BOSTON CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENT
ATTRACTIONS
LIVE MUSIC
NIGHTLIFE
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
TRAVEL TIPS The heart of New England, Boston is the cornerstone of America’s rich early history. So while your whole trip doesn’t have to have an educational lean or be totally dedicated to history, we highly encourage putting at least one museum or walking tour on your to-do list while in town. ATTRACTIONS
Fenway Baseball Park • If you happen to be in town during baseball season, you’ve got to catch a few innings of America’s favorite past-time at this historic park. Home to the Boston Red Sox, 2018’s World Series Champs, be sure to grab one of the park’s famous Fenway Franks while you root for your team! • 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
Skywalk Observatory • At 700ft in the air, visitors to the Skywalk Observatory can see up to 100 miles on a clear day. Boston’s Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Harvard University are just a few of the landmarks you can get a peek at. The observatory is also attached to the Dreams of Freedom museum and we highly recommend everyone visit at least once in their lives. • 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Ye Olde Tavern Tours • It is 100% kitschy, but 1000% worth your time! You’ll learn a lot and have plenty of opportunity to put back some pints at Boston’s historic watering holes. • www.yeoldetaverntours.com/
Haunted Boston Ghost Tours • Boston’s got a darker history than one might expect! If you’re looking to work in some history to your trip without compromising Grade-A entertainment, this is the tour for you. They don’t run during winter time, so be sure to check out their site for reservation details and season start-dates. • www.hauntedboston.com/ LIVE MUSIC
With Harvard and MIT nearby, there’s no shortage of young people making their mark on the Boston music scene. Here are some venues where you’re sure to catch local indie artists as well as more well-known touring acts.
Paradise Rock Club • 967 Commonwealth Ave • Punk Rock/Post Punk • www.club-boston.org/ Wally’s Cafe • 427 Massachusetts Ave • Jazz and Blues • wallyscafe.com Toad • 1912 Massachusetts Ave • Local Acts • toadcambridge.com Brighton Music Hall • 158 Brighton Ave • Larger Venue • brightonmusichall.com Royale Boston • 279 Tremont St • Indie Rock • Royaleboston.com NIGHTLIFE
The nights may be cold, but they are anything but boring in Boston. Check out these bars and clubs to keep your nights as exciting as your days while in Beantown.
Democracy Brewing • 35 Temple Place • Beer • democracybrewing.com Versus • 42 Province St • Barcade • Versusboston.com Wink & Nod • 3 Appleton St • Craft Cocktails • winkandnod.com Good Life • Cocktails, Dancing, Lounge • 28 Kingston St • Goodlifebar.com Garage Boston • 20 Linden St • Dance Club, Pub • Garageboston.club Lookout Rooftop Bar • 70 Sleeper St • Cocktail Lounge • Outlookkitchenandbar.com RESTAURANTS Something you’ll find a lot on any coast, but that simply can’t be passed on in Boston is the seafood. From classic clam chowder to lobster rolls, this town will never have a shortage of sea critters to sample.
Neptune Oyster ($$$) • Seafood, Chowder House • 63 Salem St Boston Chowda ($$) • Seafood, Soup, Sandwiches • 1 Fanueil Hall Market Place Gaslight ($$) • French, American (new) • 560 Harrison Ave Bostonia Public House ($$) • American (new) 131 State St Myers & Chang ($$) • Asian Fusion, Taiwanese • 1145 Washington St Santouka Back Bay ($$) • Ramen • 66 Hereford St SHOPPING
If you’re hoping to bring home a little (or big!) memento from your travels to Boston, here are some shops we’d highly recommend hitting up!
Raven Used Books • Located right next to Harvard (yes, THE Harvard) this used book shop has no shortage of books recycled from former and current students. With options for every budget and an unbelievable variety, Head to Raven to pick something up for your favorite bibliophile! • 23 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Bobby From Boston • Bobby From Boston is an absolutely legendary vintage clothing shop. Peacoats, accessories, shoes, dresses, you name it–they’ve got it! Meticulously curated pieces in mint condition certainly can have price tags getting a bit steep, but you can’t put a price on finding that perfect statement piece. • 545 Washington St, Lynn, MA 01901
Faneuil Hall Marketplace • A quintessential stop on any Boston trip, Faneuil is the oldest marketplace in Boston with the original hall having been built in 1742. Now the marketplace comprises four buildings and a seemingly endless array of retailers. For gifts, souvenirs, clothing and snacks, Faneuil could be your one-stop shopping experience. • 4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109 TRAVEL TIPS
. Boston’s certainly not the biggest city in terms of square footage, and we highly recommend taking their transit system to get around. It’s reliable and much more affordable than renting a car. You can also walk almost everywhere in the city-proper. . Check the weather! Living on the Atlantic can mean pretty extreme temperatures, so just be sure you pack all the gear you need and maybe even some you won’t. Better to be safe rather than sorry! BOSTON CITY GUIDE