost 20 years and I was a youngin that had no say in the matter back then.

There's a bunch of good tips for Boston-bound fanatics in this thread:

Upcoming Boston Trip

Hey gang, I'm in a small group of 60 somethings are taking a 10 day trip to the Boston /Salem area in late Oct. Looking for any suggestions on activities, sites, food, beer ,etc. Already seen Cape Cod/Martha's Vineyards area but are wide open after that. We do have a rental car so day trips...

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[Lexclone]

Is there a particular restaurant that's "must do" in Boston. Haven't been there in almost 20 years and I was a youngin that had no say in the matter back then.

If you like Italian, then check out the North End. So many and they’re good, plus you can head to Mike’s pastry for a cannoli.

Union Oyster House is historic and OK. The Barking Crab for seafood is also at the head of the Seaport District. It is chaotic but good fried seafood and lobster. Legal Seafood are more ubiquitous and maybe even franchised now, but their seafood is good.

If you are staying near or around the team hotel (the Seaport) there are a ton of restaurants from high end steak (don’t bother with steak in MA if you are from around Iowa, access to good meat out here is minimal) to Greek to Seafood.

That said Union Oysterhouse, Barking Crab, or a North End Italian place would be my recommendation.

Hope this helps. If not, I can think some more.

 

[Lexclone]

Dunkin Doughnuts

Wicked good coffaye

 

[Spanky]

 

[crs8975]

Is there a particular restaurant that's "must do" in Boston. Haven't been there in almost 20 years and I was a youngin that had no say in the matter back then.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace has a lot of good options for a food hall if you're looking for a lot of options in one area. I suggest getting a Lobster Roll.

 

[thisISnextyear]

Should I tackle the Norm Burger challenge???

 

[2122]

Would anyone dare go to Boston without tickets and hope to snag some last second when the eventual fire sale occurs?

Sure. You might have more fun watching from a Boston pub.

 

[2122]

Where will you be heading to? I ask because getting something in and around Bosto/Cambridge should be pretty easy. If you are heading to the burbs, that could be a little more difficult.

Uber is pretty reliable in Boston though.

Edit: Also, get a Lyft account. Double your shots on goal.

Sometimes Uber and Lyft rate for same trip far apart.