Guidebook for Boston
Sightseeing
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston StA 360 degree view of the whole city!
The best park in all of Boston with history to see all around you. You need to visit the garden at least once!
567 locals recommend
Boston Common
139 Boylston StThe best park in all of Boston with history to see all around you. You need to visit the garden at least once!
One of the best parts of Boston and in the summer, bring a blanket and have a picnic in the park while feeding the ducks. You would crazy to not visit at least once!
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
One of the best parts of Boston and in the summer, bring a blanket and have a picnic in the park while feeding the ducks. You would crazy to not visit at least once!
If it's warm, here you can rent kayaks, paddle-boards and sailboats to have fun all along the Charles River overlooking the Boston skyline.
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesIf it's warm, here you can rent kayaks, paddle-boards and sailboats to have fun all along the Charles River overlooking the Boston skyline.
Little Italy:
festivals every week in the summer and amazing Italian food with European charm.
For some good laughs check out Improv Asylum (call ahead) 617.263.6887
405 locals recommend
North End
Little Italy:
festivals every week in the summer and amazing Italian food with European charm.
For some good laughs check out Improv Asylum (call ahead) 617.263.6887
A new trendy artist community in Boston. You may want to check out the open studios and SoWa open market (375 Harrison Ave)
85 locals recommend
South End
A new trendy artist community in Boston. You may want to check out the open studios and SoWa open market (375 Harrison Ave)
The latest, trendy spot of Boston, featuring a row of bars and restaurants on the water. Check out the ICA for some great contemporary art or some music at the outdoor pavilion.
105 locals recommend
Seaport District
The latest, trendy spot of Boston, featuring a row of bars and restaurants on the water. Check out the ICA for some great contemporary art or some music at the outdoor pavilion.
Oldest neighborhood in Boston. For some history, check out Bunker Hill and Old Ironsides.
13 locals recommend
Charlestown
Oldest neighborhood in Boston. For some history, check out Bunker Hill and Old Ironsides.
Quincy Market is a fun shopping area and is near Financial District. Be sure to check out the freedom trail. If you do walk the freedom trail, stop by the Union Oyster house (oldest restaurant in US).
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StQuincy Market is a fun shopping area and is near Financial District. Be sure to check out the freedom trail. If you do walk the freedom trail, stop by the Union Oyster house (oldest restaurant in US).
For fun shopping and restaurants, check out Harvard Sq. in Cambridge home of the prestigious Harvard University. Restaurant recommendation would have to be Russel's Tavern.
32 locals recommend
Cambridge
For fun shopping and restaurants, check out Harvard Sq. in Cambridge home of the prestigious Harvard University. Restaurant recommendation would have to be Russel's Tavern.
You are here! We have already referenced our recommendations for here, but we have just scratched the surface. Check Beacon Hill for a walk along their cobblestone, hilly and historic streets.
93 locals recommend
Back Bay
You are here! We have already referenced our recommendations for here, but we have just scratched the surface. Check Beacon Hill for a walk along their cobblestone, hilly and historic streets.
Everything Else
Copley Square
560 Boylston StA subway station down the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Frog Pond
Swimming in the summer and skating in the winter!
World class changing exhibits. The omni theater is a great venue to get IMAX experience
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayWorld class changing exhibits. The omni theater is a great venue to get IMAX experience
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfFor a fun and interesting kid-friendly activity.
Food Scene
Shake Shack
234-236 Newbury StA fun and yummy burger joint right across the street.
A great place to eat breakfast and has great breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Also just down the street!
6 locals recommend
Sofá Café
181 Concord StA great place to eat breakfast and has great breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Also just down the street!
Piattini
226 Newbury StA fabulous high-end restaurant literally across the street!
A great bar to grab some drinks just minutes away. They also have some great breakfast!
24 locals recommend
The Pour House
907 Boylston StA great bar to grab some drinks just minutes away. They also have some great breakfast!
sweetgreen
659 Boylston StA quick lunch option if you are looking for a healthy option.
A great brunch place down the street that serves coffee, tea, sandwiches and breakfast.
111 locals recommend
Thinking Cup
165 Tremont StA great brunch place down the street that serves coffee, tea, sandwiches and breakfast.
Douzo Sushi
131 Dartmouth StAmazing sushi restaurant, that is within walking distance.
Likely the best oyster restaurant on the east coast. If you like oysters this is a must go!
100 locals recommend
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth AvenueLikely the best oyster restaurant on the east coast. If you like oysters this is a must go!
Mistral
223 Columbus AveElegant bistro crafting acclaimed French-Mediterranean cuisine.
One of the highest grossing restaurants in Boston. Incredible steak house.
27 locals recommend
Abe & Louie's
793 Boylston StOne of the highest grossing restaurants in Boston. Incredible steak house.
Here, you can get the best homemade hot chocolate and coffee. They also offer great pastries. I honestly recommend you visit them at least once and get their white hot chocolate or spicy hot cocoa.
64 locals recommend
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
52 Brattle StHere, you can get the best homemade hot chocolate and coffee. They also offer great pastries. I honestly recommend you visit them at least once and get their white hot chocolate or spicy hot cocoa.
Essentials
An essentials grocery store just down the street. A bit pricey, so not great for large shops!
70 locals recommend
DeLuca's Market
239 Newbury StAn essentials grocery store just down the street. A bit pricey, so not great for large shops!
This is a great alternative from DeLuca's, offering cheap, but heathy groceries.
149 locals recommend
trader joe's
230 Heath StThis is a great alternative from DeLuca's, offering cheap, but heathy groceries.
Arts & Culture
If its baseball season you would be crazy not to go to a game at Fenway stadium.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StIf its baseball season you would be crazy not to go to a game at Fenway stadium.
House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne StGreat music venue.
Orpheum Theater
1 Hamilton PlAnother great music venue.
Closest movie theater and they always have the best films there!
173 locals recommend
AMC Boston Common 19
175 Tremont StClosest movie theater and they always have the best films there!
TD Garden is a great Venue for big name concerts and to watch the Bruins and Celtics
243 locals recommend
TD Garden
100 Legends WyTD Garden is a great Venue for big name concerts and to watch the Bruins and Celtics
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveA great museum with a variety of changing exhibits.
This district has numerous showtime venues for comedy, musicals plays and dances.
38 locals recommend
Boston Theater District
This district has numerous showtime venues for comedy, musicals plays and dances.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen
138 St James Ave A great fun bar for 30+ age groups.
Stephanie's On Newbury
190 Newbury StA great, fun, local, upscale bar.
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth StThe best tequila bar in the area. Very fun social scene.