Guidebook for Boston
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to have a drink, a coffee, a bite and people watch through the open air front seating area. $$
67 locals recommend
Sonsie
327 Newbury StGreat spot to have a drink, a coffee, a bite and people watch through the open air front seating area. $$
Tri-level eatery; the first floor has expansive harbor views and decent eats, fine dining on the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor is a hopping rooftop lounge. $$
92 locals recommend
Legal Harborside
270 Northern AveTri-level eatery; the first floor has expansive harbor views and decent eats, fine dining on the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor is a hopping rooftop lounge. $$
Everything Else
Northeastern station
Opera PlaceNortheastern University
Hynes Convention Center station
The closest subway stop is 2 blocks away.
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston StConvention center
Boston Logan International Airport- BOS
136 locals recommend
Boston - Logan International Airport station
One Harborside DriveBoston Logan International Airport- BOS
This is the main Amtrak train station in Boston, but not the closest to the apartment. Back Bay station is the closest.
85 locals recommend
South Station
700 Atlantic AveThis is the main Amtrak train station in Boston, but not the closest to the apartment. Back Bay station is the closest.
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth StThis is the closest Amtrak station to the apartment.
Sightseeing
The famous finish line for the Boston Marathon and the site of the 2013 Boston marathon bombings.
48 locals recommend
Marathon Finish line
678-652 Boylston StThe famous finish line for the Boston Marathon and the site of the 2013 Boston marathon bombings.
Famous area for shops and restaurants. 19th century Boston comes alive on this area's cobbled streets. Walking around you feel as if you are in a Charles Dicken's novel.
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Famous area for shops and restaurants. 19th century Boston comes alive on this area's cobbled streets. Walking around you feel as if you are in a Charles Dicken's novel.
One of the US's oldest and most famous ballparks. Home of the Boston Red Sox and the "Green Monster" (the 37-foot high left field wall). Fenway Park also hosts some great concerts.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StOne of the US's oldest and most famous ballparks. Home of the Boston Red Sox and the "Green Monster" (the 37-foot high left field wall). Fenway Park also hosts some great concerts.
The only 17th century building left in Boston. It was the home of the famous historical figure of the American Revolution, Paul Revere.
91 locals recommend
The Paul Revere House
19 N SquareThe only 17th century building left in Boston. It was the home of the famous historical figure of the American Revolution, Paul Revere.
Famous vibrant area loaded with Italian restaurants and cafes. The cobbled streets of this area define Boston's oldest area.
405 locals recommend
North End
Famous vibrant area loaded with Italian restaurants and cafes. The cobbled streets of this area define Boston's oldest area.
Famous historical building with 125 shops and restaurants in three monumental market buildings. Sam Adams, Frederick Douglass and JFK all spoke to the masses here.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StFamous historical building with 125 shops and restaurants in three monumental market buildings. Sam Adams, Frederick Douglass and JFK all spoke to the masses here.
Boston's main central park. The oldest public park in the country dating back to 1634.
567 locals recommend
Boston Common
139 Boylston StBoston's main central park. The oldest public park in the country dating back to 1634.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. The trail starts at 139 Tremont St.
470 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StThe Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. The trail starts at 139 Tremont St.
The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston StThe Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
On Beacon St. Designed by Charles Bulfinch, architect of the US Capitol. Tours Mon-Fri.
118 locals recommend
Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon StreetOn Beacon St. Designed by Charles Bulfinch, architect of the US Capitol. Tours Mon-Fri.
On April 18, 1775 signals from the steeple of this church warned that the British were coming.
85 locals recommend
Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem StOn April 18, 1775 signals from the steeple of this church warned that the British were coming.
This 200 year old battleship earned its nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812.
118 locals recommend
USS Constitution Museum
This 200 year old battleship earned its nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812.
At Copley Square, this Romanesque masterpiece dates to 1877 and boasts stained glass windows from John LaFarge.
54 locals recommend
Trinity Church
206 Clarendon StAt Copley Square, this Romanesque masterpiece dates to 1877 and boasts stained glass windows from John LaFarge.
Turning out the best and brightest since 1636. The first and oldest college in this country.
574 locals recommend
Harvard University
3 Oxford StreetTurning out the best and brightest since 1636. The first and oldest college in this country.
Arts & Culture
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StThe main building for the Boston Public Library.
One of the world's best symphony orchestras is housed here. Home to the Boston Pops.
111 locals recommend
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveOne of the world's best symphony orchestras is housed here. Home to the Boston Pops.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveOne of the country's top art museums.
Boston Conservatory Theatre
31 Hemenway StAnother great music school.
The world's #1 contemporary music college. Famous musicians such as Quincy Jones, Melissa Etheridge, John Mayer and Psy ("Gangnam Style") studied here.
