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Feature PANO’s Guide to Boston by Water
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Get the most of summer by heading out on the Charles River and Boston Harbor
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Boston’s Official Guide
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Summer fun at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Boston Seafood Festival at Fish Pier and Boston Comic Con at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
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10 Multilingual 15 Current Events 21 On Exhibit 25 Shopping 29 Cambridge 32 Maps 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 47 Beyond Boston 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining
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Carol Troxell, President of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchant’s Association
ON THE COVER: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Photo: Derek Kouyoumjian.
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JFK Presidential Library and Museum
We’re marking the 100th anniversary of JFK’s birth with a new exhibit, JFK 100: Milestones & Mementos. The exhibit features 100 original artifacts—40 of which have never been publicly shown before. Visit to experience the man behind the vision!
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IT’S ALL AT THE HALL
Forty-plus years after its revival, Faneuil Hall Marketplace (refer to listing, page 28) remains as exciting a summer destination as ever thanks to a slew of regular events aimed at entertaining both locals and visitors alike. In addition to various free art lessons for both kids and adults throughout the week, there’s also the Bollywood Workout to get you moving on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and the Blitz Chess Tournaments to stimulate your brain on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. For those looking for more passive options, enjoy live music on Thursday nights at 7 p.m., and family-friendly shows for the kids on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. History buffs can even get in on the action with free tours of venerable Quincy Market (pictured) on Mondays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. And on top of all this, there’s the Street Performer Showcase August 5 & 6 from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. featuring all of the Marketplace’s regular buskers—from musicians to jugglers to escape artists—playing continually throughout the day.
FEAST AT THE FEST
In a city known for its seafood, it doesn’t get much fresher than the ocean offerings that come into town daily from the boats at historic Fish Pier on the South Boston waterfront—which makes it the perfect locale for the Boston Seafood Festival (refer to listing, page 18). This sixth annual celebration of the local fishing industry of course offers plenty of food, including a lobster bake, but that’s not all—there’s also an oyster shucking contest, chef demonstrations, live music, a beer garden and plenty of activities for the little ones. Taking place August 13 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., the Seafood Festival is an ideal way to enjoy the bounty of the sea this summer while taking in breathtaking views of Boston Harbor.
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HEROES IN THE HUB
As the latest superhero epics take over the cineplex this summer, it’s a good time to celebrate the ink-and-paper origins of some of pop culture’s most enduring icons. One great way to do that is by attending Boston Comic Con (refer to listing, page 18) at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center August 11–13. This colorful event—full of comicdom’s best creators along with fans in creative costumes—is celebrating 10 years in style, featuring the final East Coast appearance by the legendary Stan Lee, along with a special 20th anniversary gathering of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” cast members (including Boston’s own Eliza Dushku) and a live podcast with Silent Bob himself, Kevin Smith. —Scott Roberto TOP PHOTO: DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN
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Get out on Boston Harbor or the Charles River this summer and enjoy a variety of cruises, tours and more BY SCOTT ROBERTO
Boston Harbor Islands
The farthest you can be from the hustle and bustle of the city without actually leaving it, this collection of state and national parks can be reached by a short ferry ride from Long Wharf. Explore historic forts, pristine beaches, picturesque hiking trails and more just a few miles from downtown. You can even visit the country’s oldest light station, Boston Light, on Little Brewster Island via a 3½-hour round trip. 1 Long Wharf, 617-227-4321, bostonharborislands.org
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Liberty Fleet
Cruise Boston Harbor on the 125-foot Liberty Clipper (pictured) or the 67-foot Liberty Star during a day or sunset sail. There’s even a rum tasting at sea on Saturday evenings, as well as Sunday brunch, aboard the Liberty Clipper. Central Wharf, 617-742-0333, libertyfleet.com
Odyssey Boston
This newly renovated yacht made its Boston Harbor debut earlier this year. With lunch, brunch, dinner and cocktail cruises, the sleek new Odyssey is an elegant way to enjoy both fine food and live music with a spectacular view. 60 Rowes Wharf, 866-307-2469, odysseycruises.com
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Architecture Cruise
Marvel at the city skyline from both Boston Harbor and the Charles River (pictured) while learning about its landmarks on this venture hosted by the nonprofit Boston By Foot and the design-focused BSA Foundation. CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617-621-3001, charlesriverboat.com
Codzilla
Not for the faint of heart, this colorful vessel tears through the harbor at 40 miles per hour, executing hairpin turns along the way. 1 Long Wharf, 617-227-4321, bostonharborcruises.com
New England Aquarium Whale Watch
Rocket on a high-speed catamaran from Boston Harbor to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, playground to several species of majestic cetaceans, including humpback (pictured), finback, minke, pilot and highly endangered right whales. Central Wharf, 617-973-5206, neaq.org
Pirate Harbor Tours
Enjoy the sights of Boston Harbor with a twist on one of these cruises aboard a tall ship decked out in pirate paraphernalia. 60 Rowes Wharf, 617-542-8000, massbaylines.com
Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
For those who want to take a more active role in their water-based tour, Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers guided tours of both the Charles River and Boston Harbor on stand-up paddleboards or two-person kayaks. Most tours depart from Kendall Square in Cambridge, while one begins and ends at the Fort Point Channel. 15 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, 617-965-5110, paddleboston.com MIDDLE LEFT PHOTO: KINDRA CLINEFF/MASS. OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM; MIDDLE RIGHT PHOTO: MARK HUNT
Boston Gondola Tours
Let authentic, Italian-made gondolas carry you and your significant other on a romantic excursion along the Charles River. Charles River Esplanade, 617-8762800, bostongondolas.com
Classic Harbor Line Music Cruises
Catch some jazz aboard the 1920s-style yacht Northern Lights (July 22 at 9:30 p.m., July 30 and August 6 & 13 at 7 p.m.) or some hot funk on July 28 at 9:30 p.m. 60 Rowes Wharf, 617-951-2460, boston-sailing.com BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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马萨出塞州波士顿市是新英格兰地 区最大的城市。波士顿市建立于1630 年,是美国最古老的城市之一,也是 美国独立战争期间诸多重大事件的发 生地—如波士顿倾茶事件、保罗瑞维 尔午夜骑行和邦克山战役。而丰富的 历史只是1900多万游客每年来到这 里的众多原因之一。今天的波士顿有 着举世闻名的高等学府、出众的文化 设施、顶尖的医疗机构和蓬勃发展的 高科技和生物技术产业。 游览波士顿最好的方式就是行走。 这里有“街区之城”的美誉,每个街 区都有着耐徒步者寻味的独特景致。 后湾—博士顿最优雅的街区—是古老 和现代的融合、也容纳了众多历史地 标,如波士顿公共图书馆、卡普利广 场、纽伯里时尚街、本市最高的两座 建筑—克莱瑞顿街200号(原约翰汉 考克大楼)和保诚大厦、以及位于联 邦大道和马尔伯勒街间绿树掩映下的 全美最美丽的住宅区之一。 接下来您应该踱步去附近的灯塔 10
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Boston Public Library
BIENVENUE À BOSTON! Boston, Massachusetts est la ville la plus grande dans la Nouvelle-Angleterre. Fondée en 1630, Boston est l’une des plus anciennes villes des États-Unis et a été la scène de nombreux événements clés pendant la Révolution américaine, la Boston Tea Party, la Chevauchée de Paul Revere et la bataille de Bunker Hill. Pourtant, son histoire est juste une des nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles plus de 19 millions de visiteurs voyagent ici chaque année. Aujourd’hui Boston est connue pour ses collèges et universités de renommée mondiale, des équipements culturels exceptionnels, des institutions médicales supérieurs des industries de haute technologie et de la biotechnologie en plein croissance. La meilleure façon d’explorer Boston est tout simplement de marcher. La ville est souvent dénommée comme une « ville de quartiers », et chacun d’eux a sa propre personnalité distincte mieux découverte à pied. Back Bay, le quartier le plus élégant de Boston, est un charmant mélange d’ancien et de nouveau, le foyer de monuments historiques importants tels que la Bibliothèque Boston Public, Copley Square, la rue branchée Newbury Street, les deux plus hauts bâtiments-200 Clarendon (anciennement la tour John Hancock ) et le Prudential Building - et deux des plus belles artères résidentielles de l’Amérique, Commonwealth Avenue et Marlborough Street. 12
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Le proche Beacon Hill devrait être le prochain sur votre chemin à pied, où les historiques maisons en briques rouges en rangée bordent les rues pittoresques et le charmant Charles Street attire avec ses nombreux magasins et restaurants. Vous pouvez aussi explorer les débuts du fameux Freedom Trail, qui se continue dans l’historique North End, « La petite Italie » propre a Boston. Découvrez une cuisine italienne authentique dans de nombreux excellents restaurants de North End et profiter des festivals animés tout au long des mois d’été. Après votre déjeuner ou dîner -et cannoli !-, marcher à travers la belle Rose Kennedy Greenway, qui sépare North End des boutiques, restaurants et lieux de divertissement myriade du marché de Faneuil Hall, l’une des destinations les plus populaires aux États-Unis. De Faneuil Hall, vous pouvez retourner à Boston Harbor à travers la Greenway et suivre l’aimable Harbor Walk vers le plus récent quartier de Boston, le district de Seaport. Sur le chemin, vous découvrirez le New England Aquarium, les navires et la musée du Boston Tea Party, l’Institut d’Art Contemporain et des restaurants plus nombreux que ce que vous pouvez imaginer. Ce ne sont que quelques-uns des quartiers étonnants de Boston. Visitez bostonguide.com pour plus de détails sur ces monuments et tous les autres endroits inoubliables uniques à “Beantown.” PHOTO: MARGARITA POLIVTSEVA
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Boston Public Garden
