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| Newbury Street |
| Located in the Back Bay area of Boston, Newbury Street runs from the Boston Public Garden to Massachusetts Avenue. It is lined with historic 19th-century brownstones that contain hundreds of shops and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals. |
| Copley Place |
| Located in the historic Back Bay, Copley Place is Boston's most distinctive shopping destination with 75 fabulous stores including Tiffany & Co., Barneys New York, Jimmy Choo, Porsche Design, David Yurman, Gucci, and Neiman Marcus. A dazzling mixed-use complex, Copley Place is a concept unlike any other in the Boston area. Located on a 9.5-acre site, the upscale center includes two levels of shopping, restaurants, four office buildings, 1,400 parking spaces and two hotels, The Westin Hotel and The Boston Marriott Copley Place. |
| Beantown Trolley Tour |
| Sit back and relax during the 110-minute tour, narrated by expert guides and covering all of Boston’s highlights. Hours: Trolley Ticket Pick-Up Location: April–October: 9:00 am–4:00 pm |
| The Freedom Trail Walking Tour |
| Walk into history with spirited costumed historic characters who lead visitors along the red brick line of Boston’s Freedom Trail®. Tours begin at the Boston Common Visitor Center on Tremont Street and end at Quincy Market. Tours are approximately 90 minutes Address: 148 Tremont Street, Boston Boston Common Visitor Center Web: www.TheFreedomTrail.org Tours leave at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm Directions: Take the T: Take the Red or Green Lines to Park Street stop |
| The Mary Baker Eddy Library/Mapparium |
| One of Boston’s most stunning architectural settings, The Mary Baker Eddy Library/Mapparium, opened in 2002, and features interactive exhibits that explore how powerful ideas can change the world. Address: 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston Phone: 617-450-7000 Web: www.marybakereddylibrary.org Adult $6.00 Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm Directions: Take the T: Green Line E train to Symphony stop |
| Museum of Fine Arts |
| See cultural treasures and historic icons from around the world and across the ages. Address: 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston Phone: 617-267-9300 Web: www.mfa.org Adult $17.00 Hours: Monday–Tuesday, 10:00 am–4:45 pm Wednesday–Friday, 10:00 am–9:45 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:45 pm |
| Isabella Steward Garden Museum |
| A visceral art experience that is impossible to forget. At the Gardner, visitors find as much inspiration from the spectacular architecture and courtyard gardens as they do from the more than 2,500 works of art that overflow the museum’s galleries. Address: 280 The Fenway, Boston Phone: 617-566-1401 Web: www.gardnermuseum.org Price: $12.00 Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm Closed: Mondays |
| The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum |
| Housed in a striking building designed by I. M. Pei, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the nation’s memorial to President John F. Kennedy, sits on a 10-acre waterfront site on Columbia Point, offering panoramic views of Boston’s skyline and Harbor Islands. Address: Columbia Point, Boston Web: www.jfklibrary.org Price: $10.00 Hours: Daily, 9:00am–5:00 pm Directions: Take the T: Red Line to the JFK/UMASS stop. Take the JFK shuttle bus to the museum, which runs every 20 minutes By Car: I-93 South to Exit 14 (Morrissey Blvd.), then follow the signs to UMass & JFK. |
| Samuel Adams Brewery Tour |
| Experience the entire brewing process, from start to finish. Taste the special malts used to brew Samuel Adams and smell the Noble hops that give Samuel Adams’ beers their distinct flavor and aroma. Address: 30 Germania Street, Boston (Jamaica Plain) Phone: 617-368-5080 Web: www.samadams.com Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Friday, 10:00 am–5:30 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tours leave approximately every 45 minutes. Closed: Sundays and Mondays. Directions: Take the T: Orange Line to Stony Brook stop. Above ground, turn left onto Boylston Street and go straight. At the first set of lights, turn right onto Amory Street. Take the first left onto Porter Street and look for the Samuel Adams Brewery signs. |
Restaurants by Type:
| SEAFOOD |
| Atlantic Fish Company – 777 Boylston Street Price: $40.00 Feature over dozen fresh fish daily, cooked a number of different ways. Turner Fisheries – 10 Huntington Ave Price: $47.00 Enjoy fresh fish in a quiet upscale atmosphere. Anthony’s Pier 4 – 140 Northern Avenue Price: $30.00 Anthony's Pier 4 is more than the freshest seafood, delectable prime steaks, and succulent Maine lobsters; we're an exceptional dining experience. |
| STEAK |
| Abe & Louie’s – 793 Boylston Street This classic upscale steak house presents fine dinning in an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Capital Grill – 359 Newbury Street Boasts an atmosphere of power dining, relaxed elegance and style. Grill 23 & Bar – 359 Newbury Street Has been one of the premier steak and seafood grills, renovated for its pride, all natural, dry-aged beef and fresh, creative seafood presentations. Oak Room – 138 St. James Avenue Featuring perfectly grilled prime-aged steaks and chops. Smith & Wollensky – 101 Arlington Street Price: $46.00 Located in the historic Park Plaza Castle, specializing in dry-aged steaks and local seafood. The Palm – 200 Dartmouth Street Price: $31.00 – $50.00 For over 80 years The Palm has been renowned for its aged USDA prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, and Italian entrees. |
| FRENCH |
| Brasserie Jo – 120 Huntington Street Price: $25.00 Extensive menu features a wide variety of light snacks and full meals plus a selection of regional French wines and Alsace-style beers. L’Espalier – 30 Gloucester Street A chic and modern restaurant featuring inventive New England-French cuisine based on local ingredients. Enjoy their 3-course or 7-course prix fixed menus. Bouchee Urban Brasserie – 159 Newbury Street Price: $36.00 Serves authentic French brasserie cuisine in a lovely, upbeat and beautiful redesigned setting. |
| ITALIAN |
| Cantina Italiana – 346 Hanover Street Price: $35.00 Cantina Italiana is a long time favorite of locals and tourists alike, as they serve up some of the best traditional Italian cuisine in Boston. Lucca – 226 Hanover Street Price: $31.00 to $50.00 Zagat survey names them, 'Best New Italian Restaurant' and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. Mamma Maria – 3 North Square Price: $31.00 - $50.00 Nationally acclaimed Italian Cuisine served in a 19th Century Brownstone. Villa Francesca - 150 Richmond Street Price: $31.00 - $50.00 Villa Francesca provides the perfect intimate setting for conducting a business meeting, or sharing a special celebration with family and friends. |
| AMERICAN |
| 29 Newbury – 29 Newbury Street Price: $30.00 and under 29 Newbury is a trendy Cafe and sophisticated restaurant. 33 Restaurant & Lounge Price: $50.00 and over 33 Restaurant & Lounge features a popular Contemporary American menu. Azure – 61 Exeter Street Price: $31.00 – $50.00 Azure enraptures guests with a contemporary, eclectic dining experience. Daily Grille – 105 Huntington Street Price: $30.00 and under Daily Grill serves traditional American fare. Stephanie’s – 110 Newbury Street Price: $31.00 - $50.00 Stephanie's has been serving 'Sophisticated Comfort Food' in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere since 1994. Excelsior – 272 Boylston Street Price: $31.00 - $50.00 Excelsior is a modern restaurant with a contemporary approach to food. Top of the Hub – 52 floor of the Prudential Building Price: $50.00 and over Treat yourself to wonderful Continental cuisine with a gorgeous view of Boston and a very romantic atmosphere |
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