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Travelers Guide for a Week in Boston

Planning a week in Boston? This “must-visit” city better be near the top of everyone’s travel bucket lists. Home to the Boston Red Sox, first US chocolate factory, and first-ever Dunkin’ Donuts, there are endless reasons why Boston is worth a visit. Chances are, you’ll be itching to go back. Eat at delicious Italian restaurants, stay in five-star hotels and enjoy a competitive sports game. There are so many fun opportunities awaiting you in Boston, MA. 

Hotels

Where you stay can make or break the trip. Sleep is important, so make that a priority. Clean rooms, big beds, a gym, room service, you need it all. I’ve put together a few of the best hotels to book in Boston. Enjoy your stay! 

Boston Harbor Hotel

Located at 70 Rowes Wharf, the Boston Harbor Hotel is a five star, extravagant hotel. With two restaurants, an indoor pool, spa, and cocktail bar, you won’t even have to leave the building to have an amazing vacation. Choose between a large variety of rooms or suites, and get the best of both worlds by picking between waking up to either a city skyline or waterfront view. 

Boston Park Plaza

50 Park Plaza is home to the amazing Boston Park Plaza. This hotel offers so many amazing amenities, you won’t be able to resist. With access to Lynx Fitness, a 20,000-foot fitness club full of workout classes and Topgolf Swing Suite, this hotel is perfect for any workout junkie. With multiple restaurants, room service, and a Starbucks, your stomach will thank you for staying here. 

Encore Boston Harbor

Stay at 1 Broadway for all your casino needs. The Encore Boston Harbor’s full casino is breathtaking. 40-foot ceilings, beautiful chandeliers and state-of-the-art slot machines, there’s no way your missing this. Between slots, 166 different table games, and poker you’ll never be bored. Don’t forget about the spa, salon, and fitness center. You’d be crazy not to stay here. 

Restaurants

Boston is home to some of the best food in the country. When in Boston, you have to eat as much Italian food and seafood as possible. Other cities just can’t compare to the food this city has to offer.

SRV

Love Italian food? This is the place for you. You can’t go to Boston and not eat here. Mezzi Rigatoni, Clam Risotto, Risotto alla Pitocca, this menu is unbelievable. It’s definitely on the pricier side but beyond worth it. Head over to 569 Columbus Ave to see everything SRV has to offer your tastebuds. 

Row 34

Seafood is a personal favorite of mine. If you’ve never been to Row 34, what are you waiting for? Let me name a few of my favorites, and sorry if the list gets long. Spicy Lobster Tacos, Sweet Corn Soup, Seared Tuna Salad, Warm Buttered Lobster Roll, and Griddled Crab Cake. Need I say more?

Mamma Maria

Like the website says, “The North End is Filled With Italian Restaurants, but This One is Different From The Rest.” Once home to Paul Revere, Mamma Maria sits on a hilltop overlooking the streets of Boston. With a daily changing dinner menu, there’s always something new to try here. I highly recommend the swordfish or tuna tartare, but like I said, seafood is a personal favorite of mine. 

Spas

You’re on vacation so relax! Everyone needs time for a relaxing day all to themselves after the hustle and bustle of being in the middle of a city. Massages, facials, you need it all. 

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental

Rated five stars by Forbes, a day of your trip must be devoted here. With the option of a couples suite, you won’t even have to leave your special someone, just come together! What’s not to love about a 16,000 square-foot spa equipped with personal showers, crystal steam rooms, vitality pool, and relaxation couches? This spa does facials, massages, therapies and so much more.

G2O Spa & Salon

Get the best of both worlds with this spa and salon all in one. Located on 33 Exeter Street, there’s nothing this place can’t do. The spa offers massages, body treatments, facials, sunless tanning, nails and so much more. On the other hand, the salon offers hair cuts, styling, coloring, makeup and more. This is the perfect place to stop before a fancy dinner or night out on the town. You’ll leave looking and feeling your absolute best!

Exhale Boston 

The best thing about this spa is the scrubs. You can’t go here without getting the glow body scrub, or the glow body scrub with a massage. Other options are nails, waxing, facials, massages, or acu-healing. Acu-healing relieves stress and anxiety and is extremely beneficial to your body.  The best part is this therapy is customizable!

Sporting Events

Boston is home to some of the best professional sports team. New Englander’s love to show off their Boston sports-team pride, and you’ll notice that within minutes of being in the city. Therefore, depending on the season, you must attend at least one game while you’re here. 

See Also

Fenway Park

Fenway Park is home to the Boston Red Sox. If you’re in town during baseball season, you have to score tickets to a local game. They’re a ton of fun and the perfect addition to your busy week in Boston. For schedules and ticket prices, click here.

TD Garden 

Whether you’re a hockey or basketball fan, TD Garden will be your new favorite place. TD Garden works as home to the Boston Bruins, as well as the Boston Celtics. If your visit falls within their season, pick up a few tickets and team merchandise and enjoy the game! For the Boston Bruins, click here. If you’re more of a Celtics fan go check it out!

Clubs

Every night on your vacation should be spent at one of these. If you’re the party animal type, you’re going to want to check out the best clubs in all of Boston. Take a look.

Royale 

Royale is the hottest club in the city. Grab your girls, your best outfits and your wallets and head on over to 279 Tremont Street. Though it’s rather on the pricy side, it’s completely worth it. Hosting events like Mardi Gras, Wax Motif, and Herobust, you’re always promised a crazy night at Royale.

Venu Nightclub 

Venu is known as “Boston’s Best International Nightclub.” All events have a cover but the price varies. This is one of the best places to be in Boston, but it doesn’t come cheap. For a calendar of events and table info, visit their site.

BIJOU Boston

BIJOU is another crazy club filled with drinks and endless nights of events. Between Ciroc and champagne, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life at this place. The staff is super friendly and wants to promise you a good time.

Now that you know the best spots in Boston, where are you headed? Let us know in the comments below!

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Kenley Stevenson

Kenley Stevenson grew up on Long Island, New York. Being a short train ride from New York City, opportunities for her to create and grow were endless. Now, she is currently a junior English/Journalism major at the University of New Hampshire. On top of Society19, she also write articles for Trill! Magazine. She has a huge passion for food, fashion, and anything related to today’s pop culture, and hopes to spend her future writing about it.

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