¡BIENVENIDO A BOSTON! Boston, Massachusetts es la ciudad más grande de Nueva Inglaterra. Fundada en 1630, Boston es una de las ciudades más antiguas de los Estados Unidos y fue el escenario de muchos eventos claves durante la Revolución estadounidense el Motín del té, la cabalgada de medianoche de Paul Revere y la batalla de Bunker Hill. Sin embargo, su historia es sólo una de las muchas razones por las cuales más de 19 millones de visitantes vienen aquí cada año. Hoy Boston es conocida por sus universidades de fama mundial, los excelentes servicios culturales, las mejores instituciones médicas y las crecientes industrias de alta tecnología y de biotecnología. La mejor manera de explorar Boston es caminando. La ciudad es a menudo llamada una “ciudad de barrios”, y cada uno de ellos tiene su propia personalidad que se descubre mejor a pie. Back Bay, el barrio más elegante de Boston, es una encantadora mezcla de lo viejo y lo nuevo, es sede a monumentos históricos importantes, como la Biblioteca Pública de Boston, la Plaza Copley, la refinada calle Newbury Street, los dos edificios más altos de la cuidad 200 Clarendon (antiguamente la Torre de John Hancock ) y el Prudential Building y una de las más bellas calles residenciales en los Estados Unidos a lo largo de la arbolada avenida Commonwealth y Marlborough Street. PHOTO: ALEXANDRA MOLNAR/MASS. OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM
La cercana vecindad de Beacon Hill, donde hileras de casas históricas de ladrillo rojo delinean calles pintorescas y Charles Street nos invita con sus numerosas tiendas y restaurantes finos, debe ser lo próximo en su paseo. También puede explorar los inicios del famoso Freedom Trail, que continúa en el histórico North End, la “Pequeña Italia” de Boston. Descubra la auténtica cocina italiana en muchos restaurantes excelentes de North End y disfrute de los animados festivales durante de los meses de verano. Después de su almuerzo o cenay cannolo, camine a través de la hermosa Rose Kennedy Greenway, que separa el North End de la miríada de comercios, restaurantes y entretenimientos del efervescente Mercado Faneuil Hall, uno de los sitios más visitados en los Estados Unidos. De Faneuil Hall se puede regresar al otro lado de Greenway a la bahía de Boston y seguir el Harborwalk hacia el barrio más nuevo de Boston, el Distrito Seaport. Por el camino, descubrirá el Acuario de Nueva Inglaterra, varios hoteles alucinantes, el Museo del Motín del té, el Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo y más restaurantes que lo que se puede imaginar. Estos son sólo algunos de los llamativos barrios de Boston. Visite bostonguide.com para ver más detalles sobre estos y todos los otros lugares inolvidables y únicos de “Beantown.” BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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The North End
ボストンへようこそ! マサチューセッツ州にあるボストンはニュー イングランド地方で最大の都市です。 1630年 に設立されたボストンはアメリカ合衆国で最も 歴史のある都市のひとつであり、「ボストン茶 会事件」、ポール・リビアの「真夜中の騎行」 、「バンカーヒルの戦い」など、アメリカ独立 戦争の鍵となる様々な事件の舞台ともなりまし た。 ですが、ボストンが歴史ある街であること は毎年19万人以上の旅行客が訪れる理由のたっ た1つにしか過ぎません。 今日、ボストンは世 界で名高い大学、傑出した文化施設、トップレ ベルの医療機関そしていまなお成長を止まない ハイテクノロジー産業とバイオテクノロジー産 業があることで知られています。 ボストンを探検する一番いい方法は街歩き です。 ボストンは「ネイバーフッド」と呼ばれ る地区のようなものが沢山あり、「シティー・ オブ・ネイバーフッズ」としばしば言われてい ます。それぞれの地区にははっきりとした個性 があってそれらは街歩きによって最も体感する ことができます。 ボストンにおいて最も格調 の高い地区であるバックベイは古き良きものと 新しいものがうまく混在されている素敵な場所 です。ボストン公立図書館、コプリー・スクエ ア、流行の最先端であるニューベリー・ストリ ート、(以前ジョンハンコックタワーと呼ばれて いた)200クラレンドンとプルデンシャル・セン ターという街で最も高い2つのビル、そして木 々が連なるコモンウェルスアベニューとマール バラストリートという、アメリカで最も美しい 居住地区である大きな道路があります。 ベーコンヒルの近くが次にあなたが足で訪れ 14
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るべき目的地となります。 そこはまるで絵本の 世界にあるような道に歴史ある赤レンガの家々 が連なり、沢山の面白いお店やレストランが旅 行者を誘う可愛らしいチャールズ通りがある場 所です。 ボストン固有のリトルイタリーがある 歴史あるノース・エンドまで続く有名なフリー ダムトレイルの最初の部分も散策することもで きます。 正真正銘のイタリア料理をノース・エ ンドにある素晴らしいレストランで堪能してみ てください、そして夏の間に開かれる活気ある フェスティバルを是非楽しんでください。 ラン チやディナーの後は美しいローズ・ケネディ・ グリーンウェイを横断してみてください。この 道はショッピングや食事、エンターテイメント が心行くまで楽しめるファニルホール市場とい う、アメリカで最も観光客が訪れるにぎやかな 場所の1つであり、その場所とノース・エンド を分けている道です。 ファニエルホールからはグリーンウェイを 越えてボストンハーバーに歩いて帰ることがで き、その道を進んでいくとボストンで一番新し い地区、シーポートエリアに向かうことができ ます。 その道沿いでは、ニューイングランド水 族館、いくつかの特筆すべきホテル、ボストン 茶会事件船と博物館、ボストン・コンテンポラ リーアート美術館(ICAボストン)そして想像以上 の数のレストランを見つけることができます。 これらはボストンの素晴らしい場所のほんの 少しにしかすぎません。 bostonguide.comを 検索して上記の場所についてのさらなる詳細や ボストンのその他全てのユニークで忘れられな いスポットについて是非調べてみてください。
CURRENT EVENTS PANO PICK
KINGS
Kings isn’t your parents’ bowling alley. Come for bowling, billiards, SkeeBall and more, then stay for the versatile menu of classic American cuisine. 50 Dalton St., 617-266-2695; 600 Legacy Pl., Dedham, 781-329-6000; 510 Market St., Lynnfield, 781-334-4400; 52 Second Ave., Burlington, 781-238-4400; kingsbowlamerica.com.
Classical Music BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 617-987-2000, landmarksorchestra.org. Free; concerts begin at 7 p.m. This classical ensemble helmed by Music Director Christopher Wilkins presents its annual summer season of outdoor concerts. July 19—Music for a Summer Evening; July 26— Mercury Orchestra: Symphonic Opera; Aug 2—Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9; Aug 9— Anthems of the World.
Comedy IMPROV ASYLUM 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887, improvasylum.com. $7–28, dinner packages available. Some of Boston’s top improvisational comics perform uproarious and creative shows at this theater in Boston’s North End. LAUGH BOSTON Westin Seaport Waterfront Hotel, 425 Summer St., 617-725-2844, laughboston.com. This Seaport District comedy club features PHOTO: ANDREW SWAINE
premier stand–up comedy from local and national headliners. NICK’S COMEDY STOP 100 Warrenton St., 617-438-1068, nickscomedystop.com. $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest–running comedy club. WILBUR THEATRE 246 Tremont St., 617-248-9700, thewilbur.com. This venue hosts comedic headliners as well as national musical talent. July 24 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Judd Apatow, $37; July 26 at 7:30 p.m.—Craig Ferguson, $37 & 52; July 29 at 7 p.m.— Moshe Kasher & Natasha Leggero, $29; Aug 11 at 7:30 p.m.—Frank Santos Jr., $25.
Film COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734-2500, coolidge.org. Call for showtimes and full schedule. $12; students, seniors, children (under 12) $10. This beloved theater screens art house, independent, classic and international films, including midnight movies. BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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CURRENT EVENTS MUGAR OMNI THEATER Museum of Science, 617–723–2500 or 617– 333–FILM, mos.org. $10; seniors $9; children (3–11) $8. Discounted admission after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger–than–life images on a five–story high domed screen. Now showing: Extreme Weather; Journey to Space; Amazon Adventure. SIMONS IMAX THEATRE New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 866-815-4629, neaq.org. $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. Visit the first large– format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capability. Now showing: Galapagos 3D; Great White Shark 3D; Amazon Adventure 3D.
Live Music BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION 290 Northern Ave., 617-728-1600, livenation. com. See the world’s biggest acts on a spectacular harborside stage. July 17 at 7 p.m.—Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, $45–150; July 21 at 8 p.m.—Spoon, $25 & 35; July 22 at 7:30 p.m.—Straight No Chaser and Scott
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HOUSE OF BLUES 15 Lansdowne St., 888-693-BLUE, hob.com/ boston. This club, concert hall and restaurant across from Fenway Park welcomes top rock, blues and pop acts. July 21 at 7 p.m.—Conor Oberst, $29 & 36; July 24 at 6 p.m.—Hillsong Young & Free, $21.95; July 25 at 6:30 p.m.—Prince Royce, $61.50 & 87;
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Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, $29.95–135; July 23 at 7:30 p.m.—Primus with Clutch, $29.50–45; July 25 at 7 p.m.—Slayer, $29.50– 49.50; July 26 at 7:15 p.m.—Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, $109.50 & 140; July 27 at 8 p.m.—Diana Ross, $41.50–77; July 28 at 7:30 p.m.—alt-J, $35 & 42.50; July 29 at 7:30 p.m.—The Head and the Heart, $25–45; July 30 at 7 p.m.—Blondie and Garbage, $29– 49.50; Aug 2 at 7 p.m.—Belle and Sebastian and Andrew Bird, $29.50–49.50; Aug 4 at 7:30 p.m.—Alabama Shakes, $35–75; Aug 5 at 6:15 p.m.—Rebelution, $25 & 29.50; Aug 6 at 7:30 p.m.—Dashboard Confessional with The All-American Rejects, $25–50; Aug 7 at 7:30 p.m.—Die Antwoord, $29.50 & 39.50; Aug 9 at 8 p.m.—Logic, $29.50–59.50; Aug 11 at 7 p.m.—Gov’t Mule, $30–40; Aug 12 at 7:30 p.m.—Joe Bonamassa, $64–104.
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July 27 at 7 p.m.—DJ Shadow, $27; July 28 at 7 p.m.—All Time Low, $32.50 & 45; Aug 2 at 7 p.m.—The Shins, $51.50 & 71.50; Aug 5 at 7 p.m.—Farruko, $55; Aug 6 at 7 p.m.— Khalid, $27.50 & 47.50; Aug 9 at 6 p.m.— Lifehouse and Switchfoot, $37 & 55; Aug 11 at 7 p.m.—Bush, $48 & 65; Aug 12 at 7 p.m.—August Alsina, $32 & 49.50; Aug 13 at 7 p.m.—Streetlight Manifesto, $22 & 32. PARADISE ROCK CLUB 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562-8800, thedise.com. An intimate setting with big sound, the Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. July 22 at 6 p.m.—The Aquabats, $22; Aug 1 at 7 p.m.—Mura Masa, $20; Aug 2 at 7 p.m.—Melvins, $22; Aug 5 at 8 p.m.—Frankie Ballard, $20; Aug 9 at 7 p.m.— Michelle Branch, $25; Aug 10 at 7 p.m.— Joshua Radin and Rachael Yamagata, $25. ROYALE 279 Tremont St., 800-745-3000, royaleboston .com. This Theatre District club boasts red– hot dance nights and live shows by top indie rock acts. July 19 at 7 p.m.—Ride, $35; July 21 at 6 p.m.—Preservation Hall Jazz Band, $30; Aug 1 at 8 p.m.—Nicolas Jaar, $30;
Aug 3 at 7:30 p.m.—Rag ’n’ Bone Man, $25; Aug 6 at 7 p.m.—Neurosis and Converge, $28; Aug 7 at 7 p.m.—Little Dragon, $29.50; Aug 12 at 6 p.m.—Highly Suspect, $25. SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road, 866-777-8932, scullersjazz.com. This Boston club is known for featuring the biggest names in Latin and contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B, cabaret and world music. July 20 at 8 p.m.—Esther Rojas, $20; July 21 at 8 p.m.—Louis Hayes, $35; July 22 at 8 p.m.— Charnett Moffett, $35; July 27 at 8 p.m.— Oscar Stagnaro, $20; July 29 at 8 p.m.—Karrin Allyson, $35; Aug 10 at 8 p.m.—Renee Marie, $30; Aug 12 at 8 p.m.—Freddy Cole, $35. TD GARDEN TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-6242327, tdgarden.com. Home to the Boston Celtics and Bruins, this arena also hosts some of the biggest acts in music. July 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m.—Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, $49.50–149.50; July 22 at 7:30 p.m.—Kendrick Lamar, $114–410; July 25 at 8 p.m.—Queen + Adam Lambert, $49.50– 175; Aug 4 at 8 p.m.—J. Cole, $29.50–
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Enjoy food, drinks and the best view in Boston as you swing to live music from the Great American Songbook. Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617–536– 1775, topofthehub. net. Sun–Thu from 7:30–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat from 8 p.m.–midnight.
