Guidebook for Boston
Restaurants and Cafes
In South Boston
When guests arrive from a long day of travel, they're typically ready for a good beer or cocktail and something to eat. I always recommend Local 149 which is conveniently located right around the corner from my house. It has a friendly and urban atmosphere while being nestled into a residential neighborhood. It's a great intro to Southie and start to your getaway.
34 locals recommend
Local 149
149 P StWhen guests arrive from a long day of travel, they're typically ready for a good beer or cocktail and something to eat. I always recommend Local 149 which is conveniently located right around the corner from my house. It has a friendly and urban atmosphere while being nestled into a residential neighborhood. It's a great intro to Southie and start to your getaway.
Joseph's Bakery
258 K StCuban inspired menu, good drinks, cool atmosphere and set in a residential neighborhood. Good for brunch and dinner.
9 locals recommend
Publico Street Bistro & Garden
11 Dorchester StCuban inspired menu, good drinks, cool atmosphere and set in a residential neighborhood. Good for brunch and dinner.
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StStarbucks
655 Massachusetts AveSidewalk Cafe South Boston
764 E 4th StJust a few blocks away on L Street, this is a locals spot and great breakfast place!
6 locals recommend
L Street Diner & Pizzeria
108 L StJust a few blocks away on L Street, this is a locals spot and great breakfast place!
Authentic Italian food in a small and quaint setting. Woman-owned. Their sister restaurant is Bar Volpe, just a few blocks away on the same street.
8 locals recommend
Fox & The Knife
28 W BroadwayAuthentic Italian food in a small and quaint setting. Woman-owned. Their sister restaurant is Bar Volpe, just a few blocks away on the same street.
Drinks & Nightlife
The food is great here, with live music every night and a funky atmosphere. It's a more sophisticated nightclub and only a few miles from my place.
229 locals recommend
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StThe food is great here, with live music every night and a funky atmosphere. It's a more sophisticated nightclub and only a few miles from my place.
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus AveDrink
348 Congress St
City Tap House Boston
10 Boston Wharf RdChic supper club in the Seaport. Soul-infused menu, an intimate stage for live music and creative entertainment, and a cocktail lounge.
Grace By Nia
Chic supper club in the Seaport. Soul-infused menu, an intimate stage for live music and creative entertainment, and a cocktail lounge.
Big hot spot with multiple lounges & bars serving Greek-Med meze, plus tiki cocktails on the patio.
28 locals recommend
Committee
50 Northern AveBig hot spot with multiple lounges & bars serving Greek-Med meze, plus tiki cocktails on the patio.
Parks & Nature
From my place, walk just a few blocks to the Harborwalk. Turn left and follow it for a lovely walk, run or bike ride along the Boston Harbor. On the 2.3 mile loop, you'll experience Castle Island on which sits an historic Fort. You'll have have views of the city as well as planes flying in and out of Logan airport, just across the harbor.
29 locals recommend
Sullivan's Castle Island
2080 William J Day BlvdFrom my place, walk just a few blocks to the Harborwalk. Turn left and follow it for a lovely walk, run or bike ride along the Boston Harbor. On the 2.3 mile loop, you'll experience Castle Island on which sits an historic Fort. You'll have have views of the city as well as planes flying in and out of Logan airport, just across the harbor.
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueArnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayArts & Culture
The ICA sits on the Boston Harbor and is a great museum to check out while in town. The architecture is worth experiencing, along with the water views and world class exhibits. And it's small enough to visit for an hour or so.
299 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrThe ICA sits on the Boston Harbor and is a great museum to check out while in town. The architecture is worth experiencing, along with the water views and world class exhibits. And it's small enough to visit for an hour or so.
Extraordinary and extensive collection of art from around the world.
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveExtraordinary and extensive collection of art from around the world.
A Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles.
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayA Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveBoston's world-class symphony
Getting Around
South Station is the hub for all local trains to all points in Boston and Cambridge. It's just 2 miles from my home. You can either walk or take a bus to it. The bus stop is at the end of O Street and the buses run regularly to South Station daily.
85 locals recommend
South Station
700 Atlantic AveSouth Station is the hub for all local trains to all points in Boston and Cambridge. It's just 2 miles from my home. You can either walk or take a bus to it. The bus stop is at the end of O Street and the buses run regularly to South Station daily.
Essentials
This market is only .5 miles away and an easy walk. Here you'll find all the essential grocery items you'll need. Across the street is a Rite Aid Pharmacy, for additional essentials.
393 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis market is only .5 miles away and an easy walk. Here you'll find all the essential grocery items you'll need. Across the street is a Rite Aid Pharmacy, for additional essentials.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StAmerican Provisions
613 E BroadwayRite Aid Pharmacy
1100 Dorchester AveEmerson Cleaners
768 E 4th StLive Music Venues
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
State of the art music venue next to Fenway Park.
Premiere home for live music, folk art and Southern-inspired food.
77 locals recommend
House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne StPremiere home for live music, folk art and Southern-inspired food.
Gastropub & music venue features New American fare and live acts, with an open kitchen & patio.
69 locals recommend
The Sinclair
52 Church StGastropub & music venue features New American fare and live acts, with an open kitchen & patio.
Performances by Berklee students, faculty, visiting artists, promoters, arts presenters, and more.
11 locals recommend
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts AvePerformances by Berklee students, faculty, visiting artists, promoters, arts presenters, and more.
Authentic rock club featuring national touring acts and large local bands.
33 locals recommend
Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth AvenueAuthentic rock club featuring national touring acts and large local bands.