Things To Do
Charles River Esplanade
Along the Boston side of the Charles River, which separates the city from Cambridge, is a roughly three-mile leafy path known as the Esplanade. To take in its full charm, begin your walk near the Boston University Bridge, you'll pass playgrounds and marshes and places to rent sail boats and buy lemonade (you are, remember, visiting in good weather). You'll also be swarmed by flocks of wild geese and packs of joggers. End your walk at the Museum of Science, which, not incidentally, is a great place to occupy kids for several hours.
Freedom Trail
Your visit to Boston must include a walk into history along the Freedom Trail. You can start in the beginning, the middle or the end and wind your way through the streets of Boston - and along the paths of history. This is Boston's indoor/outdoor history museum. There are 16 "official" sites of the Freedom Trail. You'll want to visit every one!
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, Faneuil Hall Boston is alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty." Over 70 retailers and 40 office tenants occupy the 200,000 square feet of retail and 160,000 square feet of space on Boston's iconic mixed-use festival marketplace. Customers enjoy unique, locally-loved, and nationally recognized shops while indulging in the worldwide cuisine at our restaurants, pubs, and in the world-famous Quincy Market Colonnade. The cobblestone promenades are filled with the music and jaw-dropping routines of world- renowned street performers and musicians.
Institute of Contemporary Art
Award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the ICA, conceiving the building both "from the sky down," as a contemplative space for experiencing contemporary art, and "from the ground up," providing dynamic areas for public enjoyment.
Trillium Brewing - Fenway
Nestled in the heart of Fenway only steps from the ballpark, Trillium Fenway offers indoor and outdoor seating for on-site draft pours and food provided by Time Out Market.