WILBUR THEATRE 246 Tremont St., 617-248-9700, thewilbur.com. This venue hosts comedic headliners as well as national musical talent. July 21 at 8 p.m.—Toad the Wet Sprocket, $47–67; Aug 3 at 8 p.m.—The Magpie Salute, $35; Aug 9 at 8 p.m.—Gordon Lightfoot, $50–75; Aug 10 at 8 p.m.— Get the Led Out, $25 & 35.
Special Events BOSTON COMIC CON Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., 617-954-2000, bostoncomiccon .com. Aug 11–13. $35–350. Meet your favorite comic book creators and pop culture celebrities—including writer/director Kevin Smith, Charlie Cox of “Daredevil,” the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Star Wars’ Anthony Daniels and the legendary Stan Lee—at this three-day extravaganza. BOSTON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Boston Fish Pier, 212 Northern Ave., 617986-3573, bostonseafoodfestival.org. Aug
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Sports BOSTON RED SOX/MLB Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX, redsox.com. July 17–19 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays July 20 at 1:35 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays July 28 & 29 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Kansas City Royals July 30 at TBD vs. Kansas City Royals July 31 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Indians Aug 1 & 2 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Indians Aug 3–5 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox Aug 6 at 1:35 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox
Theater BLOOD ON THE SNOW Bostonian Society, Old State House, 206 Washington St., 800-838-3006. Through Aug 20. $35. This encore of last year’s acclaimed world premiere written by local playwright Patrick Gabridge depicts the events that happened in the aftermath of 1770’s Boston Massacre, performed in the room where they actually occurred. BLUE MAN GROUP Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 800–BLUE–MAN, blueman.com. Ongoing. $35–100. This giddily subversive off– Broadway hit serves up outrageous and inventive theater where three muted, blue– painted performers spoof both contemporary art and modern technology. Wry commentary and bemusing antics are matched only by the ingenious ways in which music and sound are created. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, 978-232-7200. July 11–30. $28.50–82. This musical based on the 1991 Academy Award-winning Disney film follows a young woman who stumbles upon a secluded castle occupied by a monstrous beast and a host of enchanted objects trying to break a witch’s spell before it is too late. FINDING NEVERLAND Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., 800-982-2787. Aug 8–20. $40–200. In this hit Broadway musical that tells the story behind the creation of Peter Pan, playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, Barrie leaves his old world behind for BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. ROMEO & JULIET Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare on the Common, 617-4260863. July 19–Aug 6. Free. CSC’s 22nd season of Free Shakespeare on the Common presents the Bard’s tale of star-crossed young lovers caught in a bitter family rivalry. SHEAR MADNESS Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., 617-426-5225, shearmadness.com. Ongoing. $54. It’s just another day at the Shear Madness salon, when suddenly the lady upstairs gets knocked off. Whodunit? Join the fun as the audience matches wits with the suspects to catch the killer at this wildly popular comedy. Shear Madness has audiences laughing around the world. Boston is the original.
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WICKED Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., 800-982-2787. Through July 23. $39–299. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin— is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete—and completely satisfying—new musical in a long time” (USA Today).
Tickets ACE TICKET 534 Commonwealth Ave.; 109 Causeway St.; 139 Cypress St., Brookline; 961 Broadway St., Saugus; 800-MY-SEATS, aceticket.com. Boston’s most trusted and reliable source for tickets for sports, theater, concerts and more has the best seats at the lowest prices to all local and nationwide events. BOSTIX Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including half–price seats on day of event, for the best performing arts around Boston. Log on to bostix.org to purchase discounted tickets and receive special e–mail updates. All ticket offers subject to availability.
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JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
This museum portrays the life, leadership and legacy of John F. Kennedy and members of his illustrious family in 25 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special exhibits: Young Jack; Freedom 7 Space Capsule; JFK 100: Milestones & Mementos. Columbia Point off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, 866-5351960, jfklibrary.org. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $14; seniors & students $12; children (13–17) $10; children (12 and under) free; library forums free.
Boston BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Museum Wharf, 308 Congress St., 617-4266500, bostonkids.org. Sat–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. $16; children (under 1) free; Sat–Thu 4–5 p.m. $8; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) $1. This museum features interactive exhibits that allow children to learn about science, history and culture firsthand.
’til 9 p.m. $29; seniors, children & military $25. Explore New England’s premier wax museum located near historic City Hall Plaza and only yards away from Fanieul Hall and The Freedom Trail. Dreamland hopes to inspire wonder, share stories and allow our visitors to come face-to-face with the amazing men and woman who have shaped history.
BUNKER HILL MUSEUM 43 Monument Sq., Charlestown, 617-242-7275, nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhmuseum.htm. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Located across from the iconic Bunker Hill Monument, this museum dedicated to 1775’s pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill showcases exhibits telling the story of the battle, the creation of the monument and the history of Charlestown. It also includes a 360-degree mural of the battle along with refurbished dioramas and artifacts.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617-478-3100, icaboston.org. Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 9 p.m. $15; seniors $13; students $10; children (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. This stateof-the-art structure on the South Boston waterfront presents installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs, as well as live dance and music. Special exhibits: Steve McQueen: Ashes; Nari Ward: Sun Splashed; beginning July 26—Dana Schutz.
DREAMLAND WAX MUSEUM 1 Washington Mall, 857-233-5437, dreamlandwaxmuseum.com. Opening soon—Sun–Wed 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu–Sat
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM 25 Evans Way, 617-566-1401, gardnermuseum.org. Wed–Mon 11 a.m.– 5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m. $15; seniors $12;
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ON EXHIBIT college students $5; children (under 18), visitors named Isabella, military & families free. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including works by Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Listen Hear: The Art of Sound. THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617-450-7000, INSIDE TIP: marybakereddylibrary. The library currently org. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– features the exhibit Fervent Hearts, 4 p.m. $6; seniors, stuWilling Hands. dents & youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. Explore the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, a New England woman who defied conventional 19th-century thinking to become an influential religious leader, publisher, teacher and businesswoman. The museum also houses the famous Mapparium—a three-story stained-glass globe, opened in 1935, which allows visitors to stand in the center, giving them a unique look at how
ideas can inspire individuals and change the world. THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY African Meeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-7252991, maah.org. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10; seniors & children (13–17) $8; children (12 & under) free. Explore the history of Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps available for the Black Heritage Trail. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300, mfa.org. Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 10 p.m. Admission (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $25; seniors & students $23; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (7–17) $10 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times; children (6 and under) free. The museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient times through the present, as well
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Join us Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each week we’ll explore the customs of six vibrant nations. Live performances, crafts, storytime, and more—including book giveaways and free admission to the Mapparium® for youth under 17. July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 August 15
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as the most comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world and a four-floor Art of the Americas wing. Special exhibits: Daniela Rivera: The Andes Inverted; New Women for a New Age: Japanese Beauties, 1890s–1930s; Past Is Present: Revival Jewelry; China’s 8 Brokens: Puzzles of the Treasured Past; Follow the North Star: Inuit Art from the Collection of Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh; The Summer of Love: Photography and Graphic Design; Landscape, abstracted; David Ortiz: King of the Diamond; beginning July 22—Charles Sheeler from Doylestown to Detroit; Alfred Stieglitz and Modern America; through July 30— Memory Unearthed: The Lodz Ghetto Photographs of Henryk Ross; “I must tell you what I saw”: Objects of witness and resistance; Darkness Made Visible: Derek Jarman and Mark Bradford; through Aug 6—Wilson/Cortor; beginning Aug 11— Showdown! Kuniyoshi vs. Kunisada. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE Science Park, 617-723-2500, mos.org. Sat– Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. $25; seniors $21; children (3–11) $20; children (under 3) free. Planetarium and Omni theater tickets: $10; seniors $9; children (3–11) $8. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. This popular museum for all ages boasts interactive science exhibits, as well as laser and astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibits: Defeating Disease; POPnology; Many Faces of Our Mental Health; New England Caterpillars: Life on the Leaf Edge. USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, 617426-1812, ussconstitutionmuseum.org. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned warship. View weapons, documents, journals and more, learn to load and fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s sleeping quarters, virtually command the Constitution in battle and learn about the ship’s ongoing restoration.
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ON EXHIBIT Bay gallery represents contemporary, internationally collected mid-career artists who work in a variety of genres. Special exhibits: through July 30—Bill Fisher; beginning Aug 2—Wendy Chidester. BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490, barbara krakowgallery.com. Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed in Aug. The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts top contemporary artists from around the world, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. Special exhibits: through July 28—Space; Relatives; Print Publisher’s Spotlight: ULAE; One Wall, One Work: Julian Opie. BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482-7781, bostonsculptors.com. Wed–Sun noon– 6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative that has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculpture exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibits: through July 23—Fafnir Adamites and John Anderson; beginning July 26—Joyce McDaniel & Guests. BROMFIELD ART GALLERY 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451-3605, bromfieldgallery.com. Wed–Sun noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are selected by current members. Special exhibits: through July 30—Jennifer Day. BSA SPACE 290 Congress St., Suite 200, 617-391-4000, architects.org/bsaspace. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 5 p.m. This is Boston’s leading center for architecture and design, as well as home to the Boston Society of Architects and the BSA Foundation. Special exhibit: The New Inflatable Moment. FORT POINT ARTS COMMUNITY GALLERY 300 Summer St., 617-423-4299, fortpointarts.org. Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This non-profit gallery showcases the work of artists from one of New England’s oldest arts community. Special exhibit: through Aug 1— Show of Hands: Gestural Works on Paper. GALERIE D’ORSAY 33 Newbury St., 617-266-8001, galeriedorsay.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Galerie d’Orsay’s collection 24
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INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY The acclaimed fine art poster gallery displays original vintage works from the 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. 460 Harrison Ave., 617-375-0076, internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.
