Affordable Luxury When You’re Anchored In Boston
Mariners House is a mission reserved exclusively for the men and women who work at sea, including but not limited to merchant mariners, afloat military personnel, maritime institution affiliates, and other professional seafarers and their families.
Mariners House offers a variety of rooms, including full and queen rooms and suites.
• In the heart of Boston's famous North End
• Private air-conditioned rooms with private baths
• Custom furnishings, large work desks
• In-room telephones, work desk, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi
• Comfortable library with a business centerwith internet access
• Garden courtyard
• Complimentary breakfast, with lunch and dinner available in our galley
• Elevator to all floors
• Smoke-free environment
• Conference room and packages available
All guests must show documented proof of active service or retired status after a full 20-year service in order to make reservations. No alcohol permitted in the hotel. _______________________ Friday - Monday 13-15 Sep 2024 Advance Party Arrive Mariners House 0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House Connect with others from the advance party, Recon the area. Monday 16 Sep 2024 0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House
Arrive at the historic Mariners House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariners_House marinershouse.org 1300+- Meet in the Front Parlors of the House. Smooze, recon the neighborhood, have a drink. Visit Paul Revere's home next door - free admission for people staying in the Mariners House. The neighborhood - The North End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. On the self-guided Freedom Trail thefreedomtrail.org, tourists pass historic sites like the 1680 Paul Revere House and the Old North Church, which played a key role at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops and old-school delis pack the area, especially on lively Hanover. 1700 Meet in the front parlor of the Mariners House 1800 Dinner - Location TBD, North Square MAMMA MARIA. Across the square from the Mariners House. mammamaria.com. We can get a private room for our party once we get a rough count of who is coming. 
_____________________ Tuesday 17 Sep 2024 0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House 1000 - We are working on it. 1700 - Meet in the front parlor 1800 - Dinner - Location TBD SEAFOOD - UNION Oyster House - short walking distance in downtown near Faneuil Hall Market Place https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/ http://unionoysterhouse.com/ 
½ mile from Mariners House by formation run, forced march, stroll, or Uber. Google Map Directions below: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mariners+House,+North+Square,+Boston,+MA/41+Union+St,+Boston,+MA+02108/@42.3625044,-71.0579698,17z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e370891af57247:0x9933ff6ea3c63d84!2m2!1d-71.0535791!2d42.3638881!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e371eca897b9bb:0x337cbec87b222671!2m2!1d-71.0568908!2d42.3612817!3e0?entry=ttu __________________ Wednesday 18 Sep 2024 0800-1000 Breakfast at the Mariners House 1030 - Meet in the front lobby. Force March or Formation Run on the Freedom Trail or take an Uber to the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides. 25 minute walk 1.1 miles, or 10 minute Uber Ride. Google map directions below: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/USS+Constitution,+93+Chelsea+St,+Charlestown,+MA+02129/11+N+Square,+Boston,+MA+02113/@42.3680841,-71.0628778,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e371c1d3418353:0x569bc2c0a80c542c!2m2!1d-71.0566095!2d42.3724712!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e370891af0f0f7:0x2b3862ce03de2243!2m2!1d-71.0536303!2d42.3638941!3e2?entry=ttu Tour the ship. And also visit the Museum. The ship tour is free - it is the oldest Naval Warship afloat in the world.. https://www.navy.mil/USS-CONSTITUTION/Hours-Visitor-Info/ https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
Wander back to the hootch on your own at your own pace. 1800 - Meet in the front parlor 1900 - Dinner Location - LImoncello 200 feet south of the Mariners House/ Paul Revere’s house. https://www.ristorantelimoncello.com/ 
_________________________ Thursday 19 Sep 2024 0500 - All infantry officers fall out for PT. All others sleep in. 0800-1000 - Breakfast, to order, Mariners House, Smooze. 1000 - Depart, or Walk to Faneuil Hall Market Place https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/ Adios, Amigo, Semper Fi _________________ Things to do: The North End neighborhood https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/north-end.html Walk to downtown Boston, the waterfront, wander back to the hootch. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60745-Activities-Boston_Massachusetts.html _________________________ Restaurant Recommendations From Will Holahan's sister who lives in the neighborhood. North Square MAMMA MARIE -easy walking distance. Great reviews private room seats up to 50.
Limoncello -only about 100 yds from the hotel.
ITALIAN -DAVIOS in the seaport ..short Uber ride.
SEAFOOD - UNION Oyster House.. short walking distance.
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Things to do - recommended by John Wilkes friend
As far as your group’s plans go, I include a link to a good summary article on things to do in Boston. https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/boston-us-ma-boston.htm#US-MA-BBH. Given where you will be, I suggest # 7 (the Constitution is a pretty amazing ship, great tour), some part of # 1 (the Freedom Trail), linked to a walk in the Pubic Garden (forget the Swan Boats), a ferry boat ride out and back to Castle Island (strangely not on the list of places to see, but readily internet searchable) where military defenses have been repeatedly deployed over a couple centuries (also gets you views of many of Boston’s 32 Harbor Islands), the Harborwalk (# 19) . Also, when I first moved to Boston, I lived in Concord, a bit west of the City, in a house bordering the historic MinuteMan National Historic Park/North Bridge - where the Revolutionary War Battle of Lex and Concord took place. Wonderful tour/museum there, a couple good restaurants, interesting town architecturally/historically. Also, if you are into the Arts, there is a great Fine Arts Museum. I could go on. Please let your colleagues know they should feel free to call about your plans or the pros and cons of differing sites/choices, given your objectives. Hope you are managing well, Bill Bill TenHoor
Red dot in Center is the Mariners House / Paul Revere's Home
You can take an affordable ferry boat ride: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/ferry
There are also numerous short tours by boat: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g60745-zfg11865-Boston_Massachusetts.html
OPTION - Take a Cruise From Boston right after our Reunion
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