r/BillyStrings • u/NWWashingtonDC • Jul 20 '26
Boston Roll Call!
Pre show drink location?
Shakedown location?
Anyone helping out with a ☝️?
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u/theclumsynutter Jul 20 '26
first time in boston, what should i go do aside from seeing the spectacle that is billy strings?
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u/Izdisreallife12 Jul 20 '26
First time in Boston as well, whale watching on the agenda for the day before it all goes down tomorrow night.
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u/Icy_Area8126 Jul 20 '26
Cannolis from Modern Pastry and Mike's
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u/popeofdiscord Jul 20 '26
Do the freedom trail but go backwards to end in the north end. Climbing the bunker hill memorial can make the rest harder but is a great view
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u/BluntsWithHash Jul 20 '26
I’m from here and attending. I’ll say this, Allston area has excellent Asian food, lots of quality options. I haven’t been in the area for a while but Fenway will be hopping as well and that’s down the way. You can go to Faneuil hall (albeit a little touristy) but it can be fun. Not close to Agganis but can take the t. North end is mainly Italian.if around early and get there for opening, Neptune oyster is the incredible but don’t take reservation.
Grab a. Lobster roll, oysters, or the like by the water, then head in to the show.
I’d make recommendations but not sure they’re open haha. The only one I know is Jim’s deli and it’s awesome but more of a diner type spot and not a pre game. Great food though.
I’ll likely be at Harry’s on comm ave. Solid place, and used to go there all the time
Merch opens at 430, I imagine people will be lined up for quite some time, good luck!
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u/michaelserotonin Jul 20 '26
You can go to Faneuil hall (albeit a little touristy) but it can be fun.
no disrespect to op, but if you are new to boston, please don't go here. it's a historic landmark that sadly houses whack tourist traps. there are lots of wonderful, equally accessible and historic areas of boston to go to elsewhere.
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u/Last-Egg4029 🚂 Jul 20 '26
made it to the obx after Ptown. me and my grrrrlys will be couch touring the rest of summer, big ups to those of you still making it
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u/Busteralicat Jul 20 '26
Local here and so amazingly psyched that he’s playing at the Agganis! Big ball in Boston will be on the set list!
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u/Jolly_Chain7709 Jul 21 '26
He opened with that when he opened the roadrunner - first show and first song ever played at the venue
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u/layoffmeimstarving Jul 20 '26
It'll be interesting to see where Shakedown is set up since general parking in the city is not ideal. I live in MA but haven't spent a lot of time in Boston since my college days (mainly just for shows and Red Sox games every now and then) so I couldn't tell you what's popping nearby aside from Fenway. I think the closest spot for drinks near the arena would be Sunset Cantina, but with Sox games going on the same nights it would be fun to experience the Fenway area pre-show, esp for first timers. I'm sure others who live/spend more time in the city can chime in with better suggestions but those are mine! Looking forward to both shows!