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Our local recommendations

We've handpicked our favourite local spots so you can continue exploring like a local after your experience is over.

Our top 10 most recommended restaurants / food establishments:

Mamma Maria - Great food and excellent ambiance
Atlantic Fish Company - The freshest seafood in Boston in an elegant environment
Carmelina's - Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair
Grill 23 & Bar - Upscale chophouse presenting surf 'n' turf classics & an ample wine selection in ornate rooms
Row 34 - This stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers
Neptune Oyster - Lines form for the raw bar & warm, buttered lobster rolls at this tiny, high-end oyster bar - but it's worth the wait
Sarma – Best small plates with unique and delicious ingredients
Yankee Lobster – The BEST lobster roll in the city
Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen – Best soul food in Boston
Bricco - Sophisticated spot for modern takes on Italian fare, cocktails & late-night brick-oven pizza

Best coffee stops in the city to start your day:

George Howell Coffee – Their Limited Roast coffees are small, rare lots from exceptional farms
1369 Coffee House – Going to Harvard? Stop in Central Square for cool vibes and the awesome coffee
Caffe Vittoria – a Must-See stop for cappuccino and connol

Top 5 live music / evening entertainment venues you can’t miss:

The Plough and Stars – a Cambridge neighborhood staple for over 50 years
Big Night Live – this premium music venue is part of the Hub on Causeway by theTD Garden
Midway Café – down-to-earth hangout in Jamaica Plain features diverse musical acts, beer and a rollicking vibe
Club Passim – started as an American folk music club in the 1950s, now you can hear everything from live acoustic and acapella to bluegrass and the blues
Scullers Jazz Club – for a different vibe check out the world-class jazz at this great club

Our top 3 parks to wander and relax in:

Arnold Arboretum - this botanical research institution associated with Harvard University is also a free public park, and while beautiful year-round, Spring is the best time to visit
Castle Island Park – a visit here combines history and recreation…and if you go during the summer a stop at Sullivan’s for some fried clams is a must!
The Esplanade – this stretch of land on the Back Bay side of the Charles River not only boasts some of the best views of Boston but it’s also a great place to hang out and enjoy nature

Top 7 must-do activities in the city:

Dinner in the North End – With almost 100 restaurants packed into a small neighborhood this is where you go for the best Italian food outside of Italy. And save room for dessert – we recommend Modern Pastry!
A walk along the Charles River Esplanade - this stretch of land on the Back Bay side of the Charles River not only boasts some of the best views of Boston but it’s also a great place to hang out and enjoy nature
A baseball game at Fenway Park – and the tour of Fenway is also fantastic!
Take a free tour of the Massachusetts State House – this beautiful building has many hidden treasures. Our favorite is the Sacred Cod that looks over the House of Representatives
A walk through the Back Bay – A little bit of everything – from great shopping, beautiful architecture from the Victorian era, to the place where the library system in America began, this neighborhood is a must-see
The Fourth of July holiday celebration on the Esplanade – The Boston Pops performs and the fireworks are spectacular. But plan your day and get there early for the best seats. Or show up at the last minute and stand anywhere along the Charles River for this annual event
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Not only is it a great museum but it is also the setting for the world’s largest unsolved art heist

Our favourite hidden gems:

All Saints Way - Nestled in the North End of Boston, there is an alley like none other. Behind an iron gate you can see the Wall of Saints, portraits ascending up the exterior brick wall of the adjoining building
Boston Athenaeum - a unique combination of library, museum, and cultural center in a magnificent landmark building
The Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public Library – even if you don’t do high tea – this hidden garden at the BPL is incredible

Helpful tips while visiting:

Avoid Storrow Drive on Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend – college move in and move out weekends
Don’t drive in Boston – we are very walkable city and have good public transportation – driving and parking in Boston is crazy
Wear comfortable shoes! Style is important but Boston is a very walkable city – so correct footwear is important
Make sure you have cash when you visit the North End – many of the small businesses are “cash only” in this must-see neighborhood
Don’t wear any Yankees gear – unless you’re prepared for lots of dirty looks