Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
A Newbury St classic, Stephanie's On Newbury is an upscale restaurant in the Back Bay that "blends homestyle American favorites with a fresh, local twist". On a nice summer day, eating outside on the patio is a great way to spend breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
46 locals recommend
Stephanie's On Newbury
190 Newbury StA Newbury St classic, Stephanie's On Newbury is an upscale restaurant in the Back Bay that "blends homestyle American favorites with a fresh, local twist". On a nice summer day, eating outside on the patio is a great way to spend breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Inside Faneuil Hall Marketplace in the Quincy Market building, you will find a wide variety of food options, ranging from seafood, pizza, asian, and greek (+ more!). There are also shops flanking Quincy Market, such as Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie, Coach, Victoria's Secret, and Gap. There are also street performers that frequently put on free shows, which is great entertainment for children!
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StInside Faneuil Hall Marketplace in the Quincy Market building, you will find a wide variety of food options, ranging from seafood, pizza, asian, and greek (+ more!). There are also shops flanking Quincy Market, such as Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie, Coach, Victoria's Secret, and Gap. There are also street performers that frequently put on free shows, which is great entertainment for children!
West of Boston outside of the city lies Saltbox Kitchen. It is a farm-to-table cafe/restaurant run by Concord local Ben Elliot. They source many of their ingredients from their farm, Saltbox Farm, and other local farms and businesses. They also have a microbrewery on-site in the restaurant. They won 'Best Casual Dining West of Boston' and 'Best Wedding Caterer in Boston' by Boston Magazine in 2016.
8 locals recommend
Saltbox Kitchen
84 Commonwealth AveWest of Boston outside of the city lies Saltbox Kitchen. It is a farm-to-table cafe/restaurant run by Concord local Ben Elliot. They source many of their ingredients from their farm, Saltbox Farm, and other local farms and businesses. They also have a microbrewery on-site in the restaurant. They won 'Best Casual Dining West of Boston' and 'Best Wedding Caterer in Boston' by Boston Magazine in 2016.
Parks & Nature
The Boston Public Gardens are right across the street from the Boston Common. The Public Garden has various monuments of important historical figures, walking paths, a pond, and the Swan Boats. The Swan Boats are an iconic feature of the Boston Public Garden and the city, and is a cheap, family friendly activity to do on a nice day.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
The Boston Public Gardens are right across the street from the Boston Common. The Public Garden has various monuments of important historical figures, walking paths, a pond, and the Swan Boats. The Swan Boats are an iconic feature of the Boston Public Garden and the city, and is a cheap, family friendly activity to do on a nice day.
The Arnold Arboretum is located in Jamaica Plain, and is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy some nature. There are paved paths throughout so it is great for easy walking, running, or cycling.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayThe Arnold Arboretum is located in Jamaica Plain, and is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy some nature. There are paved paths throughout so it is great for easy walking, running, or cycling.
Entertainment & Activities
Loews Movie Theater sits across the street from the Boston Common in a location that is surrounded by shopping and restaurants.
173 locals recommend
AMC Boston Common 19
175 Tremont StLoews Movie Theater sits across the street from the Boston Common in a location that is surrounded by shopping and restaurants.
TD Garden is home to the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics. The venue also hosts big-name artists such as Justin Bieber, J.cole, and Ed Sheeran.
243 locals recommend
TD Garden
100 Legends WyTD Garden is home to the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics. The venue also hosts big-name artists such as Justin Bieber, J.cole, and Ed Sheeran.
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StHome of the Boston Red Sox!
Drinks & Nightlife
Paradise Rock Club is located near Boston University, and hosts many concerts throughout the year. Local artists and bands play here as well as some more well-known ones.
33 locals recommend
Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth AvenueParadise Rock Club is located near Boston University, and hosts many concerts throughout the year. Local artists and bands play here as well as some more well-known ones.
Coogan's
171 Milk StThe Bell In Hand Tavern
45-55 Union StBaseball Tavern
1270 Boylston StThe Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
70 Sleeper StRevere Hotel Boston Common
200 Stuart StSightseeing
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St