Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Outdoor seating in the warmer months, a great beer list, decent cocktails, and good food.
6 locals recommend
The Hill Tavern
228 Cambridge StOutdoor seating in the warmer months, a great beer list, decent cocktails, and good food.
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club
11 Beacon StGreat bar and local craft beers with outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
BEERWORKS (No. 3 Boston/Canal)
112 Canal StGreat bar and local craft beers with outdoor seating.
Artisanal pizza. No reservations and a small dining area so there's normally a line. It is totally worth the wait.
58 locals recommend
Figs
42 Charles StArtisanal pizza. No reservations and a small dining area so there's normally a line. It is totally worth the wait.
Tatte Bakery & Café
70 Charles StBreakfast and lunch spot - delicious!
Sam LaGrassa's
44 Province StSandwiches to die for.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have two bars inside, one called Klink, and the other called Alibi. Swanky cocktails and a fun theme. Pricier, but fun.
71 locals recommend
Recycle Studio South End
18 Union Park StThey have two bars inside, one called Klink, and the other called Alibi. Swanky cocktails and a fun theme. Pricier, but fun.
Initially attracted by a great drinks list, the food here is good too! Not overly crowded on weekends as well.
The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks
60 Franklin StInitially attracted by a great drinks list, the food here is good too! Not overly crowded on weekends as well.
Weeknights it's got a good wine and beer selections, more like a club on weekends.
6 locals recommend
Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge
25 School StWeeknights it's got a good wine and beer selections, more like a club on weekends.
This is the top of the Prudential tower. They also have food, but it's pricey. The trick is to show up late as the sun begins to set so you get the day AND night view of the skyline.
156 locals recommend
Top of the Hub
800 Boylston StThis is the top of the Prudential tower. They also have food, but it's pricey. The trick is to show up late as the sun begins to set so you get the day AND night view of the skyline.
Sightseeing
USS Constitution Museum
Old sailing ship still in active service.
Alternative: See "Top of the Hub" under food/drinks for a sneaky way to get the view without the high cost of admission for the skywalk. Top of the Hub is a bar / restaurant that is above the skywalk observatory. Just get a couple of drinks and walk the perimeter when you can.
53 locals recommend
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston StAlternative: See "Top of the Hub" under food/drinks for a sneaky way to get the view without the high cost of admission for the skywalk. Top of the Hub is a bar / restaurant that is above the skywalk observatory. Just get a couple of drinks and walk the perimeter when you can.
Parks & Nature
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayThe beach close to the Red Line! Probably not good for swimming, but great for views and walking, with some tasty seafood places lining the streets.
46 locals recommend
Wollaston Beach
The beach close to the Red Line! Probably not good for swimming, but great for views and walking, with some tasty seafood places lining the streets.
Arts & Culture
Visit the old section, and ask to see the Sargent murals upstairs. Find the tiny room with old dioramas in it. So many hidden treasures.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StVisit the old section, and ask to see the Sargent murals upstairs. Find the tiny room with old dioramas in it. So many hidden treasures.