LANOUE GALLERY 450 Harrison Ave., 617-262-4400, lanouefineart.com. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun ’til 4 p.m. Browse contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and mixedmedia works by both Boston artists and emerging and established artists from across the globe. Special exhibits: through July 23—Robin Luciano Beaty; beginning Aug 1—Summer Group Exhibition. MILLER YEZERSKI GALLERY 460 Harrison Ave., 617-262-0550, milleryezerskigallery.com. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. This South End gallery features a wide array of work from contemporary artists, ranging in media from photography to painting. Special exhibit: Animal As Metaphor. SAMSØN 450 Harrison Ave./29 Thayer St., 617-3577177, samsonprojects.com. Thu–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. Samsøn presents programs that explore the diversity of cultures and voices, introducing emerging and underrecognized artists as well as re-contextualizing established artists. Special exhibit: Black & Brown People, White Problems. SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 100 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 200, 617-266-1810, societyofcrafts.org. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m. Now located in the Seaport District, the oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country specializes in contemporary American crafts. Jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cuttingedge to traditional, from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Artist Awards. ABOVE: MARCELLO NIZZOLI, CORDIAL CAMPARI, 1926
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For 40 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addition, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, as well as leather jackets and bags. 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077, helensleather.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.
Art & Antiques INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY 460 Harrison Ave., 617-375-0076, internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art poster gallery displays original vintage works from the 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 100 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 200, 617-266-1810, societyofcrafts.org. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m. Now located in the Seaport District, the oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country specializes in contemporary American crafts. Jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, from functional to sculptural. SOWA OPEN MARKET 450, 460, 500 and 540 Harrison Ave., sowaboston.com. Sat & Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. In the South End’s SoWa cultural district south of Washington Street, enjoy this open-air crafts and art market showcasing handmade goods by talented small busiPHOTO: ELLYSIA FRANCOVITCH
ness owners, as well as a Vintage Market boasting a wide array of antiques, a Farmers Market with the freshest local produce and a Food Truck Court offering dozens of dining options, as well as a Beer & Wine Garden.
Audio/Video BANG & OLUFSEN 141B Newbury St., 617-262-4949, bang-olufsen.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Bang & Olufsen is Boston’s premier electronics showroom. From wireless, noise-canceling headphones to the finest 85” 4K TV on the market, what you see here will amaze you. Stop by to enjoy an experience you will not forget.
Clothing BALL AND BUCK 144B Newbury St., 617-262-1776, ballandbuck.com. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. This menswear store carries hunting-inspired clothing and accessories for the sporting gentleman. From versatile cotton button-downs BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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Gifts & Souvenirs NEWBURY COMICS 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; North Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-248-9992; newburycomics.com. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local music store, which carries import, indie and major
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Gourmet Food & Beverage BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET 100 Hanover St. (above Haymarket MBTA station), bostonpublicmarket.org. Mon– Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The only locally sourced market of its kind in the United States, this indoor, year-round market features farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fish, baked goods, chocolate, beer, wine, cider, spirits, flowers and an assortment of specialty and prepared foods from 36 Massachusetts and New England vendors. EATALY BOSTON Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-8077300, eataly.com. Cafes: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Market: Daily 9 a.m.–11 p.m. The international, tri-level, market-style food retailer boasts a fish market, bakery, wine shop, coffee shop, cheese shop, fresh pasta station, butcher shop and more, along with a wide variety of both
imported and domestic packaged goods, from olive oil and dried pasta to sauces and condiments. There’s also two sit-down restaurants and an area for cooking lessons. FORMAGGIO KITCHEN 268 Shawmut Ave., 617-350-6996: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat ’til 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; 244 Huron Ave., Cambridge, 617-3544750: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; formaggiokitchen.com. You’ll find produce and menus reflecting the changing New England seasons at this gourmand’s paradise. Browse unique wines, fresh truffles and, at the Cambridge location, the renowned cheese caves.
Health & Beauty FOLLAIN 53 Dartmouth St., 857-284-7078: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; 65 Charles St., 857-233-5211: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; shopfollain.com. This cozy cosmetics company specializes in allnatural (and often local) products from brands like Farmaesthetics, Baudelaire and Dr. Alkaitis.
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SHOPPING Home Goods HUDSON 12 Union Park St., 617-292-0900, hudsonboston.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. This beloved South End boutique carries furniture, accessories, textiles and more that blend the best of classic New England style with laid-back California cool. MUJI 359 Newbury St., 617-502-1170, muji.com/us. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The minimalist Japanese lifestyle retailer, famed for its “no brand, quality goods” philosophy, brings a wide variety of clothing, storage accessories, stationery, kitchenware and furniture to its 10,000-square-foot Back Bay flagship. THOS. MOSER 19 Arlington St., 617-224-1245, thosmoser.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Handmade desks, chairs, tables and chests with an understated but elegant style abound at this master’s Boston showroom. Whether you are decorating a grand ballroom or a cozy dining nook, the Mainecrafted furniture will look great while withstanding years of wear.
Jewelry/Accessories JOHN LEWIS, INC. 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has created jewelry of imaginative design in Boston for more than 50 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis aims “to make jewelry at a reasonable price of excellent workmanship and uncommon beauty.” LUX BOND & GREEN 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747, lbgreen.com. Mon–Wed & Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sat ’til 5 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, gold jewelry, watches and giftware from around the world. The store offers a corporate gift division, bridal and gift registry, a full-service repair department, gift certificates and gift wrapping. SIDNEY THOMAS JEWELERS Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-262-0935: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; The Shops at Chestnut 28
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Hill, 617-965-5300: Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.; sidneythomas.com. A thrilling experience in luxury awaits at Sidney Thomas Jewelers, which offers the world’s most beautiful jewelry and watches, coveted designer brands and magnificent one-of-a-kind pieces along with world-renowned, impeccable service and presentation.
Malls/Shopping Centers COPLEY PLACE Copley Square, 617-262-6600, simon.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This shopping mecca features more than 100 upscale stores, including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Armani and WilliamsSonoma, and fine restaurants like Legal Sea Foods that offer shoppers numerous dining options. THE CORNER MALL Corner of Winter and Washington streets, thecornermall.com. In step with your lifestyle and just steps away, this shopping center boasts more than 20 stores and eateries—including favorites like Skechers USA, Champs, Bath & Body Works, plus an international food court with Thai Accent, Salsa’s Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ Donuts and more. Easily reached by the MBTA or commuter rail.
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE Walk through history and experience New England’s premier visitor destination. Shop more than 75 locally loved boutiques and specialty pushcarts, taste wonderfully diverse ethnic foods in the Quincy Market Colonnade or dine in one of 14 full-service restaurants. 617-5231300, faneuilhallmarketplace.com.
PRUDENTIAL CENTER 800 Boylston St., 800-SHOP-PRU, prudentialcenter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Prudential Center features more than 75 stores and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor and Barnes & Noble. It’s also a launch spot for the city’s renowned tourist attraction, the Boston Duck Tours.
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LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
This 1759 Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow from 1837 to 1882 and a central gathering place for writers and artists in the 19th century. It also served as George Washington’s headquarters during the siege of Boston in 1775–76. Original furnishings, books and art from around the world are on display. 105 Brattle St., 617-876-4491, nps.gov/long. Wed–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tours hourly beginning at 10 a.m. Free.
Sights of Interest CAMBRIDGE COMMON/ OLD BURYING GROUND Massachusetts Avenue and Garden Street. A grazing pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the Continental Army. Early college presidents and town residents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. CHRIST CHURCH Zero Garden St., 617-876-0200, cccambridge.org. Offices open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for services. This 1761 Tory house of worship was utilized as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS Located within Harvard Campus. The centers of two institutions that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s founding in 1636. HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE The center of Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the square is home to Harvard PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER WEIGL
University, historic buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY 580 Mount Auburn St., 617-547-7105, mountauburn.org. Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET) One of the nation’s most beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their elegant neighbors from nearly every period of early American architecture.
Entertainment THE BRATTLE THEATRE 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square, 617-8766837, brattlefilm.org. $11; students & BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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CAMBRIDGE matinees $9; seniors & children (under 12) $8. Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema are featured at this non-profit gem. CLUB PASSIM 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, 617-4927679, passim.org. This legendary folk music venue nurtured the early careers of icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. THE MIDDLE EAST 472 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 617-864-EAST, mideastoffers.com. Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases the best in alternative and indie rock bands. REGATTABAR Third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., 617-661-5000, regattabarjazz.com. Regattabar is the leading jazz club in New England, showcasing performers rarely seen in the Hub. THE SINCLAIR 52 Church St., 617-547-5200, sinclaircambridge.com. This live music venue and gastropub is located in the heart of Harvard Square.
INSIDE TIP: Upcoming shows include the Thurston Moore Group (July 20), Mew (August 8) and San Cisco (August 9).
Theater THE DONKEY SHOW American Repertory Theater, Oberon, 2 Arrow St., 617-547-8300, cluboberon.com. Ongoing. Sat at 10:30 p.m. $25–45. Bringing the ultimate disco experience to Boston, this crazy circus of mirrorballs, feathered divas, roller skaters and hustlers tells the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through great ’70s club anthems.
Museums & Galleries HARVARD ART MUSEUMS 32 Quincy St., Harvard Square, 617-4959400, harvardartmuseums.org. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15; seniors $13; students $10; children (18 and under) free. The Harvard Art Museums—the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Sackler—and its voluminous collections are now housed in a larger, newly renovated, Renzo Piano-designed facility. 30
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HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 26 Oxford St., 617-495-3045, hmnh.harvard.edu. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors & students $10; children (3–18) $8. As Harvard’s most visited attraction, the museum features exhibits ranging from mammals, fish and dinosaurs to minerals, gems and meteorites. MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680, listart.mit.edu. Tue, Wed & Fri–Sun noon–6 p.m., Thu ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. One of the area’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the List Center presents works from the world’s leading contemporary artists through its changing exhibitions. THE MIT MUSEUM 265 Massachusetts Ave., 617-253-5927, web.mit.edu/museum. Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $10; children, seniors & students $5; children (under 5) free. Exhibits welcome visitors into the world of MIT to discover the potential of science and technology. PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY 11 Divinity Ave., 617-496-1027, peabody. harvard.edu. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors & students $10; children (3–18) $8. From towering Native American totem poles and large Mayan sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum is among the oldest archaeological and ethnographic museums in the world.
