Guidebook for Boston
Everything Else
The best, FREE way to get to our house. Only $2.75 for each trip to get downtown!
27 locals recommend
Airport station
The best, FREE way to get to our house. Only $2.75 for each trip to get downtown!
The Blue Line buses (#22 & #33) stop at all terminals here!
136 locals recommend
Boston - Logan International Airport station
One Harborside DriveThe Blue Line buses (#22 & #33) stop at all terminals here!
Maverick station
The best way to get downtown! Again only $2.75 per trip.
Sightseeing
A wonderful park with spectacular views of the downtown Boston Skyline!
62 locals recommend
Piers Park Sailing Center
95 Marginal StA wonderful park with spectacular views of the downtown Boston Skyline!
The Little Italy district of Boston! Literally hundreds of restaurants and several small italian delis and shops.
405 locals recommend
North End
The Little Italy district of Boston! Literally hundreds of restaurants and several small italian delis and shops.
The biggest park in Boston. Head here to take in the sights and sounds of a park in the city. Walk a little further west and you'll reach the garden, which includes a beautiful pond and flowers.
567 locals recommend
Boston Common
139 Boylston StThe biggest park in Boston. Head here to take in the sights and sounds of a park in the city. Walk a little further west and you'll reach the garden, which includes a beautiful pond and flowers.
The Esplanade begins by Mass General and ends at Boston University. On a sunny day you'll find this place packed with runners, bikers, and others. A great people-watching spot.
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesThe Esplanade begins by Mass General and ends at Boston University. On a sunny day you'll find this place packed with runners, bikers, and others. A great people-watching spot.
Copley Square
560 Boylston StHanover Street
Hanover StreetEssentials
On Fridays & Saturdays during the day, there's a farmer's market here with fresh vegetables and seafood for sale!
19 locals recommend
Haymarket Square
On Fridays & Saturdays during the day, there's a farmer's market here with fresh vegetables and seafood for sale!
A brand new establishment with local vendors throughout the northeast selling their goods, including apple cider, various meat/fish/vegetables, and even craft beer. A must see!
70 locals recommend
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover StA brand new establishment with local vendors throughout the northeast selling their goods, including apple cider, various meat/fish/vegetables, and even craft beer. A must see!
Food Scene
A great place for brunch, and dinner as well as they have ~8 craft beers on tap. Music often played during dinner, and a fun coffee shop during the day.
25 locals recommend
Maverick's
154 Maverick StA great place for brunch, and dinner as well as they have ~8 craft beers on tap. Music often played during dinner, and a fun coffee shop during the day.
Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StKnown for being the best pizza in Boston! Cash only.
Award winning Italian restaurant with huge portions - they've been featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Take-out and delivery offered.
25 locals recommend
Italian Express Pizzeria
336 Sumner StAward winning Italian restaurant with huge portions - they've been featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Take-out and delivery offered.
If Indian food is your style, head here. Cash only but the quality of this place is unrivaled. Delivery offered as well.
14 locals recommend
Mehak Halal Cuisine
329 Sumner StIf Indian food is your style, head here. Cash only but the quality of this place is unrivaled. Delivery offered as well.
This is a great, cozy space for a solid breakfast about a mile away. A great place to eat and the staff is super friendly. There's a very Latin feel to the place but all the food is well worth it!
93 locals recommend
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
131 Lexington StThis is a great, cozy space for a solid breakfast about a mile away. A great place to eat and the staff is super friendly. There's a very Latin feel to the place but all the food is well worth it!
If you want a dive diner, this is the place to go! The owner works behind the bar at the grill and the place doesn't seat more than 20, but it's a real gem at reasonable prices.
17 locals recommend
Galley Diner
11 P StIf you want a dive diner, this is the place to go! The owner works behind the bar at the grill and the place doesn't seat more than 20, but it's a real gem at reasonable prices.
My personal favorite brunch place. Several cocktails and unique brunch creations available, and in one of the most fun neighborhoods in Boston, the North End. Get here early! If you're a big party and you get here after 1030, you'll be waiting for at least 45 minutes to be seated.
13 locals recommend
North Street Grille
229 North StMy personal favorite brunch place. Several cocktails and unique brunch creations available, and in one of the most fun neighborhoods in Boston, the North End. Get here early! If you're a big party and you get here after 1030, you'll be waiting for at least 45 minutes to be seated.
Great restaurant with reasonable food prices and dozens of beers on tap.
59 locals recommend
Tip Tap Room
138 Cambridge StGreat restaurant with reasonable food prices and dozens of beers on tap.
Beneventos
111 Salem StGood, casual joint great for larger groups with reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful waterfront views right by the North End.
18 locals recommend
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
100 Atlantic AveBeautiful waterfront views right by the North End.
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfDrinks & Nightlife
A place to see and be seen. A great lounge with a small dance floor - mostly 20's & 30's crowd.
17 locals recommend
The Brahmin
A place to see and be seen. A great lounge with a small dance floor - mostly 20's & 30's crowd.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveNew England Conservatory of Music
290 Huntington AveArts & Culture
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore Dr