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Movie Set Travel: The Departed

October 6, 2006 at 9:25 AM | 0 Comments

Today's featured flick, The Departed, is one we're excited to see, mostly because of all the double living and mole-like spy oriented operations. There is nothing like movies like this to spice up your ordinary Friday.

The Departed revolves around young, undercover cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) who's assigned to infiltrate the local South Boston mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson).  At the same time, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a hardened criminal, infiltrates the police department as an informer. As each man works his way up the ranks (and discovers each other) they run the risk of being caught and exposed and having to turn in their friends. Drama! Action! Finally!

As much of the film was shot in Charlestown, Mass, we offer you some great things to do in this hot Boston 'hood.

Where To Stay:
Hotel Marlowe
 Ok, this one's not directly in town, but is a hop across the Charles, and offers awesome amenities like Sony Playstations in every room, safes big enough for laptops, and Wi-Fi. The Presidential Suite features a ginormous Fuji spa tub too-the perfect place to plot your infiltration.

Where To Eat:
Copia
 In Charlestown's City Square this former Greek restaurant is now an Italian eatery. Copia is owned by Anthony Caturano chef/owner of Prezza in the North End. It has only been open since September 10.

What to See:
Bunker Hill
 One of the most recognizable monuments, is scheduled to reopen Nov 1 after over six months of renovations. This 221-foot granite obelisk marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution back in 1775. Cool vertical photos are a must, and admission's always free.