Greta & Colin

Things To Do

We're sharing some fun to-dos and some of our favorite restaurants in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. These are all approximately sorted by distance from the hotel. If you want to take the trek out to some of our local spots, make sure to get a public transit T pass for the day or weekend. The hotel is close to the Charles/MGH station on the Red Line, and most of our favorite spots are also on the Red Line in Central and Davis, which you can get to directly from Charles/MGH. MIT's campus is on the Red Line as well in Kendall Square. If you feel the need to visit that other university in Cambridge, Harvard is on the Red Line too. If you're taking the Red Line to go into Cambridge you'll take the T towards Alewife. To return to Boston, you will take the T towards Ashmont or Braintree - either one.

Beacon Hill Hotel

25 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

Our wedding hotel

Charles/MGH

Boston, MA 02114

This is the Red Line station for the T closest to the hotel

Boston Common

115 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Take a stroll in Boston's famous park

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

70 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

some favorites: Chocolate Rose, Golden Green Tea (from MEM Tea), House Shakshuka

Mike's Pastry

300 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Boston's famous cannolis

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

338 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115

Take a walk down Newbury Street to have brunch with the books

MIT Museum

314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Robots, mechanical sculptures, and more - all in a new location

MIT Sailing Pavilion

134 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139

Open to the public, take a walk around the Esplanade to get the best views of the Boston skyline from the Cambridge side of the Charles River at MIT's docks. Join us for sailing on Saturday after brunch at the hotel!

Museum of Science

1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Tons of galleries to browse for a whole day or more if you'd like

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115

One woman's personal collection of fine art, letters, sculpture, and more - open to the public as a museum with a beautiful courtyard

The Mad Monkfish

524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Sushi and jazz - what's not to like?

Toscanini's Ice Cream

159 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Tosci's is a must-try ice cream shop and a regular visit for students after tough exams

The Abbey

1755 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

Creative pub food near Porter Square

Porter Square Books

25 White Street, Cambridge, MA 02140

This is the bookstore nearest us, and fun fact, it's the one Celeste Ng goes to

Mem Tea Imports

196 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02140

Stock up on the best looseleaf tea. Don't have time to make it out to Davis Square? Try it at Tatte, Flour, or other local bakeries and cafes - many of them have it in stock.

Mr. Crêpe

51 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Crepes all day - great spot for a tasty, affordable meal

True Bistro

1153 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

Our favorite restaurant for special occasions, serving all vegan brunch and dinner

For all the days along the way

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