Do the freedom trail. Feel hugely touristy. Make sure you have to time to stop for beer, hunt graves, and climb the Bunker Hill obelisk.
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.
A great place for spending a hot day in the city. Lay out on the grass or run through the fountains.
Great place to play and people watch, plus a small fountain to cool off in on the hottest days of summer!
Known for celebrity clientele like Tom Brady, Brad Pitt & Zach Galifianakis, Goorin Brothers will cover all of your fedora, bowler & classic hats needs; they've been making them for a century. Read more.
Their MO is to turn the books over fast, so prices tend to be reasonable, even on the 3rd floor rare books.
Whether it’s day or night, the Skywalk Observatory is the perfect spot to catch sweeping 360 degree views of Boston!
Make sure you ask for a window seat. It's much better and definitely worth the extra wait.
The athenaeum is a members-only library, so visitors are allowed only on the first floor, but you can take a guided art and architecture tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Read more.
