Guidebook for Charlestown
Food scene
Waverly Kitchen & Bar
Consistently excellent pizzas/ pastas in casual atmosphere. Original location of Figs. Still a great spot. $$
13 locals recommend
Figs by Todd English
67 Main StConsistently excellent pizzas/ pastas in casual atmosphere. Original location of Figs. Still a great spot. $$
The Warren Tavern
2 Pleasant StCharming and cosy with decent pub food. SS
Known for its craft beer selection, outside patio, excellent pizzas. Offbeat location but worth the trip.
31 locals recommend
Brewer's Fork
7 Moulton StKnown for its craft beer selection, outside patio, excellent pizzas. Offbeat location but worth the trip.
Monument Restaurant & Tavern
251 Main StPopular local spot. Casual food and atmosphere.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Charlestown
Sorelle Bakery & Cafe
100 City SquareExcellent food and coffee.
North End
Italian neighborhood with many restaurants.
North End: Decent pizza slices. Good to grab and sit on Greenway to eat.
11 locals recommend
Ernesto's Pizza
69 Salem StNorth End: Decent pizza slices. Good to grab and sit on Greenway to eat.
North End seafood/ oyster restaurant. Very popular. Expect to line up and wait to get in. $$$
104 locals recommend
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StNorth End seafood/ oyster restaurant. Very popular. Expect to line up and wait to get in. $$$
North End: One of the best places for pizza - a unique experience which, if you time it right, you may not have to wait in line
96 locals recommend
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher StNorth End: One of the best places for pizza - a unique experience which, if you time it right, you may not have to wait in line
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Prima Italian Steakhouse
Recently opened and very popular Italian Steakhouse.
Sightseeing
Site of the famous battle. The 360degree view from the top is a great way to orient yourself if you can climb the 294 steps. The endpoint of the Freedom Trail so you can do the trail in reverse.
146 locals recommend
Bunker Hill Monument
Monument SquareSite of the famous battle. The 360degree view from the top is a great way to orient yourself if you can climb the 294 steps. The endpoint of the Freedom Trail so you can do the trail in reverse.
Old Ironsides - no trip to Boston is complete without a tour of the oldest Commissioned warhship in the world.
118 locals recommend
USS Constitution Museum
Old Ironsides - no trip to Boston is complete without a tour of the oldest Commissioned warhship in the world.
The Training Field started life in the 1640s as a training ground for colonial militia. Now it is a beautiful park on the Freedom Trail with the Soldiers and Sailors Monument as its centerpiece
Training Field
The Training Field started life in the 1640s as a training ground for colonial militia. Now it is a beautiful park on the Freedom Trail with the Soldiers and Sailors Monument as its centerpiece
Take the ferry over to Long Wharf, the Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, North End, Downtown. Ferrys run on the schedule at this link:
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/boats/lines/?route=F4
7 locals recommend
Boston National Historical Park
Take the ferry over to Long Wharf, the Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, North End, Downtown. Ferrys run on the schedule at this link:
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/boats/lines/?route=F4
The Paul Revere Park is a beautiful gateway to the Charles River via the new footbridge. A walk or bike ride through the park will take you under the Bunker Hill Bridge to North Point Park.
13 locals recommend
Paul Revere Landing Park
North Washington StreetThe Paul Revere Park is a beautiful gateway to the Charles River via the new footbridge. A walk or bike ride through the park will take you under the Bunker Hill Bridge to North Point Park.
Beautiful park that is linked to Charlestown by a new footbridge that takes you under the Bunker Hill Bridge to the Paul Revere Park
18 locals recommend
North Point Park
6 Museum WayBeautiful park that is linked to Charlestown by a new footbridge that takes you under the Bunker Hill Bridge to the Paul Revere Park
The Museum of Science is one of the most visited museums in the city
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe Museum of Science is one of the most visited museums in the city
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
77 Massachusetts AveBecause it is MIT !
As good as it gets. Simply amazing place to spend some time. Grab a coffee and just enjoy this gorgeous space.
Public Garden
4 Charles StAs good as it gets. Simply amazing place to spend some time. Grab a coffee and just enjoy this gorgeous space.
Shopping
Bova's Bakery
134 Salem StGreat pastries and not as busy as Mikes on Hanover Street
A couple of stops on the Orange Line takes you to Assembly Square. Area is packed with restaurants, cafes and lots of outlets. Also accessible by the #92 bus. Which you can catch from Main Street.
Assembly Square Marketplace
A couple of stops on the Orange Line takes you to Assembly Square. Area is packed with restaurants, cafes and lots of outlets. Also accessible by the #92 bus. Which you can catch from Main Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
TD Garden
100 Legends WyWalking distance to our house- Celtics, Bruins, Concerts
City Winery
80 Beverly StWalking distance from the house ( about 25 minutes)
Arts & Culture
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrCheck the schedule for Thursday evening or Friday afternoon shows. Rush tickets for $10 usually go on sale at 10am the day of the performance.
109 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts AveCheck the schedule for Thursday evening or Friday afternoon shows. Rush tickets for $10 usually go on sale at 10am the day of the performance.