Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Hot lobster rolls with homemade fries! If you're feeling healthy, you can opt for their salad (Boston bibb lettuce with a really delicious dressing). Their oysters are fantastic, too!
104 locals recommend
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StHot lobster rolls with homemade fries! If you're feeling healthy, you can opt for their salad (Boston bibb lettuce with a really delicious dressing). Their oysters are fantastic, too!
They have Dante truffles, which are ridiculously awesome. Their tiramisu and chocolate-covered cheesecakes are also to die for.
60 locals recommend
Modern Pastry.
257 Hanover StThey have Dante truffles, which are ridiculously awesome. Their tiramisu and chocolate-covered cheesecakes are also to die for.
This original oven is from 1888 and a specific commissary in Charlestown makes their dough, aged cheese and sauce. My all-time favorite is Prosciutto Con Spinaci.
96 locals recommend
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher StThis original oven is from 1888 and a specific commissary in Charlestown makes their dough, aged cheese and sauce. My all-time favorite is Prosciutto Con Spinaci.
Caffe Vittoria
290-296 Hanover StCome for a espresso, cappuccino and/or grappa!
Yes, uber touristy, but I don’t care. I’m a local and I’m obsessed with their chocolate chip cannolis.
203 locals recommend
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StYes, uber touristy, but I don’t care. I’m a local and I’m obsessed with their chocolate chip cannolis.
This is the gem of the North End. Off of the main street, it’s worth the wander. Wonderful whoopie pies, calzones, biscotti and arancini.
44 locals recommend
Bova's Bakery
134 Salem StThis is the gem of the North End. Off of the main street, it’s worth the wander. Wonderful whoopie pies, calzones, biscotti and arancini.
Don't go to any other Daily Catch except this one. Try to go early on the weekend to get Jimmy to cook for you. Order: Black Pasta with garlic and squid // broiled haddock // calamari.!
53 locals recommend
The Daily Catch
323 Hanover StDon't go to any other Daily Catch except this one. Try to go early on the weekend to get Jimmy to cook for you. Order: Black Pasta with garlic and squid // broiled haddock // calamari.!
Max Brenner
745 Boylston StChocolate and desserts galore!
Pretty to go for a drink. Meals are a bit overpriced and not worth it (unless you get a window seat and enjoy looking out for more than 5 minutes).
156 locals recommend
Top of the Hub
800 Boylston StPretty to go for a drink. Meals are a bit overpriced and not worth it (unless you get a window seat and enjoy looking out for more than 5 minutes).
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen
138 St James AveFor a fancy night out!
No.9 Park
9 Park St PlFancy pantsy and delicious food!
Everything Else
Insanely beautiful - It's also 2 seconds away from the condo, so you should definitely take a stroll, have a picnic or read a book!
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
Insanely beautiful - It's also 2 seconds away from the condo, so you should definitely take a stroll, have a picnic or read a book!
Acorn Street
Acorn StreetPicturesque Boston cobblestones!
Arts & Culture
Our hands-down favorite improve comedy troupe! Tickets are $15-20. See the mainstage troupe. :)
58 locals recommend
Improv Asylum
216 Hanover StOur hands-down favorite improve comedy troupe! Tickets are $15-20. See the mainstage troupe. :)
Community Boating Inc.
21 David G Mugar WayFun boating!
An awesome time to spend an hour or two during the afternoon!
83 locals recommend
Charles River Canoe & Kayak Cambridge at Kendall Square
15 Broad Canal WayAn awesome time to spend an hour or two during the afternoon!
Boston Opera House
539 Washington StMy favorite theatre!
Sightseeing
The Paul Revere House
19 N SquareA cool historical landmark
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetHigh end shopping and awesome people watching
Because it's awesome... and the oldest public library in the US.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StBecause it's awesome... and the oldest public library in the US.
Grab a book. Pack a picnic. See the “Make way for the ducklings” sculpture. Frog Pond is frozen during the winter and a fun place to go ice skating.
Tremont Street
Tremont StreetGrab a book. Pack a picnic. See the “Make way for the ducklings” sculpture. Frog Pond is frozen during the winter and a fun place to go ice skating.
Community Garden Path B/C
See the swan boats (and maybe a couple real swans)
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StA leisure 2-3 mile walk through the historical parts of Boston.
highest sightseeing point in Boston. It's pretty at night and at sunset!
53 locals recommend
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston Sthighest sightseeing point in Boston. It's pretty at night and at sunset!
Shopping
Copley Place
100 Huntington AveA fun mall to peruse
Get their hot chocolate. Their chocolate mice and penguins are yummy too. I also love their coffee macarons.
64 locals recommend
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
52 Brattle StGet their hot chocolate. Their chocolate mice and penguins are yummy too. I also love their coffee macarons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley PlMmm... clam chowder...