Lake and Acton

October 18, 2025 • Boston, MA
171 Days To Go!

Lake and Acton

October 18, 2025 • Boston, MA
171 Days To Go!

Things to Do

See American History Up Close!

The Freedom Trail

Picture of The Freedom Trail

Starting in Boston Common, 2.5-mile red-brick walking trail in Boston that highlights 16 historic of the American Revolution and beyond. This is a great way to see the majority of the city in one go. I recommend stopping at Bova's Bakery on the way!

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
617-338-1773

Sample different historical teas or dump it in the harbor like it's 1773! (You actually get to throw tea in the harbor yourself!)10/10 an absolute blast and a must see!

Boston Public Library - Central Library

Picture of Boston Public Library - Central Library
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
(617) 536-5400

Come to the central location for the Boston Public Library to see gorgeous displays of art, literature, architecture, and gardens.

Union Oyster House

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41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108
617-227-2750

Historic eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826!

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
There's a whole section just devoted to interior design in the 1770s and indigenous american art! This museum is HUGE and will take more than one visit but is so worth it.

See the Fall Leaves Up Close!

Boston Common and Garden

Picture of Boston Common and Garden
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Visit America's oldest park! Full of equal parts history and beauty, the Common is a hub of life in the city.

Sweet Treats and Small Bites

Bova's Bakery

Picture of Bova's Bakery
134 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
617-523-5601

Skip the line at Mike's because THIS is the real Boston gem! Open 24/7 serving Italian deserts and cannoli, a must-see, right off the Freedom Trail.

Jonquils Cafe and Bakery

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125 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
617-982-6117

Super cute and strangely shaped deserts! This was one of Tony and I's first dates in Boston!

Smoke Shop - Cambridge

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8 Holyoke St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7427
Great Texas-style barbecue! Owned by a Texas A&M Alum. Tony and I's go to spot right near Harvard!

Visit the Home of Baseball

Fenway Park - Tour

Picture of Fenway Park - Tour
4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
The oldest baseball stadium in the country! Take a tour to see the inings and outs of the feild.

Time Out Market

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401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

Industrial-chic venue with several pop-up resturants offering a wide variety of cuisines right by Fenway Park! Great option for lunch. Tony recommends Ms. Clux Deluxe's karaage chicken and waffle fries!

Tutuland Boston

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115 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134
617-208-8525
Crafting studio featuring classes in custom rug tufting! Pick your own design and they will teach you how to make the cutest mini-rugs!

Hamilton

Picture of Hamilton
539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 259-3400

Hamilton is in town our wedding weekend! If you ever wanted to see the show, now's your chance at the Citizens Bank Opera House.