Why retreat from one urban jungle to another? Lots of reasons... friends, family, graduations, or maybe you're a history buff! Whatever your cause, here's my take on Boston.
Location, location, location. The Omni Parker House straddles downtown and Beacon Hill, and is two blocks from Boston Common Park. It's pet friendly, so bring the pups! For around $250 a night we got a lovely 2 room suite with flat-screen TV's and tea/coffee delivered to our room every morning. Parking is a bit steep, but we found an affordable self-serve garage a few blocks away in downtown Boston.
A smart way to see Boston is by riding one of those hop on/hop off tourist trolleys. You will get an excellent feel for the layout of the city and they cover every inch, if you're interested. First we jumped off at Fenway, then again in Back Bay for some shopping at Coppley Square and Newbury Street. Lastly, the waterfront, where we visited the New England Aquarium and grabbed a much needed coffee. You can tailor your first day to your needs and wants, with zero planning.
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| The Paramount |
I adore Beacon Hill, so we spent most of our nights eating at places like The Paramount on Charles Street. For lunch we enjoyed Regina Pizzeria one day and Whole Foods the next - both on Cambridge Street. At night we meandered over to Chinatown (<10 min walk from the hotel) for some dim sum and a movie (AMC Lowes on Tremont). If a matinee is more your steez, grab a banh mi sandwich and sticky bun from Mei Sum Inc. and sneak them into the theater. The North End, home to Boston's Little Italy, is another hotel-adjacent neighborhood worth a visit. Or if you don't feel like leaving the hotel, the food at The Omni Parker House is delicious! Have room service bring you some french onion soup and french fries, or try the luxurious breakfast in the lobby.
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| The waterfront |
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| Beacon Hill |
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| The North End |
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| Newbury Street |
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| Chinatown |
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Regina Pizzeria
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| Fenway |
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Boston Common Park
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Boston Common Park
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Not ready to go home? We spent our last night in Rockport, just past Gloucester!!
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| Rockport |
Rockport is a scenic, 40 mile drive northeast, along the coast. Take your time and enjoy the sites! The chilly coast of New England is a one-of-a-kind place. Rockport is technically a 'dry town' ever since the 1800's. Recently they began allowing restaurants to serve alcohol, but if you want to buy booze outside of that, you'll have to pick it up along the way.
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