Boston Must Do
Newbury Street is one of Boston Must Do.

1. Newbury Street

Newbury St (btwn Arlington St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Road · Back Bay East · 52 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul H.: One of the best spots in all of Boston! You can easily spend a full day on this street with tons of restaurants and clothing stores!

Commonwealth Avenue Mall is one of Boston Must Do.

2. Commonwealth Avenue Mall

9.0
Commonwealth Ave. (btwn Arlington St. & Mass Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 26 tips and reviews

Whitney K.Whitney Kleinert: Tons of dogs :)

Samurai Boston is one of Boston Must Do.

3. Samurai Boston

827 Boylston St (Fairfield St), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 28 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Great bartender. Awesome udon noodle soup. Kick ass bulgogi. Super affordable, yet excellent lunch specials. Sushi is fresh and tasty.

4. Copley Place

8.2
100 Huntington Ave (at Harcourt St), Boston, MA
Shopping Mall · Prudential - St. Botolph · 34 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Awesome sales in Barney's

Copley Square is one of Boston Must Do.

5. Copley Square

8.8
Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Plaza · Back Bay East · 77 tips and reviews

Elana B.Elana Bernstein: do not give the girl on crutches "trying to take the train" any money!!!!

Boston Public Library is one of Boston Must Do.

6. Boston Public Library

9.3
700 Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Library · 162 tips and reviews

Fiat V.Fiat V: Take time and walk the halls of BPL. You'll observe the patrons sitting/reading/internetting inside the Bates Hall. Gander through the current exhibit in the lobby and enjoy the fine architecture.

The Tannery is one of Boston Must Do.

7. The Tannery

6.3
711 Boylston St (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
Clothing Store · Back Bay East · 20 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: In addition to the first floor of shoes from the trendy to the utilitarian, buyer Brittney Rothweiler has a killer eye for the best of Alexander Wang, Rag and Bone, ALC, and Sea, to name a few. [BOS}

The Docks is one of Boston Must Do.

8. The Docks

The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Pier · Kenmore · 2 tips and reviews

DigiMix Web Design & Development NYCDigiMix Web Design & Development NYC: Picnic and sunbathe with a sprawling view of Cambridge and the sailboats on the Charles River. Steps from Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Best at sunset or to watch the sailboats.

East Dock On The Esplanade is one of Boston Must Do.

9. East Dock On The Esplanade

7.9
Boston, MA
Scenic Lookout · Back Bay East · 4 tips and reviews

Ricky W.Ricky Wilson: One of the most relaxing places in Boston. The chairs are really comfortable and the breeze is wonderful on a warm day.

The Esplanade is one of Boston Must Do.

10. The Esplanade

9.5
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews
Beacon Hill Pub is one of Boston Must Do.

11. Beacon Hill Pub

5.7
149 Charles St (btwn Cambridge & Revere), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Beacon Hill · 42 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Meldonian: Do get the brubakers, they are not gross. Foosball, darts, big buck hunter. Best dive in Boston.

Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake is one of Boston Must Do.

12. Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake

384 Boylston St (btwn Arlington & Berkeley St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 63 tips and reviews

Jen R.Jen Rock: Best douchebag bar in Back Bay!

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is one of Boston Must Do.

13. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

8.9
271 Dartmouth St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Back Bay East · 175 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: There are 200 tequilas to choose from, including many anejos that are as elegant as an aged scotch & entirely drinkable on their own, so don't even think of drinking the cheap stuff. Read more.

Bar Lola is one of Boston Must Do.

14. Bar Lola

160 Commonwealth Ave (at Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Spanish Restaurant · Back Bay East · 37 tips and reviews

Catalina L.Catalina Lopez: Always get a pitcher of sangria as for food order the burgers, sausages, or the chicken or beef empanadas, yummy!

Sonsie is one of Boston Must Do.

15. Sonsie

7.7
327 Newbury St (btwn Hereford & Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Back Bay West · 122 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: See and be seen at Newbury Street eatery Sonsie, which opens the facade of the restaurant to let in the warm breezes, blurring the lines between your seat and the street. Read more.

Back Bay Social Club is one of Boston Must Do.

16. Back Bay Social Club

7.1
867 Boylston St (btwn Fairfield & Gloucester), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 95 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Dogfish on draft.

