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Must See Boston

1. Fenway Park

9.2
4 Jersey St (btwn Lansdowne St & Van Ness St), Boston, MA
Estadio de béisbol · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 740 tips y reseñas

ESPNESPN: Take a look in center field to find the “lone red seat,” where Ted Williams hit the longest recorded home run at Fenway. Where? Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21.

Boston Common is one of Must See Boston.

2. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Parque · Beacon Hill · 280 tips y reseñas

3. Mike's Pastry

8.5
300 Hanover St (btwn Parmenter & Prince St), Boston, MA
Pastelería · North End · 572 tips y reseñas

briana z.briana zelinski: You'll get a chocolate chip cannoli. And you'll like it.

4. Union Oyster House

8.2
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Marisquería · Downtown Boston · 281 tips y reseñas

HISTORYHISTORY: It has been open to diners since 1826 & is known as the oldest restaurant in the United States of America. In 1796 Louis Philippe, King of France in 1830, lived in exile on the second floor.

5. Samuel Adams Brewery

9.4
30 Germania St (btwn Brookside Ave & Bismark St), Boston, MA
Cervecera · Jamaica Plain · 248 tips y reseñas

Dave S.Dave S: Go to Sam Adams Brewery, take the tour, get some free beer.

6. Harpoon Brewery

8.9
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Cervecera · Seaport District · 320 tips y reseñas

Schuyler B.Schuyler Blackman: Come by on Saturdays or Sundays for a killer brewery tour. Parking is free, but make sure and get there early because they sell out quick.

7. Old State House

8.5
206 Washington St (at State St), Boston, MA
Sitio histórico y protegido · Downtown Boston · 58 tips y reseñas

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.

8. Modern Pastry Shop

8.6
263 Hanover St (btwn Cross & Richmond), Boston, MA
Pastelería · North End · 159 tips y reseñas

Jeffery B.Jeffery Bialek: Best cannoli in Boston...perhaps the USA! Don't miss the Lobster Tails!!! Leer más.

9. Flour Bakery & Cafe

9.0
12 Farnsworth St Fl 1 (at Congress St), Boston, MA
Panadería · Seaport District · 185 tips y reseñas

Breehan A.Breehan Ann: The sticky buns are AMAZING--probably the best I've ever had. The dough is soft and moist instead of the usual hard and dry & the flavor is sweet without being sickening.

The Old North Church is one of Must See Boston.

10. The Old North Church

8.9
193 Salem St (at Hull St), Boston, MA
Iglesia · North End · 54 tips y reseñas

11. Harvard Yard

1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
Patio interior universitario · Harvard Square · 48 tips y reseñas

Rosa S.Rosa S.: Do not rub John Harvard's foot for luck....bad things happen to it at night.

12. Flat Black Coffee Company

7.1
50 Broad St (at Milk St), Boston, MA
Cafetería · Financial District · 42 tips y reseñas

David B.David Broome: Triple Shot Flat White! Best Joe in Boston.

Boston Public Garden is one of Must See Boston.

13. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Jardín · 200 tips y reseñas

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> Leer más.

14. Newbury Comics

8.4
332 Newbury St (btwn Mass Ave & Hereford), Boston, MA
Tienda de cómics · Back Bay West · 53 tips y reseñas

Jake S.Jake Smith: The original store. Check out their unparalleled selection of used CDs. And then fist pump when you realize how cheap they are.

15. Bukowski Tavern

7.6
50 Dalton St (btwn Belvidere & Boylston), Boston, MA
Antro · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 147 tips y reseñas

UntappdUntappd: A dive bar with a killer beer selection. Belly up to the bar and spin the wheel of beer if you dare. You drink what beer it lands on. :)

16. Sunset Grill & Tap

130 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave.), Allston, MA
Bar · 202 tips y reseñas

UntappdUntappd: Whoa baby!! This place has a crazy selection of beer. Just take your time in digesting the beer menu. It's like a novel. Order, sip, savor, repeat.

17. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.5
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Hamburguesería · Harvard Square · 173 tips y reseñas

Eric D.Eric D: The sweet potato fries take over a day to make, and you can taste it. Try them! Any burger you order will be great, but skip the turkey burger here, don't insult the place. Go beef!

18. King's Chapel Burying Ground

58 Tremont St (btwn Court St. & School St.), Boston, MA
Cementerio · Downtown Boston · 15 tips y reseñas

HISTORYHISTORY: King's Chapel Burying Ground was founded in 1630 as the first cemetery in the city of Boston. It was Boston's only burial site for 30 years.

19. Granary Burying Ground

120 Tremont St (at Beacon St), Boston, MA
Cementerio · Beacon Hill · 53 tips y reseñas

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1660, this cemetery is the final resting place of notable figures of the American Revolution, including Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Boston Massacre victims & Elizabeth "Mother Goose" herself.

20. Museum of Bad Art

55 Davis Sq (in Somerville Theatre), Somerville, MA
Museo de arte · Davis Square · 12 tips y reseñas

IFCIFC: The name of this museum says it all. The museum successfully shows a collection of the worst art.

21. Paul Revere House

8.3
19 North Sq (at Moon St.), Boston, MA
Sitio histórico y protegido · North End · 59 tips y reseñas

HISTORYHISTORY: Starting from his home, Paul Revere set out on his famous midnight ride in 1775 to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. Built in 1680, it is one of the oldest houses in downtown Boston.

22. Freedom Trail

8.8
The Freedom Trail (btwn Tremont St & Essex St), Boston, MA
Rutas de senderismo · Downtown Boston · 78 tips y reseñas

Otel.comOtel.com: Do a walking tour down the historic Freedom Trail marked by lines of red paint in sidewalks. Places you’ll pass by are old State House, Paul Revere’s house, and Faneuil Hall. A must-do when in Boston!

23. USS Constitution

8.7
Charlestown Navy Yard (at Constitution Rd), Boston, MA
Barco o ferry · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 75 tips y reseñas

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) Leer más.

24. Japonaise Bakery

1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Panadería · Porter Square · 8 tips y reseñas

Emily N.Emily Nelson: The adzuki creme pastry is To Die For, everyone should try it.

25. Beerworks Brewing Co.

112 Canal St (at Valenti Way), Boston, MA
Cervecera · Downtown Boston · 122 tips y reseñas

Boston.comBoston.com: With nearly 15 house-made brews on tap to choose from at Boston Beer Works, the patio at the Canal Street location offers the perfect excuse to sit outside and try them all. Leer más.

26. Cambridge Brewing Company

8.3
1 Kendall Square, Building 100 (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave & Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Cervecera · Kendall Square · 118 tips y reseñas

DatDat: Great selection of in-house brews. You can see them working it in the back.

27. Cheers

Quincy Market, Boston, MA
Bar · Downtown Boston · 109 tips y reseñas

EttractionsEttractions: Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, Cheers Beacon Hill became the original inspiration for the setting show "where everybody knows your name! Leer más.

28. Cheers

8.2
84 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Bar · Beacon Hill · 140 tips y reseñas

mulgarmulgar: Did this, but not only did they not know my name they also asked for ID ;-)

29. Louisburg Square

8.7
1 Louisburg Sq, Boston, MA
Plaza · Beacon Hill · 7 tips y reseñas

BU TodayBU Today: A small private park surrounded by the most elegant townhouses in Boston. Look for 19 Louisburg, home to Senator John Kerry, and 10 Louisburg, where Louisa May Alcott resided until her death. Leer más.

30. Durgin-Park Restaurant

340 N Market St, Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Downtown Boston · 58 tips y reseñas

David B.David Berney: The Indian Pudding w/ Vanilla Ice Cream is worth a trip to Boston

31. The Publick House

8.7
1648 Beacon St (st Washington St.), Brookline, MA
Gastropub · Washington Square · 148 tips y reseñas

Leah V.Leah VanWhy: The best restaurant made mac-n-cheese you will ever have, never a dull beer moment. Go early weeknights. The weekend crowd causes an unfortunate wait and not much room to order while-you-wait drinks.

32. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · 144 tips y reseñas

MichaelMichael: Try the Donuts

33. Flour Bakery & Cafe

9.0
1595 Washington St (at Rutland St), Boston, MA
Panadería · South End · 143 tips y reseñas

MazdaMazda: People just can't get enough of their sticky buns. They also make their own homemade Pop Tarts!

34. Omni Parker House

7.7
60 School St, Boston, MA
Hotel · Downtown Boston · 130 tips y reseñas

Eric S.Eric Siglin: This is the home of Boston Cream Pie and Parker House Rolls.

First Telephone Plaque is one of Must See Boston.

35. First Telephone Plaque

Cambridge Street (Bowdoin street), Boston, MA
Otros lugares al aire libre · Downtown Boston · 2 tips y reseñas

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Outside front door to 1966 John F Kennedy Building. Plaque with words "The First Telephone" commemorates on 6/2/1875 Alexander Graham Bell transmitted sound for 1st time here. More info in blog.<LINK> Leer más.

36. Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

7.0
355 Main St, Cambridge, MA
Marisquería · Kendall Square · 61 tips y reseñas

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Make sure you're standing near the gumball machine when you check-in, it'll automatically dispense one when you do!

37. People's Republik

878 Massachusetts Ave (at Lee St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Mid-Cambridge · 42 tips y reseñas

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is the beer of choice at this Cold War-themed dive bar that features darts, cheap beer and all-night $2.50 hotdogs. You're welcome, comrades.

38. Hungry Mother

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave (at Bristol St), Cambridge, MA
Restaurante de comida sureña · 88 tips y reseñas

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Shrimp and grits. Boiled peanuts. The menu might sound like it’ll more warm your soul than blow your mind. But blow your mind, it will. Leer más.

39. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · 144 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Each night, Craigie on Main serves less than twenty of their off-menu burgers, which are made from a custom blend of three different cuts of meat, beef bone marrow and suet.

State Park is one of Must See Boston.

40. State Park

8.7
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Restaurante americano · 63 tips y reseñas

Jake S.Jake Smith: The BBQ Spaghetti is fantastic; huge hunks of brisket with a bit of a kick. The amazing garlic bread is the icing on this savory cake.

41. Lone Star Taco Bar

8.3
477 Cambridge St (btwn Brighton Ave. & Hano St.), Allston, MA
Restaurante de tacos · 77 tips y reseñas

ThrillistThrillist: Try the Beef Barbacoa tacos (smoked brisket, pickled red onion, avocado crema) and boozy cocktails like the Chartreuse-rinsed Hombre Sin Nombre mixed with blanco tequila/ mole bitters/ agave. Leer más.

42. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.8
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Salón · 125 tips y reseñas

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Named "Best Brunch" by Boston Phoenix Readers in 2012! Try the fried chicken and buttermilk waffles with hot-pepper syrup. Leer más.

43. Casa Razdora

8.5
115 Water St (btwn Broad & Batterymarch St.), Boston, MA
Restaurante italiano · Financial District · 28 tips y reseñas

Fiat V.Fiat V: Monday Chicken parm with spag. is awesome! The bread is soft, fresh and smells great!

44. Pickle Jar Kitchen

8.3
170 Main St, Falmouth, MA
Restaurante · 18 tips y reseñas

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Pickle Jar Kitchen as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for quaint breakfast-lunch cafe putting out perfect pickle chips and a savory scone sandwich. Leer más.

45. Driftwood Publick House

39 Court St, Plymouth, MA
Gastropub · 26 tips y reseñas

Paul L.Paul L: Best beer bar in New England. Their food is also amazing. try the Philly Stuffed Pretzel and the Driftwood Fries.

46. Blue-Eyed Crab Grille

8.4
170 Water St (at Lothrop St), Plymouth, MA
Marisquería · 50 tips y reseñas

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Blue Eyed Crab as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for a unique joint dishing out a unique plantain sandwich and wings gone bananas Leer más.

