If you're interested in the history scene in Boston, a few suggestions are: - The Freedom Trail (free; note: the sites themselves are usually closed on Mondays, though you can still walk the trail itself) - The USS Constitution (free; check hours) - The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (~$26pp, art & heist history) - Copley Square/The Boston Public Library (free) - Harvard University (Cambridge) (free) - Fenway Park (tours available, tickets in advance)
- Italian food, the North End (Hanover St) is Boston's Little Italy; there's lots of good dining and bakeries (Mike's or Modern) for cannoli - Felipe's in Harvard Square (Cambridge) is fun, cheap Mexican food with a rooftop bar - The Anchor (Charlestown) for live music & drinks with dinner (Katie & Mason went there on their first date after eating!) - Cafe Sauvage (Boston) for brunch - Quincy Market (downtown Boston) is a touristy classic--a food hall with dozens of local options - Tatte is a favorite local chain for coffee, pastries, food, and a nice environment - Legal Seafoods is a local chain with great seafood options
- Newbury Street & Charles Street for shopping - Boston Public Gardens/Swan Boats - Piers Park in East Boston for city skyline views
Quechee is a great area for hiking and antiquing!