This weekend Mayor Menino and the business, art and cultural communities say thank you to Boston residents and DNC volunteers by offering discounts and freebies at attractions throughout the city -- giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy many of the wonderful things we’ve been showcasing this week to our visitors from around the globe.:
Parking
* Free on-street parking Friday July 30, Saturday July 31, 2004. Two Hour limit. Sunday , all day.
* Boston Common Garage: $10 flat fee on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call: 617- 954-2034.
* Prudential Center: Flat $10 parking fee (normally up to $36 per day), with minimum purchase of $5 at Pru Shops –must have ticket stamped at service desk in Center Court. Cars must be out by 3:00 AM.
* Free Parking: Mass Turnpike Authority's Parcel 7 Garage located at Congress and Sudbury Streets from 5 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, August 5th through Sunday, August 8th.
Theatre, Museums, Attractions and Tours
Gin Blossoms. Free. Saturday , July 31 City Plaza, at 7:00 PM. Mix 98-5 and Mohegan Sun kicks off new concert series. Call: 617-635-3911
The Stylistics performs 2 shows, at 8:00 and 10:00PM, Saturday, July 31, on Hanover St. in the North End, as part of the Feast of St. Agrippina. Call: 617-635-3911
Much Ado About Nothing continues its run at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Shows are at 8:00 PM on Friday, July 30, Saturday, July 31 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and Sunday, August 1, 7:00 PM. Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare and the Wang Center. Call: 617-532-1252. Free.
Classical Concert featuring Copley Chamber Players: Friday, July 30 12 noon to 1:00 pm on the Grand Concourse at South Station sponsored by Equity Office Properties and the Retailers at South Station
Discounted Theater Tickets:
Theater Discounts (all shows listed 50% off all week-end. Purchase tickets day of show only, subject to availability, walk up at BosTix booths at Faneuil Hall or Copley Square Park. Discounts cannot be obtained through any other outlet)
* Blue Man Group
* Shear Madness
* Mamma Mia
* Improv Asylum
* Menopause Musical
* Forever Plaid
* A Clockwork Orange
Museums:
50% off on Friday, July 30th
* The Museum of Fine Arts. Call: 617-267-9300
* The Children’s Museum. Call: 617-426-8855
* The Afro-American Museum (free admission). 20% off in the gift shop on Saturday, July 31. Call: 617-725-0022
* The Institute of Contemporary Art. Call: 617-266-5152
* Old South (Sat Sun and Mon). Call: 617-482-6439
* The Isabella Stewart Gardner: Call: 617-278-5156
* The New England Aquarium: Call: 617-973-5200
* The Gibson House Museum Call: 617-267-6338
Museum of Science
Friday, July 30th - Sunday August 1st.
* $5 off Exhibit Hall tickets when purchased in conjunction with Boston Duck Tour ticket.
* The U. S. premiere of Lord of the Rings trilogy exhibit also opens this Sunday at the Museum of Science.
Boston Duck Tours:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
$5.00 off all adult tickets departing from the Museum of Science location.
