BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL AND MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Discover the birthplace of the Boston Abolitionist Movement. At the Museum of African American History, you’ll be connected to inspiring, authentic representations of life in the 18th and 19th centuries - in a unique place where Black communities organized and advanced the cause of freedom. Come experience their heroic stories. maah.org WALK INTO HISTORY WITH THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION Walk Into History and experience more than 250 years of history on Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail— the 2.5-mile red line leading to 16 nationally significant historic sites, each one an authentic treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Follow the footsteps of America’s rebels and revolutionaries on the Freedom Trail! thefreedomtrail.org DINNER - COPPA Boston’s South End has so much character and is home to some truly special neighborhood restaurants. Coppa is intimate and hip without being pretentious. The dining experience at Coppa can be elevated or casual, but it is always excellent. Some ingredients you will find incorporated on the menu: sea urchin, bone marrow, celery Caesar salad, wild boar Salami, duck prosciutto, fois gras al forno, and beef heart pastrami. Dinner daily, brunch and lunch on the weekends, seasonal patio. coppaboston.com DAY 3 WATERFRONT AND SEAPORT BOSTON HARBOR CITY CRUISES WHALE WATCH Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. Stellwagen is home to many species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes. New England Aquarium naturalists will share knowledge, answer your questions and explain the fascinating behaviors of these truly magnificent mammals. cityexperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/whale-watch NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit research and conservation organization that has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years. Experience the wonder of 70 exhibits featuring aquatic animals from around the world, get your hands wet at The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank and watch Northern fur seals at play at this essential all-ages attraction on the Boston Waterfront. neaq.org LUNCH - BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET Hungry for some fresh and local Boston fare? Look no further than the Boston Public Market. An indoor, year-round marketplace featuring about 30 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof. Residents and visitors alike can find seasonal, locally sourced food from Massachusetts and New England, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, specialty items, and more. bostonpublicmarket.org BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM As a complement to the Freedom Trail or as a stand-alone experience, this immersive floating museum combines an energizing live theatrical performance reenacting the “single most important event leading up to The American Revolution” with interactive exhibits and full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels. The museum also showcases state-of-the-art technology and even an original tea crate from the Boston Tea Party in 1773. bostonteapartyship.com LOOKOUT ROOFTOP AT THE ENVOY HOTEL At The Envoy Boston’s Lookout Rooftop and Bar the panoramic views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor are unmatched and on par with the best rooftop venues in Boston. The uniquely-shaped bar is complemented by intimate seating areas and glowing fire pits. In the winter, the covered seating areas have built-in ceiling mounted heaters for cool evenings. At the bar you’ll find unique house-made craft cocktails, microbrews, and wine by the glass. theenvoyhotel.com/dining/lookout-rooftop-and-bar SPIN BOSTON Acorn Street may be the most photographed street in Boston, but curved Melcher Street, home to SPIN in Boston’s brick and beam Fort Point Channel neighborhood, is one of the most interesting. SPIN is the original ping pong social club, your offline social network that encourages human connections through a game that transcends age, gender, and any boundaries. Their food and beverage offerings will also surprise and delight you while providing the perfect fuel to pong the night away. wearespin.com/location/boston BOSTON BREWERIES AND BEER GARDENS The Seaport is home to some of Boston’s best beer halls, breweries and beer gardens. Here are a few must-see, must try stops all within walking distance: Harpoon Beer Hall, Lord Hobo Seaport Restaurant and Taproom, Trillium Brewing Company, Cisco Brewers, and City Tap House! meetboston.com/restaurants/breweries THE SUPERETTE BOSTON SEAPORT Discover Boston Seaport’s newest shopping experience, a modern take on the European square. With street-level retail and dining surrounding a central courtyard that offers open seating, The Superette combines the spirit of a European square with a bit of Boston attitude. “Superette” is an old school, unique-to-Boston term for a minimart or bodega. bostonseaport.xyz/superette
