Food Scene
Awesome breakfast sandwiches - if you're new, order the Fancy. Always crowded on weekends, so call ahead or order online.
24 locals recommend
Mike & Patty's
12 Church StAwesome breakfast sandwiches - if you're new, order the Fancy. Always crowded on weekends, so call ahead or order online.
Awesome breakfast spot, great for families. But, it can be crowded on weekends.
15 locals recommend
The Friendly Toast Restaurant
35 Stanhope StAwesome breakfast spot, great for families. But, it can be crowded on weekends.
Getting Around
Hertz
39 Dalton StTufts Medical Center station
Orange line station
Arlington Street Church
351 Boylston StArlington Street stop on the green line
Parks & Nature
The Boston Public Garden is an historic and iconic Boston park to wander through. Beautiful manicured gardens in Spring and Summer, and the Swan Boat rides are great for kids. Read "Make Way for Ducklings" first!
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
The Boston Public Garden is an historic and iconic Boston park to wander through. Beautiful manicured gardens in Spring and Summer, and the Swan Boat rides are great for kids. Read "Make Way for Ducklings" first!
Beautiful park along the Charles River with paths for walking, running, and biking.
Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
Charles River EsplanadesBeautiful park along the Charles River with paths for walking, running, and biking.
Historic fort on the coastline. Great views of the water and the city, plus occasional tours of the fort.
187 locals recommend
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdHistoric fort on the coastline. Great views of the water and the city, plus occasional tours of the fort.
Sightseeing
You can't visit Boston and understand its history without walking the Freedom Trail. (A guided tour is not required; many apps and books provide self-guided options.)
470 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StYou can't visit Boston and understand its history without walking the Freedom Trail. (A guided tour is not required; many apps and books provide self-guided options.)
Historic building and museum, site of the Boston Massacre (the "Incident on King Street" by the British).
41 locals recommend
Downtown
Historic building and museum, site of the Boston Massacre (the "Incident on King Street" by the British).
Where did Paul Revere live before his famous "midnight ride"? Here. An authentically restored historic home.
91 locals recommend
The Paul Revere House
19 N SquareWhere did Paul Revere live before his famous "midnight ride"? Here. An authentically restored historic home.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StClosest grocery store to our apartment.
Tremont Street Laudromat
318 Tremont StClosest laundromat.
Bay Village Cleaners
350 Tremont StExcellent dry cleaner. Highly recommended.
CVS
624 Massachusetts AveNearby drugstore with some essential groceries too.
Arts & Culture
Excellent (free) tours, and, if the weather is good, spend time in the beautiful courtyard.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StExcellent (free) tours, and, if the weather is good, spend time in the beautiful courtyard.