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WIN A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE BOSTON!

 

By The Belles of Beantown | @hallard, @ddoyle09, @whitdferguson, @ngandia

“Above all, I sincerely believe that the public institutions of this capital of Massachusetts are as nearly perfect as the most considerate wisdom, benevolence and humanity can make them. I never in my life was more affected by the contemplation of happiness . . . than in my visits to [Boston].”
- Charles Dickens

It’s a banner year for Boston. Many of the city’s beloved institutions are celebrating their centennial, making it the perfect time for a trip to Beantown. Even for Bostonians, this is a great time to revisit some of your favorite spots and renew your hometown pride. Our city has always led the nation in civic engagement, set the highest standards for education and acted as steward for tremendous public spaces that engage citizens and visitors alike. As Boston builds its brand for the 21st century it will be marked by a powerful confluence of heritage and a collaborative ecosystem of innovation.

Great things are happening in town! To mark the centennial and start of tourist season we’d like to introduce the Belles of Beantown—Proud Bostonians and Castle employees—who will bring you the best our town has to offer through fresh and diverse perspectives. This week, our team of seasoned Bostonians Hilary Allard, Danielle Doyle, Nicole Gandia and Whitney Ferguson will share tips for navigating Boston this spring. From centennial celebrations and local activities, to fantastic dining and great networking opportunities, we are excited to share Boston’s most anticipated offerings.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Because we’re always looking for new ideas to share with our friends and clients, we want to know YOUR favorite things to do in Boston. Tell us about your favorite way to “Experience Boston” to be entered for a chance to win the Castle Experience Boston contest! What’s in it for you? Besides the thrill of sharing your story with our readers, one lucky entry will win a weekend stay at the Westin Boston Waterfront (2-night weekend stay, dates based on availability). The Waterfront is all the rage, and with warm weather right around the corner (we hope), there is no better place to enjoy Boston’s most vibrant new neighborhood. Just steps from hip restaurants, trendy shopping and fabulous harbor views, The Westin is one of our favorite places to stay/work in Boston and is in the epicenter of all that is buzzworthy in Beantown.

ENTER TO WIN!

Don’t forget, this contest is about EXPERIENCES so we want to hear your narrative! Post the story of your most memorable experience in Boston as a comment on any “Belles of Beantown” blog post April 9th – 13th to be entered for a chance to win. The winning entry will be announced next month when we return on May 7th—LET’S GO!
 

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Comments

My favorite way to take in the sites and scenery of this petite city is, naturally, by foot. Boston is a great walking city - you can easily explore nearly all of its unique neighborhoods in an afternoon. One of my most memorable experiences was leading an out-of-town visitor on a self-guided Freedom Trail Pub Crawl , pairing Boston's numerous historical landmarks with many of its great eating & drinking establishments. Best FTPC fun fact: at the Beantown Pub, patrons can drink a Sam Adams while looking at Sam Adams (who is buried across the street at the Granary Burying Ground).
Posted @ Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:10 AM by LissKB
After having lived in Cambridge for 4 years in college, I really got to know Boston as a post-grad training for a marathon. I loved going for long runs along the Charles River Bike Path, up to a 17 mile loop that has breathtaking views of the Charles River Basin and the sailboats and "duck boats" full of tourists that pass by in the summer, as well as a tour of each historic college boathouse. http://bostonrunner.com/charles.htm
Posted @ Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:10 AM by lhchao88
Alyssa & Linda - thank you for your submissions! Great ideas! - The Belles of Beantown
Posted @ Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:18 AM by Wendy Spivak
I lived in Boston for 9 months while I was in graduate school at Boston University. One of my best memories was visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Not only is is a beautiful space, but it also has an intersting history. I was fascinated by the heist in 1990 and was excited to discover the empty frames as I explored the museum.
Posted @ Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:53 PM by Lola
Beacon Hill is the best location for a boyfriend.
Posted @ Friday, April 13, 2012 9:09 AM by Anne
This would be my perfect weekend in Boston. I would start at the Stewart Gardner Museum for a concert or just to spend time.In the afternoon I would cruise to the harbor islands and end with dinner at Summer Shack on Spectacle island.Next day start off with cappucino and cannoli's at Modern Pastry. Then a day game at Fenway Park. Then Blue Line for fried clams at Kelly's Revere Beach.And cannot forget about walking the Freedom trail and top that off with clam chowder and a beer at the Union Oyster house.
Posted @ Monday, April 23, 2012 6:20 PM by carrie claffey
friends, laughs, lobsters! 
Boston Lobster Tours! Best hidden gem on Boston Harbor! 
 
Keep the catch tour! The best way to see Boston!  
catch your own lobster too!
Posted @ Monday, May 21, 2012 7:17 AM by Diana
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