Boston in February- crazy?

[mrsstreet]

My husband was looking at Southwest last night and flights to Boston were cheap in February (probably due to weather) so he booked us a long weekend over Valentine's Day. We are using points to get there. 

My question is are we crazy to go to Boston in February? I looked at weather and a few reviews on google so I realize the temps can be in the teens or lower at that time of year, which is probably why airfare and hotel rates are so cheap. I told him to book it and if we change our minds later we can cancel and our points will be refunded. We both aren't opposed to colder weather travel but will we be able to do some of the outdoor stuff? It would be our first time to Boston.

[PinkSquirrel]

What kind of outdoor stuff would you be looking to do? Even in the winter unless we're mid snow storm Boston is pretty walkable and there are always places to wander into quickly if you start to get cold. I think it's a perfectly fine time to visit, but I also live here so .... My only concern would be if there was a major storm and flights got canceled

[mrsstreet]

Mainly just walking around outside...Boston Common, Freedom Trail, etc. I was assuming there would be walking outside with those activities.

[ckinla]

I lived there for several years and yes it does get really, really cold. If you dress warmly (and wear waterproof boots - trust me on that one), you should be fine. It's absolutely beautiful in the winter with the snow and you can always do a museum or shop/restaurant if you get fed up with the cold.

[emilyinchile]

I was there in Feb. It was really really really cold. Like, going to the restaurant literally across the street from our hotel during a blizzard made me want to just give up on life. But the day before, when it was not blizzard-ing, I just bundled up and enjoyed walking around despite the cold. Coffee and alcohol were required to stay warm, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

[mrsstreet]

Great. Thank you for the opinions. I know my husband won't mind having to stop for beer to get out of the cold!

[mbcdefg]

Sept 26, 2013 20:18:01 GMT -5 mrsstreet said:

Great. Thank you for the opinions. I know my husband won't mind having to stop for beer to get out of the cold!

We go to Boston every December, and it doesn't really bother us to walk around. But we don't mind the cold/snow.

Do you guys like craft beer, or more mainstream stuff?

[Deleted]

Check out the Museum of Science - it's really cool.

[mrsstreet]

My hubs loves craft beer. Suggestions?

[mbcdefg]

Sept 30, 2013 10:21:29 GMT -5 mrsstreet said:

My hubs loves craft beer. Suggestions?

MH liked the beer selection at this restaurant across the street from Fenway Park: www.citizenpub.com/

He really enjoyed this local brewery right outside the city - you can get a growler to go or sit at the counter with a glass (I don't think they have food or anything, not yet anyway): www.nightshiftbrewing.com

He stops at Charles Street Liquors on every trip and brings home bottles we can't get in New Jersey: www.csliquors.com/

Cambridge Brewing Company has good beers and food. We had a nice lunch here on our last visit: www.cambrew.com/

Sunset Grill and Tap in Allston has a very wide selection of drafts and bottles: www.allstonsfinest.com/

The Sam Adams tour is neat.

[sa]

Honestly, I think February is the most miserable month in New England. It's so cold. I know it's more expensive, but if I were seeing Boston for the first time, I'd want to go in the fall.