Guidebook for Boston
Sightseeing
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StStunning interior - and a very cool maps exhibit
Esplanade Hatch
1 David G Mugar WayLive concerts, beautiful views of the Charles River
Beautifully manicured gardens, lovely spot for a walk, picnic, or swan boat ride.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
Beautifully manicured gardens, lovely spot for a walk, picnic, or swan boat ride.
Access the best of the Esplanade from the entrances at Fairfield or Dartmouth.
31 locals recommend
Charles River Reservation
1175A Soldiers Field RdAccess the best of the Esplanade from the entrances at Fairfield or Dartmouth.
Check out the sights of Boston and the surrounding lands from here or from the Top of the Pru!
53 locals recommend
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston StCheck out the sights of Boston and the surrounding lands from here or from the Top of the Pru!
Essentials
Down the street from THE back bay grocer (sells beer, wine, and liquors as well!)
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western AveDown the street from THE back bay grocer (sells beer, wine, and liquors as well!)
Shopping
YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston StreetShopping galore - and you don't even have to go outside to get there!
Running gear - located right at the Boston marathon finish line, just 160 meters from our front door!
10 locals recommend
Marathon Sports
671 Boylston StRunning gear - located right at the Boston marathon finish line, just 160 meters from our front door!
Copley Place
100 Huntington AveUpscale shopping accessible by tunnel from the apartment
Delectable food items, just one of the many approachable boutique shops in the South End
12 locals recommend
Olives & Grace
623 Tremont StDelectable food items, just one of the many approachable boutique shops in the South End
Food Scene
Atlantic Fish Co
761 Boylston StDelicious, upscale seafood steps away
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury StCoffee, books, people-watching haven
Delicious, patio dining with Newbury people watching at its best!
46 locals recommend
Stephanie's On Newbury
190 Newbury StDelicious, patio dining with Newbury people watching at its best!
Great Mexican food, the best sangria we've ever had, and a great crowd if you're looking to go out for a drink!
90 locals recommend
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth StGreat Mexican food, the best sangria we've ever had, and a great crowd if you're looking to go out for a drink!
Giacomo's
355 Hanover StDelicious Italian. Get the gnocchi!
A Best of Boston in 2013; tasty charcuterie and pizza (and still accessible from indoor walkways!)
23 locals recommend
The Salty Pig
130 Dartmouth StA Best of Boston in 2013; tasty charcuterie and pizza (and still accessible from indoor walkways!)
Render Coffee
563 Columbus AveBest of Boston 2014 for coffee
Everything Else
Conference? Just a short walk through the Prudential Center and you're there!
48 locals recommend
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston StConference? Just a short walk through the Prudential Center and you're there!
Arts & Culture
A stunning private library; available for public tour on select days only. Premier art collection as well.
16 locals recommend
Boston Athenaeum
10-1/2 Beacon StA stunning private library; available for public tour on select days only. Premier art collection as well.
Baseball the way it used to be in the smallest stadium with the loudest fans
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StBaseball the way it used to be in the smallest stadium with the loudest fans