With the dim lighting and unlabeled paintings, this Venetian palazzo seems less like a museum and more of a private collection – which in fact it was. Visit on your birthday, and admission’s free.
When you buy a ticket to the MFA, your paid admission allows you one free visit within 10 days. Return again instead of trying to tour the entire museum in one day! – Green Guide Editor
No tickets? No problem! Head to Bleacher Bar for this beer-lovers retreat located beneath the Fenway Park grandstands, where you can catch a view of the game and historic ballpark from centerfield.
Island Creek Oyster bar looks more slick than the restaurant you would expect an oyster farm to operate, but it's no less legit. [Eater 38 Member]
To keep the solar glare out of batters' eyes in the late afternoon hours, home plate was placed in the southwest area of the plot of land, with the third base line pointing northward.
This classic diner named after John Hughes's 1985 movie serves menu items named after the movie characters. Go ahead: Wear your scrunchies and Chucks while dining to an 80's soundtrack. Read more.
Fun take on a Japanese Izakaya from the famous O Ya team, with a Tokyo hipster vibe and tasty cocktails with lots of tiki drinks. The warm 'rando' section was great: curry noodle + oyako rice bowl.
This is a must do in Boston! I have never seen anything like this before. Unfortunately, they do not allow cameras inside but you can buy a postcard in the gift shop for a keepsake.
"I love going to concerts here so much more than Boston's "House Of Polka."" - Conan O'Brien
The Mall is a great place walk alone or with your dog, or a place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere with a good book.
Best Thai in the area. Hands down. Reasonable prices and great portions. Always fresh. My favorites are the Crispy Chicken Basil and Chicken Pad Gra Pow. Good Spicy Rangoons as well.
Considered one of the top 3 symphony halls in the world (acoustically). Tickets for under $20 if your under 40! Read more.
This is the oldest fine art photography gallery in Boston, and the 12th oldest in the United States. Enter from the front door of either Hotel Commonwealth or Eastern Standard.
Opening in November 2011, Top Chef star Tiffani Faison's barbecue ode has been nothing short of a smash hit. The biscuits are legendary, and there's now an outdoor beer garden. [Eater 38 Member]
Best of Boston 2016: Chef, General Excellence 🍳 :: Tiffani Faison - She's excelled at sushi (O Ya), Italian (Rocca Kitchen & Bar), Texas-style BBQ & now a verdant wellspring of SE Asian cuisine.
"Stake out a place in the shade at Eastern Standard while sipping on one of their uber-creative cocktails.... comfortably chow down on items such as foie gras, herb risotto, and roasted beet salad." Read more.
This intimate 18-seat bar gives off a homey vibe & was listed on the CNN Eatocracy top 10 picks of new bars in America. Co-owner Jackson Cannon is one of the finest mixologists in the city. Read more.
