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72.128.31.239: updated listing Granary Burying Ground

2013-04-02T03:49:54Z

updated listing Granary Burying Ground

IBAlex: Reverted edits by 24.91.39.91 (Talk) to last version by Eco84

2012-10-15T21:59:43Z

Reverted edits by 24.91.39.91 (Talk) to last version by Eco84

24.91.39.91: added listing

2012-10-15T21:19:38Z

added listing

Eco84: /* Budget */ don't think the Beantown Hostel exists anymore.

2012-07-23T17:07:00Z

‎Budget: don't think the Beantown Hostel exists anymore.

Ikan Kekek: Undo revision 1863034 by TravelZoe (Talk) Have a look at Wikitravel:Accommodation listings for proper format and content, edit, repost.

2012-04-26T04:22:19Z

Undo revision 1863034 by TravelZoe (Talk) Have a look at Wikitravel:Accommodation listings for proper format and content, edit, repost.

TravelZoe: /* Budget */

2012-04-25T15:48:53Z

‎Budget

Jjtk: Undo revision 1801611 by 24.60.140.97 (Talk)

2011-12-19T15:42:52Z

Undo revision 1801611 by 24.60.140.97 (Talk)

24.60.140.97 at 13:37, 19 December 2011

2011-12-19T13:37:37Z

Artfeedsmia: /* Coffee */

2011-10-26T06:02:17Z

‎Coffee

Artfeedsmia: /* Coffee */

2011-10-26T06:00:13Z

‎Coffee

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 *<see name="Park Street Church" alt="" address="1 Park Street" directions="T: Park Street" phone="''+1 617'' 523-3383" url="http://www.parkstreet.org" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Founded in 1809, and still an active house of worship, this church is known for a number of historical firsts.  Among other things, William Lloyd Garrison delivered his first anti-slavery address here, and "My Country Tis of Thee" was first sung on the front steps.</see>
-*<see name="Granary Burying Ground" alt="" address="Tremont St. between Park and School Streets" directions="T: Park Street or Government Center" phone="" url="http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/HBGI/hbginfo.asp?ID=16" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Many famous figures from the American Revolution are buried here, including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Crispus Attucks.</see>
+*<see name="Granary Burying Ground" alt="" address="Tremont St. between Park and School Streets" directions="T: Park Street or Government Center" phone="" url="http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/HBGI/hbginfo.asp?ID=16" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Many famous figures from the American Revolution are buried here, including Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Crispus Attucks</see>
 *<see name="King's Chapel" alt="" address="64 Beacon St." directions="T: Park Street or Government Center" phone="617-523-1749" url="http://www.kings-chapel.org/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Founded as an Anglican congregation in 1686.  The bell in the bell tower was originally hung in 1772, cracked in 1814, and was recast by Paul Revere in 1816: this bell is still in use today.</see>

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 *'''Filene's Basement''', long known for its automatic markdowns and its (in)famous "Running of the Brides" wedding dress sale, '''closed in 2007'''.  Due to the economic crisis, it is not known when (and if) it will reopen.
 ==Eat==
 Boston downtown has plenty of eateries to satisfy any culinary desires, from huge food courts to intimate upscale restaurants.  Go to one of the Tourist Information centers and ask for your favorites.

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 *'''Filene's Basement''', long known for its automatic markdowns and its (in)famous "Running of the Brides" wedding dress sale, '''closed in 2007'''.  Due to the economic crisis, it is not known when (and if) it will reopen.
 ==Eat==
 Boston downtown has plenty of eateries to satisfy any culinary desires, from huge food courts to intimate upscale restaurants.  Go to one of the Tourist Information centers and ask for your favorites.