Spirit Cruises, Boston:
Buy 2 GET 2 Free Dinner Cruise Tickets on cruises aboard the Spirit of Boston for the weekend of July 30 through August 1st. Sailing: Friday dinner (7 - 10pm), Saturday dinner (7 - 10pm) and Sunday dinner (6 - 9pm). Call: 617- 748-1499
Bay State Cruise Company:
Buy two, get one free for the Party Cruises on Boston Harbor, at the World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA. Good for July 30th Friday night’s Star 93.7 cruise and July 31st Saturday night's Lost 45s cruise with Barry Scott. Cruises sail 8:30pm to 11:00pm. Mention "Buy Two Get One" offer. Call 617 748 1428
The Histrionic Academy:
Is offering its guided walking tours of Boston's downtown historic sites at half-price for adults. All tickets will be $5.00. Join Captain David Hawkins (Boston's Irreverent Patriot) & his wife Lydia, John Hoyt (Boston's Handsome Patriot); 'Bully' Jim, Jacob Livingston, Eliza Bouquereau and other unique Colonial Bostonians for an exciting and educational tour of our city.(This offer is good for all of our tours July 30th, July 31st, & August 1st)
Tours leave from the Boston Common Information Center at: 9:15am, 11:30am, 2pm, & 2:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at the Boston Common Information Center for $5.00. Call: 617-792-9423 or 617-792-9139
Freedom Trail Walking Tours:
Walk Into History ... Guided walking tours of the Freedom Trail with a costumed character. Famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes lead visitors through the story of Americas founding and the birth of our countries freedom. A standard tour begins at the Boston Common Visitors Center on Tremont Street and ends at Quincy Market, covering the following sites: Boston Common, New State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Grounds, Kings Chapel, the first public school site, the Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site and Faneuil Hall.
The Freedom Trail Foundation will offer a special discount on our walking tours July 30 - August 1st.
# $2.00 off Adult ticket
# $1.00 off Child ticket
For more information please call 617-357-8300
Red Sox Open House at Fenway Park:
Fenway Park will have an Open House this weekend! Please come by Fenway Park on Saturday, July 31, for a free tour, Noon - 4:00 PM). Call 617-426-2787 for more information.
Play golf at George Wright course in Hyde Park for 1/2 price!
$25.00 includes the greens fee and cart rental.
For more info call 617- 364-2300 (Boston Residents only)
The Franklin Park Zoo:
1/2 price admission on Saturday August 7th 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Loews Boston Common Movie Theatre:
50 % off first showing of all movies Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Discounted Parking.
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau:
BostonUSA Specials! Card will be available free of charge at the GBCVB Boston Common and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. The BostonUSA Specials! Card offers savings at accommodations, museums and attractions, music and nightlife, restaurants, sightseeing tours, shopping, theater, and transportation.
www.bostonusa.com/visitor
Massachusetts Bay Lines, Inc.:
50% off of whale watch cruises and 50% off our music cruises for this coming weekend. Must mention BU when booking. Valid from Friday, July 27 through Sunday July 29. Call: 617-542-8000
Boston Islands:
Saturday July 31: FREE Landmarks Orchestra Concert on Georges Island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area at 2pm.
Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 1: 10% off Boat Cruises to Boston Light in the Boston Harbor Islands Mention Thank You Boston when you reserve your tickets. Call 617-223-8666
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC):
Free tour of center, Saturday from 12- 4pm. Free parking available.
Back Bay Businesses
Copley Place:
Copley Place will provide the following programs Friday, July 30 through Sunday August 1, 2004:
* Discount Parking. 8 hour parking/enter anytime $10 flat rate
* VIP Shopping Pass: Visit Guest Services Desk to receive special offers and discounts at 40 participating Copley Place merchants.
* Exclusive Gift With Purchase - Lunch or Dinner is on us! Spend $300 at Copley Place and receive a $25 gift certificate to Legal Seafood - must present receipts at the Guest Services Desk same day purchases are made - one per customer while supplies last.
* Free Boston Souvenir Baseball Cap ($12.99 retail value) with every $100 SIMON Giftcard purchase.
* Neiman Marcus is offering 3 hours free parking, at the Copley garage, with a purchase. In addition, complimentary beauty consultations and beauty makeovers are offered (free of charge) with Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Chantecaille, Orlane, and Trish McEvoy.
Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women:
Back Bay location will offer a reduced guest fee of 50% off the regular guest fee. Back Bay/Copley Square
441 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
www.healthworksfitness.com
Prudential Center (Fri., Sat. & Sun):
The Prudential Center will provide the following programs Friday, July 30 through Sunday August 1, 2004:
* Flat $10 parking fee (normally up to $36 per day), with minimum purchase of $5 at Pru Shops –must have ticket stamped at service desk in Center Court. Cars must be out by 3:00 AM.
