Attractions/Historic Sites/Museums #

• Back Bay #

  • Boston Public Library
    • Boston Public Library 'Established in 1848, it was the first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public library to lend books, the first to have a branch library, and the first to have a children’s room.'
    • 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
    • Art & Architecture Tours at the Central Library | Boston Public Library
    • Going to a library on vacation sounds funny but it is worth a visit. Especially if you are into architecture.
  • Mapparium
    • Mapparium Globe in Boston - An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
    • Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. / Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m (double check before you go)
    • 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
    • Recommended for history and geography enthusiasts

• Boston Common #

  • Freedom Trail
    • Outside the Boston Common Visitors Center
    • Walk the Freedom Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

• Charlestown #

  • Bunker Hill Monument
    • Visit Bunker Hill (U.S. National Park Service)
    • The building was recently refurbished and you can walk up the 294 steps to the top
      • They limit the number of people in the tower at the same time.
      • If it is a clear day, the climb is worth it if your heart and legs can handle it
  • USS Constitution
    • Hours & Visitor Info
    • Home - USS Constitution Museum
    • 1 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129
    • I recommend seeing the Museum and the ship
    • Note: Museum and Ship have different hours!
      • Museum Hours Open Daily | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
      • Ship Hours Open Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Closed Mondays

• Fort Point #

  • Hood Milk Bottle
    • Glenn’s Kreme&Kone at the Hood Milk Bottle - Google Maps '40-ft.-tall wooden milk bottle, a local landmark since 1977 & housing a small restaurant.'
    • It was ok. More of a fun novelty if you are in the area.

• Seaport #

  • Fan Pier
    • Fan Pier - All You SHOULD Know Before Going (2026 Reviews)
    • Fan Pier has a long walkway that goes along the water and offers great views on an easy stroll (if the weather is nice)
    • There are restaurants and shops near there

• South Boston #

  • Dorchester Heights
    • Dorchester Heights (U.S. National Park Service)
    • Significant in US Revolutionary War
    • It is the highest area in the neighborhood and commands a view of both Boston Harbor and downtown.
      • If it is a clear evening, the sunset, and views of the city are worth the hike

• Wharf District #

  • Long Warf
    • I took the ferry from here to Charlestown for the USS Constitution. Fun way to see the city from the water for cheap.
      • Boston Visitor's Guide to the T | MBTA User Guides | MBTA

Bookshops #

• Downtown Crossing #

  • Brattle Book Shop
    • 'The Brattle features two floors of general used books, a third floor of rare and antiquarian books and an outside sale lot. '
    • 9 West St, Boston
    • Recommend if you love browsing around used bookstores

Bars and Pubs #

• Cambridge #

  • The Druid
    • A classic wood-paneled neighborhood Irish pub for pints, pub grub & traditional music.
    • 1357 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    • I had the fish and chips and a Smithwick’s

• Charlestown #

  • Warren Tavern
    • Warren Tavern | Historic Charlestown Restaurant & Tavern Since 1780 'Serving Boston Food, Drink & History Since 1780'
    • 2 Pleasant Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
    • I had the Lunch IPA and cup of Chili
    • Fun place to stop in, not too far from Bunker Hill

• Seaport #

  • Coquette
    • 450 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
      • Located in the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
    • Coquette | Coastal Mediterranean Cuisine in Boston, MA
  • Lucky's Lounge
    • Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant in Seaport Boston | Lucky's Lounge
    • low-key

Churches #

• Seaport #

  • Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage
    • Our Lady of Good Voyage - Boston, MA
    • 51 Seaport Blvd., Boston (very close to Yotel)
    • Mass times SUNDAY: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM

• South End #

  • Cathedral of the Holy Cross | Boston, MA
    • Mass Times | Cathedral of the Holy Cross | Boston, MA
    • Beautiful recently restored cathedral opened in 1875.
    • A requiem Mass for President John F. Kennedy was held here in 1964

Coffee #

• Seaport #

  • Caffè Nero
    • 368 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
    • Roasted tomato breakfast sandwich

Hotels #

• Seaport #

  • Yotel
    • YOTEL Boston | Seaport Hotel in Boston, Near the Harbour
    • 65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
    • I've stayed here twice. I find it perfect for 1 or 2 people. The room is small and the bed shifts to a kind of couch at the touch of a button. If you don't need a big spacious suite, look no further.
      • The Silver Line bus from the airport has a stop within walking distance
  • Hyatt Place Boston Seaport
    • Boston Seaport Hotel | Hyatt Place Boston Seaport
    • 295 Northern Avenue, Boston
    • It is at the far end of Seaport, way from downtown Boston
    • It's nice, stayed a couple times for conferences

Restaurants #

• Atlantic Warf #

  • Sorell Cafe and Bakery
    • Homemade scones draw a crowd at this bustling spot for cafe fare including soups & sandwiches.
    • On the Freedom Trail not far from the USS Constitution

• Financial District #

  • Scali Cafe
    • Scali Cafe
    • 147 Pearl St, Boston, MA 02110
    • Compact daytime cafe featuring classic breakfast & lunch eats at the counter in a simple interior.
    • Had the ham and cheese omelet

• Seaport #

  • Committee
    • Greek Meze & Craft Cocktails in Boston Seaport - Committee Boston
    • 50 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
    • Big hot spot with multiple lounges & bars serving Greek-Med meze, plus tiki cocktails on the patio.
    • Went here for brunch
  • Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
    • Boston (Seaport), MA | Hours + Location | Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House | Steaks & Seafood in the USA
    • 250 Northern Ave Ste 200, Boston, MA 02210
    • Upscale
    • Opulently outfitted chain restaurant specializing in prime steaks & seafood along with fine wines.
    • I had
      • Old Fashioned
      • Scallops
      • Wine Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019
  • Moxies
    • lunch, dinner, happy hour, late night | Moxies Restaurant
    • 899 Congress Street, Boston

Travel Notes #

• Boston Visitor's Guide to the T | MBTA User Guides | MBTA
  • Silver Line offers fare-free transportation from Boston Logan Airport to downtown Boston. However, a fare is required when traveling back to the airport.
    • I've used this when I stayed in the Seaport area
    • SL1 | Bus | MBTA
  • Maps | MBTA (downloadable PDFs)
• Get the National Parks App App Store and Google Play.
  • It has an audio guide for the Freedom Trail and is just great for National Park research in general
• Calendar - Boston National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
  • Find programs given by the National Park Service

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