Leah & Zachary
Things To Do
Freedom Trail
If you’re looking at a map of Boston and wondering where to start, you can hit the ground running with the Freedom Trail. It will take you through many important landmarks in the city, including the Paul River House, the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, and the site of the Boston Massacre of 1770. The trail is a little more than two miles long, winding through Boston with a series of brick pathways. Along the way, you’ll pass by shops, museums, historical meeting houses and some of our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries, even our first apartment!
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is a great spot in case of rainy weather! You’ll get to meet cute penguins and colorful seat turtles. The main attraction of the Aquarium is the Ocean Tank — a series of see-through tunnels that allow you to walk under 200,000 gallons of water. There’s also a tide pool where you can actually things like snails, hermit crabs, and sea urchins. Zach and I love the seal exhibits! You can watch some of the seals in the outdoor tank before you purchase your tickets and if you walk around the back of the Aquarium, you can usually see the larger seals playing with each other in the pool. Vera also loves them :)
Newbury Street
Newbury Street is a favorite spot of ours - you’ll get a mix of high-end retail and some of the trendiest boutiques in Boston. Some of the business are in iconic brownstone building that give the street its signature look; others are pop-up stores. If you’re looking for good cafes or snacks, we highly recommend Revival Kitchen, Jonquils, Pavement Coffeehouse, and so much more
Boston Harborwalk
Since we started dating, every weekend we go on a weekend run along the harbor. We try to loop to another one of our favorite coffee spots and enjoy a post-run coffee and snack from Tatte or Sorrelle, before walking our way back home. Stretching across the piers and ports of the city, the Boston Harborwalk takes you past shops, pubs, museums, theaters, and art galleries. We love to sit out on the Harborwalk by Christopher Columbus Park (near the Aquarium) or Fan Pier (in Seaport) and watch the sailboats on the harbor
High Street Place
High Street Place dates back to 1930, where the current indoor atrium space was once a road named High Street Place. 160 Federal Street was originally built for the United Shoe Machinery Corporation headquarters, and became Boston’s first skyscraper. Throughout the space, street signs and Art Deco details (brushed brass sconces, custom stone, marble work) pay tribute to the building’s original design features. Leather banquettes, community tables and bar-style perches offer ample seating, as well as, gathering spaces for private events and pop-up vendors. The food and beverage options at HSP are endless - craft beer, champagne and wine bar, seafood & raw bar, gelato, coffee, Mediterranean classic, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, smoothies, tacos, Jewish deli food and so much more await you for some serious yummy noshes
Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
Boston’s Trolley Tours offers a variety of tour activities for you and your families. It’s a classic way to explore the full city. You can book your Trolley Tour, Ghosts & Gravestones tour, or a trip to the Boston Tea Party Museum right by the InterContinental Hotel.
