Caitlin & Ben
Things To Do In Boston
Boston Public Library
More than an ordinary public library, the Boston Public Library is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Established in 1848, this museum-like facility is housed inside an architecturally magnificent building that features beautiful sculptures, murals, mosaics and an expansive vaulted reading room. Inside, more than 1 million rare books and documents are available for viewing. You’ll find everything from John Adam’s personal library, original musical scores by Mozart and Prokofiev and first edition folios by Shakespeare to century-old maps, fine art and medieval manuscripts.
Wineries and Brewery Scene
While you can purchase a large range of local draft beer in just about any place, going right to the source is always preferable. The best breweries in Boston will give you a taste of the inventive spirit that fueled the craft beer revival that began in the 1980s and is still going strong today—and some of the best beers in the entire New England. From Trillium Brewing, Sam Adams, Harpoon, Downeast Cider, Night Shift Brewing Co., to Aeronaut Brewing Company and more, there are plenty to choose from! If beer isn’t your beverage of choice, you can also visit City Winery or Boston Winery for a glass of red or Boston Harbor Distillery or Bully Boy Distillers for a smooth whiskey. Cheers!
Fenway Park
Even for those who don’t follow sports, a day out at the old ballpark is a fun time to while away the hours with some friends. For those who do fancy themselves sports nuts, Fenway Park is a bucket list destination packed full of hardball history. The left field fence at Fenway, dubbed ‘The Green Monster’, is almost 40-feet high and over 300 feet from home plate and has been a part of baseball lore since 1912. Because of its relatively small size and high demand, tickets can be tricky to get, so try and purchase them well in advance.
The North End
This neighborhood combines history, culture, and amazing food. Known as the Little Italy of Boston, the North End has lots of historic buildings and incredible restaurants (don’t leave without enjoying some cannoli!).
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
What you’ll find here, in an elaborate setting that evokes a 15th-century Venetian palace, is a collection of art comprised of more than 7,500 paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, silver, ceramics, 1,500 rare books, and 7,000 archival objects from ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, Asia, the Islamic world and 19th-century France and America. In addition to all the antiquities, the museum also features a whole wing of contemporary art as well. There is also the added mystique that this is the place where two men, disguised as police officers, made off with 13 precious works of art by some of the most world-famous painters in history. It still ranks as the costliest property theft ever!