New England Boston Boat Show
Boston Convention Center: Silverton, Carver Marquis Boats on Display
52nd annual New England Boat Show January 12-20, 2008. Over 500 exhibits, power and sailboats up to 50 feet. Things to do in Boston, lodging, shopping and restaurants.
New England Boat Show
The Boston Boat Show is a month earlier this year than in 2007. January 12-20, 2008. Don't forget to mark your calendars. Showcased in the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this show promises to be even bigger and better than last year with over 500 exhibitors and 1000 power and sailboats of all sizes and models.
Show Times:
- Saturday, January 12 ~ 10:00am - 9:00pm
- Sunday, January 13 ~ 11:00am - 7:00pm
- Monday, January 14 ~ Friday, January 18 ~ Noon ~ 9:00pm
- Saturday, January 19 ~ 10:00am ~ 9:00pm
- Sunday, January 20 ~ 11:00am ~ 6:00pm
Ticket Prices:
- Adults and children over 12 ~ $13.00
- Children 6 ~ 12 ~ $7.00
Partial List of Boats and Luxury Yachts on Display: Albermarle, Back Cove, Bayliner, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Catalina Yachts, Cruiser Yachts, Donzi, Formula, Four Winns, Grady White Boats, Hereshoff, Hinckley Yachts, Island Packet Yachts, Jeanneau, Marquis, Meridian Yachts, Palm Beach, Sabre Yachts, Sea Ray, Silverton, Stingray, Tartan andTrophy.
Seminar Highlights: Basic Radar Fundamentals, Understanding EPIRBS, Remote Monitors, How To Read A Navigational Chart, Navigating With GPS/Chartplotters, Effect Of Ethanol On Marine Engines, How To Qualify For A Captain's License, Learn Basic VHF Radio Procedures and Spring Commissioning Your Engines.
Boston Massachusetts~ Rich in History and Sports
With a population of almost 600,000 - over 4,000,000 in the metropolitan area - Boston is the largest city in New England. It is also rich in history with major events including the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride here. It is also home to The Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, the Boston Marathon and the New England Patriots.
Things To Do in Boston:
- New England Aquarium with an Imax theater and a planetarium (617-973-5200)
- Harpoon Brewery offers complimentary tastings. (888-HARPOON)
- Children's Museum 300 Congress St. (617-426-8855)
- Museum of Science (617-723-2500)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, shopping galore! (617-523-1300)
- Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail (617-242-5642)
- Ideas for additional activities, reviews and things to do in Boston can be found at TripAdvisor.com
Restaurants in Boston:
- Probably the most popular cuisine in Boston is the succulent seafood and chowder, that and Boston Baked Beans!
- Rated #1 by Trip Advisor, the Atlantic Fish Co., 761 Boylston St, is famous for it's seafood, (617-267-4000).
- La Famiglia Giorgio's, 112 Salem St., is a Kid-Friendly Italian restaurant with reasonable prices, (617-367-6711)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace, between North Congress and State Sts. has every conceivable food kiosk and vendor you could imagine. It's a foodie's dream come true. Wear good walking shoes, there's a lot to see and eat.
- Take a stroll through authentic Chinatown where you can eat all day long and not break the bank.
Boston Hotels:
- The Westin Boston Waterfront, 793 rooms, adjacent to the convention center ( 866-716-8119). Restaurant, wi-fi, indoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub. Kid-Friendly and pets are allowed. Special show prices start at $195.00 per night. Valet and self-parking can be pricey.
- Seaport Hotel, World Trade Center Boston, 426 rooms (877-732-7678). Full service health club, indoor pool, wi-fi, restaurant, bakery and bar, specializing in Allergy-Friendly rooms. This is a Kid-Friendly and Pet-Friendly hotel. Prices start at $169.00 per night. Overnight parking runs from $29.00-$39.00.
Directions, Boston Travel: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston MA 02210. No matter which way you come from, north, south, east or west, the directions are all different. Click here for detailed directions right to the center. Go to Attendee & Show Info, click directions.
Parking: The parking lot is huge and can be quite a walk just to get into the convention center. Dress for winter, it can be a bitterly cold walk. As would be expected, parking is also expensive. At $20.00 for valet parking (via Summer Street) and $10.00 to self-park (south parking lot), it would be a good idea to car pool. Bring cash. It is not uncommon for the price to change on the weekends. Traffic can be bumper-to-bumper depending on the time of day. Plan accordingly.
Related Article: The Liberty Hotel in Boston
Information for the Chicago Sailboat Show, January 31st to February 3rd, 2008 and the Atlantic City Boat Show, February 6th to February 10th 2008, can be found by referring to these articles.
Prices (US dollars), policies and information are subject to change. Call show and hotels to verify.
Sources: boatworldri.com, seaportboston.com, starwoodhotels.com, neboatshow.com, tripadvisor.com, expedia.com, mapquest.com, silverton.com, cruisers.com, carveryachts.com
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