Things to do in Boston

Places worth knowing.

Every place connects back to the Boston Beautiful map, its neighborhood and related local stories.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Food Food & Drink · Back Bay

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

A Newbury Street independent bookstore and café where browsing, breakfast, coffee, and a full casual menu come together in a relaxed Back Bay hangout.

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Brattle Book Shop
Shopping Shopping · Downtown

Brattle Book Shop

A beloved three-story used and antiquarian bookstore near Downtown Crossing, famous for its outdoor bargain lot and the thrill of browsing unexpected finds.

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Brattle Book Shop
Shopping Shopping · Downtown

Brattle Book Shop

A beloved three-story used and antiquarian bookstore near Downtown Crossing, famous for its outdoor bargain lot and the thrill of browsing unexpected finds.

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Quincy Market
Market Food & Drink · Downtown

Quincy Market

The landmark food hall at the center of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, packed with quick bites, Boston staples, and the energy of one of downtown’s busiest visitor districts.

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Time Out Market Boston
Market Food & Drink · Fenway–Kenmore

Time Out Market Boston

A large Fenway food hall inside the 401 Park complex, bringing multiple local restaurant concepts, bars, communal seating, and events under one roof.

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Eataly Boston
Food Food & Drink · Back Bay

Eataly Boston

A large Italian marketplace inside the Prudential Center combining specialty groceries, counters, cafés, restaurants, wine, and plenty of quick tasting opportunities.

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Eataly Boston
Food Food & Drink · Back Bay

Eataly Boston

A large Italian marketplace inside the Prudential Center combining specialty groceries, counters, cafés, restaurants, wine, and plenty of quick tasting opportunities.

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Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
Drinks Food & Drink · Jamaica Plain

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery

The Jamaica Plain brewery offers tours, tastings, a taproom and beer garden, and a look at the Boston roots of the Samuel Adams brand.

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Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Drinks Food & Drink · Seaport

Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

A working Seaport brewery and lively beer hall offering brewery pours, tours, pretzels, events, and communal tables near the working waterfront.

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Santarpio’s Pizza
Food Food & Drink · East Boston

Santarpio’s Pizza

An old-school East Boston institution pairing thin-crust pizza with charcoal-grilled meats, hot peppers, and a no-frills neighborhood atmosphere near Logan Airport.

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