Things To Do
Bow Market
One of our favorite spots in Somerville, Bow Market used to be a bunch of old storage units. They were bought and converted to a restaurants, shops, and drink spots. A fun place to spend an afternoon - which is why we decided to host our welcome drinks here!
Lincoln Park
Bringing your kids (or feeling like a picnic)? Lincoln Park is a great green-space with a big playground, skatepark, fields, and more.
Somerville Community Path
A short walk from the hotel, you can link up with the Somerville Bike Path. We recommend entering at 114 Central Street and turning left. Walking the bike path was one of our favorite weekend activities (or at least a favorite of Ally's!) when we lived in Somerville. Highly recommend!
The Neighborhood Restaurant
A family-run Portuguese-American restaurant, this is a great spot to grab breakfast in Union Square. Please note it's cash only (they have an ATM on-site!).
Union Square Donuts
The original location and the Boston-area famous donuts! You can grab coffee here and a donut in the morning for quick breakfast.
Backbar
Rated one of the top 25 bars in the world, this is a super quirky bar with speak-easy vibes. Rotating menu and there is often a line, but well worth the wait!
Celeste
An incredible Peruvian spot in Union Square - be sure to get a causa de tuna tartare and pisco sour! It's a small space, so a reservation is encouraged (you might not get in without).
Masala Square Indian Kitchen
Our go-to Indian restaurant in Somerville! We've been patrons since they opened in 2019. Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer.
Juliet Social Club
A delightful wine bar in Union Square with a great selection and cozy, neighborhood vibes. Bring games and hangout for the afternoon!
Felipe's Taqueria
Our local friends know we love grabbing burritos (and margs!), and sitting on Felipe's roof deck! A great spot to grab a casual dinner and enjoy the sun. Please note, this is probably not an ideal spot for the kiddos - music can get kind of loud.
Harvard Art Museums
The art museum is a great way to spend some time in Harvard Square (and admission is FREE!).
The Longfellow Bar
Our FAVORITE cocktail bar - classic Harvard vibe and incredible cocktails (rotating menu, all the classic, etc). We also love the snacks here - messy fries, shishito peppers, and hummus!
Regattabar
For the jazz lovers in our group, this is an affordable and excellent jazz bar! With shows multiple times a week, this is a great place to visit if you are arriving early and want to explore Boston's jazz scene.
Barcelona Wine Bar
A nice lil tapas spot in Porter Square! Great wine/cocktails, solid servings, and reasonable prices. It can get busy, so grab a seat at the bar or make a reservation.
Oleana
One of our absolute favorite restaurants. Always make a reservations well in advance, but it's totally worth it. We love everything on the menu!
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Third St
For our guests staying at the Marriott, this is a great place to grab coffee, breakfast, and lunch! Always busy, always high-quality.
Row 34
Great spot in Kendall Square - go for oysters and other seafood.
Roxy's Arcade
A speakeasy-style arcade bar behind a great grilled cheese spot.
Life Alive Organic Cafe Kendall Square
Our go-to salad spot, it's a great place to grab lunch. There are locations in Kendall Square near the Marriott Hotel, Harvard Square, and Davis Square.
Area Four
If you're in the mood for brick oven pizza, this is your spot in Kendall!
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Our favorite museum in Boston! This was once Isabella Gardner's private residence and collection that was made public after her death. Check out the local events, explore the courtyard, and be sure to visit the empty Rembrandt paintings (ISW is the site of one of the world's most famous and still unsolved art heists!).
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of Boston's most famous art museum's, this is a great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the art and grabbing a glass of wine. Check out the touring exhibits!
Paddle Boston: Cambridge, Kendall Square
Angel loves to kayak and grabbing one locally is a fun way to see the area. There are a few stops along the Charles river - check out whatever location is most convenient for you.
Boston Duck Tours Museum of Science Departure Location
Boston's famous duck tours go both on the water and through the streets to give you a sense of the city's history and culture. Fun for folks who haven't been to Boston before!
Museum of Science
One of Ally's favorite spots as a kid, there's something for people of all ages here (but especially fun with kids)! From exploring the planetarium to walking through the dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Science is worth checking out.
Krasi
If you're heading downtown, this is our favorite Greek spot in Boston! Highly recommend a reservation, though you can walk-in if you're ok with a 1-2hr wait. Once you're in, start with the Tiropita rolls and homemade tzatziki (made tableside!).
Newbury Street
A fun place to spend a day shopping or window shopping! There are high-end designers from Valentino to Chanel, and then plenty modern shops like Nike, H&M, and Marshalls.