One of the best spots in all of Boston! You can easily spend a full day on this street with tons of restaurants and clothing stores!
Great bartender. Awesome udon noodle soup. Kick ass bulgogi. Super affordable, yet excellent lunch specials. Sushi is fresh and tasty.
Take time and walk the halls of BPL. You'll observe the patrons sitting/reading/internetting inside the Bates Hall. Gander through the current exhibit in the lobby and enjoy the fine architecture.
In addition to the first floor of shoes from the trendy to the utilitarian, buyer Brittney Rothweiler has a killer eye for the best of Alexander Wang, Rag and Bone, ALC, and Sea, to name a few. [BOS}
Picnic and sunbathe with a sprawling view of Cambridge and the sailboats on the Charles River. Steps from Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Best at sunset or to watch the sailboats.
One of the most relaxing places in Boston. The chairs are really comfortable and the breeze is wonderful on a warm day.
Do get the brubakers, they are not gross. Foosball, darts, big buck hunter. Best dive in Boston.
There are 200 tequilas to choose from, including many anejos that are as elegant as an aged scotch & entirely drinkable on their own, so don't even think of drinking the cheap stuff. Read more.
Always get a pitcher of sangria as for food order the burgers, sausages, or the chicken or beef empanadas, yummy!
See and be seen at Newbury Street eatery Sonsie, which opens the facade of the restaurant to let in the warm breezes, blurring the lines between your seat and the street. Read more.
This tiny subterranean South End haunt is always electric. The raw bar is chiefly dominated by an incredible oyster selection including numerous East and West coast varieties.
LOVE THE VEGGIE BURGERS, sweet potato fries, crisp veggies, and the yummy in season shakes!! Ask for a double burger for an extra $!
When chef Barbara Lynch opened this South End boîte, she proved that slabs of fat-streaked, air-cured meats and stylish Bostonians make an excellent, if unlikely, pairing. Check the stellar wine list. Read more.
With the dim lighting and unlabeled paintings, this Venetian palazzo seems less like a museum and more of a private collection – which in fact it was. Visit on your birthday, and admission’s free.
The MFA unveiled its massive "Art of the Americas" wing in November 2010. See 53 new galleries and thousands of precious American artifacts and artworks. Learn more: http://wbur.fm/NewMFA
The architecture of this place is as interesting as the wide array of works and activities inside. After seeing exhibits have coffee and pastries at the Water Café by Wolfgang Puck.
Years ago this was the site of the local butchers & farmers market... Now a food court - 'tourist trap'. Don't eat here, but come to see the street performers & vibe.
For a classic winter meal, try Gourmet Dumpling House's mini steamed buns. Also known as xiao long bao or soup dumplings, the soup is contained inside the dumpling. Read more.
Awesome sizzling beef and green curry here! Super authentic and delish!!
One of those little Beacon Hill basement haunts with few chairs but a lot of amazing food (Italian). So adorable, romantic and very, very Bostonian.
Best no fuss brunch in the city. Old school diner vibe. There will most likely be a line. Dinner also great!
On your way to the Swan Boats in Boston Public Garden, be sure to pass by the home of the first same sex marriage in the nation, the Arlington St. Church.
The Common was used for public hangings up until 1817. In early 1965, 100 people gathered here to protest the Vietnam War, & speeches have been given here by Martin Luther King Jr & Pope John Paul III
Just outside the building, five men were among the first casualties in the Boston Massacre. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the balcony in 1776.
Built in 1798, the State House is widely acclaimed as one of the more magnificent buildings in the US. The golden dome, its most distinct feature, once made of wood, was most recently gilded in 1997.
Regularly lauded as the best cocktail bar in the city & often mentioned in lists for the tops in the country, a cross between a chemistry lab & a basement speakeasy. Read more.
Harpoon Brewery has free weekday beer tastings at 4pm Monday through Friday and 2pm Wednesday through Friday. No reservation needed - just show up and Love Beer. Love Life. Harpoon.
When you go they'll generally give you three different beers. The first two are the Boston Lager and the current Seasonal beer. The third changes and is usually something unique and/or special.
The oldest public arboretum in America, this is a respected research institution and a beautiful public space. Explore their collections, take a tour or just enjoy the beautiful landscape! Read more.
If you are staying at any of the waterfront hotels in Boston - one of the best, cheapest and fastest ways to and from the airport is via the Water Taxi. Some hotels also have boat shuttles to the air Read more.
Take a ferry to Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard. Pretty walk along the water.
For less than $2, you can enjoy a ferry trip from Long Wharf to the Navy Yard, where there's more fun to be had - for free! The cheapest afternoon of fun you'll find in Boston.
During the War of 1812, British cannonballs bounced off the ship’s oaken hull, earning it the nickname “Old Ironsides.” It later made its first around-the-world journey in 1846. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Bartenders here craft herbs, exotic liqueurs, and even pickles into concoctions that are unforgettable, no matter how many you guzzle. Sit back, drink in hand, and watch the beautiful people. Read more.
Best seafood-Italian food. Super affordable, split a dish! The lobster sauce is the best. Cash only.