Patti's Pierogis is one of Must See Boston.

47. Patti's Pierogis

8.2
1019 S Main St, Fall River, MA
Restaurante de Europa del Este · 21 tips y reseñas

Anna S.Anna Schukraft: The Patti's platter is awesome! The dessert combo smells awesome!

48. Cutty's

8.9
284 Washington St (at Davis Ave.), Brookline, MA
Lugar de sándwiches · Brookline Village · 84 tips y reseñas

Sugair A.Sugair AlSugair: The roast beef 1000 will slap the taste of all the other roast beef you've ever tasted. Eat this sandwich warm,cold or even overnight and it will still taste incredible. I can eat a thousand of these.

49. Italian Express Pizzeria

336 Sumner St (Cottage St), Boston, MA
Pizzería · Jeffries Point · 37 tips y reseñas

Jenelle P.Jenelle Paolini: I love this place!!! I honestly could not tell you a specific food to try bc they're all amazing. I come here to get my fix on pasta, pizza, sandwich, or dessert cravings.

50. Yankee Lobster

8.4
300 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Marisquería · Seaport District · 112 tips y reseñas

Food NetworkFood Network: With a scattering of seasoned panko breadcrumbs topping it off, this mega-rich mac "puts a shadow over all other mac and cheeses" and is well worth a road trip any time of year. Leer más.

51. Red Lentil

8.0
600 Mount Auburn St (at Irma Ave.), Watertown, MA
Restaurante vegano y vegetariano · East Watertown · 41 tips y reseñas

Meg C.Meg C.: This is the best food we have ever eaten. Period. My husband & I were so amazed w/ the quality & presentation of the meal that we honestly didnt feel wealthy enough to be eating it. GO! Youll love it.

Tapestry is one of Must See Boston.

52. Tapestry

69 Kilmarnock St (Queensberry St), Boston, MA
Restaurante · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 5 tips y reseñas

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lopinsky: Absolutely love this spot! Great small plates - highly recommend the linguine with clams and the cauliflower

The Smoke Shop BBQ is one of Must See Boston.

53. The Smoke Shop BBQ

7.6
1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA
Parrilla · 30 tips y reseñas

IrinaIrina: Try the platter with 3 meats and 3 sides. It comes with watermelon 🍉😊

54. Dirty Water Dough Company

7.6
222 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Pizzería · Back Bay East · 17 tips y reseñas

DanaDana: It took forever to find a descent cheese pizza in Boston, Dirty Water Dough met my expectations!🙌🍕

Highland Fried is one of Must See Boston.

55. Highland Fried

1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Restaurante de comida reconfortante · Inman Square · 6 tips y reseñas

Odette S.Odette Santos: Get the whole bird. Very good fried chicken!

56. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.3
114 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Panadería · Harvard Square · 20 tips y reseñas

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: Oh those sticky buns! And if you have the chance to dive into the French toast, it’s impossible to regret it.

57. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.8
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Salón · 125 tips y reseñas

Alex K.Alex Kasemir: Chicken and waffles are bomb. So are the tater tots. Ask for some hot sauce for the chicken.

Boston Burger Company is one of Must See Boston.

58. Boston Burger Company

8.2
37 Davis Sq (at Holland St), Somerville, MA
Hamburguesería · Davis Square · 96 tips y reseñas

Food NetworkFood Network: If you want to do something outrageous, try the Mac Attack Burger. This all-beef patty is topped with a generous helping of homemade four-cheese macaroni and cheese — and bacon. Leer más.

59. Bova's Bakery

8.7
134 Salem St (at Prince St), Boston, MA
Panadería · North End · 81 tips y reseñas

SamSam: Forget Mike's versus Modern, this is where it's at. Especially for you night-owls!

Kane's Donuts is one of Must See Boston.

60. Kane's Donuts

9.2
1 International Pl, Boston, MA
Tienda de donuts · Financial District · 17 tips y reseñas

Emily C.Emily Chalko: Good assortment of donuts & one of the best donut shops in the financial district. The honey dips and toppings on the cake donuts were solid.