#LTeastcoast: philadelphia, new york city, & boston
Surrrrprise! After four months apart, we’re back! The romantic and the wino are reunited! Ready to cause havoc in the good ole U-S-of-A! Just in time for #LTeastcoast!
We must admit: we’re feeling super patriotic. So what better way to celebrate July 4th than with a seven-day tour of the historic east coast? As you may have guessed, we’re hitting up some of our old favorites. But don’t despair, wanderlusters! We’ve added a brand new city into the mix as well.
Check out our itinerary here, and be sure to follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as we make our way up the east coast.
Part One: Philadelphia
Where we’re staying // For our two-day stint in one of the most historic cities in America, we wanted stay smack dab in the center. Enter Ritz Carlton Philadelphia, located across the street from City Hall and minutes away from some of the best sites and neighborhoods in the city. The romantic and the hubs visited the Ritz three summers ago for their anniversary weekend, and they couldn’t wait to show the wino and her fiancé all that the Center City hotel had to offer.
Making everything easier was our decision to book through RoomKey.com. As Marriott members, we were excited to see the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia as one of the booking options, et voilà! We nabbed rooms in one of the nicest hotels in Philadelphia! Success.
Where we’re eating // The romantic and the hubs have returned to Philadelphia with two simple requests: cheesesteaks and craft beer. Luckily, those two things are incredibly easy to find in the city of Brotherly Love.
We already made pitstops at McGillan’s Olde Ale House and Bru to get the hubs started on his craft beer journey, and if you’re following us on Instagram, you already know that our beloved cheesesteaks made an appearance. The rest of the time, we’re heading wherever the wind may carry us.
Part Two: New York City
What we’re doing // Basically, everything about this leg of our little adventure is still in the works, and mostly because we are absurdly indecisive. When it comes to accommodations, we’re spoiled for choice thanks to Hotels.com, and as such, are just taking our sa-weeeet old time making a decision. The likely scenario? We’ll spend our 2-hour bus ride tomorrow am scrolling through their app until we finally cave, pick something, and book on the spot.
It’s less than 18 hours away and we really don’t know, because LAZY. But we’ll be sure to keep you posted, probably via Instagram. Because that’s just how we do around here.
Part Three: Boston
Where we’re staying // We’ll be popping our Boston cherry at The Inn at Hastings Park in the historic suburb of Lexington, and we already apologize for that analogy. But first timers, you know? Complete with patriotic decor and fireplaces in every room, it’s the perfect intro to traditional New England style.
Photo credits: Inn at Hastings Park
Where we’re eating // With less than 72 hours in Boston, we don’t want to overbook ourselves. But we also couldn’t help but make a few advance reservations! First up, lunch at Harvest, which is apparently the go-to spot in Harvard Square. Later that night, we’re headed to America’s oldest restaurant, Union Oyster House. We’ll take all the lobsta and chowda you’ve got, please!
xo!
the romantic & the wino
– Please note that some of the aforementioned hotels and brands did provide us with media arrangements. But that doesn’t affect our excitement levels! All opinions are, as always, our own.
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
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ciableu
Yay! Good for you all! How do you do it! Love the Ritz! We had an anniversary weekend there too!
The lazy travelers
didnt know you spent an anni weekend here too! typical schmoopys! xo
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AJ
Can’t wait to hear your stories from Boston- planning to head up there for the first time in a couple weeks myself, and can definitely use some tips!
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Lazy Travelers
we will be sure to report back!!
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Mary Anne
When you are in Philly, I dare you to ring the Liberty Bell. Can’t wait to see where you go and what shenanigans you get into.
Lazy Travelers
we didn’t ring the liberty bell, but shenanigans were definitely had!
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@mrsoaroundworld
I hope the USA is ready for the reunion!! Have a fab time. And OMG, that Boston place looks SO CUTE!
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Lazy Travelers
right?? we can’t wait to get there ce soir!
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Britany
how exciting! NYC misses this pair! I hope your reunion is full of wine, good times, and late mornings. 🙂
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Lazy Travelers
we have had all of those things!
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lance | Trips By Lance
I hope everything has been great. These are three of my favorite cities, although I haven’t been back to Philadelphia in 12 years and Boston has been 11 years. Three great cities for history, food and fun.
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Lazy Travelers
you have to come back to Philadelphia when you can, lance. it’s changed sooo much, even just in the last five years. good food and beer scene!
Whitney
I love that “because lazy” is an excuse. I may start using that.
lola
so happy you two are reunited. BUT i’m sad I’ll be missing you in Boston 🙁
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Becky Padmore
Looks like you’ve got some fun times ahead, love all the places you’ve chosen!
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