Sites & Museums
Museums
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Take a guided tour of the Isabella Stuart Gardener Museum
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Visit and have lunch at the Museum of Fine Arts
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Explore the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Science Boston
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Visit the JFK Library and Museum
Historic Sites
Activities
Tours & Trails:
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Walk the Freedom Trail (this is the best way to see Boston's main historic sites!)
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Take a tour on Boston's famous Duck Tour
Self-Guided Tours:
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Walk along the Charles River Esplanade
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Shop on Newbury Street
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See the Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden
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Visit the historic Beacon Hill, South End and North End Neighborhoods
Other Activities
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Kayak on the Charles River
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See the Red Sox play at Fenway Park
Food
For a quick bite:
For a sit-down meal:
Coppa Enoteca
Mama Maria
B&G Oysters
Picco
For dessert:
Mike's Pastry
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
J.P Licks Ice Cream
For drinks:
The Beehive
Trillium Brewery
Near Boston
Looking to extend your trip beyond the city of Boston? We would highly recommend visiting...
Cambridge, Massachusetts (10 Minutes from Boston)
As Boston residents, we cross the Charles at least once a week to visit Cambridge and it's amazing selection of restaurants! If you visit Cambridge, we recommend taking a walk through Harvard Square and stopping by the Harvard Book Store.
Concord, Massachusetts (40 Minutes from Boston)
We love spending time in Concord's picturesque town center, partially because Concord is Selin's hometown, but also because of its rich history! If you have the chance to visit, don't miss the Alcott House, the Old North Bridge, and Walden Pond.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts (1.5 Hours from Boston)
If you have more time to spend in New England, July is the perfect time to visit Cape Cod. You can take a day trip via the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown, or rent a car to make the easy drive down the coast.