Cameron Sperance - Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways

CAMERON SPERANCE

What comes to mind when you think of Boston? Revolutionary War history. Paul Revere. Clam chowder and baked beans. Irish bars. Baseball. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Busy mornings and early nights. The curious way some of the people here really do pronounce park and car without the slightest hint of an r in there.

But theres more to Boston than all of that. Along the cobblestone streets youll find hidden local gems like the lively Rose Kennedy Greenway, art galleries in the trendy South End, and eclectic shops and restaurants in Jamaica Plain.

On the Black Heritage Trail youll learn about the impressive Abolitionists who called Boston home. In bustling food halls and cozy restaurants youll enjoy some of the best cuisine in New England. Cheering for runners on Marathon Monday or just gawking at the architecture of Beacon Hill, youll find friends for life. Sure, the Revolutionary War is woven throughout the citys past and present; Bostonians cherish their historybut the city is so much more than its past.

My favorite kind of Boston day starts with a run through South Boston into Seaport and Harborwalk, then a meet-up with a friend for coffee and a croissant from a South End bakery before wandering along Newbury Street and greeting the sunset with an early cocktail. If our favorite bands are in town, my husband and I will head to one of Bostons live music venues like the Sinclairand all of that is just in one day.

One of the best things about Boston is its central location in New England, with a ton to explore in a relatively short distance. Spend weekends in places like the culturally rich Berkshires and LGBTQ+ proud Provincetown. Try your luck at a Connecticut casino, or hit the road for a fall foliage drive or an orchard. Its easy to get away from the hustle of city life and get a taste of something completely different. Even a quick daytrip to Walden Pond to channel your inner Thoreau can offer a dose of much-needed respite from a busy week.

Whether youre a born-and-bred Bostonian, a visitor, or this is where youre planting new roots, youll find some of the best ways to understand the past and present that make the city iconic in this book.

Boston Harbor

TO DO LISTS

Beantown Essential

Root for the

Walk the

Marvel at the

Soak in sequin overload at a

Rock out at the

Cheer on runners at the

Taste-test

Customize the

Eat on Hanover Street

Neighborhoods and City Streets

Feast in

Explore quirky

Gallery hop in

Eat Italian food on

Splurge on

Explore beyond the Red Sox

Brunch around the World in the

Get to know the Boston Brahmin in

Get Outside

Soak in nature at the

Meander the

the Charles River

Soak up the sun on

Stroll on the

Play at

Get transcendental at

Go

in the White Mountains

Drink and Dine

Feast in

Go beyond Boston beer at a

with professional chefs

Dine at a Boston

Taste-test

Eat on Hanover Street

around the World in the South End

Go on a TV- and movie-themed

Slurp in Wellfleet

Taste in Portland, Maine

Fun for Families and Kids

Go in Boston Harbor

Sleuth the at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Escape to the

Geek out at the

Revisit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Play at

Go

Architecture and Historic Spots

Walk the

Marvel at the

Revisit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Customize the

Get transcendental at

Go beyond Harvard Yard in

Head East on the

On the Water

Go in Boston Harbor

Escape to the

the Charles River

Soak up the sun on

Get your feet wet at

Art and Culture

Sleuth the at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Marvel at the

See

in SoWa

Revisit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Get inspired at

Boston Parties

Soak in sequin overload at a

Rock out at the