Ask HN: Inspire me, Boston

#1

Post by timosky » Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 7:48 PM UTC

Hi HN,

I'm from Melbourne (Australia, not Florida) and soon I'll be heading to Boston. I have read a lot about the hacker culture there, and PG's 'Cities and Ambition' essay, so I'm keen to see what the big deal is about, and I reckon there are a few people from there here.

Where should I go? Where should I hang out and soak it up, what (or who) should I make sure I see? What inspires you about Boston?

Thanks!

Re: Ask HN: Inspire me, Boston

#2

Post by hotshothenry » Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 8:13 PM UTC

Boston is an amazing city. Have lived here for most of my life (after moving here from Armenia when I was 7) I can honestly say it's my favorite city in the US, and I've been to Miami, NYC, LA. It's very similar to a European city as you're going to get in the states, people are nice, the city feels homely (not too big yet big enough to have a lot to do). I know this doesn't answer your hacker-related questions, but just giving you my perspective of the city. Come visit and see if you like it.

Re: Ask HN: Inspire me, Boston

#3

Post by bemmu » Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 8:15 PM UTC

When are you going? I'm from Finland and going to Boston for the first time next month.

Re: Ask HN: Inspire me, Boston

#4

Post by timosky » Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 8:24 PM UTC

bemmu wrote: post #3

When are you going? I'm from Finland and going to Boston for the first time next month.

Later on this week - exactly when depends on my work schedule though.