Take a 2.5-mile-long stroll through Boston and stop by historical sites that were markers of the story of the American Revolution. The path is marked largely by brick and has guided tours available though feel free to do it on your own for more flexibility.

A classic Boston must-see! The oldest city park in the United States and where you'll find the start of the Freedom Trail.

The first public botanical garden in the United States which is adjacent to the Boston Common. Be sure to look out for the Make Way for Ducklings statues.

One of Jillian's favorite study spots in grad school. Come and marvel at the treasured architecture and art work that spans three centuries. Be sure not to miss the courtyard and Bates Hall. Also has a tea lounge and coffee shop.

If you're a book lover, check out this charming bookshop and café which spans five stories and contains the most charming nooks and crannies! While you're in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, stroll through the neighborhood's charming streets including Acorn Street, one of the most photographed streets in the city which captures Colonial Boston.

Take an autumnal nature walk to ponder the natural world at the site where Henry David Thoreau wrote his famous essays. The trail is 1.5 miles around the pond and takes about 1 hour at a leisurely pace.

Fun fact: a scene from Greta Gerwig's 2019 film Little Women was filmed at our venue, the Lyman Estate. Check out Louisa May Alcott's longtime home and place where she wrote Little Women which is now a museum with guided tours.

Located in the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill, an icon of the American Industrial Revolution, the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation brings together intriguing artifacts, cultural insights, and inspiring stories to delight people of all ages, enabling them to see the past and envision the future.

Check out the lovely sculptures and contemporary art museum.

Learn about Concord's revolutionary and literary history. The museum is best known for its collection of artifacts from authors Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

An upscale farm-stand with fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and prepared food. Oh and did I mention cider donuts and a pumpkin wall?

Guy Fieri has featured this daytime eatery on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Don't miss the pumpkin bread french toast! Need I say more?

One of our favorite restaurants on Moody Street in Waltham which offers Cuban-style small plates.

Our favorite brewery with great beer and food trucks daily.

One of many locations in the Boston and Greater Boston area! Come for coffee, tea, baked goods, and tasty breakfast/lunch options.

An artisanal donut shop with many options including vegan flavors. You can't go wrong with the classic "blackbird" donut.

A charming cafe in the cute and cozy downtown Concord. After you grab something to eat, be sure to walk down the streets and browse the local shops.

An izakaya that serves delicious yakitori, ramen, and other Japanese dishes. We love the spicy seaweed salad and pork belly.

A taste of New Orleans and southern fare. Don't miss the beignets and sorbet mimosa.