Love this historic neighborhood. I could have walked here way longer and I would return to explore…read moreit even more. It is majestic, one of the oldest in the city, dated around 1795. Great restored historic house, nice cobblestone streets, everything is well maintained and elegant. Isabella Stewart Gardner used to live here, you can see her older house, it has a plaque on it. It borders Boston Common and the beautiful Esplanade! If you have time while visiting Boston, definitely stroll on the streets of Beacon Hill. You'll get a better sense of the city. There are museums around, you can take a tour or created yours like I did!

Enjoyed walking through this historic neighborhood and visiting the famous Acorn St. The red brick…read morehouses and architecture were so cool to see. I felt like I was transported back in time.

Welcome to the Salem Night Faire presented by the Black Veil! Situated on the grounds where "Hocus…read morePocus" was filmed, you're definitely stepping into a sense of nostalgia with this eerie Halloween presentation Step beyond the veil and into darkness, and experience the dark and Gothic oddities this Faire has to offer. Featuring local vendors and artists, you can find oddities, clothing, self-care items, including spooky bath bombs and soaps There are different actors throughout the grounds that you can interact with for a small tip ($1) and get different souvenir gifts. There are tarot card readings, fortune tellers and different photo opportunities! 7th year in a row but our second time enjoying this dark and gothic October There are beer Gardens and food trucks October 17th ,18th, 24th and 25th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pioneer Village is great if you wanna get a small taste of…read more of what life was like in 1630 Salem . Pioneer Village is a living history museum recreating the city of Salem as it was in the 17th century. It also was a filming location for Hocus Pocus! Pioneer Village is where the scenes from the beginning of the movie were filmed. We see a flyover of an old Salem town as the opening credits roll. In one of the small houses is Thackery Binx, who wakes up to find his sister, Emily, missing. There's not a whole lot here other than a few houses . I would recommend planning to spend 30 minutes here .

North End aka Little Italy is my favorite Boston neighborhood…read more It's lively and welcoming with bakeries, pizza shops, and Italian restaurants lining the cobblestone streets Paul Revere's house is in North End as are several other historical landmarks. You can't help but feel like you're in a small village in Italy when in the North End.

This is a super cute neighborhood and really feels like you're in Italy (though I've never been so…read morecan't say how accurate that is). They have lots of cute little houses and shops, as well as a ton of Italian restaurants and bakeries. I was told to stop over here for dinner and dessert and I'm glad I did! However, if you want to drive or park it is probably very difficult to do.

This is a pretty good bridge for a walk being that it is well over two thousand feet long…read more It's also good for a run and if you are into bicycling there is a bicycle lane on the bridge so you can ride safely over it. If you're driving over the bridge during rush hour traffic it can get a little backed up but for the most part traffic moves pretty smoothly going from one end to the other. This is the bridge that connects Boston to Cambridge so if you are doing a walk along the bridge you can get some gorgeous views of the Boston skyline and MIT. I have walked over this bridge many times and I always make it a point to stop for a break every now and then during the walk so I can take in the views. Anytime you can walk over this bridge during a sunset is definitely a bonus!

While the Harvard Bridge offers a nice leisurely stroll, the real beauty comes from the views that…read moreit provides. From the beautiful sunrises and sunsets to the spectacular views of the Boston skyline; you'll be sure to witness some magical sights while on this bridge. As I was riding the bus from Boston to Cambridge, I couldn't help but notice how stunning the views of the city were while it crossed over this bridge. I noticed several pedestrians walking and running across, so I immediately stopped at the next bus stop and headed there to get a closer view. It was the perfect time too because the sun was starting to set. Walked across the bridge and then stopped to admire the colors in the sky. Stunningly beautiful views! Not only did I have the perfect sunset, but the city views were amazing too. The skyline glows at night! If you're someone who enjoys scenic vistas, then you will definitely appreciate what the Harvard Bridge has to offer. The walk across the bridge is pretty delightful as well. There will be other people and of course cars crossing, but it still has this element of peace to it. Maybe I was just too entranced by the sunset to pay attention to anything or anyone else. I did notice that other people stopped and watched the sunset too and took several pictures. I'm guessing that this is a popular spot for it. It felt extremely safe to maneuver even during the night. When in Boston, you're probably gonna have to cross this bridge at some point to reach Cambridge. You might as well make it a point to take a nice little stroll over the Harvard Bridge while you're here. I'd say that it's worth it and so would my pictures too.

