Boston is very accessible by train and bus (MBTA). We highly recommend exploring the city this way. Single tickets and day passes are available at any train (T) stop.
ACTIVITIES
Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park
Walk through the Boston Common and Public Garden
Walk along the Charles River Esplanade (great picnic spot)
Harbor Cruise
Visit the Boston Public Library
Visit the View Boston Observation Deck (Prudential Center)
Walk around Harvard Square
Boston Duck Tour
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (easy way to see the whole city)
Walk through the North End
Shopping and Walking on Newbury Street
Freedom Trail (Guided Tour not necessary)
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art
Personal Favorites of the Bride & Groom:
Flight Club Darts Bar (Seaport)
Kayak on the Charles River (Kendall Square location)
EAT & DRINK
Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall (Financial District)
Sam Adams Tap Room (Financial District)
Tradesman Coffee Shop (Financial District)
Barking Crab (Seaport)
Tony C's (Seaport) **good for large groups**
Legal Seafood Harborside (Seaport)
Lolita Tequila Bar Fort Point (Seaport)
Cisco Seasonal Beer Garden (Seaport)
Trillium Brewing (Fenway)
Eastern Standard (Fenway)
Bleacher Bar (Fenway)
Tasty Burger (Fenway)
Time Out Market (Fenway) **good for large groups**
Joe's (Waterfront) **good for large groups**
North End (historic Italian district):
Regina's Pizzeria
Ernesto's Pizza
Modern Pastry
Mike's Pastry
Any and all restaurants for pasta and espresso martinis!
For great views of the Boston skyline while you eat, we suggest you visit our neighborhood in East Boston
(Maverick stop on the MBTA Blue Line):
Tall Ship
ReelHouse
The Smoke Shop BBQ
Quiet Few (not on the water but still a good time)
Personal Favorites of the Bride & Groom:
Nathalie Wine Bar (Fenway)
Saloon Cocktail Bar (Davis Square in Somerville)
Bow Market (Somerville)
Blossom Bar (Brookline)
Seabird Coffee and Co.
Split Rock Beer Garden
Salty Days Fish Co.
The Blue Oar
Walk and shop local boutiques in Cohasset Village
Take a coastal scenic drive down Jerusalem Road
Visit Nantasket Beach
Walk around World’s End - coastal hike with views of Downtown Boston (Hingham)