See & Do

• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Cool art and decor in Isabella's old mansion. The scene of a famous art heist.
• The Freedom Trail A red-brick path through colonial Boston — about 2.5 miles.
• Fenway Garden Society A bunch of funky community garden plots.
• Museum of Science Hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Great for kids, and really near the hotel.
• MIT Banana Lounge A free banana stand.
• Middlesex Fells A nice place for a hike near Boston.
• The Esplanade A riverside park along the Charles.
• Charles River Boat Tour A sightseeing cruise on the Charles.
• Cambridge Antique Market An absolutely massive antique market.

Eat & Drink

• Si Cara A great pizza place in Cambridge.
• The Helmand Tasty Afghan food in Cambridge. Near the hotel.
• Mike's Pastry Famous cannoli on the North End.
• Clear Flour Bakery Awesome bakery in Brookline, we go here twice a week.
• Zaftig's Great brunch in Brookline.
• SSaanjh Awesome Indian food in Brookline.
• Brewery on the Esplanade A beer garden right on the river.
• Sofra Middle Eastern bakery and cafe in Allston.
• Lamplighter A fun brewery in Cambridge.
• State Park A bar in Kendall Square.