EXPERIENCE BOSTON - Guidebook
Shopping
Just a 3 minute walk across the street, you'll find Copley Place Mall, attached to the Prudential Mall. Great place shop at both mid-tier and high-end stores, grab a bite, or get your steps in when you want to be indoors.
148 locals recommend
Copley Place
100 Huntington AveJust a 3 minute walk across the street, you'll find Copley Place Mall, attached to the Prudential Mall. Great place shop at both mid-tier and high-end stores, grab a bite, or get your steps in when you want to be indoors.
Known for boutiques, niche stores, and restaurants, it is both a shopping/dining experience and a sightseeing experience in one.
647 locals recommend
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetKnown for boutiques, niche stores, and restaurants, it is both a shopping/dining experience and a sightseeing experience in one.
Food scene
This Boston-exclusive bakery is a must try when you are in town! Stop by for coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. If you go early enough you might be able to try their Boston Cream Pie - it's my favorite.
180 locals recommend
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StThis Boston-exclusive bakery is a must try when you are in town! Stop by for coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. If you go early enough you might be able to try their Boston Cream Pie - it's my favorite.
A great spot for cocktails and small Mexican plates to share. Best for small groups but you can also reserve ahead.
7 locals recommend
Citrus & Salt Boston
319 Berkeley StA great spot for cocktails and small Mexican plates to share. Best for small groups but you can also reserve ahead.
Stop here for authentic Italian cuisine, including a market to buy meats, cheese, wine, etc., a gelato shop, a bakery, and a few restaurants to choose from. If you are planning to dine in, make sure to reserve in advance!
46 locals recommend
Eataly Boston
800 Boylston StStop here for authentic Italian cuisine, including a market to buy meats, cheese, wine, etc., a gelato shop, a bakery, and a few restaurants to choose from. If you are planning to dine in, make sure to reserve in advance!
Look no further for clam chowder and lobster rolls! Take a stroll around the cobblestone streets of Boston. We recommend Chipyard Cookies for anyone with a sweet tooth!
92 locals recommend
Quincy Market
206 S Market StLook no further for clam chowder and lobster rolls! Take a stroll around the cobblestone streets of Boston. We recommend Chipyard Cookies for anyone with a sweet tooth!
Sightseeing
Established in 1848, the PBL was the first large free municipal library in the United States, and the first public library to lend books. The architecture is historic, beautiful, and free to enter. Make sure you stop by the BPL Courtyard as well, it is particularly nice on a sunny day.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StEstablished in 1848, the PBL was the first large free municipal library in the United States, and the first public library to lend books. The architecture is historic, beautiful, and free to enter. Make sure you stop by the BPL Courtyard as well, it is particularly nice on a sunny day.
Looking for a place to run, bike, walk, or have a picnic? The esplanade extends three miles one way along the Boston shore of the Charles River, from the Boston Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge.
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesLooking for a place to run, bike, walk, or have a picnic? The esplanade extends three miles one way along the Boston shore of the Charles River, from the Boston Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge.
Boston Common
139 Boylston StThe iconic center of Boston!
Explore Little Italy and all of its history here! We recommend taking public transportation, as the streets are narrow and parking is limited.
405 locals recommend
North End
Explore Little Italy and all of its history here! We recommend taking public transportation, as the streets are narrow and parking is limited.