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Gracenote Coffee is one of Boston.

1. Gracenote Coffee

8.9
108 Lincoln St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 53 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: If you're looking for carefully crafted coffee that's locally roasted, this is the spot! Had a delicious iced espresso here. Also, the vegan banana bread was perfect!

Atwood’s Tavern is one of Boston.

2. Atwood’s Tavern

877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Jacqui M.Jacqui M.: The Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. You guys. It's so good.

Brick & Mortar is one of Boston.

3. Brick & Mortar

8.9
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 105 tips and reviews

Jess C.Jess Chasin: Deliciously strong drinks. Forget name exactly but corn n oil served over ice is my go to. Also, DTO shots are a treat.

Drink is one of Boston.

4. Drink

348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 234 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Baxter: Get here early and tell the bartender to surprise you; you won't regret it.

Brattle Book Shop is one of Boston.

5. Brattle Book Shop

8.8
9 West St (btw Washington & Mason), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Downtown Boston · 17 tips and reviews

Cameron R.Cameron Ryan: Favorite bookstore in Boston. If you have the patience to rummage thru the outdoor shelves, you'll be surprised w/what you'll find.

The Esplanade is one of Boston.

6. The Esplanade

9.5
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews

Tomáš C.Tomáš Cigánek: You have to visit this park. Beautiful view and calm surrounding bring you completly different thoughts than city center. :)

Boston Public Library is one of Boston.

7. Boston Public Library

9.4
700 Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Library · Back Bay East · 163 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The library was founded in 1848 by an act of the Massachusetts legislature and first opened in 1854 in a former schoolhouse located on Mason Street. It moved here to its current building in 1895.

The Independent is one of Boston.

8. The Independent

7.9
75 Union Sq (Somerville Ave. & Washington St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 69 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A casual, comfortable neighborhood restaurant and pub located in the heart of Union Square. Check it out, and see what Somerville's Union Square really has to offer.

Stella is one of Boston.

9. Stella

1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Stella is one of Boston's hottest hotspots, but her prices won't make you sweat - it's an oasis of affordability in a pricey neighborhood. Sip an oversized drink and dine on Italian comfort food.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of Boston.

10. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

8.9
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 175 tips and reviews

Geoffrey B.Geoffrey Brailsford: Most Interesting museum you will ever see. Unforgettable story-be sure to check out the rooms were paintings have been stolen! Awesome stuff!

Mapparium is one of Boston.

11. Mapparium

8.1
200 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 28 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The three-story-high spherical room is a vividly painted globe that gives visitors a unique, 3-D perspective of the world as mapped in 1935.

City Table is one of Boston.

12. City Table

7.0
65 Exeter Street (at Boylston St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 67 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Tall shelves, stacked high with ports & cognacs and a wide range of whiskys are lit from behind, & there are candles on the handful of lounge tables -- but that's about it for light in here. Read more.

Niche Urban Garden Supply is one of Boston.

13. Niche Urban Garden Supply

286 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Garden Center · No tips or reviews
Boston Public Market is one of Boston.

14. Boston Public Market

8.9
100 Hanover St (btwn Sudbury & Congress St), Boston, MA
Market · Downtown Boston · 77 tips and reviews

Jaclyn S.Jaclyn Stephens: Those Apple Cider donuts though. 😚

Quincy Market is one of Boston.

15. Quincy Market

8.8
1 Faneuil Hall Sq (btwn Clinton & Chatham), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 326 tips and reviews

Garrett O.Garrett OBrien: Like shopping? eating? drinking? meeting old friends? new friends? crafts? music? street entertainment? its all here! Plan on spending a whole day in this marketplace and surrounding area...

George Howell Coffee is one of Boston.

16. George Howell Coffee

8.9
505 Washington St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 55 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: This has to be the best coffee shop in Boston, right? Splendid coffee, exciting selection of coffee equipment, beautiful design, and fast WiFi — can you ask for more?

Deep Ellum is one of Boston.

17. Deep Ellum

477 Cambridge St (at Brighton Ave.), Allston, MA
Gastropub · 191 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Deep Ellum is a 20-something hangout, cramped in a good way. You’ll appreciate rubbing elbows with others and keeping warm. There are 30 or so beers on tap, but the list is exceptionally well-curated. Read more.

La Summa is one of Boston.

18. La Summa

7.2
30 Fleet St (btwn Hanover & North), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 9 tips and reviews

Angela B.Angela Bray: Best pasta alfredo (and I've tried it at so many other North End restaurants)!

Sportello is one of Boston.

19. Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Seaport District · 110 tips and reviews

SaraSara: Sportello is always on my list of places to go in the city. The staff are amazing, the chefs talented and the setting relaxed. The food never dissapoints.

Olé is one of Boston.

20. Olé

7.8
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Margaritas and guacamole made tableside add to the festive atmosphere. Chef Erwin Ramos doesn't do burritos here -- instead you'll find ceviche, pozole, and other more-authentic delights. Read more.

El Centro is one of Boston.

21. El Centro

8.6
472 Shawmut Ave (at W Concord), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · South End · 44 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order creations like the pineapple pork loin tacos at El Centro, a colorful joint that brings some much-needed authentic Mexican to a city sick of bland burritos, looking for a cure. Read more.

Harpoon Brewery is one of Boston.

22. Harpoon Brewery

8.9
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Seaport District · 320 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Free tastings in theSouth Boston Waterfront brewery weekdays are at 4 p.m.; there is an additional tasting at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Read more.

Union Oyster House is one of Boston.

23. Union Oyster House

8.2
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: King Louis-Philippe of France once lived on the 2nd floor. JFK was a regular. John Kerry is a regular. The oldest continuously operating restaurant in America is quintessential, historic New England.

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is one of Boston.

24. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.5
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 173 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. Read more.

Clover HSQ is one of Boston.

25. Clover HSQ

8.6
1326 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 9 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Atkinson: Old glass pennants of colleges and prep schools are a neat find at this outpost of the vego fast food restaurant

Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of Boston.

26. Flour Bakery + Cafe

8.7
40 Erie St (Waverly St), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 4 tips and reviews
Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of Boston.

27. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.4
114 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · Harvard Square · 20 tips and reviews

NajlaNajla: Grilled roasted chicken sandwich with brie is my favorite!

Museum of Fine Arts is one of Boston.

28. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 305 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: With more than 450,000 works, the MFA can keep you busy for a lifetime of Wednesdays, when it's free from 4 to 9:45 p.m. Read more.

Skinny House is one of Boston.

29. Skinny House

44 Hull St (btwn Salem St & Snow Hill St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · North End · 2 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Known as a spite house because it was built to block the view of one of its neighbors. The home measures 10.4ft at its widest and 6.2ft at its narrowest. It was built in 1884. Read more via our blog! Read more.