If you’re staying near Back Bay or the Lenox, this is one of our favorite easy ways to explore the neighborhood.

Start at the The Lenox Hotel and walk a block up Boylston Street to Copley Square. Pop inside the Boston Public Library—the historic McKim Building and Courtyard is worth a visit.

From there, continue up Boylston Street toward the Public Garden and Boston Common for a relaxed stroll, especially beautiful in the fall.

On your way back, walk along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall or take a quieter route down Marlborough Street, where we live and one of our favorite streets in the neighborhood.

Finish with a bite to eat along Newbury Street.

Take a walk along this 2.5-mile route through Boston’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks, including the site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s House, and Bunker Hill.

Visit America's most beloved ballpark, the home of the Boston Red Sox. Stop by Bleacher Bar for a drink and a view of the outfield.

Visit one or both of these art museums located near each other in the Back Bay Fens. See if you can spot the 5 empty frames left behind following a 1990 heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner.

On a sunny day, stroll along the Charles River Esplanade, taking in views of the city skyline.

Spend a morning or afternoon riding the "T" to Harvard Square, exploring Harvard's campus, and grabbing a coffee in a nearby cafe.

Visit the home of the infamous Salem Witch Trials just in time for Halloween. Note that Salem is busy in October, so be sure to plan ahead.

Take a day trip to Newport, Rhode Island, about a 1.5-2 hours drive away. Tour Gilded Age mansions, explore the iconic Cliff Walk, and take in the coastal scenery.

Head north into New Hampshire or Vermont to experience classic New England towns and scenic autumn views.