Sightseeing
The heart of Boston Common, beautiful location. Also near the starting point for Freedom Trail walking tours.
34 locals recommend
Boston Common Frog Pond
38 Beacon StThe heart of Boston Common, beautiful location. Also near the starting point for Freedom Trail walking tours.
"The Pru" or "The Hub" has a little of everything. Many business events are held here, there are tons of shops and restaurants, as well as the Skywalk Observatory for a unique perspective on Boston.
142 locals recommend
YOGASMOGA
"The Pru" or "The Hub" has a little of everything. Many business events are held here, there are tons of shops and restaurants, as well as the Skywalk Observatory for a unique perspective on Boston.
A beautiful historic church that still functions. A Boston landmark.
54 locals recommend
Trinity Church
206 Clarendon StA beautiful historic church that still functions. A Boston landmark.
Another quintessential Boston landmark. Home to the "Make Way for Ducklings" statues, as well as the Swan Boats.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
Another quintessential Boston landmark. Home to the "Make Way for Ducklings" statues, as well as the Swan Boats.
Beautiful plaza. Also contains the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a highly underrated experience.
15 locals recommend
Christian Science Church - The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston
250 Massachusetts AveBeautiful plaza. Also contains the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a highly underrated experience.
Food Scene
BarLola
160 Commonwealth AvenueGreat sangria, and solid tapas. Nice patio when the weather is pleasant.
The Met Back Bay
279 Dartmouth StVery convenient, friendly staff and good cocktails.
Excellent modern American fair, with an Italian/Mediterranean influence. Outstanding service.
46 locals recommend
Stella Restaurant
1525 Washington StExcellent modern American fair, with an Italian/Mediterranean influence. Outstanding service.
Excellent independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, great coffee with several options, and nice patio.
17 locals recommend
Wired Puppy
250 Newbury StExcellent independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, great coffee with several options, and nice patio.
Great service (Taylor is my go-to bartender, Patrick is the owner). Excellent cocktails and food, lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. Free popcorn, too!
44 locals recommend
jm Curley
21 Temple PlGreat service (Taylor is my go-to bartender, Patrick is the owner). Excellent cocktails and food, lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. Free popcorn, too!
One of Boston's oldest restaurants. Great cocktails, large beer list, and $1 oysters from 4-6 daily.
8 locals recommend
Marliave
10 Bosworth StOne of Boston's oldest restaurants. Great cocktails, large beer list, and $1 oysters from 4-6 daily.
Everything Else
The oldest major league ballpark still in operation. Home of the Red Sox, and surrounded by lively bars and restaurants.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StThe oldest major league ballpark still in operation. Home of the Red Sox, and surrounded by lively bars and restaurants.
Unique offering of galleries, food trucks, farmer's market and flea market. May-October
44 locals recommend
South End Open Market
375 Harrison AvenueUnique offering of galleries, food trucks, farmer's market and flea market. May-October
Beautiful views of the Charles River, Cambridge and Boston. Great place for a walk or run, and convenient connection to other parts of the city via bike or foot. Free outdoor music during the summer.
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesBeautiful views of the Charles River, Cambridge and Boston. Great place for a walk or run, and convenient connection to other parts of the city via bike or foot. Free outdoor music during the summer.
Beautiful, massive, historic public library. One can get lost in the stacks.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StBeautiful, massive, historic public library. One can get lost in the stacks.
Essentials
trader joe's
230 Heath StThe most affordable grocery store in Back Bay.
Grocery store with a wider selection than Trader Joe's, but also a bit more expensive.
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western AveGrocery store with a wider selection than Trader Joe's, but also a bit more expensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right around the corner. Good cocktails, solid food. A more posh lounge atmosphere.
90 locals recommend
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth StRight around the corner. Good cocktails, solid food. A more posh lounge atmosphere.