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![]() The Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton HotelCategory: Hotel Phone: 617-557-9955 155 Portland St Boston, MA 02114 United States Centered in historic downtown Boston, the Onyx Hotel offers an exceptional location, where Beacon Hill, the Italian North End, Downtown Crossing, and Charlestown intersect. This hotel is just a stone's throw from TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center Dates:
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![]() Museum of ScienceCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 723 2500 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114-1000 United States Within Museum of Science are a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater and a two-story Van de Graaf generator, capable of producing 2.5 million volts of electricity. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of Boston's top attractions. Hatching chickens, a comparative brain … Dates:
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Beacon Hill Walking TourCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 922 3492 24 Beacon St Boston, MA 02108-1000 United States The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities offers walking tours of Beacon Hill and they are a superb opportunity to learn the history of the area, which dates back to 1810. The tours of this historic neighborhood will give you a feel for how Bostonians lived centuries ago, both the … Dates:
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![]() Black GooseCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 720 4500 21 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108-2804 United States Have a bite to eat, grab a drink and catch up on political gossip in one place. Located on Beacon Hill near the State House, this casual dining establishment is popular with politicians, tourists and residents alike. Savor bar-food favorites in the boisterous dining room or outside. Entrees range … Dates:
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North End Market TourCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 523 6032 6 Charter St Boston, MA 02113-1301 United States Discover Boston's Italian neighborhood, the North End and its fine food establishments. This three-hour tour is Michele or one of her personally trained guides. Follow the cobblestone streets and discover small markets that supply ingredients for the enticing menus on Hanover Street. … Dates:
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Boston CelticsCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 523 3030 150 Causeway St Boston, MA 02114-1301 United States They have been called the most successful franchise in professional sports history, but unfortunately the Boston Celtics are more than a decade removed from their glory days. Their old home court, Boston Garden, was torn down and rebuilt in 1995 as the cavernous TD Banknorth Garden, which is also the home rink to the NHL's Boston Bruins. The Celtics kept the Garden's famous parquet floor along with rafters full of retired jerseys and championship banners. They play from October to April. Dates:
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Boston Duck ToursCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 267 3825 3 Copley Pl Boston, MA 02116-6514 United States A fleet of "Ducks", brightly colored, vintage World War II amphibious vehicles provide narrated, half-land, half-water tours of Boston. Do not be alarmed when your Duck abandons its wheels and lowers itself onto the Charles River! Tours cover many of Boston's downtown tourist attractions … Dates:
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![]() Cheers BostonCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 227 9605 84 Beacon St Boston, MA 02108-3421 United States Tourists still flock to Bull & Finch Pub a.k.a Cheers Boston, which was the inspiration for the Cheers television series, which ran for 11 years and won a number of awards. Avid fans should be forewarned, however; the exterior is very familiar, but the inside is nothing like the TV version. Drinks … Dates:
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Beacon Hill PubCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 999 9999 149 Charles St Boston, MA 02114-3252 United States This popular Beacon Hill bar gets jam-packed on the weekends and tends to draw the 20's-something crowd. The Beacon Hill Pub has all the characteristics of a college bar with few bar stools and a lot of people standing around enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and company. The crowd tends to feature … |
21st AmendmentCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 227 7100 150 Bowdoin St Boston, MA 02108-2702 United States For those who don't remember, the original 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition and allowed the nation to drink. This English-style bar, located near the State House, serves up spirits to lawyers, law students, legislators and Beacon Hill locals. A large copper fireplace blazes in the corner … |
AnthemCategory: Entertainment 138 Portland Street Boston, MA 2114 United States The nationally praised chef Fathman brings us another great restaurant and menu that will surely become a Boston favorite. Anthem's casual fare and unique decor make this restaurant one that can't be missed. The large beautiful space gives an intimate, but natural setting. The upstairs seating … | No map available |
![]() Boston Sail Loft Restaurant (The)Category: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 227 7280 80 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110-3614 United States This seafood restaurant serves old-fashioned New England fare in a great waterfront setting. Some might call the decor tacky, with ship wheels, lobster pots and fishnets adorning the wood-paneled walls, but it is reassuring that places like this are still around. Get a table by the window, order … |
