Boston was a true discovery and a new must-visit city that deserves a spot on any US East Coast bucket list. Elegant and immersed in history, the city blends an old-world charm with a modern touch, offering subtle European vibes all around.
From its charming downtown and towering skyline to world-renowned universities like Harvard and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Fenway Park, home of the legendary Red Sox baseball team, Boston captivates on many levels. But if you only have 1 day to explore it, here are the must stops I wouldn’t miss:
- The Fairmont Copley plaza:
Did we start our day visiting a hotel? Yes. Were we staying in that hotel? No, but the visit was absolutely worth it. The elegance and luxury of the place were astonishing but the real surprise was to find a hall that feels like an art museum, with works by Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, among others.
- Boston Public Library:
One of the city’s most quietly breathtaking stops, it feels like entering an European palace, with its majestic architecture and an ambience that invites you to pause, explore, and maybe even lose yourself in a book.
- Boylston and Newbury Street:
These two parallel streets capture the gather the city’s liveliest energy. They invite you to get lost between brownstone buildings packed with boutiques, cafés, galleries, and restaurants.
- Christian Science Plaza:
The perfect blend of the old and the new, you can appreciate contemplate the contrast between its monumental historic buildings and the towering skyscrapers in the background.
- Public Garden and Boston Common:
Boston’s green hearts, where time stops and energy flourishes, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the open lawns, meet their curious squirrels and elegant swans and in wintertime, frozen ponds offer ice-skating or hockey matches, which you can watch, or even join!
- Cheers bar:
Made famous as the filming location of the beloved sitcom Cheers, you may be familiar with it if you are an historic television fan.
- Beacon Hill:
Like entering in a storybook, perfectly imperfect brick townhouses give the neighbourhood a timeless, old-world charm that feels straight out of a novel. Don’t miss Acorn street and pay attention to the neighbourhood newspapers which are distributed all over the area, to add an even more enchanting touch to the place.
- Follow the Freedom trail in downtown: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
The Freedom Trail is red-brick path that threads together the city’s most iconic Revolutionary-era sites. Don’t miss Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market stops.
- Rooftop view from The Envoy Hotel:
Located in the growing Seaport area, this rooftop offers stunning panoramic skyline and harbor views, which you can admire while sipping a cocktail at sunset or a hot chocolate on a chilly evening.
- Snowport market:
If you’re visiting in winter, the Snowport Market is a cozy and charming stop. Fun food stalls, festive souvenirs, and a warm, wintry atmosphere are the perfect match to the holiday spirit.
- Seaport boulevard:
Seaport Boulevard showcases Boston’s newest and evolving side. Public art, waterfront walkways and modern eateries give the area a fresh and creative energy, the perfect contemporary vibe.
- Little Italy- Bova’s Bakery
Wander through downtown to Boston’s Little Italy, where narrow streets and cozy trattorias evoke an old-world charm right in the city’s heart. Stop at Bova’s Bakery for a quick bite of its iconic cannolis.
