reese & ava
Things To Do
Fenway Park
Home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912 - the oldest in the MLB. The Red Sox are in town the weekend of our wedding and they’re playing their rivals - The New York Yankees! Fenway Park also offers tours to go inside the ballpark and up to the Green Monster. Click "View" for tours and tickets.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Shopping and restaurants within three historic market buildings and a promenade.
Boston Common & Public Garden
Equivalent to New York’s Central Park, only miniature sized. If you want to go for a walk and see the beautiful scenery, and grab some great pictures - this is your spot!
The Freedom Trail
The American Revolutionary War began in Boston. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route that takes you to 16 important sites during this war. The walk starts (or ends, depending on the direction you choose to walk it) at the Boston Common and ends (or starts) at the USS Constitution in the Navy Yard in Charlestown (where Ava lived before she moved to California). Along the walk, you will visit historic churches, meeting halls, cemeteries, and battlegrounds. As you explore Boston, you will see a red line or a brick line on the sidewalk, informing you that you are on the Freedom Trail.
The Point & The Public Market
Ava & Reese think this is the Best Clam Chowder in town. The manager is from the Bay Area, so you can typically find Bay Area Sports on in the bar. Across the street is the Boston Public Market - a year-round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more.
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is located on the waterfront and is a great place to enjoy your day. It is open M-F from 9AM to 5PM, and Saturdays/Sundays from 9AM - 6PM. Tickets range from $22-$31 per person.
The Custom House Tower
This is a little secret of Ava’s - You can go up the tower to the observation deck. The building is considered a skyscraper in the Financial District. Check to make sure they're open (due to COVID) before going. The original building was built in 1847, and the tower was added in 1913. For just $5, or $10 if you want a cocktail, you can go to the 26th floor and see a full panoramic view of Boston. The tours start every a day except Friday at 2pm and 6pm. If you don’t need a tour, and you want to just go up and relax, you can go anytime before 6pm. Call in advance to check that they are open. You will have 30-40 minutes when up top.
The North End
Boston’s little Italy is such a fun, quaint street to walk down. With authentic Italian restaurants and local boutiques - the North End is a must see! Fun Fact: The bank robbing nun scene from “The Town” starring Ben Affleck was filmed here. Our recommendations are: - Panza - delicious, authentic Italian restaurant. It’s small but is VERY well priced. Reservations recommended. - Mike’s Pastry - where all the tourists go for cannolis, Whoopie Pies and desserts. Potentially cash only. - Modern Pastry - more east coast Italian pastries, across the street from Mikes - less touristy. There’s a hidden bar downstairs if you want to go there after dinner for an espresso martini. The upstairs portion is cash only.
The Seaport District
This is one of the newer areas of Boston. There are excellent restaurants, like Del Frisco's, Empire, and Legal Sea Bar. There are also breweries and bars with incredible views on the ocean.
Acorn Street - Beacon Hill
This is one of the most photographed streets in Boston - you’ve probably seen it with cobblestone streets and an American Flag hanging in front of one of the brownstones. Make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes - this area is very hilly with uneven surfaces.
Eataly Boston
This is a delicious way to spend an afternoon. Eataly is an Italian dining emporium with groceries, seafood markets, gelato and a dozen eateries.
Boston Duck Tours
This is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Boston. The Duck Tours drive around and show you the best sites to see in Boston and then embark into the Charles River and turn into a boat! It Departs from the New England Aquarium. Pricing: Adult $42.99, Senior (62 and up) & Military $34.99, Child (ages 3-11) $28.99, Kids Under 3 (including infants) $10.50 * Prices do not include a 5% convention center fee & $2 per ticket convenience fee.
Copley Square
Copley Place is a shopping mall located in Copley Square in Boston’s Back Bay. Inside are high end retailers and the famous Eataly restaurant. If you want to see a more modern take on Boston’s landscape, check out Copley Square and the Back Bay Area. Newbury Street is nearby and is known for some great shopping and restaurants as well.
Harvard Square
Harvard Square is a triangular plaza near the center of Cambridge, MA and is located just next to the famous Harvard University. There are shops and restaurants all over and you can see students bustling about. Fun fact - several parts of the 1997 film, Good WIll Hunting, were filmed in Harvard Square.