Dining Refer to Dining, page 51, for key to restaurant symbols. *THE ASGARD IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 350 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 617-577-9100, classicirish.com. Communal tables and a variety of cool, comfortable places to sit—along with an extensive menu, a large craft beer selection, outdoor patio, live music, trivia nights, DJs and no cover charge—make the Asgard a perfect spot for a pint and a meal. Sat & SB. L, D, C. $ DANTE Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., 617-497-4200, restaurantdante.com. Dante de Magistris serves playful, rich Mediterra-
nean-influenced fare as diners savor great views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline. B, L, D, Sat & SB. $$$$ GRENDEL’S DEN 89 Winthrop St., Harvard Square, 617491-1160, grendelsden.com. Since 1971, Grendel’s Den has been a comfortable, down-to-earth neighborhood eatery and bar, quickly earning landmark status in the Harvard Square community. Priding itself on a wide and varied selection of domestic and imported beer, Grendel’s also offers excellent food at even better prices. B, L, D, C, LS. $ HENRIETTA’S TABLE The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Harvard Square, 617-661-5005, henriettastable.com. Locally grown and organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room available. B, L, D, Sat & SB. $$$ *HONG KONG 1238 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, 617-864-5311, hongkongharvard.com. For more than 60 years, this eatery has served classic Chinese dishes and exotic drinks, including its world-renowned scorpion bowl. Perfect for a meal with friends, latenight snacks or dancing on the weekends. L, D, C, LS. $ ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Kendall Square, 575 Memorial Drive, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves a traditional menu of local favorites—including New England clam chowder and the lobster roll—loaded with flavor and flair. B, L, D, C. $$
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This ’50s style diner offers a menu of delicious homemade Greek and American food. Serving breakfast all day, Zoe’s is a popular destination for the weekend brunch crowd. 1105 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, 617495-0055, zoescambridge.com. B, L, D, SB. $
Shopping CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA 100 CambridgeSide Place, Lechmere Square, 617-621-8666, cambridgesidegalleria.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–7 p.m. This threelevel mall features department stores such as Macy’s and H&M, as well as more than 100 other shops, including Gap, J. Crew and Aldo, and eateries like P.F. Chang’s and the new World of Beer. THE GARMENT DISTRICT 200 Broadway, 617-876-5230, garmentdistrict.com. Sun–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m. A vintage lover’s paradise, this two-level thrift warehouse sells everything from Levi’s to ’70s go-go boots. Also sift through heaping piles of By-thePound clothing, available for $2 per pound. THE HARVARD COOP 1400 Massachusetts Ave., 617-499-2000, store.thecoop.com. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. America’s largest college bookstore, located in Harvard Square, offers a wide selection of official Harvard clothing, souvenirs and four floors of books for all ages.
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Museum of African American History F10 J6 Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Science D9 F12 New England Aquarium New England Conservatory of Music I7 H8 New Old South Church North Station D10 J6 Northeastern University F11 Old City Hall Old Corner Bookstore F11 Old North Church D12 Old South Meeting House F11 Old State House F11 The Opera House G10 Park Street Church F11 Park Street Station F11 Paul Revere House E12 Paul Revere Mall E12 Post Office Square F12 Prudential Center H8 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G9 Quincy Market F12 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial F10 Rose Kennedy Greenway E11–E12 Rowes Wharf F12 Shubert Theatre (Boch Center) H10 Sightseeing boats F12 Simmons College J5 South Station Information Center G12 State House F10 Suffolk University F10 I7 Symphony Hall TD Garden D11 D11 Tip O’Neill Building Transportation Building G10 H9 Trinity Church USS Constitution (Charlestown map) C12 USS Constitution Museum C12 (Charlestown map) Villa Victoria Center for the Arts J8 Wang Theatre (Boch Center) H10 Water Transportation Terminal G12 I4 Wheelock College Wilbur Theatre G10 World Trade Center G14
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Massachusetts State House
Beacon Hill MAP PAGE 32 | F10 Strolling along Beacon Hill’s picturesque gas-lit streets, brick sidewalks and Federal-style row houses, it’s not uncommon to feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. Both eminently posh and utterly accommodating, this area has borne witness to much of the city’s storied past. The State House—with its gleaming gold dome—sits on the peak of the hill where the beacon for which the district was named used to reside. In this neighborhood, visitors can also find the African Meeting House, which holds the Museum of African American History, as well as the Bull and Finch Pub, the inspiration for the popular TV show, “Cheers.” Charles Street, located at the flat of the hill, is lined with boutiques, restaurants, cafes and charming hotels. Locals descend ON THE the hill daily to enjoy all that Charles Street Green Line to Park St. Red Line to Park St., has to offer, adding to Charles St. the feeling of smallBlue Line to Bowdoin town charm. 38
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The Back Bay skyline at night
Back Bay MAP PAGE 32 | G9 Exquisite architecture and world-class retailers are plentiful in Boston’s most well-known neighborhood. The Victorian brick and brownstone residences that line the streets are not only beautiful, they’re widely regarded as the best-preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States. Newbury and Boylston streets, where luxury shops vie for space amidst outstanding restaurants, welcome visitors and residents alike. Back Bay is also home to the iconic Prudential Tower, Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, the John Hancock Tower and two sprawling shopping malls connected by a climatecontrolled bridge. You’ll also find standout salons, spas, antique shops and galleries throughout. Nightlife thrives in Back Bay as ON THE well, where chic hotel bars, world-class Orange Line to Back Bay Green Line to Arlingrestaurants and ton, Copley or Hynes swanky lounges Convention Center abound.
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Italian culture reigns in the North End, Boston’s oldest and busiest neighborhood. The sweet scent of fresh cannoli rises from countless Italian bakeries that populate this district’s narrow cobblestone streets, while the veritable buffet of dining choices will have you wishing there were more than three meals to enjoy in a day. Recently, clothing and home decor boutiques have been setting up shop here, making the North End an even more diverse and desirable destination. Don’t even try to find a parking space—it’s best to hop on the T or walk. If you happen to be strolling the Freedom Trail, you’ll discover three of the North End’s most important historical sites: The Paul Revere House, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and the Old North Church. Summertime brings people into the streets to celebrate various ON THE Italian feasts with Orange Line or music, socializing Green Line to and, of course, Haymarket sensational food.
In the heart of Boston, Downtown Crossing is where it’s happening. Enjoy a variety of exciting retailers, including a PAUL bakery, GAP Factory store, flagship Roche Bros. supermarket and a Primark department store. The area also boasts numerous attractions, including the historic Theatre District. The Ladder District features a growing restaurant scene while the pedestrian-friendly center of the neighborhood hosts New England’s largest Jewelers District and Macy’s flagship Boston store. The popular Freedom Trail courses through Downtown, while its Financial District is home to a growing roster of tech start-ups and the acclaimed Post Office Square. One of the most walkable districts in the country, Downtown Crossing is easily ON THE reached via MBTA subway and bus lines Orange Line or Red Line to Downtown Crossing and includes several Green Line or Red Line Hubway bike-rental to Park St. stations.
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The Fenway MAP PAGE 35 Just south of the Charles River lies Boston’s axis of entertainment, the Fenway. What was once a marshy wetland is now a thriving center of nightlife, arts and, of course, Fenway Park, home of the beloved Boston Red Sox. The Fenway district is often referred to as the Kenmore Square area and can easily be accessed from the T’s Green Line. Lansdowne Street, located right next to Fenway Park, is a prime attraction and boasts an impressive number of bars and dance clubs, including the famed Cask ’n Flagon, House of Blues and The Bleacher Bar. If you’re looking for a calmer cultural scene, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Symphony Hall offer a welcome retreat from the hubbub. And if you don’t have time to explore Fenway’s many social and cultural offerings, you ON THE can still look up and Green Line to Fenway, appreciate Boston’s Kenmore, Museum of famed CITGO sign Fine Arts hovering above it all. 40
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South End MAP PAGE 32 | I9 From award-winning restaurants to a throng of hip boutiques, the South End is one of the city’s premier cultural hot spots, boasting a thriving theater scene, as well as one of the largest gay communities in New England. Along its notably scenic streets, you’ll find elegant brick row houses, charming bakeries and scrupulously maintained private gardens. Follow Tremont Street to some of Boston’s quirkiest shops, as well as a bevy of international dining options. Exceptional plays and musical performances are found at both the Boston Center for the Arts and the Calderwood Pavilion, while numerous arts events and interesting trade shows constantly overtake the Cyclorama—a 23,000 squarefoot dome that first opened in 1865. With ON THE its avant-garde beauty and bohemian culture, Orange Line to Back Bay/South End the South End should Silver Line to E. Berkeley be on any visitor’s through Mass. Ave. to-do list. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: SCOTT ROBERTO
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The Seaport District is an eclectic hub of technological innovation, artistic activity and high-end dining frequented by business people and wide-eyed sightseers alike. Everything from the massive Seaport World Trade Center—an awe-inspiring structure that plays host to numerous expos and events— and the historic Boston Fish Pier to the charming Fort Point Arts Community can be found in this lively district. Those looking to relax can walk the Boston Harborwalk’s verdant paths or wander the numerous wharfs and piers that pepper this scenic community. Shiny new hotels, an exciting new guard of restaurants and an active arts colony combine to create one of Boston’s most unique neighborhoods. From small, welcoming galleries to the famed Boston Children’s Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art, the ON THE Seaport District has a Silver Line to World venue for absolutely Trade Center every taste.
Located just across the Charles River from the North End and bordered by the Mystic River to the north, Charlestown, founded in 1629, is Boston’s most historic neighborhood. Two of the famed Freedom Trail’s most beloved sites—the Bunker Hill Monument, site of a pivotal Revolutionay War battle, and “Old Ironsides” herself, the U.S.S. Constitution, which is the world’s oldest commissioned warship—are located here. Both sites also boast free museums. A variety of restaurants and shops can be found both near the waterfront area surrounding the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, in bustling City Square and amongst the well-preserved Colonial architecture along Main Street, where you can find the Warren Tavern, America’s oldest watering hole and a local staple that has hosted the likes of Paul Revere, George Washington ON THE and Benjamin Orange Line to Franklin since its Community College 1780 debut.
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THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER
New England’s premier observatory offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the city. This unique experience is a must for all Boston visitors, and boasts an audio tour, multimedia theater, the Dreams of Freedom: Boston’s Immigrant Experience exhibit and much more. 800 Boylston St., Prudential Tower, 50th floor, 617-859-0648, skywalkboston.com. Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): $19; seniors & students (with college ID) $15; children (under 12) $13. Observatory may be closed due to weather conditions; please call ahead.