17. B&G Oysters

8.2
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: This tiny subterranean South End haunt is always electric. The raw bar is chiefly dominated by an incredible oyster selection including numerous East and West coast varieties.

b.good is one of Boston Must Do.

18. b.good

272 Newbury St (btw Gloucester & Fairfield), Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Back Bay West · 29 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: LOVE THE VEGGIE BURGERS, sweet potato fries, crisp veggies, and the yummy in season shakes!! Ask for a double burger for an extra $!

19. The Butcher Shop

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

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: When chef Barbara Lynch opened this South End boîte, she proved that slabs of fat-streaked, air-cured meats and stylish Bostonians make an excellent, if unlikely, pairing. Check the stellar wine list. Read more.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of Boston Must Do.

20. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

9.0
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 175 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: 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.

Museum of Fine Arts is one of Boston Must Do.

21. Museum of Fine Arts

9.2
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 304 tips and reviews

WBURWBUR: The MFA unveiled its massive "Art of the Americas" wing in November 2010. See 53 new galleries and thousands of precious American artifacts and artworks. Learn more: http://wbur.fm/NewMFA

Institute of Contemporary Art is one of Boston Must Do.

22. Institute of Contemporary Art

8.2
100 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Seaport District · 124 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: The architecture of this place is as interesting as the wide array of works and activities inside. After seeing exhibits have coffee and pastries at the Water Café by Wolfgang Puck.

Harbor Walk - North End is one of Boston Must Do.

23. Harbor Walk - North End

Commercial Street, Boston, MA
Harbor or Marina · Waterfront · 3 tips and reviews
Quincy Market is one of Boston Must Do.

24. Quincy Market

8.7
1 Faneuil Hall Sq (btwn Clinton & Chatham), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 325 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Years ago this was the site of the local butchers & farmers market... Now a food court - 'tourist trap'. Don't eat here, but come to see the street performers & vibe.

Old South Church is one of Boston Must Do.

25. Old South Church

645 Boylston St (at Dartmouth St.), Boston, MA
Church · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Stop in to see the interior architecture. Awesome Christmas Eve service.

Gourmet Dumpling House is one of Boston Must Do.

26. Gourmet Dumpling House

52 Beach St (at Harrison Ave), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 183 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: For a classic winter meal, try Gourmet Dumpling House's mini steamed buns. Also known as xiao long bao or soup dumplings, the soup is contained inside the dumpling. Read more.

Penang Malaysian Cuisine is one of Boston Must Do.

27. Penang Malaysian Cuisine

6.7
685 Washington St (at Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Malay Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 85 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Awesome sizzling beef and green curry here! Super authentic and delish!!

Artu is one of Boston Must Do.

28. Artu

89 Charles St (btwn Mt. Vernon St. & Pinckney St.), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Christine P.Christine Perkett: One of those little Beacon Hill basement haunts with few chairs but a lot of amazing food (Italian). So adorable, romantic and very, very Bostonian.

The Paramount is one of Boston Must Do.

29. The Paramount

8.5
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 261 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Best no fuss brunch in the city. Old school diner vibe. There will most likely be a line. Dinner also great!

Boston Public Garden is one of Boston Must Do.

30. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · Beacon Hill · 200 tips and reviews

Marc Jacobs IntlMarc Jacobs Intl: On your way to the Swan Boats in Boston Public Garden, be sure to pass by the home of the first same sex marriage in the nation, the Arlington St. Church.

Boston Common is one of Boston Must Do.

31. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 279 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Common was used for public hangings up until 1817. In early 1965, 100 people gathered here to protest the Vietnam War, & speeches have been given here by Martin Luther King Jr & Pope John Paul III

Thinking Cup is one of Boston Must Do.

32. Thinking Cup

8.8
Grandview, 165 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Café · Chinatown - Leather District · 368 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Best hazelnut lattes!

Parish Cafe & Bar is one of Boston Must Do.

33. Parish Cafe & Bar

8.8
361 Boylston St (btwn Arlington & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Back Bay East · 211 tips and reviews
Clerys is one of Boston Must Do.

34. Clerys

6.1
113 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Bar · South End · 68 tips and reviews
Sólás is one of Boston Must Do.

35. Sólás

6.8
710 Boylston Street (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Prudential - St. Botolph · 64 tips and reviews
Whiskey's is one of Boston Must Do.

