Carmen & Connor
Things To Do
Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard’s impressive tree sanctuary is a unique spot for nature walks, picnics, and other chill outdoor activities.
The Mapparium
Built in the 1930s, this three-story, stained-glass orb puts you inside the globe -- and puts your world geography skills to the test (including identifying countries that no longer exist). Once you’ve spent some timing gazing at countries from the inside out, have fun with the acoustics: a mere whisper on one end of the walkway can be heard on the other side of the globe. It's also one of the best museums in Boston.
Swan Boats
The paddle boats date back to the 1870s and were actually inspired by the opera Lohengrin (real-life resident swans Romeo and Juliet came much later). The super slow pace of the ride itself demands you take a pause and simply enjoy the beauty of the Public Garden, the first public botanical garden in the US.
Boston Public Library
The main branch of the Boston Public Library is a strange beast: half 19th-century McKim masterpiece, half modern mishmash (a recent, and massive, renovation has finally brought the 1970s-era wing into the 21st century). Take a complimentary art or architectural tour.
Fenway
Although the Sox will be away, you can take a ballpark tour. Your group will wander the grounds, pause on the warning track, and sit atop the Green Monster.
Brewery Tours
In the last five years, Boston has almost become overwhelmed with craft brewers. You can tour the facilities of Harpoon and Sam Adams, our two biggies, but it’s also worth checking the smaller outfits like Night Shift Brewing, Dorchester Brewing Company, and Trillium Brewing Co.
Museum Of Science
Features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive permanent exhibits!
Quincy Market
Quincy Market is a historic market complex near Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. It was constructed in 1824–26 and named in honor of Mayor Josiah Quincy, who organized its construction without any tax or debt.
Boston Duck Tours
Experience Boston's Most Popular Tour with the famous Boston Duck Tours. Tour Boston by land & water!
Cheers
The famous Cheers bar!
Taza Chocolate
The city’s first hipster chocolate, and one that has since gone national. A tour of the 17,000-square-foot facility give you a primer on stone ground chocolate, including the grinding room and the cocoa nibs from Mexico from which the chocolates are made. The factory store is where the free samples come in.
North End
The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops and old-school delis pack the area, especially on lively Hanover Street.
Harvard University
We highly recommend a visit to our great Alma Mater. Not only is the campus beautiful, but the history and culture of Cambridge is sure to impress!
Santarpio's Pizza
We highly recommend dropping in for some amazing pizza! Warning: Friday and Saturday night lines will be long.
Other Great Restaurants
See a running list of great restaurants in Boston, updated frequently, at this link!