Sights of Interest ARNOLD ARBORETUM 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524-1718, arboretum.harvard.edu. Grounds open sunrise to sunset. Free admission. Visitor Center: Thu–Tue 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Horticultural Library: Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This 281-acre tree sanctuary designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, the arboretum contains about 15,000 trees, shrubs and flowers for your perusal. BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon St., 617-227-0270, bostonathenaeum.org. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.– 8 p.m., Fri ’til 5:30 p.m., Sat ’til 4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. Art & Architecture tours: Mon at 5:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 3 p.m., Sun at 1 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and most distinguished private libraries in the United States, the Athenæum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of the five larg42
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est libraries in the country. Special exhibit: New England on Paper: Contemporary Art in the Boston Athenæum’s Prints & Photographs Collection. BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS 617-223-8666, bostonharborislands.org; ferry tickets: 617-227-4321 or bostonharborcruises.com. Islands accessible by daily ferries: Georges and Spectacle. The Boston Harbor Islands National Park area features 34 islands encompassing 1,600 acres and 35 miles of coastline all within 10 miles of downtown Boston. Hiking trails, beaches, ranger-led tours, camping, kayaking, nature walks, historic sites and free daily programs are just minutes away by ferry. Explore the beauty, tranquility, history and outdoor activities that await you. BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN Bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the pop-
ular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon, home to the famed Swan Boats from April through September.
tic replica ships (the Beaver and the Eleanor), the attraction invites visitors to travel back in time to learn and experience the courageous acts of those who forever shaped the course of history.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617-5365400, bpl.org. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours: Mon at 2:30 p.m.; Tue & Thu at 6 p.m.; Wed, Fri & Sat at 11 a.m.; Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and children’s programs run throughout the year.
CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Observation deck tours daily, except Fri, at 2 p.m. $5. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions; call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive clock tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building (operated by the Marriott Corporation) epitomizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture.
BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM Congress Street Bridge, 855-832-1773, bostonteapartyship.com. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $28; seniors, students & military $25; children (4–12) $18; children (3 and under) free. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to accurately reliving the famous event of December 16, 1773. With a new state-of-the-art museum and authen-
EMERALD NECKLACE Downtown Boston to Dorchester, 617522-2700, emeraldnecklace.org. Stretching from Boston Common to Franklin Park, this system of green spaces—which features six gems designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture—offers a range of experiences, from quiet, shaded areas to recreational
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activities like sailing, hiking, golf, fishing and softball. The Emerald Necklace’s attractions—including Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond and Franklin Park Zoo—are as diverse as the New England seasons. THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 210 Massachusetts Ave., 617-450-2000, christianscience.com. Free tours of The Mother Church Tue noon–4 p.m., Wed 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m., every half hour. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from New Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Carmen Park, Congress Street near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755, nehm.org. Tours available upon request. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Masses 4 p.m., 4:15 p.m. (in the 1st Floor Church), 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Noon (in Spanish in the 1st Floor Church), 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Indicates music by The Arch Street Band.
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This strip of green space adjacent to the Boston waterfront covering the site of the old, elevated Central Artery hosts seven water features in which to cool off, attractively landscaped gardens, public sculptures and food trucks and carts offering a variety of distinctive food offerings, as well as seasonal attractions like a custommade carousel (pictured), a beer garden and a 220-foot zip line. The park is also the site of many free public programs and events throughout the year. North End to Chinatown, 617-292-0020, rosekennedygreenway.org.
ST. ANTHONY SHRINE 100 Arch St., 617-542-6440. Daily 5:30 a.m–7 p.m. Visit stanthonyshrine.org for a full Mass schedule. Directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province and inspired by the enduring legacy of St. Francis of Assisi,
this Catholic ministry has been a Downtown Crossing landmark since 1947 and offers daily Masses—including seven music Masses featuring The Arch Street Band—and a comprehesive outreach program. SWAN BOATS Public Garden Lagoon, 617-522-1966, swanboats.com. Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $3.50; seniors $3; children (2–15) $2.50. One of Boston’s oldest and most treasured traditions, these pedal-powered boats take visitors on a leisurely cruise around the Public Garden Lagoon. TRINITY CHURCH 206 Clarendon St., Copley Square, 617-5360944, trinitychurchboston.org. Wed–Sat 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sun 12:15–4:30 p.m. Worship services: Sun 7:45 and 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Tours: $7; seniors & students (with ID) $5; children (under 16) free with an adult; call for times. Built in 1877, this house of worship is a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles and is one of the great masterpieces of American church architecture.
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Tours and Trails BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL 46 Joy St., 617-725-5415. Free guided tours Mon–Sat at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit maah.org for site descriptions. A guided tour through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest standing house built by an AfricanAmerican (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of African American History. BOSTON BY FOOT 617-367-2345, bostonbyfoot.org. Call for tour locations and times. $15; children (6–12) $10. Explore Boston’s streets while learning about the people, places and events that shaped the city. This educational nonprofit offers a wide selection of guided walking tours and cruises designed for audiences of all ages, including a tour for families with young children. Special events: July 20 at 6 p.m.—Boston By Bulfinch; July 30 at 2 p.m.—Kendall Square; Aug 13 at 11 a.m.—Fierce and Feminine: Great Women of Boston.
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SIGHTSEEING BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL Various sites Downtown and in the Back Bay, 617-696-9280, irishheritagetrail.com. Maps available at Boston Common and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. This self-guided, three-mile walking tour covers 300 years of history, taking you through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politicians, artists and war heroes, and the Boston Irish’s rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and triumph.
p.m., Sat & Sun 9, 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 5 p.m. $53; seniors $45; children (3–11) $33; children (2 and under) $16. Cruise on high-speed catamarans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most famous destination for whale watching. Catch sight of humpback, finback and minke whales from the deck or from the comfort of a fully modernized cabin boasting snack and beverage services.
FENWAY PARK TOURS 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666, boston.redsox.mlb.com. Tours leave daily, every hour on the hour, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; or three hours prior to game time. $20; military $17; children (3–12) $14. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. This tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a visit to the top of the famed “Green Monster.”
FRANKLIN PARK ZOO One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, 617541-LION, zoonewengland.org. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. $19.95; seniors $16.95; children (2–12) $13.95; military personnel with ID half-price. Home to more than 210 species, many of them endangered. Roam the Australian Outback Trail with kangaroos, visit the gorillas in the Tropical Forest, marvel at the lion at Kalahari Kingdom and see zebras, ostriches and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. Special event: Aug 11—Free Fun Friday.
THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL PLAYERS 617-357-8300, thefreedomtrail.org. Tours depart Boston Common Visitor Information Center and the Bostix booth at Faneuil Hall; call for times. $14; seniors & students $12; children (12 and under) $8; call for private tours. Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. NORTH END MARKET TOUR 855-249-1163, bostonfoodtours.com. INSIDE TIP: Michele Topor has Three-hour tours: Wed been a North End & Sat at 10 a.m. and 2 resident for more p.m., Fri at 10 a.m. and than 40 years. 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom tours for groups available. $57. Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine and culture, and her trained guides host walking tours through one of the nation’s oldest ItalianAmerican communities.
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Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this aquatic zoo features a Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef; a popular penguin habitat; Northern fur seals in the Marine Mammal Center; a shark and ray touch tank; and the Simons IMAX Theatre. Central Wharf, 617-973-5206, neaq.org. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. $26.95; seniors & students $24.95; children (3–11) $18.95; children (under 3) free. Refer to Current Events section under Film for IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available.
STONE ZOO 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 617-541-LION, zoonewengland.org. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. $16.95; seniors $14.95; children (2–12) $11.95; military personnel with ID half-price. Highlights include Mexican gray wolves, meerkats, snow leopards, jaguars, black bears and white-cheeked gibbons. Special events: July 22—Enrichment Day; July 22 from 6–8 p.m.—Roaring Nights: Sunset Sips, $25. ABOVE PHOTO: K. ELLENBOGEN
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The nation’s oldest continually operating museum boasts a collection showcasing African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and decorative art, a maritime collection and the first collection of Native American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: All the Flowers Are for Me; Importing Splendor: Luxuries from China; Raven’s Many Gifts: Native Art of the Northwest Coast; MegaCity: India’s Culture of the Streets; Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty; Lunar Attraction; Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art; Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed and Style; beginning Aug 12—“It’s Alive!” Classical Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection. East India Square, Salem, 866-745-1876, pem.org. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20; seniors $17; students $12; children (16 and under) free.
Destinations CAPE ANN 978-283-1601, capeannvacations.com. Consisting of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Cape Ann is a beautiful stretch of Massachusetts coastline just 30 miles north of Boston. Experience family vacations, romantic getaways, ocean adventures, fresh seafood and more.
Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American habitation and European settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibits: Walden: Four Views by Abelardo Morell; The Anatomy of a Desk: Writing with Thoreau and Emerson.
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DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355, decordova.org. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $14; seniors $12; students $10; children (12 and under) free. Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, admission charged during museum operating hours only. Tour one of the largest contemporary art museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: Let It All Hang! 1982, A Year of Collecting at deCordova; Expanding Abstraction: New England Women Painters, 1950 to Now; Aaron Curry: Grove.
CONCORD MUSEUM 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-3699763, concordmuseum.org. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $10; seniors & students $8; children (5–17) $5; children (under 5) & active military free. Ample free parking on Cambridge
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM 19½ Washington Square North, Salem, 978744-1692, salemwitchmuseum.com. Daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m. $12; seniors $10.50; children (6–14) $9. Life-size stage settings and histor-
GLOUCESTER 978-675-1818, discovergloucester.com. With over 60 miles of coastline, the nation’s oldest seaport boasts a wealth of stunning views along with world-class museums, gorgeous beaches, vibrant art galleries, plenty of fresh seafood, whale watching, schooner sails, harbor tours and deep-sea fishing excursions.
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BEYOND BOSTON ically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
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ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, 617-770-1175, nps.gov/adam. Take the “T” to the Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $10; children (under 16) free. This historical gem offers insight into the lives of U.S. presidents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams. See the birthplaces of both presidents, as well as “The Old House,” which was home to five generations of the family. MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 978-369-6993, Concord and Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), nps.gov/mima. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Created in 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of more than 900 acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge, as well as The Wayside, the 19thcentury home of literary greats Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott.
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When the Pilgrims landed in America in 1620, they landed at Plymouth Rock. They built their settlement three miles south of the rock and named it Plimoth Plantation. Today, visitors can tour the Plantation and see how the Pilgrims went about their daily lives, hunting, gathering and making crafts. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $31; seniors $28; children (5–12) $19.95; (under 5) free.
WOLF HOLLOW 114 Essex Road, Ipswich, 978-356-0216, wolfhollowipswich.org. Sun & Sat 1–4 p.m., weather permitting. $8.50; seniors & children (3–17) $6. This wolf sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to meet a pack of gray wolves while enjoying an enlightening educational presentation during which visitors can observe the wolves interacting with their pack-mates at close range. 48
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Merchants Row and Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given every half hour from 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., when hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” combines a marketplace on the first floor with the town meeting hall upstairs, the site of fiery revolutionary debate.