My favorite thing about Rowes Wharf is walking along the water and not feeling like you are in a…read morecity. Love the views and everything about it. A must see/do when in the best city in America, Boston

The Rowe's Wharf is a great place for sunrise or sunset pics. The huge arch rising several storeys…read moreover the wide public plaza, from which dangels the really large US flag, which sways with the wind/breeze, is very poetic scene. Like every bit of Boston, this building, and everything surrounnding it has history going back to the 1700 and 1800. John Rowe was the man who purchased and built the first Rowe's Wharf 1764, which extended a short distance into the Boston Harbor. It has faced its story of ups and downs and closings before it was renovated and restored to it current glory. The Boston Harbor Hotel is the Main occupant of the current Wharf building.It is a Luxury Hotel and a memeber of preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Did a quick stop-over for a special dinner before heading off to New Hampshire.

Winthrop Lane connects Otis and Arch Streets in downtown Boston. It's little more than a narrow,…read morebrick-paved passageway between two old buildings. Look up and you'll see fire escapes; look down and you'll see bricks. Nothing special unless you happen to like nineteenth century alleys. Now slow up for a moment and take another look at those bricks. I don't think many people do. I, however, frequently look down when I walk (I once found eighty bucks that way and it keeps me from having to make eye contact with my fellow citizens) and two Saturdays ago, I found, placed among the "real" bricks, a number of bronze brick-shaped "sculptures" depicting sundry events in Boston history. You'll find the usual stuff (the Boston Tea Party, the Underground Railroad, Paul Revere) but you'll also find bricks commemorating more esoteric historical moments, such as the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Sadly, I don't recall seeing bricks for Sacco and Vanzetti or the good people of Charlestown who threw rocks (and maybe a brick or two) at the black kids who came to integrate their schools in the 1970s. But I could have missed them. Maybe it's not the Public Garden's memorial to the first use of ether but Boston Bricks is worth ten minutes of your time, especially if you just happen across it as I did. For a moment, I wondered why I never noticed Boston Bricks but upon reflection, I believe that the only time I ever passed through Winthrop Lane was in an alcoholic haze after the bars closed. Chalk one up for sobriety and public art.

One of the hidden gems of Boston, these stones depict many of the important or pivotal events that…read morehappened here. The ones that I love are: the depiction of what drivers in Boston look like (Monsters), the Boston Massacre, and the gravestones. The stones are raised up a little so that when people walk on them, they get polished by your soles. A very cool spot in Boston.

On Boylston st. Just south where the Boston Public garden & Boston Common meet you can find the…read moreEdgar Allan Poe statue. Another cool statue that you can stumble upon just walking through Boston. During the Boston marathon weekend this one of the statues the city put a participant bib on. The only one statue I saw with a bib was the Democratic Donkey by old city hall. Makes me wonder how many statues in the city does Boston put bibs on during marathon weekend.

I've been a huge fan of Edgar Allan Poe's writings since middle school. Re-reading his stories is…read moresomething I never get bored doing. For that reason, this statue holds a special place in my heart (as I'm sure it is for thousands more like me who love his literature). It's a beautifully designed bronze sculpture created by Stefanie Rocknak in 2014. It is located at the Edgar Allan Poe Square. As he was originally from Boston, it seems a fitting tribute to his memory.

Such a great space and wonderful array of shops. Everything is so close in so you can do so many…read morethings in one afternoon without leaving the area. The T stops right there as well but there are good parking options - even for electric cars. The area has such a charm about it as well.

Love how cute this area is - definitely a date worthy neighborhood…read more It's got brunch options, cafes, local quaint movie theater, restaurants, and more all within a 5-10 block radius. I would recommend taking the T (at the heart of CC) or walking here to avoid having to find parking especially on weekends.