Crave adventure? Take a thrilling, high-speed spin on “Codzilla.” Read more.
Divide it in two and walk half one day, the other half the next, devoting some time to enjoying the surrounding neighborhoods. It's the best way to put history in context with the modern city. Read more.
Offers a fascinating (and free) architecture and art tour of its historic 1895 McKim Building (Sun. at 2 p.m., Mon. at 2:30 p.m., Tues. and Thurs. at 6 p.m., and Fri.–Sat. at 11 a.m.). Read more.
Winding from symbol-rich Chinatown Park to water-jet-studded North End Parks, the Greenway is an ideal spot for a stroll, a fun playground for kids, or a refreshing place to sit and eat a sandwich. Read more.
Take the elevator to the light-soaked galleries on the top floor. You may not like everything up there, but it will certainly get you talking. Don't leave without a visit to the gift shop. Read more.
Get schooled by the beloved chefs/cooking instructors at The Elephant Walk restaurants. Classes – on everything from vegetarian comfort food to Cambodian curries – are a great way to bond with locals. Read more.
With jellyfish, seal, shark, and penguin exhibits, plus a four-story Giant Ocean Tank, it's is a great place to bring the kids. There’s an IMAX theater that rotates movies on a 65-foot-tall screen. Read more.
Make the most of your visit by reading up on Gardner before exploring her home – she was quite the interesting character. Read more.
Offers a happy hour (Mon.–Fri. 4–6 p.m.) with half-price appetizers. Pub-inspired food is served from 11 a.m. on and children are allowed on premises until 10 p.m. Read more.
Don't go on a game day (unless you have tickets) since it can be so crowded it'll make you cry. (And even if you’re not a Sox fan you have to admit it's fun to say Yawkey.) Read more.
Check out the books section. You’ll find every tome you didn't know you had to read but instantly want to own. Read more.
It's busy and crazy and sort of exhausting but it's also a must. Knick-knacks and souvenirs dominate the carts of vendors hawking everything from lobster lollipops to Boston-themed t-shirts. Read more.
Since 1965, the race has hosted an international lineup of handsome rowing crews, who annually congregate on the Charles River to compete in the world's largest regatta. Read more.