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OLD NORTH CHURCH 193 Salem St., 617-5236676. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Services: Sun at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest standing church. Two lanterns were hung here on April 18, 1775, signaling the Redcoats’ departure by sea for Lexington and Concord.
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MONUMENT Breed’s Hill, Charlestown, 617-2427511. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., last climb at 4:30 p.m. The site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775.
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Corner of Washington and State streets, 617-720-1713. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $10; seniors & students $8.50; children (18 and under), military & veterans free. Built in 1713, this seat of Colonial government was the center of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston.
HOUSE 19 North Square, North Street, 617-5232338. Daily 9:30 a.m.– 5:15 p.m. $5; seniors & students $4.50; children (5–17) $1. The oldest home in Boston (built c. 1680), occupied by silversmith and patriot Paul Revere from 1770 to 1800.
COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND Hull Street. Daily 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Set out in 1659, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Many remarkable people are interred here, including the Mather family of ministers and Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution.
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Enjoy top-notch seafood such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. L, D. $$$ 50 Dalton St., 617-867-9955, summershackrestaurant.com.
Back Bay BAR BOULUD, BOSTON Mandarin Oriental Boston, 776 Boylston St., 617-535-8800, barboulud.com/boston. Sister restaurant to the popular New York and London locations, this French-inspired bistro and wine bar features Chef Daniel Boulud’s locally inspired seasonal dishes, traditional French bistro fare and house-made terrines and pâtés. B, L, D, C, Sat & SB. $$$$ BAR 10 Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave., 617-424-7446, bar10boston.com. Bar 10 mixes signature martinis and lighter, mod-
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ern American fare with a vibrant setting and an array of shareable dishes, including salads, flatbread pizzas and more. Voted Best Hotel Bar by Boston magazine and Best Civilized Nightcap by The Improper Bostonian. L, D, C, SB. $$ BEN & JERRY’S 174 Newbury St., 617-536-5456; New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, 617-5365456; 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 857-265-2147; 85 Seaport Blvd., 857-2335600; benjerry.com. The Vermont-based premium ice cream purveyors offer favorite flavors like Chunky Monkey, Phish Food and Cherry Garcia, as well as cookies, brownies, shakes and refreshing fruit smoothies. $
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DINING and Brandt meats as well as a selection of fresh seafood. Additional flair is provided by the open kitchen layout. L, D, VP, C. $$$ L’ESPALIER Mandarin Oriental Boston, 774 Boylston St., 617-262-3023, lespalier.com. This sophisticated French classic, consistently named as one of Boston’s top eateries, is a favorite of both power brokers and couples out for a romantic evening. L, D. $$$$ SALTIE GIRL 281 Dartmouth St., 617-267-0691, saltiegirl.com. This intimate, 30-seat restaurant features one of the largest selections of tinned fish in New England along with a wide array of fresh, sustainable seafood, including chowder, bisque, raw bar offerings, fried whole belly Ipswich clams and lobster rolls. L, D, C, LS, Sat & SB. $$$
*THE TAJ BOSTON 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700, tajhotels. com. This 1927 landmark offers dishes reflecting the seasonal flavors of New England as well as authentic Indian dishes for dinner. Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. Lounge: L, D, C, LS. Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ *TOP OF THE HUB 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617536-1775, topofthehub.net. Located 52 stories above the city, Top of the Hub is Boston’s special occasion favorite. With upscale American cuisine, live entertainment nightly, a spectacular view and romantic atmosphere, Top of the Hub promises a unique experience for both visitors and native Bostonians alike. L, D, SB, LS, C. $$$$
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ANTONIO’S SELECT OYSTER BAR 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310, 50 Gloucester St., 857-239-8064, antoniosofbeaconhill.com. One of Boston’s selectboston.com. Chef Michael Serpa’s finest Italian restaurants, Antonio’s serves traacclaimed seafood hot spot is focused on ditional Italian food with nightly specials and serving the highest quality seafood in a a lengthy Panorama 4.625x3.75 1/15/14 10:48 AM wine Pagelist. 1 Specialties include homecasual bistro atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ made fusilli and shrimp margarita. L, D. $$
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*CHEERS 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-0150; cheersboston. com. The original Beacon Hill pub and its spin-off offer tasty traditional fare and an abundant beverage selection. Live entertainment Thu–Sat. L, D, C, LS. $ CLINK The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224-4004, libertyhotel.com/clink. Artfully marrying European culinary tradition with contemporary American innovation, Clink’s dining room features elements of the original cells from its earlier life as the Charles Street Jail. Clink’s lobby bar draws trendy urbanites with its energetic nightlife scene. B, L, C. $$$ THE HUNGRY I 71½ Charles St., 617-227-3524, hungryiboston.com. In a two-story townhouse with two working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, chef Peter Ballarin serves signature dishes, including venison au poivre. D, SB, C. $$$ MOOO 15 Beacon St., 617-670-2515, mooorestaurant.com. Indulge in modern steakhouse fare at XV Beacon Hotel. Mooo features a la carte steaks ranging from 14-ounce prime New York sirloin to Japanese-grade Wagyu beef served with roasted garlic and bone marrow butter. B, L, D, SB, C. $$$$ NO. 9 PARK 9 Park St., 617-742-9991, no9park.com. Acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch serves up French- and Italian-style dishes in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill, offering inventive versions of classic fare from fresh pasta to foie gras. D, LS, C. $$$$
Downtown BACK DECK 2 West St., 617-670-0320, backdeckboston.com.With three deck spaces, a menu of charcoal-grilled favorites, patio tables and backyard-inspired cocktails, Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with floor-to-ceiling windows, carriage lighting, lush green planters, glazed brick and an open kitchen. L, D, Sat & SB, C. $$ BOSTONGUIDE.COM
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DINING *BOND Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-956-8765, bondboston.com. This swanky restaurant and lounge boasts a diverse cocktail and wine menu to accompany its array of exotic international cuisine. L, D, C. $$$ *CAFE FLEURI Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900, boston.langhamhotels. com. Enjoy one of Boston’s top Sunday brunches, or sample contemporary New England fare and desserts within a sunlit garden atrium. B, L, SB. $$ FAJITAS & ’RITAS 25 West St., 617-426-1222, fajitasandritas.com. Established in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Texan and barbecue cuisine at bargain prices. A fun place to eat, drink and hang out, the walls are decorated with colorful murals and the bar boasts some of Boston’s best— and sturdiest—margaritas. L, D, C. $
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HALEY HENRY WINE BAR 45 Province St., 617-208-6000, haleyhenry.com. This cozy, eclectic spot offers a wide array of tinned fish as well as ceviche, crudo, charcuterie and cheese to pair with its carefully selected Old World wines. D, Sat L, LS. $$$ *THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 2 Center Plaza (Cambridge Street), 617742-5577, classicirish.com. Hand-crafted in Ireland and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior with beautiful Celtic motifs and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, 100-seat seasonal patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB. L, D, C. $$ MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617439-3995, meritagetherestaurant.com. Known for its excellence in wine and food pairings, this sophisticated eatery boasts gorgeous views Boston Harbor, complemented by Chef Daniel Bruce’s unique vineyard-to-table menu. D, LS, SB, C, VP. $$$$ PARKER’S RESTAURANT Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-2278600. Enjoy nostalgic cuisine with a contemporary flair in the stately dining room
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where Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll were first served. B, L, D. $$$$ ROWES WHARF SEA GRILLE Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617856-7744, roweswharfseagrille.com. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille delivers the sea straight to your table. The dining room or seasonal outdoor terrace is an ideal spot for a leisurely lunch or special date night. B, L, D. $$$ TRADE 540 Atlantic Ave., 617-451-1234, trade-boston.com. James Beard-Awardwinning chef Jody Adams serves delectable fusion dishes inspired by her world travels in an elegant, modern interior. L, D, SB. $$$ YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE 41 Union St., 617-227-2750, unionoysterhouse.com. America’s oldest restaurant, now celebrating 191 years, serves Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken, and is famed for the oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam chowder and fresh lobster. L, D, C. $$$
YVONNE’S 2 Winter Place, 617-267-0047, yvonnesboston.com. Located in the space formely occupied by the legendary LockeOber, this “modern supper club” serves internationally inspired small plates, rare wines, select beers and both classic and innovative cocktails in a luxurious setting. D, LS, C. $$$
Faneuil Hall Marketplace *DURGIN-PARK 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-2272038, durgin-park.com. For more than a century, Durgin-Park has catered to the hearty appetites of locals and visitors alike. One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in the country, it features a wide selection of comfort food and classic New England fare, including clam chowder and the signature prime rib. L, D, C. $$ *HARD ROCK CAFE 22–24 Clinton St., 617-424-7625, hardrock.com. Offering classic American cuisine served with a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll. After you eat, take in the massive
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Fenway/ Kenmore Square HOJOKO The Verb Hotel, 1271 Boylston St., 617-6700507, hojokoboston.com. This hip izakaya dishes out Japanese-style small plates and sushi along with with craft beers, sake and frozen cocktails. D, C, LS. $$ SWEET CHEEKS 1381 Boylston St., INSIDE TIP: 617-266-1300, The nearby sweetcheeksq.com. Tiger Mama, Sweet Cheeks brings an acclaimed Southeast Asiana taste of Texas barinspired eatery, becue to Boston using is Sweet Cheeks’ local, responsibly sister restaurant. sourced and all-natural meats. Indulge in Berkshire pork belly or great northern brisket dressed in a variety of hot sauces with refreshing cocktails served in mason jars. L, D, LS, C. $$$
North End BRICCO 241 Hanover St., 617-248-6800, bricco.com. Restaurateur Frank DePasquale’s acclaimed eatery offers modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes, complemented by an award-wining wine list featuring European and California vintages. D, C, LS, VP. $$$$ MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA 207 Endicott St., 617-523-5959, massiminosboston.com. Owner/chef Massimino—former head chef of Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel—offers specialties like veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, among numerous other delights. L, D, LS, C. $ MARE 3 Mechanic St., 617-723-6273, mareoyster bar.com. This urban oasis showcases crudo, a world-class raw bar and seafood dishes elegantly prepared to feature distinctive coastal flavors. Enjoy skyline views of downtown Boston on the breathtaking terrace, complete with fire pits. D, C, LS. $$$$
