Boston. The Hub. Good Old Beantown. It’s a city full of hometown pride with a tight-knit community of Bostonians. From art to history to great food to wicked sports teams, Boston offers up a little something for everybody. Like what? You might ask. Well, keep on reading to find out.
1. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
With an almost overwhelming collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts, there’s no room for boredom while wandering through this museum. Offering beautiful gardens and landscape both inside and out, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum showcases that nature in itself is art.
2. Blackbird Doughnuts
Who doesn’t love doughnuts? Believe me when I tell you that these are hands down some of the best, if not the BEST, doughnuts I’ve ever had. Swing by and pick yourself up one or six or maybe a dozen, I won’t judge.
3. SoWa Vintage Market
Looking for a sick new leather jacket? How about a cow print lamp for your bedside table? Do you collect old comic books? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you can find it here. (Open every Sunday 10-4.)
4. Check out a sporting event!
Whether it’s the Red Sox playing over at Fenway or the Bruins tearing up TD Garden, one thing is for certain. Boston teams never disappoint!
5. Take a stroll through Public Garden
With a variety of flowers and trees to look at, grassy areas to lounge in the sun, and swans and ducks swimming across the pound, Public Garden is like stepping into a whole new world. It allows you to reconnect with nature and provides you with some much-needed greenery in a bustling city like Boston.
6. Shop around Faneuil Hall
Wanna shop, shop, shop till you drop? Then this is the spot for you! With four market buildings full of novelty stores, well-known brands, and cute little kiosks, this place offers up a little something for everyone. Even if you just enjoy people watching or window shopping (because let’s face it, I know I’m definitely balling on a budget), this is a go to spot for your Boston trip.
7. Take a walk through the Charles River Esplanade
Looking for a place to sit back and relax after a long day of walking around Boston? Well, this is the spot. Take a seat on one of the benches or even the dock and let the cool breeze from the river hit you. Despite the park always being full of people, there’s a level of peace and overall comfort that envelops you the moment you glance out at the water.
8. Check out the North End!
North End is Boston’s Little Italy. It’s the oldest neighborhood in Boston and even home to the Old North Church which played a key role in the Revolutionary War. Remember that Paul Revere guy? Well, this was his launch point for his famous ride. You can even check out the Paul Revere house built around 1680.
9. Visit the Old State House
While it might look a little out of place among all the skyscrapers that now tower over it, one can’t deny that it is kinda cute. More than that it’s full of history! It’s the oldest standing public building in Boston, the Declaration of Independence was read from the balcony here, and the Boston Massacre took place just below it!
10. Try a cannoli from Mike’s Pastry!
They have a wide variety of flavors from ricotta to pistachio to amaretto and even Nutella! If cannolis aren’t your jam, they’ve got loads of other goodies to try like biscotti, brownies, lobster tails, and even gelato!
These are just a few of my suggestions. Boston has plenty more to offer from where that came from and if all else fails maybe just go toss some tea in the harbor?
