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BOSTON: to try

1. Bukowski Tavern

7.7
50 Dalton St (btwn Belvidere & Boylston), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 147 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Not sure what you want? Spin the beer wheel, cross your fingers, and hope that you land on Port Brewing’s Shark Attack or Ommegang’s Duvel Rustico, rather than Coors Light. You’re stuck with it. Read more.

Carson Beach is one of BOSTON: to try.

2. Carson Beach

7.6
William J Day Blvd., Boston, MA
Beach · Columbus Park - Andrew Square · 22 tips and reviews
Citgo Sign is one of BOSTON: to try.

3. Citgo Sign

7.2
660 Beacon St (Commonwealth Ave.), Boston, MA
Monument · Kenmore · 12 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Take a photo—it's one of the most iconic spots in Boston!

4. Legal Test Kitchen

225 Northern Ave (@ D St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 89 tips and reviews

Nicole T.Nicole Taufiq: Monday - Friday $6 oyster for 6 until 6!

5. New England Aquarium

8.6
1 Central Wharf (at Old Atlantic Ave), Boston, MA
Aquarium · Waterfront · 255 tips and reviews

Tany M.Tany Monteiro: Such a beautiful place. The jellysfishes and the pinguins were amazing. Also, you must visit the "Edge of The Sea" section where you can actually touch some animals.

6. Bell In Hand Tavern

7.8
45 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Pub · Downtown Boston · 127 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: One of the country's oldest bars, but don't expect to run into a ton of history buffs -- the fratty crowd holds court here most nights. Read more.

Neptune Oyster is one of BOSTON: to try.

7. Neptune Oyster

8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

Lauren G.Lauren G.: Definitely worth the wait! The only place with HOT lobster rolls, which are WAY better than regular cold lobster rolls.. If you Love lobster then you MUST try one of these! Expensive but worth it!

8. Castle Island

9.3
William J. Day Blvd, Boston, MA
Park · D Street - West Broadway · 66 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick Mahoney: Great place for a walk. And historic, including being a place where E.A. Poe, the Boston-born author and critic, was stationed during a stint in the army.

Harvard Square is one of BOSTON: to try.

9. Harvard Square

8.9
2 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Plaza · Harvard Square · 100 tips and reviews

Brett M. R.Brett M. Rhyne: Great people watching here. And great buskers, too!

Boston Public Garden is one of BOSTON: to try.

10. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · 199 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 1st public garden in US. Created in 1837 when former Supreme Court Justice Horace Grant donated his camillia collection. Designed by George Meacham who won $100 for efforts. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.

Cheers is one of BOSTON: to try.

11. Cheers

8.2
84 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Bar · Beacon Hill · 140 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Originally known as Bull & Finch Pub in honor of Boston architect Charles Bulfinch. TV show almost based in Kansas City or Barstow, CA. Cliff actually auditioned to play Norm! More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.

USS Constitution is one of BOSTON: to try.

12. USS Constitution

8.7
Charlestown Navy Yard (at Constitution Rd), Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 75 tips and reviews

13. Oishii Boston

8.6
1166 Washington St (E. Berkeley St.), Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · South End · 85 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Exceptional sushi with creative, artistic offerings; the lunch special is a fantastic value. Be sure to tack on an order of the smoky broiled edamame. And be prepared to order seconds. Read more.

Salem, MA is one of BOSTON: to try.

14. Salem, MA

Massachusetts
City · 26 tips and reviews
Remember Salem is one of BOSTON: to try.

15. Remember Salem

7.2
127 Essex St, Salem, MA
Gift Store · Downtown Salem · 5 tips and reviews

Haunted Happenings M.Haunted Happenings Magazine: Harry Potter Headquarters

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is one of BOSTON: to try.

16. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

76 Lafayette St Apt 100 (at Derby St.), Salem, MA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Downtown Salem · 19 tips and reviews
The Goodwill Store is one of BOSTON: to try.

17. The Goodwill Store

6.3
470 W Broadway Ste 5 (Dorchester St.), Boston, MA
Vintage and Thrift Store · D Street - West Broadway · 2 tips and reviews
Old Corner Bookstore is one of BOSTON: to try.

18. Old Corner Bookstore

5.3
3 School St (at Washington St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 10 tips and reviews
Benjamin Franklin Statue is one of BOSTON: to try.

19. Benjamin Franklin Statue

7.6
45 School St, Boston, MA
Monument · Downtown Boston · 6 tips and reviews
Boston Chowda Company is one of BOSTON: to try.

20. Boston Chowda Company

7.9
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl (Quincy Market), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 65 tips and reviews

G W.G Wong: This needs to be an American monument.

Arnold Arboretum is one of BOSTON: to try.

21. Arnold Arboretum

9.4
125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA
Park · 53 tips and reviews
Newbury Street is one of BOSTON: to try.

22. Newbury Street

Newbury St (btwn Arlington St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Road · Back Bay East · 51 tips and reviews
East Dock On The Esplanade is one of BOSTON: to try.

23. East Dock On The Esplanade

8.3
Boston, MA
Scenic Lookout · Back Bay East · 4 tips and reviews