Last December, my husband and I rendezvoused with his brother for a weekend trip to Boston. Let me tell you....what a beauuutiful city! The history...the architecture...the people...the food... it was all amazing. This trip was definitely one of the most memorable for me and my husband (especially for my hubby ;-P). If you are planning on taking a trip there one day, here are a few recommendations on what you can do.
- For a guided tour of the historical city, take the Freedom Trail. It is a 1.5 hour walking tour with a costumed guide, and he takes you to specific spots within the city. It was very inexpensive (about $9 per person) and the guide was very entertaining. Well worth it! This tour starts at the Boston Common - another place that is a must-visit!
- Eat at the Union Oyster House. It is the oldest restaurant in the United States, and it also brews its own root beer! Of course, they mainly serve seafood, and it was recommended to us to have their lobster ravioli. It was sooo good! A little on the pricey side, but well worth the food investment. The restaurant also has an oyster bar. The atmosphere boasts the historical nature of the city - very comfortable and very homey.
- Watch a Patriots game. I believe this was the highlight of our trip. The Lo Presti family members are huge New England Patriots fans, so, of course, we watched a game! And yes! The Pats won. :) What an experience, and boy was it cold!! :-D
- Take a Trolley tour bus ride to see the rest of the city. You can get off and hop back on at any of the tourist sites, some of which included Harvard, Fenway Park and the TD Garden. There are a handful of companies offering such a tour. The bus drivers are the tour guides, and they are one of the most knowledgeable people in Boston. Each guide has a little bit of extra information regarding the history of the city and each site, so every time you board the trolley, you acquire new insights; it's never a dull moment! If you are staying at a hotel (or something similar), ask the concierge if they offer any discounts.
- Eat at Finagle Bagel for breakfast, lunch or for a mid-day snack. I won't give any details, but the bagels and sandwiches are delicious, and don't forget to check out their rotating blade they use for slicing their bagels... It's quite the sight. :)
- Take a walk along Newbury Street. They call it the "Rodeo Drive" of Boston. There are many restaurants and little eateries, but it is well-known as a shopping scene. Stores such as H&M, Longchamp, Camper, Urban Outfitters, Cartier, Valentino, Cole Haan, and the like can be found on that street. It was especially beautiful walking down the street at night during this Christmas season due to the lights.Another shopping strip is Fanhuil Hall Marketplace. The stores include Abercrombie and Fitch, Gap and Banana Republic.
- Visit the Omni Hotel (aka Omni Parker House) where the original Boston Cream Pie was invented. It was oh-so-good! Especially when ordered with some hot chocolate. :) A little fun fact: Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese communist leader, was the pastry chef's assistant when this sweet treat was first invented, long before Ho became infamous.
- If you have extra time, visit the Prudential Tower's Observatory. It is a sky-high view of the whole city of Boston. It was beautiful. :)
There are many more things to do in Boston, but these were a few highlights of the trip we made. I hope you enjoyed it, and if you do decide to visit the city, make sure to have lots of seafood and to have fun! :)
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