36. Whiskey's

885 Boylston St (at Gloucester St.), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Prudential - St. Botolph · 123 tips and reviews
Mother Anna's is one of Boston Must Do.

37. Mother Anna's

6.8
211 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 12 tips and reviews
Old State House is one of Boston Must Do.

38. Old State House

8.2
206 Washington St (at State St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 58 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Just outside the building, five men were among the first casualties in the Boston Massacre. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the balcony in 1776.

Massachusetts State House is one of Boston Must Do.

39. Massachusetts State House

1 Ashburton Pl, Boston, MA
Capitol Building · Beacon Hill · 52 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1798, the State House is widely acclaimed as one of the more magnificent buildings in the US. The golden dome, its most distinct feature, once made of wood, was most recently gilded in 1997.

40. 21st Amendment

6.7
150 Bowdoin St (at Beacon St.), Boston, MA
Pub · Beacon Hill · 34 tips and reviews
Liberty Bar is one of Boston Must Do.

41. Liberty Bar

7.3
215 Charles St (in the Liberty Hotel), Boston, MA
Hotel Bar · West End · 17 tips and reviews
Drink is one of Boston Must Do.

42. Drink

8.2
348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 235 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Regularly lauded as the best cocktail bar in the city & often mentioned in lists for the tops in the country, a cross between a chemistry lab & a basement speakeasy. Read more.

Harpoon Brewery is one of Boston Must Do.

43. Harpoon Brewery

9.1
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Seaport District · 321 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Harpoon Brewery has free weekday beer tastings at 4pm Monday through Friday and 2pm Wednesday through Friday. No reservation needed - just show up and Love Beer. Love Life. Harpoon.

Samuel Adams Brewery is one of Boston Must Do.

44. Samuel Adams Brewery

9.3
30 Germania St (btwn Brookside Ave & Bismark St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Jamaica Plain · 248 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Sklens: When you go they'll generally give you three different beers. The first two are the Boston Lager and the current Seasonal beer. The third changes and is usually something unique and/or special.

Arnold Arboretum is one of Boston Must Do.

45. Arnold Arboretum

9.4
125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA
Park · 54 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: The oldest public arboretum in America, this is a respected research institution and a beautiful public space. Explore their collections, take a tour or just enjoy the beautiful landscape! Read more.

Franklin Park Zoo is one of Boston Must Do.

46. Franklin Park Zoo

7.8
1 Franklin Park Rd (at Columbia Rd.), Boston, MA
Zoo · 53 tips and reviews
MBTA Water Taxi is one of Boston Must Do.

47. MBTA Water Taxi

Boston Harbor, Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · 1 tip

K S.K S: If you are staying at any of the waterfront hotels in Boston - one of the best, cheapest and fastest ways to and from the airport is via the Water Taxi. Some hotels also have boat shuttles to the air Read more.

MBTA Long Wharf Ferry is one of Boston Must Do.

48. MBTA Long Wharf Ferry

Long Wharf (State Street), Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Take a ferry to Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard. Pretty walk along the water.

49. MBTA Long Wharf Ferry

Long Wharf (State Street), Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews

Stephanie O.Stephanie Orme: For less than $2, you can enjoy a ferry trip from Long Wharf to the Navy Yard, where there's more fun to be had - for free! The cheapest afternoon of fun you'll find in Boston.

50. USS Constitution

8.6
Charlestown Navy Yard (at Constitution Rd), Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 74 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: During the War of 1812, British cannonballs bounced off the ship’s oaken hull, earning it the nickname “Old Ironsides.” It later made its first around-the-world journey in 1846. (From Aerial America) Read more.

The Liberty Hotel is one of Boston Must Do.

51. The Liberty Hotel

8.7
215 Charles St (at Fruit St), Boston, MA
Hotel · West End · 207 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Bartenders here craft herbs, exotic liqueurs, and even pickles into concoctions that are unforgettable, no matter how many you guzzle. Sit back, drink in hand, and watch the beautiful people. Read more.

Giacomo's is one of Boston Must Do.

52. Giacomo's

8.4
431 Columbus Ave (btwn Braddock & Holyoke), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 66 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Best seafood-Italian food. Super affordable, split a dish! The lobster sauce is the best. Cash only.