You'll be n Boston - why not make a vacation out of it? Whether it's your first time visiting, or you just haven't been in a while, there is a ton to do in this fantastic city. Below is a list of some of the most popular sites and activities. Please don't hesitate to contact us for further suggestions!

Eats
1. Parish Cafe - Great sandwich place in Boston that offers up creations from chefs all over the city. Try the meatloaf sandwich that comes with bacon!

2. Legal Sea Foods - Seafood! There are multiple locations in Boston, so if you're in the area and need some clam chowda and a lobstah roll or two, stop in.

3. Mike's Pastry - Located in the North End of Boston, Mike's serves world-famous cannolis. If you visit, be prepared to wait.

4. Durgin Park - Nearly 200 years old, Durgin Park is located in Faneuil Hall in Boston and is a place to visit if you want chowder, seafood, meat and sometimes surly servers.

 

Sights & Activities
1. Beacon Hill - Gas-lit streets, brick sidewalks and rowhouses - when you visit Beacon Hill, you get the true feel of old Boston. There are plenty of places to eat and shop in the area.

2. Boston Common - As the oldest city park in the U.S., the Common is a beautiful 50-acre park that's bordered by famous streets like Tremont, Park, Beacon, Charles and Boylston.

3. Copley Square - This public square in the Back Bay of Boston is great for shopping and seeing historic landmarks. Included in Copley Square are Old South Church (Samuel Adams and Ben Franklin were congregation members), the Museum of Fine Arts (the first purpose-built public art museum in the world), Boston Public Library and The Hancock (the tallest building in the city at 60 stories).

4. Freedom Trail - OK, we'll admit it: we've never done this. Still, it sounds like a grand time! The Freedom Trail starts in Boston Common and goes to Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Along the 2.5 mile trail are 16 historic sites, including Old South Meeting House, Old State House and Paul Revere House.

5. Samuel Adams Brewery - We've all held a Sam in our hand at some point, so why not check out its birthplace in Boston? If you like Harpoon, they have tours, too.

6. The North End - The oldest neighborhood in Boston is packed to the rafters with restaurants - especially Italian restaurants. The North End is also the sight of the famous Boston Molasses disaster. Don't laugh - it really happened!

7. Faneuil Hall - A marketplace and meeting hall since 1742, Faneuil Hall is a huge indoor/outdoor shopping and eating experience in Boston that's split into three buildings: North Market, Quincy Market and South Market. If you're hungry, be sure to check out Durgin Park, seen earlier on this list. 

8. Prudential Skywalk - The highest observation deck in New England sits atop a 52-story skyscraper in Boston. Downstairs in "the Pru" are plenty of shops and restaurants, and there's an indoor walkway that connects it to Copley Place shopping mall.

9. Fenway Park - As the oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues, Fenway is an absolute gem in Boston. Fenway offers year-round tours, so if you have the time, by all means go.