The document provides an insider's guide to Boston with suggestions for various activities, restaurants, and attractions tailored to different interests and personas. For each persona, it lists 2-3 local options along with brief descriptions and neighborhoods. The full list can be accessed by clicking a button at the end to see additional details and options.
1. The Insider’s
Guide to Boston
W i c k e d a w e s o m e s u g g e s t i o n s f r o m a
h a n d f u l o f B o s t o n i a n s
2. Live like a local on
your next trip to
Boston! Here’s a
condensed list of what
to do based on your
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4. Quick Bite: Sam Lagrassa’s ($$)
A tasty counter-service sandwich shop with huge portions
that are very sharable (and very delicious).
Neighborhood: Financial District
Sit-Down: Giacomo’s Ristorante ($$)
A cozy Italian restaurant with large portions and fast
service. Note: There’s usually a wait and cash only!
Neighborhood: North End & South End locations
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5. Beer on Tap: Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall ($)
A German-style hall with long tables and an extensive
selection of beers on tap. Brewery tours also offered.
Neighborhood: Seaport District
Brewery Tour: Sam Adams Brewery ($)
Offer free tours of this historical brewery with engaging and
knowledgeable guides. Get there early to avoid a long wait!
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
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6. Sit and Work: Render ($)
Cozy coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. A
good place to sit and do some work (free Wifi).
Location: South End
Food and Coffee: Thinking Cup ($$)
Great specialty drinks along with a multitude of food
options from pastries to sandwiches.
Neighborhood: Boston Common, North End, & Back Bay locations
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7. Walk and Shop: Newbury Street
A lively and architecturally beautiful street full of shopping
and restaurant options.
Pedestrians Only: Faneuil Hall
A historical part of Boston with Quincy Market for food and
a sprinkling of other stores surrounding. Many street
performers here.
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8. Relax and Unwind: G2O Spa and Salon ($$$)
This spa offers a wide variety of services from massages
to haircuts with many amenities available.
Neighborhood: Newbury Street
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9. Tour: Freedom Trail Foundation Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail (or simply
download the informational app).
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Museum: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
A tour-style educational and interactive museum with
period actors guiding you through the history.
Neighborhood: Seaport
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10. Classic Art Museum: Museum of Fine Arts ($$)
As one of the largest art museum in a country, it’s a must-see
with frequently changing works.
Neighborhood: Fenway
Art & Architecture: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ($)
A unique and charming building full of various works of art
surrounding the central courtyard.
Neighborhood: Fenway
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11. Cafe: Flour Bakery & Café ($$)
Warm and inviting atmosphere with a broad selection of
bakery and brunch items.
Neighborhood: Seaport
Hotel: Seaport Hotel Boston ($$)
A beautiful hotel with free Wifi and a few dining options
where you can grab coffee or a meal and work.
Neighborhood: Seaport
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12. University: Harvard University
A beautiful and historical campus to walk around. There is
also a museum on campus.
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
Book Collection: Boston Athenaeum
A large collection of books to browse and a great place to
get some work done.
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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13. Restaurant: Del Frisco’s Steakhouse ($$$$)
A very upscale restaurant ideal for business dinners or
other formal dinner gatherings.
Neighborhood: Seaport
Bar/Lounge: Drink ($$$)
Known primarily for the unique drink offerings, it is great for
hanging out and chatting with colleagues.
Neighborhood: Seaport
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14. Museum: Boston Children’s Museum
An interactive and educational experience for kids of all
ages, but those 2-12 years old are the most age appropriate.
Neighborhood: South Boston, Waterfront
Aquarium: New England Aquarium
Appropriate for all ages, this aquarium features many
species and notably a large center tank.
Neighborhood: South Boston, Waterfront
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15. Bar: Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill
A popular spot to grab a drink before heading to a Red Sox
game. Also great for watching any major sporting event.
Neighborhood: Fenway
Sporting Event: Fenway Park
Catch a baseball game at the home of the beloved Red
Sox. Games are cheap and frequent!
Neighborhood: Fenway
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16. Concert Venue: House of Blues ($$)
An indoor venue with relatively cheap, smaller concerts
almost every day.
Neighborhood: Fenway
Restaurant/Live Music: The Middle East ($$)
A unique mix between a Middle Eastern restaurant, a live
music venue, and a night club.
Neighborhood: Central Square
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17. Parks: Boston Public Garden/Boston Common
Ideal for an afternoon stroll, these adjoining parks are full of lush
greenery in the middle of the city.
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Boating: Boston Harbor Cruise
A guided tour of the harbor by boat with various trip time and
destination options.
Neighborhood: Waterfront
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18. Tour: Boston Duck Tours ($$)
This guided tour takes you around Boston both driving and
boating so you can see it all.
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Restaurant: Top of the Hub ($$$)
An upscale restaurant located 52 stories up, allowing for an
unobscured view of the entire city.
Neighborhood: Back Bay
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19. Show: Improv Asylum ($$)
This intimate venue features hilariously clever improvisation shows
daily.
Neighborhood: North End
Shopping: Bodega ($$$)
A hidden boutique shoe store located behind a vending machine in
back of a convenience store.
Neighborhood: Back Bay
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