Everyone Loves a Parade
On Cape Cod, Provincetown’s main drag adds colour to the coast.
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Youngsters learn everything from writing to cartooning and bookmaking (with field trips in between) at this chapter of the National 826 organization,... Read more
Arts & Culture
American Craft boasts a red, white and blue bunting, rock ’n’ roll jukebox and 40 taps, almost all of which are American. Opt... Read more
Bars
The fashionable, modern and elegantly minimal interior of the Ames is in sharp contrast to its historic 19th-century granite, sandstone and... Read more
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No visit to Boston is complete without a taste of the city’s proximity to the sea. At B&G Oysters you can sample the requisite fried... Read more
Restaurants
In the heart of the city and within walking distance of Fenway Park and Newbury Street, the Back Bay Hotel is perfectly situated for exploring... Read more
This microbrewery near the TD Garden is a great place to go to watch a hockey game. Beer Works does great lagers, and you can also get a sampler... Read more
Bars
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Boston Common was designed for promenading. The oldest planned park in the U.S., this gem boasts 50 acres of paths winding through rose gardens... Read more
Landmarks
Part sports stadium, part George Lucas creation, this convention centre went unconventional with a dramatically arced roof and imposing steel... Read more
Arts & Culture | Landmarks
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Celebrate a successful trip with a booze cruise! Listen to live music as you bob on the water looking across at the Custom House clock to... Read more
Arts & Culture
If you’re the kind of person who likes to make a grand entrance, arrive by yacht or water taxi from Logan Airport and take full advantage... Read more
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This brewpub near MIT has a wall rack of laminated tasting sheets that reveals its serious mission to craft innovative beer. A peppercorn-infused... Read more
Bars
A wallet-friendly choice across the street from Copley Square and the Boston Public Library, the Charlesmark offers all the essentials: wireless... Read more
Get a step up at this sports pantheon by climbing the staircase stamped with some of the famous Converse sneaker treads created by Chuck Taylor... Read more
Shops
Half bar, half bistro, the South End’s Coppa is raucous, informal and always packed. The dishes are Italian small plates and the flavours... Read more
Restaurants | Bars
Saddle up to the bar in this polished-wood-and-brick pub to order yourself a pint of Clementine, an orange-peel-and-coriander-infused Belgian... Read more
Bars
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One of the original meeting halls in Boston and the site of speeches by Samuel Adams and James Otis, Faneuil Hall and the surrounding marketplace... Read more
Landmarks
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In the age of the Insert-Name-of-Bank Stadium, a throwback to the pre-corporate past in sports is rare. Fenway Park is as old-timey as it... Read more
Landmarks
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The Freedom Trail is one of the most storied walking trails in the U.S., and is a must for history buffs. Four kilometres of red brick paths... Read more
Landmarks
Taxis from Logan Airport to downtown Boston will cost under US$25.00 and take less than 15 minutes, thanks to the efficiency of the MassPike. The Silver Line on the MBTA connects Logan arrivals to South Station for $2.00, where you can take the Red Line subway to your final destination.
Channel your inner Italian with a sunset cruise on the Charles River serenaded by a classically trained accordion player, or Bocelli’s... Read more
Landmarks
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This Chinatown favourite is tiny, bright and always packed out the door. It’s all about the dumplings here, so skip the Cantonese dishes... Read more
Restaurants
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A walk around the red brick of Harvard Yard and the futuristic buildings of MIT is a must on any visit to the city. For an indoor exploration,... Read more
Arts & Culture | Landmarks
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Hungry Mother serves up excellent Southern food, from crispy cornmeal catfish to slow-smoked pork shoulder and tangy stewed collards. With... Read more
Restaurants
For walkers, there‘s nothing like the HarborWalk, beginning in the North End and ending at the ICA. The way the building cantilevers... Read more
Arts & Culture
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This turn-of-the-century mansion was designed to look like a 15th-century Venetian palazzo and is filled with thousands of pieces of furniture,... Read more
Arts & Culture
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At Jacob Wirth, a German beer hall near Boston Common, rare brews are a specialty. If you’re lucky you’ll land on a batch the... Read more
Bars
Leaf through the thick leather beer menu at swanky Lord Hobo and select a different brew for everyone at the table. You’ll want to taste... Read more
Restaurants | Bars
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Known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East,” Newbury Street boasts eight blocks of high-end shopping, local designers’ boutiques,... Read more
Landmarks
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Located in Boston’s elegant Beacon Hill neighbourhood, No. 9 Park is the embodiment of sophisticated dining. Barbara Lynch’s seven-course... Read more
Restaurants
The sashimi is superlative, but it’s the omakase (chef’s tasting menu) that makes this Japanese spot so spectacular. For an example... Read more
Restaurants
James Beard Award winner Ana Sortun brings her creative flair to Oleana’s Eastern Mediterranean menu. Dishes like the chickpea crêpe... Read more
Restaurants
The MBTA is the oldest transportation system in the U.S., and for $2.00 per ride, you can get pretty much anywhere in Boston or Cambridge. A LinkPass can be purchased for unlimited rides on the bus, subway and inner-harbour ferry: $9.00 for one day or $15.00 for seven days.
Welcome to Boston’s nucleus of beer-obsessed. The Sunset has 112 taps and a 16-page paper beverage menu, reprinted weekly. Get yourself... Read more
Bars
Located at the intersection of Boylston and Newbury, the Taj Boston is classic blue-blooded New England. The guest rooms, stuffed with plush... Read more
Ten Tables offers excellent, locally sourced dishes for the unpretentious palate: housemade charcuterie, bierwurst sausage and Provençal... Read more
Restaurants
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With a touch of Paris mixed with New England charm, this boutique hotel offers the best of both worlds. Peter Niemitz’s European-inspired... Read more
A historic landmark in the Financial District, this building was once the Federal Reserve Bank. Guests can still gather under the gaze of... Read more
This gem in the Back Bay boasts rooms with mahogany furniture, high ceilings and brass chandeliers.... Read more
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Yes, this was once the Charles Street Jail, and there are still bars on the windows of the original building. On the weekend, locals and visitors... Read more
You can decide for yourself if you agree with The New York Times’ claim that Toscanini’s makes “the best ice cream... Read more
Bakeries / Cafés
Trina’s serves upscale comfort dishes, like fried chicken with buttermilk waffles. With two separate rooms – one bar and one restaurant... Read more
Bars
After sleeping in a starfish position in your signature W bed, spend the day relaxing so you can save fuel for a night of dancing at Descent... Read more
Boston is a great city to discover on foot, especially the downtown area and certain parts of Cambridge, so be sure to pack some comfortable shoes to cover all that ground.
On Cape Cod, Provincetown’s main drag adds colour to the coast.
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