DK Travel : Boston

“The Hub,” “Beantown,” “Baaahstin” – call it what you will, New England’s largest city exists to be explored. Its colonial-era architecture, vibrant seafaring heritage, and irrepressible Yankee character make it one of the country’s most distinctive locales. Yet for all its big-city amenities – world-class restaurants, museums, and shops – Boston remains surprisingly compact and eminently walkable.

Tango by Moonlight

For five or six summer nights, the Tango Society brings a bit of Buenos Aires to the Weeks Foot Bridge (see Weeks Foot Bridge), inviting some 200 couples to summon the passion within and dance the tango from moonrise ’til midnight.
Tapéo

Experience a sultry Barcelona night: Newbury’s most romantic alfresco nighttime scene combines intensely flavorful tapas and an extensive Spanish wine list.
Taranta

An artistic blend of Sardinian and Catalan cuisine spells intense flavors (pork with vinegar peppers and broccoli).
Teatro

A glamourous hipster scene prevails at superchef Jamie Mammano’s flashy trattoria, which boasts a killer wine list.
Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in his Boston laboratory in 1876.
Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

Relishing a Teuscher truffle ranks among life’s greatest pleasures. Perhaps no other chocolatier in the world gets the alchemy quite so right.
The Artful Hand

With the American Crafts Movement of the late-19th century as its muse, The Artful Hand sells exquisite pieces of embroidery, woodwork, home accessories, and hand-painted glass.
The Big Easy

A rowdy good time is to be had at this New Orleans by way of Boston dance club, with cheap drinks and a brazen crowd. Live cover bands alternate with a DJ on weekends.
The Esplanade

The perfect setting for a leisurely bike ride, an invigorating jog, or a lazy, languid afternoon of soaking up the sun, the Esplanade is one of the city’s most popular green spaces. This gorgeous ribbon of green hugging the Charles’ river banks was inspired by Venetian canals. July 4th (see Fourth of July) at the Esplanade’s Hatch Shell concert venue brings the world-famous Boston Pops orchestra along with thousands of revelers to enjoy the incomparable mix of music, good cheer, and awe-inspiring fireworks.
The Esplanade

Provided the Charles River Basin has not frozen over, collegiate rowing crews, canoeists, small sailboats, and the occasional coast guard patrol all share the waters off the Esplanade. Find a bench facing the water and take in the scene.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
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- $60–$75
- over $75