43 locals recommend
Berklee College of Music
The world's #1 contemporary music college. Famous musicians such as Quincy Jones, Melissa Etheridge, John Mayer and Psy ("Gangnam Style") studied here.
Home to the Boston Celtics and a fabulous sports museum. See Celtics, Bruins, Pats and Sox memorabilia.
243 locals recommend
TD Garden
100 Legends WyHome to the Boston Celtics and a fabulous sports museum. See Celtics, Bruins, Pats and Sox memorabilia.
Outstanding art displayed in a 1902 museum built to mimic a Venetian palazzo.
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayOutstanding art displayed in a 1902 museum built to mimic a Venetian palazzo.
This glass and steel modern art museum at the harbor's edge, wows all. Head out on the waterfront walk which wraps around the harbor.
299 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrThis glass and steel modern art museum at the harbor's edge, wows all. Head out on the waterfront walk which wraps around the harbor.
Food Scene
Great spot to have a diner breakfast or cafe lunch close to home. $
77 locals recommend
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury StGreat spot to have a diner breakfast or cafe lunch close to home. $
Great spot near the water for some traditional New England seafood. $$
105 locals recommend
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley PlGreat spot near the water for some traditional New England seafood. $$
Boylston Street
Boylston StreetLots of great restaurants.
Famous American coffee shop. Free wifi is available here and at all Starbucks locations.
202 locals recommend
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveFamous American coffee shop. Free wifi is available here and at all Starbucks locations.
Wonderful area seated at the harbor's edge with lots of restaurants, bars and an outdoor music venue, Blue Hills Bank Pavillion.
105 locals recommend
Seaport District
Wonderful area seated at the harbor's edge with lots of restaurants, bars and an outdoor music venue, Blue Hills Bank Pavillion.
Superb Sicilian-style seafood at a pint-sized spot in the North End. A second location is at 2 Northern Ave in the Seaport District. $$
53 locals recommend
The Daily Catch
323 Hanover StSuperb Sicilian-style seafood at a pint-sized spot in the North End. A second location is at 2 Northern Ave in the Seaport District. $$
This fabulous Italian restaurant offers neighborhood charm with James beard-like fare. $$
7 locals recommend
Erbaluce
69 Church StThis fabulous Italian restaurant offers neighborhood charm with James beard-like fare. $$
The Gallows
1395 Washington StInventive gastropub fare at a hopping South End favorite. $
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth AvenueOut-of-this-world oysters and lobster rolls. $$
New England's largest seafood distributor has been serving up some of Boston's best lobster rolls to locals and tourists since 1923. Picnic table and outdoor seating. $
24 locals recommend
James Hook & Co
440 Atlantic AveNew England's largest seafood distributor has been serving up some of Boston's best lobster rolls to locals and tourists since 1923. Picnic table and outdoor seating. $
Dynamite Italian specialties in a romantic townhouse setting at North square. $$$
24 locals recommend
Mamma Maria
3 N SquareDynamite Italian specialties in a romantic townhouse setting at North square. $$$
Grab a seat at the long marble bar for the famed oysters, lobster rolls and more. Tiny spot, huge number of loyal fans so be prepared to wait. $$
104 locals recommend
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StGrab a seat at the long marble bar for the famed oysters, lobster rolls and more. Tiny spot, huge number of loyal fans so be prepared to wait. $$
Retro upscale diner has some of the city's best artisan pizzas and shakes. $
59 locals recommend
Picco
513 Tremont StRetro upscale diner has some of the city's best artisan pizzas and shakes. $
Sam's
60 Pier 4 Blvd.New American fare served up with breathtaking harbor views. $$
75 on Liberty Wharf
220 Northern AveUpscale gastropub with floor-to-ceiling windows for waterside views. $
Don't miss the sticky buns from Joanne Chang's famed bakery. There are 3 other locations around Boston. $
180 locals recommend
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StDon't miss the sticky buns from Joanne Chang's famed bakery. There are 3 other locations around Boston. $
Essentials
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveAll Starbucks in Boston and in every city in the US offer free wifi.
A typical large scale American grocery store. Anything you could need is here. Typical American food.
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western AveA typical large scale American grocery store. Anything you could need is here. Typical American food.
My favorite grocery store. Much better pricing with good quality products.
149 locals recommend
trader joe's
230 Heath StMy favorite grocery store. Much better pricing with good quality products.
The best grocery store the US has to offer is 1 block away. It is the best, but it is also the most expensive.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StThe best grocery store the US has to offer is 1 block away. It is the best, but it is also the most expensive.
Entertainment & Activities
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfA great aquarium