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Posted By: RSpork
The SOWA Vintage Market, near the South End is fun and indoors
I've been in that area many, many times but I'm not from that area. I didn't know it was called SoWa. And when I go the website you provided, it says NOTHING about what SoWa stands for (as an abbreviation or acronym or whatever). THAT is BAD marketing.  

SoWa is "South of Washington St.", kind of obvious AFTER the fact, but if you don't where it is (south of Washington St.) and somebody just says "SoWa" Boston is big enough to render that meaningless. The name SoWa was not coined until the 2000s, so it's not like everyone will know it as they know "Back Bay" (1800s) or "Beacon Hill."  

Now, the OP DID say that SoWa is near the South End which narrowed it down, but I still had to think about what SoWa could mean and where it was.  

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naughtinikki1156 reads

So I love visiting Boston, but haven't ever been in the winter. I love to be outdoors and downtown is great for that in the warmer weather, I've even found a few fun parks outside of the city that is good while visiting the suburbs. Curious what you gentlemen and ladies reccomend for during this time of the year that won't have me outside freezing and will keep me intrigued. I know museums are pretty great for this season but looking for some off the beaten path activities! Also any great holiday villages/Light displays/Christmas type of things to visit?

Thank you so much! Hope everybody had a good Thanksgiving and this post helps others visiting or local as well!

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SteveSmith02149249 reads

You can rent skates and skate the rink at strawberry banke (portsmouth)...and let me know if you do and want to meet up.

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WitchKing0000224 reads

The ballet is a classic Boston event.  
I can go a lot of places with the title but I'm still digesting turkey and not thinking straight :-)

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LamontCranston69451 reads

I heard it is very funny and sexy

Related Link: http://www.theslutcracker.com/

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naughtinikki273 reads

I'm going to incorporate this into a dinner & dessert date for sure. Omg

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Demcc3247 reads

You can rent skates at Boston Common and skate at the frog pond.  People watching at Faneuil Hall during the holidays  is always interesting ( if not too cold)

D.

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PenleyDuke296 reads

Otherwise the place gets commandeered by the college kids and it turns into a real pain in the ass for anybody else who wants to skate. Avoid the ice bar at fanuel Hall. It is nothing at all like the one in Canada or Sweden. It is truly lame and not worth the money. If you go to boston.com you can find all sorts of things to do while you're here. There's lots to do even just outside the city which is a simple T ride away. Of course don't forget to dress warm because Boston in the winter time is frigid. Have fun and stay safe xo

Posted By: Demcc3
You can rent skates at Boston Common and skate at the frog pond.  People watching at Faneuil Hall during the holidays  is always interesting ( if not too cold)  
   
 D.

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Demcc3288 reads

Omg, I couldn't agree with you more!  A few years ago I went to the Ice Bar with friends.  Very big disappointment and highly over-priced....for everything!

D.

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PenleyDuke338 reads

I took my son and a couple of his friends there when they were on leave (army) I was totally embarrassed

Posted By: Demcc3
Omg, I couldn't agree with you more!  A few years ago I went to the Ice Bar with friends.  Very big disappointment and highly over-priced....for everything!  
   
 D.

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jken60226 reads

If you don't mind a bit of a drive for something different I might suggest Tower Hill Botanical Garden located in Boylston Ma. Indoor garden, decorated and lit up nicely for the holidays.

Related Link: http://www.towerhillbg.org

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RSpork287 reads

The SOWA Vintage Market, near the South End is fun and indoors, year round on Sundays. There are some galleries in the area as well. There's also a Holiday Market in South Boston on December 3rd & 4th. The art schools - Mass College of Art and School of the Museum of Fine Arts have holiday sales of student work. It's good stuff. They're both near the Museum of Fine Arts.
I always like the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on a nasty winter day - the 4 story courtyard is a giant Italianate greenhouse.

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Posted By: RSpork
The SOWA Vintage Market, near the South End is fun and indoors
I've been in that area many, many times but I'm not from that area. I didn't know it was called SoWa. And when I go the website you provided, it says NOTHING about what SoWa stands for (as an abbreviation or acronym or whatever). THAT is BAD marketing.  

SoWa is "South of Washington St.", kind of obvious AFTER the fact, but if you don't where it is (south of Washington St.) and somebody just says "SoWa" Boston is big enough to render that meaningless. The name SoWa was not coined until the 2000s, so it's not like everyone will know it as they know "Back Bay" (1800s) or "Beacon Hill."  

Now, the OP DID say that SoWa is near the South End which narrowed it down, but I still had to think about what SoWa could mean and where it was.  

Tell the SoWa website people to add an explicit and introductory "SoWa, short for "South of Washington St.", is ...

Related Link: Say what? about SoWa

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paulie2008165 reads

For indoor fun...the New Eataly in the Prudential Center. New outdoor venue is Boston Winter Wonderland on City Hall Plaza. Skating, holiday shopping from local vendors and wine and beer.

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bostongerman158 reads

Boston Museum of Science - whether you are a geek or not, this is a fun, interesting, never the same place twicekind of excursion. They also have an Omni theater that is OUT OF THIS WORLD. And simulation rides.  

Aquarium - one of the best in the USA. Plus they have an iMax theater.  

Boston Ballet

Boston Symphony Orchestra or Boston Pops.  

Boston Bruins hockey game. The crowd loves hotties walking up and down the aisles to the conssion stands.  

Horse and carriage ride around the Common. They give you a nice warm blanket and its fun and a great way to see part of the city

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