Did you know that Boston is awesome?

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I've always heard Boston is an amazing city to visit, but I was really blown away by the friendly people, the delicious seafood, canolis and beer, the markets, the history, the architecture, the green space - everything. We just got back last week from our family vacation to Boston and Ithaca (don't even get me started on how awesome Ithaca is) and we've been getting back in the groove all this week. I'm gearing up for a little guy's 4th birthday party we're hosting this weekend, so I haven't been able to paint as much as I'd like. I did drop off a few things at the printers today, so there should be some new prints in the shop soon.

For now, a few things to remember if you're ever in Boston.

Mike's Pastry for a canoli. Try the amaretto.  Try not to make dirty noises while eating it.

Union Oyster House. The oldest restaurant in the States and such delicious food.

Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer, if you're there in the fall. Also try some Dogfish Head.  Just drink all the beer. Trust me.

Parish Cafe. I had the lobster roll and yummmmmmmm.

Don't miss the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail, Boston Common (the kids loved the frog pond!), Back Bay and the USS Constitution.

All in all, it was a great trip. Boston is actually a very kid-friendly city and easy to get around, although next time I think I'd like to visit sans children. So as to facilitate more of that beer drinking.