Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Places to go in Boston

119 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

1928 Beacon Hill

Food & Drink

1928 Beacon Hill

Elegant restaurant with traditional American dishes, 1920s-style cocktails & a bourbon menu.

97 Mt Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

75 Chestnut

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

Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge

Nightlife

Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge

150 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

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

Back Bay Fens

Outdoors

Back Bay Fens

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

100 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Back Deck

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

Beehive Restaurant

Food & Drink

Beehive Restaurant

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

541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Bella Santé Day Spa & Med Spa – Boston

Wellness

Bella Santé Day Spa & Med Spa – Boston

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

Berklee Performance Center

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

Blank Street

Food & Drink

Blank Street

647 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Boch Center - Wang Theatre

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

BON! Specialty Coffee

Food & Drink

BON! Specialty Coffee

22 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Boston Children's Museum

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

Boston Common

Outdoors

Boston Common

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

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park

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

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

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

Boston Public Library

Arts & Culture

Boston Public Library

Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Boston Sail Loft

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

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Arts & Culture

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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

306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Bostonia Public House

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

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Food & Drink

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Destination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Caffè dello Sport

Food & Drink

Caffè dello Sport

Relaxed espresso bar with salads, sandwiches & Italian sweets, plus televised soccer games.

308 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Caffe Vittoria

Food & Drink

Caffe Vittoria

Celebrated traditional Italian cafe with vintage decor, 4 floors, 3 bars & coffee.

290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Carmelina's

Food & Drink

Carmelina's

Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.

307 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA