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Creative_Practice710 OP t1_itzebe5 wrote

Reply to comment by TywinShitsGold in Should I visit Boston in February? by Creative_Practice710

Don’t have snow where I’m from so that’s part of the appeal!

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Maximus_Modulus t1_itzgucx wrote

If it’s snowy. There will be piles of dirty snow piled up everywhere on the sidewalks making it difficult to get around in the city. If it warms up and melts there giant puddles everywhere. Plus there will be salt and sand. It’s not picturesque. The cold isn’t the problem it’s the mess after it snows.

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TywinShitsGold t1_itzizpg wrote

OP could come in October for 5 days and get rain. Like the last 5 days.

So what if it snows one day. Museums are usually still open unless it’s a whopper, bars are open, historical sites are open. Sock cap, some Mittens and waterproof boots. Come walk around. Even in a big storm you’ll find something to do like a big snowball fight in the Common.

Plus you don’t have to deal with near as many crowds or high flight/hotel prices.

February is my vacation planning month and I’m trying to afford Switzerland. Who cares if it snows, it’s still vacation. I’ll probably end up in Scotland or Ireland if the pound stays low.

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Creative_Practice710 OP t1_iu15d5i wrote

Sounds awesome! Also heads up Ireland is in Europe so we use the euro - but the dollar is still super strong!

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PapaJack2008 t1_itzxl8e wrote

Are you winter sport inclined? My nieces (Co. Waterford) head into the Alps for skiiing in the cold weather. If you are not sports inclined, then you are being a tourist. Everything will be open, but it will be no fun if the weather is bad. We can't predict the weather, but for example, we know it will be raining in Galway next week, but we don't know what days. Boston in February, yes the worst month, is like that. There will be shitty weather, so be prepared to bring plenty of warm clothing, and then use the cloakrooms in the museums, art galleries etc. that you visit.

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