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Boston has a charm like no other! Cobblestone streets, brick buildings, and it’s almost like George Washington himself will be right there as you turn the corner. But even with such a rich history, Boston also has a modern, vibrant cultural scene, world-class universities, succulent lobster rolls, and passionate sports fans. Meander through the cobblestone streets, take the T through different neighborhoods, and experience the stories that the city tells from so many decades of American history.
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Things to do in Boston, MA
North part of the city:
Freedom Trail: 2.5-mile walking path that connects 16 historical sites.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Bustling food hall.
Quincy Market: Food hall that’s right next to Faneuil Hall.
North End: Lots of great Italian food to eat (cannolis are my favorite. Pick any bakery—they are all good!)
Paul Revere’s house: It’s the oldest building in Boston.
The aquarium area is beautiful by the waterside
Middle of the city:
Boston Commons: It’s the oldest public park and it’s so nice to walk around while the city is bustling around.
Between the common and garden, the iconic duck statues!
Boston Garden: Live swans live there, and this is also where the iconic swan boats are available to ride.
Beacon Hill: Very charming street with cobblestone streets and gas lamps.
The Cheers bar is on Beacon Street as well.
Newbury Street: Very high-end shops that are super charming and quintessential.
Copley Place and Prudential Center: They are two malls and connect through a walkway
Chinatown is close to this area.
Back Bay/Towards South End:
Fenway!! A must-see—they also offer tours of the stadium as well, which is a fun activity to do.
Charles River is amazing to walk along—you can also rent kayaks, too if you wanted to do that.
Boston University is just between Fenway and the Charles River. It’s nice to walk around campus.
Across the Charles:
Definitely visit Harvard Square. It’s small, but it just has a particular charm about it.
Harvard: The campus is open to walk around, and it’s absolutely STUNNING within those gates.
MIT campus: Again, super beautiful—this is also a nice area to walk around.
Places to eat & drink in Boston, MA
North part of the city:
North End: All of these Italian restaurants are SO GOOD! You can’t go wrong.
Back Bay area:
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks: Modern brasserie with quality offerings.
Row 34: This is the best lobster roll in town!
Matsunori Handroll Bar: Fresh sushi.
Select Oyster Bar: If you’re looking for fresh and award-winning seafood in the historic Back Bay area, this is where it is.
Across the Charles:
Puritan & Company: Serves modern American cuisine with an emphasis on traditional New England fare.
Alden & Harlow: Honest American food in a modern and comfortable space.
Waypoint: Coastally-inspired fare with approachable ingredients with unexpected elements.
Pammy’s: New American Italian neighborhood trattoria.
South End:
Coppa: Enoteca, tucked away in Boston’s South End with housemade pastas, pizzas, and charcuterie.
Fox & the Knife: Vibrant Enoteca with traditional Italian food and drink with modern sensibility.
Need to know
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