Rachel & Jacob
Things To Do In Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
This is where we got engaged! Jacob proposed to me in the room with some of my favorite collections that include: Mother and Child in a boat - Edmund Charles Tarbell Calm Morning - Frank Weston Benson Eleanor - Frank Weston Benson The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world with a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art.
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is home to the Red Sox, opened in 1912, it is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball. Take notice of a solitary red seat (Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21) in the bleachers. This is the place where Ted Williams hit a 502-foot home run on June 9, 1946, which is, to this date, still the longest home run in Fenway Park history. The left-field wall at Fenway Park is the highest in all of baseball at a record 37 feet!
Back Bay
Back Bay is one of Boston’s trendiest addresses: here is where you’ll find stunning mansions, high-end shopping, and the occasional burst of surprising quirkiness, like The Fairy Shop, which features tons of Harry Potter memorabilia. Walk down Newbury Street for more shopping ranging from amazing thrift stores to high end finds.
Boston Commons
The Boston Public Garden is one of our favorite places in the city: quiet and beautiful, it’s a great place to relax, take a walk, and enjoy a bit of peace in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. Be sure to check out the Make Way for Ducklings Statue, put in place for the famous children’s book that features Boston, while you’re there!
Boston Public Library
In addition to being exquisitely beautiful, bibliophiles across the USA owe a debt of gratitude to the Boston Public Library for its continuing advances forward: it was the first publicly funded library, the first library to open additional branches, the first to lend books out, and more recently, the first to install free wifi.
Beacon Hill
This is the Boston you see on postcards: redbrick mansions, black shutters, a cobblestone path or two, tree-lined streets. It is absolutely stunning to wander through–we recommend walking from Boston Common up to Louisburg Square, which boasts some of the most prestigious addresses in Boston (former Secretary of State John Kerry lives here), and then taking a quick stroll to Acorn Street to take advantage of one of Boston’s most photogenic spots. Stroll by the Massachusetts State House with its golden dome clearly visible atop Beacon Hill.
Old State House
The Old State House and the site of the Boston Massacre that is right out front is the perfect final sightseeing stop on your first day in Boston. As the oldest surviving public building in Boston, the Old State House has seen more than its fair share of American history: it was once the seat of the colonial government, then became the seat of the Massachusetts state government and eventually Boston City Hall.
North End
Boston’s North End (also known as “Little Italy”, though you won’t catch a local calling it that) is the oldest neighborhood in Boston and a fascinating sort of place: once a neighborhood popular with Italian immigrants, today it is more popular with tourists. It’s home to tons of Italian food, beautiful architecture, several noteworthy spots in American history, and a couple of very famous pastry shops (Mike's, Modern, and Bova's).
The Paul Revere House
The oldest remaining building in downtown Boston once belonged to none other than Paul Revere! Whether you head inside for a tour or simply admire the facade as you walk by, be sure to note this piece of American history sitting in the North End.
Freedom Trail
If you know one thing about Boston, it’s probably the Freedom Trail: the famous 2.5-mile trail covers 16 historical sights related to American history in Boston, and is easily one of the most popular things to do in the city. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
Harborwalk
At around 43 miles long, you definitely won’t see even a quarter of the Harborwalk with only 2 days in Boston–but this continuous trail along Boston’s coastline is definitely worth checking out for a little bit. Luckily, the Institute for Contemporary Art is located right on it, making it easy to go for a walk before or after your visit.