Living Room (The)Category: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 723 5101 101 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110-3702 United States Comfort is the idea at this Boston Waterfront eatery. Lush couches and big-screen televisions give The Living Room a homey feel. Comfort food like Grandma's Meatloaf will make you feel right at home, and there is even a fireplace for those chilly Boston nights. |
Orpheum TheatreCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 679 0810 1 Hamilton Pl Boston, MA 02108-4701 United States Since 1852, this historic theater called the Orpheum Theatre has played host to Broadway musicals and lectures by world renowned scholars. Today, the Orpheum carries shows from pop artists and contemporary playwrights along with the usual theater events. |
Dick Doherty's Comedy VaultCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 574 9676 124 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116-4607 United States Dick Doherty runs a group of small comedy clubs around New England. His Boston outlet is located beneath an Irish bar and restaurant called Remington's. You are unlikely to see any national headliners here, but faces are often familiar to locals. The well-traveled Doherty also appears, with his … |
![]() Citi Performing Arts CenterCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 482 9393 270 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116-5603 United States The centerpiece of the Theater District, the stage here boasts an impressive history. In recent years, performances of Riverdance and Miss Saigon have attracted record crowds and further cemented its reputation for first-class theater. It is also the home of the Boston Ballet and New England's … |
![]() Millennium Bostonian Hotel BostonCategory: Hotel Phone: 617-523-3600 26 North St Boston, MA 02109 United States The Millennium Bostonian Hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, scheduled to be complete in August 2008. Our 201-room property, located in the heart of Bostons historic downtown across from historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy M |
![]() Hilton Boston FinancialCategory: Hotel Phone: 617-556-0006 89 Broad St Boston, MA 02110 United States The Hilton Boston Financial is situated in downtown Boston, approximately three miles from Logan International Airport and within walking distance of Quincy Market. This location is also within walking distance of Fanueil Hall, the waterfront, Post O |
![]() The Langham, BostonCategory: Hotel Phone: 617-451-1900 250 Franklin St Boston, MA 02110 United States The Langham, Boston overlooks the Post Office Square Park in downtown Boston, approximately three miles from Logan International Airport and four miles from Harvard Square. Local attractions include the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Tra |
Aujourd'hui RestaurantCategory: Restaurant Phone: +1 617 338 4400 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116-3916 United States Located inside the Four Seasons hotel, this dining gem was recently named as Boston's Best Restaurant by Food & Wine magazine. Along with an unforgettable menu it offers guests a dazzling view of the Public Garden, making it ideal for special occasions. Entrees such as the venison with wheat-berry pilaf, and the salmon with butternut squash gnocchi are very popular. There are also several items for vegetarians as well as a kid's menu. Jackets are recommended. |
L J Peretti Co. IncCategory: Shopping Phone: +1 617 482 0218 2 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116-5445 United States This small, narrow show in Park Square has a huge selection of fine hand-rolled cigars, humidors, lighters, cutters and other cigar accessories. Naturally, you will also find a wide assortment of pipes, cigarettes (national and international brands) and chewing tobacco. It has an old world … |
![]() Beacon HillCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 523 9490 Myrtle St & Irving St Boston, MA 02114 United States Steeped in history, this is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods. Always the home of statesmen, artists and intellectuals, "The Hill" is also the site of the State House, which is the beginning of the Freedom Trail . Cafes and majestic brownstone buildings line the narrow cobblestone … |
![]() North EndCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 800 7 3326 7866 Hanover St & Prince St Boston, MA 02113 United States This old neighborhood is the site of the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House . Located along the Boston waterfront, it was the first stop for several waves of immigrants. Italians made it their home in the 1870s. Italian restaurants and pastry shops are crammed into narrow streets, where the … |
![]() Faneuil Hall MarketplaceCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 523 1300 4 5th Ave Boston, MA 02129 United States There are more than 100 places to eat, shop and drink at Faneuil Hall Marketplace also known as Quincy Market. French merchant Peter Faneuil gave the hall that precedes the marketplace to his adopted home of Boston in 1742. It has been called the "Cradle of Liberty" because of the number of … |
![]() Public GardenCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 536 4100 Arlington St & Boylston St Boston, MA 02116 United States Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common , Public Garden is elegantly landscaped with flower beds, lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington on a horse. You can watch couples posing for their wedding photos every summer weekend. The … |