* Free Pru preferred shopping discount card (normally $5). Obtain at Center Court customer service desk.
Tech Superpowers Internet Café:
@ 252 Newbury Street - 50% off all Internet Access on Saturday and Sunday, just mention "Thank You Boston!" when checking out.
Restaurants
Faneuil Hall Marketplace:
15% discount all restaurants at Quincy Market.
North End Restaurants:
Offering 15% discount between the hours of noon and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2004.
* Fiore, Hanover St. Call: 617-371-1176
* Il Panino, both Parmenter and Hanover St. locations. Call: 617- 720-1336
* Cantina, Italian, Hanover St. Call: 617-723-4577
Anthem:
3-course dinner for two and a bottle of wine - at $60. Please mention this offer upon arrival and ask for details. Located at: 138 Portland St. Call: 617.523.8383
Azure:
3-course summer prix-fixe menu at 15% off the regular menu price. Located at: 61 Exeter St. The Lenox Boston. Call: 617.933.4800
Bomboa:
20% off the dinner bill (excluding liquor) or a $30 three course Prix-Fixe menu, customer’s choice. Bomboa serves food until midnight every night and opens at 5.30pm. Call: 617-236-6363
Brasserie Jo:
15% of all entrees in Brasserie Jo, Friday, July 30 - Sunday August 1st. Call: 617 425-3240
Bricco:
Hanover St. offering 15% discount for dinner between 5pm and 7pm on Saturday, July 31. Call: 617-248-6800
Caliterra Bar and Grill:
Offering a choice of a free appetizer or dessert with a purchase of entree when "Thank You Boston" Campaign is mentioned. Call: 617-556-0006
Croma:
Located at 296 Newbury Street, would like to offer "a half off entrée to anyone who buys one entrée". The second offer must be of equal or lesser value and be used from Friday, Lunch (11:30am) to Sunday, Evening (Kitchen closes at 11pm). Call: 617-247-3200
Fajitas & 'Ritas':
20 % off all food purchases for Friday, July 30th - Sunday August 1st with print-out of this offer. Call: 617-426-1222
Finale Desserterie & Bakery:
Make any purchase at Finale on or before Sunday, August 1st to receive a certificate (one per guest) to come back for a complimentary Signature Dessert (10.95 value) during the month of August (restrictions apply). Call: 617-797-7223
Legal Sea Foods:
Free chowder and dessert with the purchase of an entrée during lunch. Participating locations are Prudential Center, Copley Place, Long Wharf and Park Square.
MJ O'Connor's:
Complimentary dessert with any Lunch or Dinner entrée purchase. Located at the The Park Plaza Hotel at 27 Columbus Ave. Call: 617.482.2255
Ned Devine's Irish Pub:
Complimentary Cup of Boston's Best Clam Chowder. Located in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Call: 617.248.8800
The 33 Restaurant & Lounge:
Mention the “Thank You Boston” Campaign when making a reservation or before ordering, and you will receive $15 off each pair of full dinner entrees ordered, up to a total of six. That would mean a possible savings of up to $45 off the total bill. It would not be valid for banquets, or to be used with any other coupon or offer. Call: 617.572.3311.
The Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium:
2-for-1 admission from Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1. Special Sunday Brunch. Located at:200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
The West Street Grille:
Offering 25% off all dinner reservations on Friday and Saturday Night if the Reservation is made by phone and the customer mentions the "Thank You Boston Promotion. Call: 617-423-0300
Hotels
Colonnade Hotel:
This weekend (July 30-31, 2004), guests who reserve this unique 2 night package pay the temperature on the first night, and then pay the room rate of $195 on the second night. (i.e. if the temperature reads 79 degrees at 5 PM on the first night, guests pay $79 for the room.) The temperature will be based on the 5:00 PM reading by the National Weather Service. The package includes a premier double room, complimentary parking, access to The Colonnade’s rooftop pool - the only one in the city and two complimentary frozen drinks at the pool. Subject to availability. Call: (617) 424-7000
The Doubletree Guest Suites:
Special weekend rate of $129/night. Call: 617-562-4108
Fairmont Copley Plaza:
Guest Rooms:“Thank you Boston” Special– 25% discount off of rate of the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Oak Room: Thank you Boston” Special in the Oak Room on Friday night only - 25% discount off food charges in the Oak Room (not including alcoholic beverages).
