Boston tourist info and good fish restaurant questions

[miketoronto]

I am planning on being in Boston for a day or two with another forumer friend, along with some Aussie friends.

We were wondering if any of you locals could point us in the the direction of some really good fish restaurants where we can have nice fresh New England fish.

Also any good places aside from the famous places that any of you locals would recommend we go see?
Any good things to see in the central area that tourists would not know about?

[DZH22]

You can go up to an outdoor observatory on the Marriott Custom House clock tower every day at... 2:00 I think, for like 3 bucks. I would recommend calling to make sure on the time.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...-custom-house/

Also there is a free observation deck on the 14th floor of Independence Wharf. (off the greenway, between seaport and south station) Most people don't know about either of those decks.

Sorry, I don't really eat fish, so can't help you there. Great views are more my specialty. If you have a car, check out the "Tower" at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown. It has probably the greatest panoramic view (especially of Boston) in the area. If not, be sure to take a nice stroll down the Cambridge side of the Charles River (Memorial Drive) for excellent skyline views.



From Clocktower:






From Mount Auburn:




From Memorial Drive:







Check 'em out!