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Boston Musts

Boston Musts

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Created by Jeremy Barker • Updated On: March 27, 2013

I didn't have much time in Boston, but while I was there I ate well and had a good time. If you are going, here are my suggestions.

The Salty Pig is one of Boston Musts.

1. The Salty Pig

8.5
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: Get the pork belly - it is from some magical, succulent animal. Plus good music and a bathroom wallpapered in Far Side cartoons. Awesome. Read more.

The Butcher Shop is one of Boston Musts.

2. The Butcher Shop

8.7
552 Tremont St (Waltham St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 64 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: Go straight to the prime rib. Creamy through and through. Pro tip: Get a window seat for maximum people watching. Read more.

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe is one of Boston Musts.

3. Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe

8.0
429 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 35 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: An old school greasy spoon from 1927. Full of history and fast service - the turkey hash lived up to the hype. Pro tip: Closed Sundays. Read more.

Bukowski Tavern is one of Boston Musts.

4. Bukowski Tavern

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

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: A fine specimen of a dive bar. Pro tip: Beware, you could get the undrinkable $15 pumpkin beer if the spin the Wheel of Beer. Read more.

Freedom Trail is one of Boston Musts.

5. Freedom Trail

8.8
The Freedom Trail (btwn Tremont St & Essex St), Boston, MA
Hiking Trail · Downtown Boston · 78 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: A 4km (2.5 mile) historical hike through Boston. Pro tip: Follow the History Channel on Foursquare for great facts on each stop along the route. Read more.

Meadhall is one of Boston Musts.

6. Meadhall

4 Cambridge Ctr (at Broadway), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Kendall Square · 187 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: While over 100 beers on tap is impressive, it was the burger that blew my mind. So juicy, so good.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of Boston Musts.

7. Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8.7
1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 201 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: Lots of food options and great people watching. Get a seat outside.

South End Open Market @ Ink Block is one of Boston Musts.

8. South End Open Market @ Ink Block

8.7
375 Harrison Ave (at Traveler St), Boston, MA
Farmers Market · South End · 59 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: Artsy, fartsy: artist stalls and food trucks - what more could you ask for?