Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Toscano
47 Charles StWow, great food AND it is about ten steps from the front door. $$$
According to Zagat "Though the “delicious” Italian-inflected menu covers plenty of pastas and apps, wood-fired “upscale pizza” augmented by “creative toppings” is “the way to go” at this “affordable” Todd English–owned fixture ... lovely for a date or more.” $$
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Figs
42 Charles StAccording to Zagat "Though the “delicious” Italian-inflected menu covers plenty of pastas and apps, wood-fired “upscale pizza” augmented by “creative toppings” is “the way to go” at this “affordable” Todd English–owned fixture ... lovely for a date or more.” $$
Why? Because it has great coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and it is right across the street!
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Peet's Coffee
285 Harvard StWhy? Because it has great coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and it is right across the street!
Sophisticated venue serving fish-focused Mediterranean fare, plus a bar with occasional piano music. $$$
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Ostra
1 Charles St SSophisticated venue serving fish-focused Mediterranean fare, plus a bar with occasional piano music. $$$
Family-friendly pizzeria serving inventive pies & oven-roasted sandwiches in a simple setting. $$$
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The Upper Crust Pizzeria
20 Charles StFamily-friendly pizzeria serving inventive pies & oven-roasted sandwiches in a simple setting. $$$
Beacon Hill haunt serving a variety of simple American dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar. $$
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75 Chestnut
75 Chestnut StBeacon Hill haunt serving a variety of simple American dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar. $$
Drinks & Nightlife
Old-school bar serving up arcade games, foosball & beer in a casual, no-frills setting.
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Beacon Hill Pub
149 Charles StOld-school bar serving up arcade games, foosball & beer in a casual, no-frills setting.
Small, unpretentious tavern slinging pub grub & brews in a lively barroom atmosphere.
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The Sevens Ale House
77 Charles StSmall, unpretentious tavern slinging pub grub & brews in a lively barroom atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Fascinating museum covering the history of African Americans on Beacon Hill and Boston. One of Boston's best-kept secrets.
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Museum of African American History
46 Joy StFascinating museum covering the history of African Americans on Beacon Hill and Boston. One of Boston's best-kept secrets.
Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon StreetT he Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation. Discover the rich history of the American Revolution, as it began in Boston, where every step tells a story.
For more information: www.thefreedomtrail.org
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Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StT he Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation. Discover the rich history of the American Revolution, as it began in Boston, where every step tells a story.
For more information: www.thefreedomtrail.org
Parks & Nature
Boston Common (also known as the Common) is the central public park in Boston. Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. The Common is part of the Emerald Necklace of parks and parkways that extend from the Common south to Franklin Park in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Dorchester. A visitors' center for all of Boston is located on the Tremont Street side of the park.
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Boston Common Visitors Center
139 Tremont StBoston Common (also known as the Common) is the central public park in Boston. Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. The Common is part of the Emerald Necklace of parks and parkways that extend from the Common south to Franklin Park in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Dorchester. A visitors' center for all of Boston is located on the Tremont Street side of the park.
A beautiful urban park where you can visit the Make Way for Ducklings statue and, in season, take a ride on the swan boats. Or just go for a walk!
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Boston Public Garden
A beautiful urban park where you can visit the Make Way for Ducklings statue and, in season, take a ride on the swan boats. Or just go for a walk!
Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
Charles River EsplanadesBeautiful trail located next to the Charles River.
Entertainment & Activities
Why? Because you can! Don't worry, they rent skates, too. Open mid-November to mid-March. Get more details at www.bostonfrogpond.com
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Boston Common
139 Boylston StWhy? Because you can! Don't worry, they rent skates, too. Open mid-November to mid-March. Get more details at www.bostonfrogpond.com
Its a short walk and there are lots of movies to chose from.
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AMC Boston Common 19
175 Tremont StIts a short walk and there are lots of movies to chose from.
I-Aquarium ye-New England
1 Central WharfWhat a great experience!
Arts & Culture
Iziko leziNtloko zezoMzamo
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayA great place to take the kids, young or old
This wonderful museum presents the 200-year evolution of health care and medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a world-famous institution.
Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital
2 N Grove StThis wonderful museum presents the 200-year evolution of health care and medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a world-famous institution.
A beautiful amphitheater located next to the Charles River. Open during the summer when free concerts are scheduled every week.
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Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar WayA beautiful amphitheater located next to the Charles River. Open during the summer when free concerts are scheduled every week.
Getting Around
Charles/MGH station
Park Street station
Winter StreetArlington station
South Station
700 Atlantic AveNorth Station
135 Causeway St