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	===Budget===		===Budget===
−	*'''Beantown Hostel''', 222 Friend St (''near North Station and the TD BankNorth Garden''), ''+1'' 617-723-0800. This popular spot is near lots of night spots and not too far from the North End. Watch out for the 2AM curfew.
	* <sleep name="Friend Street Hostel" alt="" address="234 Friend St" directions="" phone="+1 617 934-2413" email="info@friendstreethostel.com" fax="+1 617 674-2449" url="http://www.friendstreethostel.com" checkin="3PM" checkout="11AM" price="Dorms $43-$50, privates $120-$150">Internet terminals, free wifi, free breakfast, towel rental, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour access.</sleep>		* <sleep name="Friend Street Hostel" alt="" address="234 Friend St" directions="" phone="+1 617 934-2413" email="info@friendstreethostel.com" fax="+1 617 674-2449" url="http://www.friendstreethostel.com" checkin="3PM" checkout="11AM" price="Dorms $43-$50, privates $120-$150">Internet terminals, free wifi, free breakfast, towel rental, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour access.</sleep>

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 *'''Beantown Hostel''', 222 Friend St (''near North Station and the TD BankNorth Garden''), ''+1'' 617-723-0800. This popular spot is near lots of night spots and not too far from the North End. Watch out for the 2AM curfew.
 * <sleep name="Friend Street Hostel" alt="" address="234 Friend St" directions="" phone="+1 617 934-2413" email="info@friendstreethostel.com" fax="+1 617 674-2449" url="http://www.friendstreethostel.com" checkin="3PM" checkout="11AM" price="Dorms $43-$50, privates $120-$150">Internet terminals, free wifi, free breakfast, towel rental, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour access.</sleep>
 ===Mid-range===

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 It is probably the most European-like downtown in the US, with pedestrian-ized streets, a very popular large public area near Faneuil Hall, lots of street performers, lots of historic sites, and an efficient public transit system.
-==Get in== I LOVE LISA REYNOLDS
+==Get in==
 ===By subway===
 Most of the subway lines in Boston meet in the downtown area, meaning the area is well served by public transportation.  Stations serving this area are '''Park Street''' (<span style="color:red">'''Red'''</span> and <span style="color:green">'''Green'''</span> Lines), '''Downtown Crossing''' (<span style="color:red">'''Red'''</span> and <span style="color:#FFA500">'''Orange'''</span> Lines), '''Government Center''' (<span style="color:blue">'''Blue'''</span> and <span style="color:green">'''Green'''</span> Lines), and '''State''' (<span style="color:blue">'''Blue'''</span> and <span style="color:#FFA500">'''Orange'''</span> Lines).  These stations are within a 5 minute walk of one another.

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 * '''Flat Black Coffee Company''', 50 Broad St, ''+1'' 617-951-1440, [http://www.flatblackcoffeecompany.com/]. A great place to get fresh coffees from around the world.  Most of their coffees are certified Organic, Shade Grown and Fair Trade.
-*'''Thinking Cup''', 165 Tremont St, "+1" 617-482-5555, [http://www.thinkingcup.com/]. A great place to get a cup of coffee.  The staff is young and hip, but they are always very friendly, upbeat, and professional.  They offer an array of sandwiches and baked goods.* <see name="" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></see>
+*'''Thinking Cup''', 165 Tremont St, "+1" 617-482-5555, [http://www.thinkingcup.com/]. A great place to get a cup of coffee.  The staff is young and hip, but they are always very friendly, upbeat, and professional.  They offer an array of sandwiches and baked goods.<see name="" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></see>
 ==Sleep==

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 ====Coffee====
-*Boston Common Coffee Company, 515 Washington St, "+1" 617-542-0595, [http://www.bostoncommoncoffee.com]. Provides a comforting atmosphere.  A great place to get fresh coffee, soups and salads, and fresh pastries. All entrees are under $10
+*'''Boston Common Coffee Company''', 515 Washington St, "+1" 617-542-0595, [http://www.bostoncommoncoffee.com]. Provides a comforting atmosphere.  A great place to get fresh coffee, soups and salads, and fresh pastries. All entrees are under $10
 * '''Flat Black Coffee Company''', 50 Broad St, ''+1'' 617-951-1440, [http://www.flatblackcoffeecompany.com/]. A great place to get fresh coffees from around the world.  Most of their coffees are certified Organic, Shade Grown and Fair Trade.