Callers will need to refer to the “Thank you Boston” special when calling the hotel to make arrangements.
Call: 617-267-5300
Hampton Inn & Suites:
Boston Crosstown Center is pleased to offer a special rate of $99 per night. The rate is being offered through the hotel and visitors need only ask for the "Boston Appreciation Rate." Call: 617-445-6400
Jury’s Hotel:
Is proud to offer Bostonians a complimentary breakfast buffet in our Stanhope Grille with every room night booked this weekend.
Call: (617) 532-3821
The Langham Hotel, Boston:
Special discount on one of the Summer Brunch Packages which run from August through to September 6th 2004. Package includes overnight accommodation for 2 people on a Saturday night, Sunday Brunch for 2 in Café Fleuri & Valet Parking. Tax & drinks are not included. Will extend a 50% discount from the normal selling rate on a standard room, which is set at $239.00 (discounted rate will be $119.50).
Lenox Hotel:
Will offer a 25% discount off rack rate for the "Thank You Boston Campaign" at both The Lenox and Copley Square Hotel.
Call: 617-536-5300
Hotel Marlowe:
Offer a $99.00 rate for the weekend of 7/30 and 7/31. Call: 1800-825-7140
Midtown Hotel:
$109.00 based on double occupancy, plus tax (Valid July 30th, 2004)
This package includes:
# One night’s accommodations for two
# Full American Breakfast for Two at our restaurant, “ Tables of Content”
# Free overnight parking (Stay Saturday night July 31st for $129.00 plus tax; this rate also includes free parking.)
Call: 617-369-6240
Millennium Bostonian Hotel:
For any weekend night you spend at the hotel, receive complimentary Full American Breakfast for two. The reservation must be booked via millenniumhotels.com to receive complimentary Full American Breakfast for two. Present this offer upon check-in. No other discounts or promotions apply. Subject to availability. Call: 617-523-3600
NINE ZERO Hotel:
”Fabulous" rate for over night accommodations in a Fantastic Room for $169.00 per evening. Located at 90 Tremont St. Call: 1866- 646-3937.
The Radisson Hotel Boston:
Special package- Guest room accommodations for two.Breakfast Buffet for two. Complimentary Parking. $129.00 per night plus tax. Offer valid Friday, July 30, 2004 through Sunday, August 1, 2004. Call 617-482-1800 and ask for the Thank you Boston Package.
The Wyndham Boston:
Offer $129 rate S/D occupancy for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night stays (July 30-Aug 1). Located on Broad St. just blocks from Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, and Boston's Waterfront. Call: 617-556-0006
The Wyndham Tremont Boston:
Offer a rate of $119.00 per room per night (plus Applicable taxes). Call: 617-426-1400
Other
The Boston Athletic club:
Invites everyone to come in for a workout, go for a swim, or just relax in our whirlpool or steamroom. The guest fee will be reduced by $5 from our regular hotel guest rate. Free Parking and towels provided. Call: 617-269-4300
City Schleppers:
Boston's newest Personal Errand Service, will provide an extra pair of hands (and feet!) to help you get things done. Mention this Thank You Boston promotion and receive 10% off any services on Thursday, July 29th and Friday, July 30th. Call: 617- 236-1199
* These specials cannot be in conjunction with other special offers/promotions. All of the above is subject to chnage.
Mayor's Thank You Specials