Things To Do

Freedom Trail

Truly the quintessential Boston activity. Follow the red brick road that leads from the Boston Commons to the Bunker Hill Monument past 16 aggressively historic sites. Along the way there is plenty of opportunity for food, drink and cannoli. Check out the website for maps and information about each site.

Public Garden/Boston Common

There is always something blooming in this beautiful public garden. If the weather is nice consider getting take out and eating in the garden. Also home of the "Make Way for Ducklings" statue which is dressed up in seasonal costumes.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Boston Public Market

Fresh cider doughnuts and other New England foods can be found in this charming indoor market. On Fridays and Saturdays there is also the Haymarket fruit and vegetable market out front.

The Institute of Contemporary Art

Harpoon Brewery

A classic Boston brewery. They have free tours and also an excellent space both indoors and outside to hang out and get a flight. Excellent pretzel knots.

Trillium Brewing Company

This might be our favorite brewery in Boston. Great location and excellent beer. Good indoor and outdoor areas to grab a drink!

Castle Island

A beautiful walk to see the water and also get a view of the harbor islands. There is a fort that you can visit if you plan ahead. Mostly we just go there to get outdoors and smell the briny sea air.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Who doesn't love trees!? Well worth the ride on the T (take the orange line) for a walk to see all the beautiful landscaping and a wide variety of trees and gardens. Bonus points if you bring Ginger's (Mother of the groom) book for a handy guide.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Great spot to see some historic buildings and also to grab a quick bite at the neighboring Quincy Market.

Mike's Pastry

On a blind taste test this was Julia's favorite Cannoli. Will prefers Modern Pastry down the road.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

This quirky museum is worth the visit. It is full of eclectic art that Ms. Gardner collected and placed in her home/museum. You can see anything from a renaissance masterpiece to an exquisite porcelain vase from China all in the same room. Also can see the empty frames of the art that was stolen in 1990! (One of the largest art thefts in history; recommend the short Netflix show called "this is a robbery" on this as well)

New England Aquarium

SO MANY PENGUINS! Also you can walk around the outside and see seals and sea lions for free.

USS Constitution - Actual Vessel

It's over 200 years old and still in ship shape! No rust on these Ironsides. Sorry about that. But not sorry enough to change it.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

HUZZAH!! It is touristy (and hokey) but still very fun to learn about the history of Boston. They give you role cards and have you play along. Also a lovely tea house on the top level of the museum.

Newbury Street

If you like high end shopping or just window shopping this (and the neighboring Boylston St.) is the place to be. Boston marathon finish line is right near here as well.

Museum of Science

Pretty solid science museum full of interactive exhibits

Franklin Park Zoo

Wide variety of animals, including adorable red pandas and a butterfly pavillion.