Boston

There are many things to see and do in Boston, historic and otherwise. These are some of our favorites.

The Freedom Trail: If you're into history, this self-guided, 2.5 mile walking trail is definitely for you. Starting in the Boston Common near Park Street T Station, you'll follow the red brick line through the State House, historic burial grounds and churches, the oldest continuously operating pubs and restaurants in the country, Paul Revere's house, the USS Constitution and the Bunker Hill Monument. Weather permitting, this is the best way to hit the historical highlights of Boston.

Boston Common and Public Garden: These two public gardens mark the beginning of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, a string of gardens that snakes through the city into Brookline and Jamaica Plain. Though Olmsted didn't design these gardens (the Common, the oldest city park in the country, predates Olmsted by more than 200 years), they remain a lovely place to wander on an autumn afternoon. The view of the city behind the George Washington statue at the entrance on Arlington Street and Commonwealth Avenue is my personal favorite!

Newbury Street: From high-end boutiques like Marc Jacobs and Chanel to the more affordable H&M, this is Boston's most famous street for shopping. Take a detour on Clarendon or Dartmouth (cross streets are alphabetical from Arlington through Hereford) towards Boylston Street to see Copley Square, which houses the Boston Public Library at one end and Trinity Church at the other. The reflection of Trinity Church in the glass of the John Hancock Tower is one of the most beautiful sights in the city.

Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA): Of all the museums in Boston, this is our favorite, and not just because Groomsman Rosol works here. The building itself is a work of art, all wood, glass, and curves, with incredible views of Boston Harbor. And then there's the weird, wild, whimsical art itself...definitely a thought-provoking way to spend an afternoon!