Guidebook for Boston
Essentials
Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington StGreat neighborhood grocery store
Food Scene
Picco
513 Tremont StCasual, good food. Great pizza and outdoor seating.
Kid friendly
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveOne block away!
Metropolis
584 Tremont StMy personal favorite, nearby restaurant
Aquitaine
569 Tremont StVery nice French restaurant
Stephi's on Tremont
571 Tremont StGood, basic American food. Outdoor seating.
Five Horses Tavern - South End
535 Columbus AveGreat beer choices! Outdoor seating.
Petit Robert Bistro
480 Columbus AveGood food, outdoor seating
Mela Indian Restaurant
578 Tremont StGood Indian food
Tremont 647
647 Tremont StreetClosest restaurant, outdoor seating
Foodie haven. An amazing specialty cheese and food store. A must visit!
30 locals recommend
Formaggio Kitchen - South End
268 Shawmut AveFoodie haven. An amazing specialty cheese and food store. A must visit!
Cafe Madeleine
517 Columbus AveYummy pastries and more!
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AveGreat take out and eat in. Outdoor seating.
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AvePastries, coffee
Coda
329 Columbus AveGreat burgers!
Go here for cannoli and espresso and to experience Boston's North End.
203 locals recommend
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StGo here for cannoli and espresso and to experience Boston's North End.
Don't miss Eataly if you are a fan of Italian food. You will find everything here - fresh produce, home made pasta, cheeses, breads, and all you need to make an incredible Italian meal. You can shop, explore, take out pizza, panini, or desserts and more or eat in one of the four restaurants.
46 locals recommend
Eataly Boston
800 Boylston StDon't miss Eataly if you are a fan of Italian food. You will find everything here - fresh produce, home made pasta, cheeses, breads, and all you need to make an incredible Italian meal. You can shop, explore, take out pizza, panini, or desserts and more or eat in one of the four restaurants.
Everything Else
Lapels Dry Cleaning
152 Brookline AveNearby dry cleaner
Getting Around
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St5 min walk to Back Bay Station!
Sightseeing
Take a walk though the beautiful Boston Garden. Kids love the Swan boat rides and the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture.
39 locals recommend
Swan Boats
4 Charles StTake a walk though the beautiful Boston Garden. Kids love the Swan boat rides and the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture.
The Freedom Trail is a wonderful walk that takes you through the history of Boston
470 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StThe Freedom Trail is a wonderful walk that takes you through the history of Boston
Boston
Historic location with great shopping and food.
Iconic, quaint neighborhood with brick and cobblestone streets, beautiful homes, and great boutiques along Charles Street
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Iconic, quaint neighborhood with brick and cobblestone streets, beautiful homes, and great boutiques along Charles Street
Take the Red Line to Harvard Square. Visit Harvard University and the vibrant community surrounding it. Walk along the river, stop in at one of the diverse restaurants or coffee shops that abound, and just people watch!
32 locals recommend
Cambridge
Take the Red Line to Harvard Square. Visit Harvard University and the vibrant community surrounding it. Walk along the river, stop in at one of the diverse restaurants or coffee shops that abound, and just people watch!
Shopping
Great shopping!! Connects with the Prudential Mall. Everything you could want is here!
148 locals recommend
Copley Place
100 Huntington AveGreat shopping!! Connects with the Prudential Mall. Everything you could want is here!
Arts & Culture
On a nice day, you can walk to the Museum or take the Green Line. Visit the many and varied exhibits, including the new wing, and have such in the cafe.
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveOn a nice day, you can walk to the Museum or take the Green Line. Visit the many and varied exhibits, including the new wing, and have such in the cafe.
This is a very unique museum, set in a beautiful home with a courtyard and lovely cafe. They also host music and other events.
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayThis is a very unique museum, set in a beautiful home with a courtyard and lovely cafe. They also host music and other events.
Wonderful outing with children. You can spend hours there and have lunch at affordable, kid friendly spots.
162 locals recommend
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StWonderful outing with children. You can spend hours there and have lunch at affordable, kid friendly spots.
Aquarium station
State StreetFun for kids
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayInteresting museum that includes an IMAX theatre