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Patrons have been indulging in delicious, award-winning homemade pizza at Boston’s oldest brick-oven pizzeria since 1926. Delivery and curbsideto-go service available. 11½ Thacher St., 617-227-0765, reginapizzeria.com; also: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace; South Station, Atlantic Ave. and Summer Street; 353 Cambridge St., Allston, 617783-2300; 1330 Boylston St., 617-266-9210. C in Allston. L & D daily. $
STREGA RISTORANTE 379 Hanover St., 617-523-8481, thevarano group.com. The legendary Strega Ristorante in the heart of Boston’s Little Italy offers a bustling, hip atmosphere, where authentic Italian dishes like fettuccine carbonara, veal marsala and Chef Sal’s famous tiramisu are fan favorites. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ TARANTA 210 Hanover St., 617-720-0052, tarantarist. com. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes bursting with surprising, unfamiliar flavors at this acclaimed eatery that fuses southern Ital-
ian cuisine with influences from chef/owner José Duarte’s native Peru. D, C. $$$ TRATTORIA IL PANINO 11 Parmenter St., 617-720-1336, trattoriailpanino.com. For 30 years, Frank DePasquale’s landmark restaurant has served earthy Mediterranean cuisine from Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Casual dining in an intimate, seasonal outdoor garden is also available. L, D, C, LS. $$$
South Boston Waterfront/ Seaport District BABBO PIZZERIA 11 Fan Pier Blvd., 617-421-4466, babbopizzeria.com. Celebrity chef Mario Batali’s huge waterfront enoteca serves wood-fired pizzas, small plates, gelato, Italian wines and more. L, D, LS, C. $$ THE BARKING CRAB 88 Sleeper St., 617-426-CRAB, barkingcrab.com. No frills at this clam shack that’s a Boston dining institution. Pluck mussels and steamers from plastic buckets and drink wine out of plastic cups
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DINING under a seasonal outdoor tent and on the new patio or by a wood-burning stove during colder months. L, D, C. $$ BLUE DRAGON 324 A St., 617-338-8585, ming.com/ blue-dragon. Named one of the best new restaurants of 2013 by Esquire, Ming Tsai’s 80-seat gastropub is a relaxed, Asianfusion neighborhood hangout with a tapasstyle menu. L, D, LS, C. $$
SPORTELLO 348 Congress St., 617-737-1234, sportelloboston.com. Celebrity chef Barbara Lynch provides her interpretation of a classic diner, serving up impeccable trattoriainspired Italian dishes and a wine bar. L, D, SB. $$$
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MENTON 354 Congress St., 617-737-0099, mentonboston.com. This famed restaurant by James-Beard-Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch combines meticulous French technique with a passionate Italian sensibility in a luxurious atmosphere. D. $$$$
AQUITAINE 569 Tremont St., 617-424-8577, aquitaineboston.com. Modeled after contemporary Parisian bistros, Aquitaine offers a fresh take on traditional French cuisine while staying true to its regional roots. An extensive wine list and simple, sophisticated decor make this neighborhood eatery a Boston classic. L, D, C, Sat & SB. $$$
ROW 34 383 Congress St., 617INSIDE TIP: Row 34 is the sister 553-5900, row34.com. restaurant of Island This “workingman’s Creek Oyster Bar in oyster bar” features Kenmore Square. fresh seafood, a unique beer selection and an industrial-chic decor. L, D. $$$
B&G OYSTERS 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550, bandgoysters.com. This South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and Garrett Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D. $$
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BOSTON CHOPS 1375 Washington St., 617-227-5011, bostonchops.com. This urban steak bistro is a casual yet refined twist on steakhouse splendor. Savor mouth-watering prime cuts and a 2,000-bottle wine room along with rarely celebrated delicacies like roasted bone marrow and grilled herb marinated beef heart. D, LS, C, Sat & SB. $$$$ COPPA 253 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0902, coppaboston.com. This enoteca from legendary restaurateur Ken Oringer and chef Jamie Bissonnette serves a variety of pasta and wood-fired pizza, as well as modern charcuterie dishes and small tapassized delicacies like salt cod crostini and marinated mushrooms. L, D, SB. $$$ GASLIGHT 560 Harrison Ave., 617-422-0224, gaslight560.com. Critics and locals alike are drawn to this acclaimed French brasserie featuring top-notch fare and a young, energetic atmosphere. SB, L, D. $$$ MISTRAL 223 Columbus Ave., 617-867-9300, mistralbistro.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows and white arches give this sophisticated restaurant a clean, airy feel. Acclaimed Chef Jamie Mammano’s sophisticated menu and a distinctive cocktail list helped to make Mistral a favorite for seasonal French cuisine. D, LC, SB, C. $$$$ MYERS + CHANG 1145 Washington St., 617-542-5200, myersandchang.com. Inspired by traditional Taiwanese cuisine and Asian street food, this fun and funky eatery offers playful and novel takes on the classic dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. L, D, C. $$ TORO 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4300, toro-restaurant.com. Chef Ken Oringer’s popular Spanish restaurant features seating at a series of communal tables and small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes that blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. L, D, SB, C. $$$ *TROPHY ROOM 26 Chandler St., 617-482-4428, trophyroomboston.com. A casual, comBOSTONGUIDE.COM
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Theatre District ABBY LANE FOOD & SPIRITS 255 Tremont St., 617-451-2229, abbylaneboston.com. A neighborhood restaurant with a focus on approachability, affordability and excellent service, Abby Lane offers delicious handcrafted food and spirits in a fun and family-friendly environment. L, D, C, LS. $$
CUISINE INDEX AMERICAN Abby Lane Food & Spirits 60 Back Deck 53 Bar 10 51 Ben & Jerry’s 51 Blu 60 Cheers 53 Clink 53 Grendel’s Den 31 Hard Rock Cafe 55 Meritage Restaurant + 54 Wine Bar Parker’s Restaurant 54 Sweet Cheeks 56 Top of the Hub 52 Trophy Room 59
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Bond 54 CityPlace 60 Haley Henry Wine Bar 54 Jacob Wirth 60 Menton 58 The Taj Boston 52 Trade 55 55 Yvonne’s
Avenue One Cafe Fleuri Durgin-Park Henrietta’s Table Zephyr on the Charles
IRISH The Asgard Irish Pub & Restaurant The Kinsale Irish Pub & Restaurant
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54 Blue Dragon 58 Hojoko 56 ITALIAN 31 Hong Kong Antonio’s 52 Myers + Chang 59 Babbo Pizzeria 57 56 Bricco FRENCH/ Coppa 59 FRENCH-AMERICAN 30 Aquitaine 58 Dante Davio’s Bar Boulud, Boston 51 Northern Italian Steakhouse 51 Gaslight 59 Massimino’s L’Espalier 52 Cucina Italiana 56 Mistral 59 Regina Pizzeria 57 No. 9 Park 53 Strega Ristorante 57 Sportello 58 FRENCH COUNTRY 57 The Hungry i 53 Taranta Trattoria il Panino 57
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SEAFOOD The Barking Crab 57 B&G Oysters 58 Jasper White’s Summer Shack 51 Legal Sea Foods 60 56 Mare Row 34 58 Rowes Wharf Sea Grille 55 52 Saltie Girl Select Oyster Bar 52 Ye Olde Union Oyster House 55
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STEAKHOUSES Boston Chops 59 Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse 51 Mooo 53
AVENUE ONE RESTAURANT Hyatt Regency, One Avenue de Lafayette, 617-422-5579, regencyboston.hyatt.com. Newly renovated, this restaurant and lounge serves contemporary New England cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail, three-course prix fixe dinner or a delectable dessert. Discounted parking available. B, L, D, C, VP. $$$ BLU 4 Avery St., 617-375-8550, blurestaurant.com. Located next door to the Ritz Carlton on the fourth floor, blu Restaurant and Bar is a feast for the senses. Its contemporary American menu includes the all-time favorite lobster club. Featuring spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows, blu is perfect for a pre-show dinner, private dining and more. L, D, C. $$$$ CITYPLACE On Stuart Street between Tremont and S. Charles streets in the State Transportation Bldg., cityplaceboston.com. Enjoy everything from handcrafted beers at Rock Bottom Brewery, delicious treats from Panera Bread and gourmet Chinese at P.F. Chang’s as well as specialty pizzas, custom burritos and more in the Food Court. B, L, D, C. $–$$$ *JACOB WIRTH 31–37 Stuart St., INSIDE TIP: Miss Massachusetts 617-338-8586, 2016 Alissa Musto jacobwirth.com. sings and plays Opened in 1868, Jacob piano here on Wirth is the city’s secSaturday nights. ond-oldest restaurant, serving traditional German fare like wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and a great selection of German beers. L, D, C, LS. $$
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This Boston favorite features more than 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish as well as a lengthy wine list. Named “Boston’s Most Popular Restaurant” by Zagat. 558 Washington St., 617-692-8888; 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617-742-5300; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; 270 Northern Ave., Liberty Wharf, 617-477-2900; other locations, legalseafoods.com. L, D, C. $$$
Seasonal cocktails, handmade pasta, perfectly cooked steaks & fresh seafood, expertly prepared using the nest ingredients. At Davio’s, it’s all about the guest.
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HALL OF FAME Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchant’s Association President CAROL TROXELL discusses the historic shopping, dining and entertainment destination
ON A SUMMER EVENING AT FANEUIL of shops and restaurants to help orient your Hall Marketplace, the sizzle of fried seafood exploration. To further the excitement of mingles with the aroma of fresh pizza as your visit, incorporate one of the regularly children devour ice cream in the food colonscheduled special events. Summer sees the nade. Couples stroll hand in hand, while others return of popular attractions such as the balance shopping bags along one arm. Visitors Street Performer Showcase (August 5 & 6), who have arrived via the Freedom Trail to see one of Troxell’s favorites. “Our world-famous the historic area also flock to pushcarts to score street performers are part of the fabric of the perfect souvenir. Along broad pedestrian the Marketplace.…They enliven the Quincy walkways, a sea of people eddies in tight knots Market area in the true spirit of what we around performing jugglers and magicians. are, a festival marketplace.” For cinephiles, a This is the everyday atmosphere of “Amernew, outdoor summer movie series features ica’s first festival marketplace,” as Carol Troxmusicals (Thursdays in August) and cult clasell, president of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace sics (Fridays in September). And on August Merchant’s Association, calls it. Known in 3, sports fanatics are invited to celebrate Tom American history as a platform for speeches Brady’s birthday with music, life-size cutouts by Samuel Adams and other patriots that (for selfies, of course) and special discounts fueled the cause of independence from Great for those wearing Patriots gear. Britain, today the Marketplace encompasses a “The Marketplace truly comes alive during cluster of picturesque buildings conveniently the summer,” Troxell concludes with pride. located between Downtown and the North “We have it all.” As street lamps glow beneath End, “where you can gather to meet friends, experience foods from around the world and shop locally FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE to support the merchants.” 617-523-1300, faneuilhallmarketplace.com With this wealth of options, where should the savvy visitor begin? Troxell recommends starting your day the twilight sky, illuminating the crowds who at the Rotunda of Quincy Market, where you continue to browse for gifts, relax and sway to can pick up the Faneuil Hall Marketplace the music of local musicians, it seems that all Neighborhood Guide, with its map and list of Boston agrees. —Olivia J. Kiers 62
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