Places to go in Boston

Food & Drink

75 Chestnut

Beacon Hill haunt serving a variety of simple American dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar.

75 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Family

Apex Entertainment Marlborough

21 Apex Dr, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA

Nightlife

Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge

150 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Outdoors

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.

125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, USA

Outdoors

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

Small protected area with wetlands, forested areas & vernal pools for wildlife, plus public trails.

680 Hudson Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA

Outdoors

Back Bay Fens

This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.

100 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Food & Drink

Back Deck

Casual bar with American eats including charcoal-grilled meats & brunch amid retro lawn furniture.

2 West St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Food & Drink

Beehive Restaurant

International cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.

541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Wellness

Bella Santé Day Spa & Med Spa – Boston

38 Newbury St 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Arts & Culture

Berklee Performance Center

The Berkelee College of Music's theater hosts performances by students, alumni, faculty & guests.

136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Outdoors

Blue Hills - Skyline Trail

Quincy, MA 02169, USA

Outdoors

Blue Hills Reservation

Massive park with views of Boston from the 635-ft-high Great Blue Hill, plus hiking & biking trails.

695 Hillside St, Milton, MA 02186, USA

Arts & Culture

Boch Center - Wang Theatre

Lavish art deco theater hosting films & Broadway, theater, music, dance & comedy performances.

270 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Outdoors

Borderland State Park

Circa-early-1900s artist-created park boasts founders' home, woodland trails & pond for activities.

259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA 02356, USA

Arts & Culture

Boston Children's Museum

Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.

308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Outdoors

Boston Common

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Outdoors

Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park

Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.

191w Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Arts & Culture

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.

Building 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Food & Drink

Boston Sail Loft

Waterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.

80 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Arts & Culture

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.

306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Food & Drink

Bostonia Public House

New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

131 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Outdoors

Breakheart Reservation

This forest with hiking trails, lakes & a river offers activities such as fishing & swimming.

177 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA

Arts & Culture

Brighton Music Hall

Compact, standing-room-only venue featuring performances by alternative, indie & local bands.

158 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

Sports & Recreation

Butter Brook Golf Club

157 Carlisle Rd, Westford, MA 01886, USA