Essentials
Variety of high-end items and a NY style deli. Add in the extensive wine cellar and it's a great spot to grab some food and drinks for the afternoon before heading to the Esplanade for a picnic.
70 locals recommend
DeLuca's Market
239 Newbury StVariety of high-end items and a NY style deli. Add in the extensive wine cellar and it's a great spot to grab some food and drinks for the afternoon before heading to the Esplanade for a picnic.
Star Market
370 Western AveGreat spot to get groceries for your stay.
Sightseeing
Beautiful manicured garden is a great place to see beautiful flower beds or people-watch in a relaxing, natural environment.
Friends of the Public Garden
Beautiful manicured garden is a great place to see beautiful flower beds or people-watch in a relaxing, natural environment.
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StDo I really need to explain this one? Best ballpark in America.
Must-see tourist stop for anyone new to town. Old Boston feel.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StMust-see tourist stop for anyone new to town. Old Boston feel.
Great aquarium right on the waterfront. Don't forget to check out the whale watching tours that go out of that wharf daily in the summer.
399 locals recommend
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfGreat aquarium right on the waterfront. Don't forget to check out the whale watching tours that go out of that wharf daily in the summer.
Boston Common
139 Boylston StCan't go to Boston without a visit to the Boston Common.
Arts & Culture
A great outdoor venue to catch some live music, but also enjoy the surrounding beauty of the Esplanade along the Charles River.
45 locals recommend
Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar WayA great outdoor venue to catch some live music, but also enjoy the surrounding beauty of the Esplanade along the Charles River.
301 Massachusetts Ave
301 Massachusetts AvenueGreat classical music.
Bowling alley with a surprising scene. Nice bar. Also has billiards. Gets busy on weekends, so get there early to get your lane.
50 locals recommend
Kings Dining & Entertainment
510 Market StBowling alley with a surprising scene. Nice bar. Also has billiards. Gets busy on weekends, so get there early to get your lane.
Food Scene
Visit the original Upper Crust Pizzeria in the heart of historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.
34 locals recommend
The Upper Crust Pizzeria
20 Charles StVisit the original Upper Crust Pizzeria in the heart of historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Nice restaurant that features the best of the best of Boston's restaurants. Ample outdoor seating and a lively crowd makes this a great option for lunch or dinner.
31 locals recommend
Parish Cafe
361 Boylston StNice restaurant that features the best of the best of Boston's restaurants. Ample outdoor seating and a lively crowd makes this a great option for lunch or dinner.
The go-to spot for brunch in Back Bay. Plenty of people-watching on the trendy shopping artery of Newbury Street.
46 locals recommend
Stephanie's On Newbury
190 Newbury StThe go-to spot for brunch in Back Bay. Plenty of people-watching on the trendy shopping artery of Newbury Street.
Wired Puppy
250 Newbury StGrab a nice fresh brewed coffee at this local joint.
Pretentious staff, but a good cup of coffee and even better breakfast sandwiches.
Espresso Royale Caffe
286 Newbury StPretentious staff, but a good cup of coffee and even better breakfast sandwiches.
Grab a book and have brunch. Cool cafe located within a locally owned bookstore.
77 locals recommend
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury StGrab a book and have brunch. Cool cafe located within a locally owned bookstore.
Sonsie
327 Newbury StYou might see Tom Brady if you're lucky.
Great Mexican food at this new restaurant near the John Hancock Tower.
Zocalo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar
35 Stanhope StGreat Mexican food at this new restaurant near the John Hancock Tower.
Grill 23 & Bar
161 Berkeley StGreat steaks at this classic steakhouse. Dress nice.
Entertainment & Activities
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StGreat place to bring the kids.
Shopping
YOGASMOGA
Great shopping at a variety of stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Solas Irish Pub
710 Boylston StClassic Irish pub. Make sure you order a Guinness.
Nice outdoor seating area for warm months. Younger crowd, but overall a very solid spot to grab drinks.
18 locals recommend
Dillon's
955 Boylston StNice outdoor seating area for warm months. Younger crowd, but overall a very solid spot to grab drinks.
Great spot to grab a hard to find micro or craft brew beer. Cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM before you get there.
63 locals recommend
Bukowski Tavern
1281 Cambridge StGreat spot to grab a hard to find micro or craft brew beer. Cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM before you get there.