The wedding and reception will be at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, MA. However, guests will be staying in Boston. We will provide shuttle service to and from the hotel to the Codman Estate.
We encourage everyone to stay for the weekend and enjoy Boston!
Take Route 2 to Route 126 South; turn left on Codman Road. Codman Estate entrance is on left.
Or, take I95/128 to Exit 28B/Trapelo Road Lincoln; right off exit; turn left on Lincoln Road; turn right on Codman Road.
Where to Stay
We have rooms blocked off for wedding guests at enVision Hotel in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
When making a reservation, please let them know that you are reserving a room in the block for the Green-Gennaro wedding. We ask that you try to make your reservations before May 24th.
The Hotel has affordable parking, and is MBTA accessible (Green Line - E to "Back of the Hill").
*UPDATE*
We know that some of you had a hard time reserving a room. If you have trouble, please ask to speak with the manager, Marlennys.
If you think that you have a room, but are having doubts or concerns. Please email Thom, and he will confirm your reservation with the Hotel.
81 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
Ph. 617-383-5229 | F. 617-383-5272
What to Do
Activities in Boston
If the wedding and its rightful partying aren't enough for you, there are plenty of other things for you to do during your stay in Boston. If you haven't spent much time in Boston, you should take some time to explore! Check out some of our (and Ann’s) favorites below:
History
There’s plenty of history in this old city. If you’re looking to see it all, we recommend taking the Freedom Trail! The trail begins at the Boston Common (right by the Boston Common Visitor’s Center), from there follow the “red brick line” to 16 historic sites spread throughout the city. You can take a guided tour by picking up tickets at the Visitor’s Center or you can walk along it yourself, reading various signs along the way.
Or if you’re just looking to feel like Sam Adams and John Adams rather than walk through all the historic markers, you can pull up a chair and drink a good brew at some of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern (where the Boston Tea Party was planned), The Warren Tavern (Paul Revere and George Washington frequented this spot), or Doyle’s Café in our very own JP (where John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy once drank).
Shopping
Maybe history isn’t your thing…don’t fret! There’s always shopping! Newbury Street is known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East”—this street was underwater until the mid-1800s, at which time it quickly became the up and coming section of Boston. Now it is home to numerous shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Take a stroll along these eight blocks and enjoy a little window shopping. (If you’re looking for a little more affordable shopping, the Prudential Center is just around the corner).
Museums
After walking along Newbury Street for a while, you may want to get out of the sun and into a nice air-conditioned museum. The Museum of Science is home to an indoor lightening show; the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) houses over 450,000 works of art; and the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum used to house Rembrandt’s Storm on the Sea of Galilee (and twelve other paintings) until an art heist in 1990. Now the frame where the painting was remains, and the museum is still offering a $5 million reward for the return of the painting. Who knows, maybe you’ll stumble upon it and make a lot of money!
Parks
If you’re looking for a green pasture to hang out in, you can always check out the Boston Common—it used to be a cow pasture. I promise it doesn’t smell like one any more. Across the road is the beautiful Boston Public Garden—home of the iconic swan boats and a large variety of flowers and plants.
The Emerald Necklace is home to several of our favorite running spots—including Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum, and Franklin Park. The Emerald Necklace, designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted over 100 years ago, stretches from the Back Bay to Dorchester. In this city park, you can go sailing, hiking, play softball, or simply sit by a pond. Oh…and did I mention there is a zoo? Yeah.
Most of these places are accessible via the T (Boston’s subway system); however, we recommend that you try running to all of them in order to experience the city the same way we do (and love!) If you are looking for another unique view of the city, try the Hubway, where you can rent bikes and ride them around (slightly faster than running). It’s quick, simple, and easy to use! Or if you’re not in the shape you used to be the Duck Tours are a splash, I mean a blast! Boston is a very walker friendly city, and there are plenty of places your feet can take you.
Activities
Hoping to get a run or two in while you’re in town?Not a problem. One fun run is a Charles River loop (or two, or three, or four…). You can run along the Charles River, over a bridge, and back again. The paths are filled with other runners, bikers, and walkers, and there's always a great view, especially from the Harvard Bridge. Explore JP's Emeral Necklace, Jamaica Pond, Franklin Park, or our favorite, the Arnold Arboretum (be sure to checkout the great view of Boston from atop Peter's HIll or Bussey Hill).
If you’re looking for a little more height, you can go vertical by rock climbing at any number of the Rock Spot Climbing gyms throughout the area. (Let Ann know if you’re interested—she gets two free guest passes a month).
Or there are plenty of yoga opportunities… two alone in the heart of JP! JP Center Yoga and Blissful Monkey Yoga have a number of different classes available. Check out our favorite class: Yoga for Runners at JP Center Yoga at 12:45 on Sunday!
Food
Just writing all this we have worked up an appetite. Just think of the appetite you’ll work up doing all these activities! So, we will leave you with this, a list of different bars and restaurants throughout the area to check out:
· City Bar
Please click here to view a handy map that includes most of the places you might here people talking about this weekend!
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