Guidebook for Boston
Sightseeing
The Public Garden has a resident swan family. Last time I checked she was roosting, but by now those eggs have probably hatched and are now goslings following her around the pond.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
The Public Garden has a resident swan family. Last time I checked she was roosting, but by now those eggs have probably hatched and are now goslings following her around the pond.
One of the first lending libraries in the US, it's been operating since 1791. It has a small but interesting art museum on the first floor.
16 locals recommend
Boston Athenaeum
10-1/2 Beacon StOne of the first lending libraries in the US, it's been operating since 1791. It has a small but interesting art museum on the first floor.
Follow the Freedom Trail to see a number of sites important to the Revolutionary Era.
470 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StFollow the Freedom Trail to see a number of sites important to the Revolutionary Era.
This is where the famous Children's Book "Make Way for Ducklings" begins. (More recently, John Kerry resides here on the Square.)
14 locals recommend
Louisburg Square
10 Louisburg SquareThis is where the famous Children's Book "Make Way for Ducklings" begins. (More recently, John Kerry resides here on the Square.)
This is the church all the Boston brahmins attend. Beautiful, sacred Evensong service every Sunday around 4.
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
138 Tremont StThis is the church all the Boston brahmins attend. Beautiful, sacred Evensong service every Sunday around 4.
My favorite monument. Instead of celebrating a war hero, it celebrates the end of pain.
Ether Monument
My favorite monument. Instead of celebrating a war hero, it celebrates the end of pain.
Make Way for Ducklings
4 Charles St SBronze statues inspired by the famous children's story.
Arts & Culture
The esplanade in general is great. The Hatch has classical concerts every Wednesday night in Summer.
95 locals recommend
Esplanade Hatch
1 David G Mugar WayThe esplanade in general is great. The Hatch has classical concerts every Wednesday night in Summer.
Great place to rent Kayaks and enjoy the Esplanade from the water.
17 locals recommend
Community Boating Inc.
21 David G Mugar WayGreat place to rent Kayaks and enjoy the Esplanade from the water.
Boston Opera House
539 Washington StConsistently world-class shows.
Shows that start here frequently end winning Tonys.
65 locals recommend
A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater
64 Brattle StShows that start here frequently end winning Tonys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Surprisingly good bar food (bar, not gastropub), good drinks. This is where the locals go.
33 locals recommend
The Sevens Ale House
77 Charles StSurprisingly good bar food (bar, not gastropub), good drinks. This is where the locals go.
Food Scene
One of the only brunches without a line on Sunday morning, and I have no idea why. The food is good, the drinks are strong, and there's a garden window you can sit in.
17 locals recommend
75 Chestnut St
75 Chestnut StreetOne of the only brunches without a line on Sunday morning, and I have no idea why. The food is good, the drinks are strong, and there's a garden window you can sit in.
Figs
42 Charles StDelicious pizza. A bit of a line around dinner time, but they also deliver!
Good grab and go pizza. Get yourself a slice of the day or month and then eat it in the Garden or Common – both a block away!
34 locals recommend
The Upper Crust Pizzeria
20 Charles StGood grab and go pizza. Get yourself a slice of the day or month and then eat it in the Garden or Common – both a block away!
Essentials
Savenor's Market
160 Charles StGreat place to get unique meats, cheeses, and good produce.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIt's a Whole Foods. Mere blocks away.