![]() Paul Revere House (The)Category: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 523 2338 19 North Ave Boston, MA 02119-3359 United States In 1775, local silversmith Paul Revere left this house to warn fellow rebels Sam Adams and John Hancock that British troops were headed to Lexington to arrest them. That night was immortalized by Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride." The home was built in the late 1600s and bought by Revere in … |
![]() Freedom TrailCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 357 8300 99 Chauncy St Boston, MA 02111-1707 United States Freedom Trail is a three-mile ribbon of red paint that links 16 historical sites. Most visitors start the trail at the Boston Common . The National Park Service offers 90-minute guided tours starting at the Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center . Maps are also available here. Stops … |
![]() Prudential Center Skywalk ObservatoryCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 859 0648 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010 United States For a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding area, take a trip to this Skywalk observatory. The windows here present a vista of Boston in all directions. On a clear day, visitors can see the mountains of New Hampshire. Museum-like displays offer detailed information on the history of … |
![]() Family Night OutCategory: Things To Do Phone: 1 671 369 3300 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523 United States Admission is free every Wednesday night at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts . The summer emphasis is on families with a number of educational and entertaining events planned. Self-guided or staff-guided activities in the galleries include sketching, puzzles and games. Visiting artists … |
![]() Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 566 1401 280 Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5809 United States At the beginning of the 20th Century, heiress and philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner built a home modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace. Gardener was a great patroness of famous artists, such as James Whistler and John Singer Sargent. She also acquired European masterpieces, and … |
John F. Kennedy ParkCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 566 7937 83 Beals Street Brookline, MA 02446 United States The John F. Kennedy Park was created as a memorial to the former president. It is located between Memorial Drive and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and across from the Charles River. This multi-acre site has been beautifully landscaped and is in its glory in May with plants that bloom … |
BambaraCategory: Entertainment Phone: +1 617 868 4444 25 Edwin H Land Blvd Cambridge, MA 02141-2236 United States Trot down to Bambara for some delicious North American cuisine that has been prepared by famous chef Michael Haimowitz. This small and lively restaurant is almost always filled with both locals and tourists. Its short ribs, parsnip ravioli and the spice cured duck breast are good appetizer … |
![]() Royal Sonesta Hotel BostonCategory: Hotel Phone: 617-806-4200 40 Edwin H Land Blvd Cambridge, MA 02142 United States The Royal Sonesta Hotel is situated across from the Cambridge Side Galleria, off the red line at Kendall Square Station, approximately four miles from Logan International Airport. Local attractions include Harvard Square, Copley Place, Faneuil Hall M |
AjantaCategory: Restaurant Phone: +1 617 491 0075 145 First Street Cambridge, MA 02142-1205 United States This sleek Indian restaurant has a large number of vegetarian dishes, including a black lentil daal and Okra Curry. Spicy dishes prepared Southern Indian style are hearty favorites for cold winter days. Try Chicken Curry or Vindaloo, one of the many lamb dishes, or the Swordfish Curry - and do not leave your water glass empty. You may need a shot to douse the fire. Ajanta's daily lunch buffet is a local favorite, as is the Southern Indian-style vegetarian Sunday brunch buffet. The restaurant serves beer and wine. |
Poppa and GooseCategory: Restaurant Phone: +1 617 497 6772 69 First St Cambridge, MA 02141-1804 United States The name is silly, but do not pass it by. Across the street from the Cambridgeside Galleria, this restaurant offers an inexpensive lunch buffet and draws professionals from nearby offices. For dinner, choose from Asian dishes including Vietnamese noodle soups, Szechuan seafood, Asian spaghetti and Euro-Asian Smoked Salmon Salad. Come here when you cannot decide whether you would rather have pho or Kung Pao chicken; you can have them both here. The restaurant has a full service bar. |
Charles Riverboat CompanyCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 621 3001 100 Cambridgeside Pl, Ste 320 Cambridge, MA 02141-2214 United States These boats glide along the Charles River and offer hour long tours of sights such as Beacon Hill , the Charles River Esplanade , Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. This company also offers 90-minute sunset cruises during spring and summer months. … |
Harvard City Art MuseumsCategory: Things To Do Phone: +1 617 495 9400 32 Quincy St Cambridge, MA 02138-3804 United States Are you a die hard fan of impressionist school of art? Then if you are in Boston take time out to leisurely wander through the German expressionism at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum collection. The Oriental art section includes the exquisite Islamic and ancient Asian art...Take yourself back in time … |
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