Guidebook for Boston

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Guidebook for Boston

Sightseeing

The heart of Boston Common, beautiful location. Also near the starting point for Freedom Trail walking tours.
34 locals recommend
Boston Common Frog Pond
38 Beacon St
34 locals recommend
The heart of Boston Common, beautiful location. Also near the starting point for Freedom Trail walking tours.
"The Pru" or "The Hub" has a little of everything. Many business events are held here, there are tons of shops and restaurants, as well as the Skywalk Observatory for a unique perspective on Boston.
142 locals recommend
YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston Street
142 locals recommend
"The Pru" or "The Hub" has a little of everything. Many business events are held here, there are tons of shops and restaurants, as well as the Skywalk Observatory for a unique perspective on Boston.
A beautiful historic church that still functions. A Boston landmark.
54 locals recommend
Trinity Church
206 Clarendon St
54 locals recommend
A beautiful historic church that still functions. A Boston landmark.
Another quintessential Boston landmark. Home to the "Make Way for Ducklings" statues, as well as the Swan Boats.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
440 locals recommend
Another quintessential Boston landmark. Home to the "Make Way for Ducklings" statues, as well as the Swan Boats.
Beautiful plaza. Also contains the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a highly underrated experience.
15 locals recommend
Christian Science Church - The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston
250 Massachusetts Ave
15 locals recommend
Beautiful plaza. Also contains the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a highly underrated experience.

Food Scene

Great sangria, and solid tapas. Nice patio when the weather is pleasant.
10 locals recommend
BarLola
160 Commonwealth Avenue
10 locals recommend
Great sangria, and solid tapas. Nice patio when the weather is pleasant.
Very convenient, friendly staff and good cocktails.
23 locals recommend
The Met Back Bay
279 Dartmouth St
23 locals recommend
Very convenient, friendly staff and good cocktails.
Excellent modern American fair, with an Italian/Mediterranean influence. Outstanding service.
46 locals recommend
Stella Restaurant
1525 Washington St
46 locals recommend
Excellent modern American fair, with an Italian/Mediterranean influence. Outstanding service.
Excellent independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, great coffee with several options, and nice patio.
17 locals recommend
Wired Puppy
250 Newbury St
17 locals recommend
Excellent independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, great coffee with several options, and nice patio.
Great service (Taylor is my go-to bartender, Patrick is the owner). Excellent cocktails and food, lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. Free popcorn, too!
44 locals recommend
jm Curley
21 Temple Pl
44 locals recommend
Great service (Taylor is my go-to bartender, Patrick is the owner). Excellent cocktails and food, lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. Free popcorn, too!
One of Boston's oldest restaurants. Great cocktails, large beer list, and $1 oysters from 4-6 daily.
8 locals recommend
Marliave
10 Bosworth St
8 locals recommend
One of Boston's oldest restaurants. Great cocktails, large beer list, and $1 oysters from 4-6 daily.

Everything Else

The oldest major league ballpark still in operation. Home of the Red Sox, and surrounded by lively bars and restaurants.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St
815 locals recommend
The oldest major league ballpark still in operation. Home of the Red Sox, and surrounded by lively bars and restaurants.
Unique offering of galleries, food trucks, farmer's market and flea market. May-October
44 locals recommend
South End Open Market
375 Harrison Avenue
44 locals recommend
Unique offering of galleries, food trucks, farmer's market and flea market. May-October
Beautiful views of the Charles River, Cambridge and Boston. Great place for a walk or run, and convenient connection to other parts of the city via bike or foot. Free outdoor music during the summer.
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanades
279 locals recommend
Beautiful views of the Charles River, Cambridge and Boston. Great place for a walk or run, and convenient connection to other parts of the city via bike or foot. Free outdoor music during the summer.
Beautiful, massive, historic public library. One can get lost in the stacks.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
288 locals recommend
Beautiful, massive, historic public library. One can get lost in the stacks.

Essentials

The most affordable grocery store in Back Bay.
149 locals recommend
trader joe's
230 Heath St
149 locals recommend
The most affordable grocery store in Back Bay.
Grocery store with a wider selection than Trader Joe's, but also a bit more expensive.
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western Ave
595 locals recommend
Grocery store with a wider selection than Trader Joe's, but also a bit more expensive.

Drinks & Nightlife

Right around the corner. Good cocktails, solid food. A more posh lounge atmosphere.
90 locals recommend
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth St
90 locals recommend
Right around the corner. Good cocktails, solid food. A more posh lounge atmosphere.