Things to do

As one of the oldest cities in America, Boston is a city with a rich economic and social history. As New England's hub, Boston is home to nearly 590,000 residents, many institutions of higher education, some of the world's finest inpatient hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations. Tourism is one of Boston's and New England's largest industries, and as a result you will find a city willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can.

The following is a suggested list of restaurants and things to do while in Boston. If you are looking for something that you do not see here, please feel free to call us and we will help you!

Restaurants - Near the Facility

Aquitaine
569 Tremont Street
617-424-8577
www.aquitaineboston.com
Visit this small bistro in the South End to enjoy award winning French Cuisine in a stylish setting.

Aujourd'Hui
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street
617-351-2071
www.fourseasons.com/boston
The Pinnacle of Fine Dining…French influenced New-American Cuisine. Ask for a window table overlooking the Boston Public Garden.

Bricco
241 Hanover Street
617-248-6800
www.bricco.com
Experience this upscale Italian Restaurant located in the historical North End of Boston.

Cottonwood Cafe
222 Berkeley Street
617-247-2225
www.cottonwoodboston.com
Centered around a towering gilded Buddha, this 175-seat nightspot features a glistening white-on-white décor. $$

The Capital Grille
Broad & Chestnut Streets
215-545-9588
www.thecapitalgrille.com
Boasts an atmosphere of power dining and relaxed elegance. Serves classic steak-house offerings and features an award-winning wine list. $$$

Circa
1518 Walnut Street
215-545-6800
www.circarestaurant.com
Have Boston's Best Margharita and enjoy a zesty Southwestern meal in a relaxed, casual environment .

Excelsior
212 Boylston Street
617-426-7878
www.excelsior.com
Visit Celebrity Chef Lydia Shire's newest restaurant and enjoy the trendy atmosphere and new American Cuisine.

Fire & Ice
31 St. James Avenue
617-482-3473
www.fire-ice.com
Create your own grilled combo meal and watch the cook prepare it on the circular grill. Good venue for larger groups.

Grill 23
161 Berkeley Street
617-542-2255
www.grill23.com
Create your own grilled combo meal and watch the cook prepare it on the circular grill. Good venue for larger groups.

Icarus
3 Appleton Street
617-426-1790
www.icarusrestaurant.com
Superb New American food with an interesting touch.

Mistral
223 Columbus Avenue
617-867-9300
www.mistralbistro.com
This trendy, sophisticated Boston hot-spot offers memorable French cuisine.

Radius
8 High Street
617-426-1234
www.radiusrestaurant.com
Enjoy Michael Schlow's New French Cuisine at this sleek and trendy venue in the financial district.

Skipjack's
199 Clarendon Street
617-536-3500
www.skipjacks.com
Enjoy some of Boston's finer seafood at this informal and casual venue.

Top of the Hub
52nd Floor of the Prudential Tower
617-536-1775
www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/topofthehub.html
Take in the city and skyline view of Boston from this elegant and romantic restaurant at the top of the Prudential Tower.

Union
1357 Washington Street
617-423-0555
www.unionrestaurant.com
The South End's eclectic venue offers New American Cuisine.

Local Attractions

Duck Tours
A renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle will take you on a journey to all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom -- from the State House to Bunker Hill and the Fleet Center to trendy Newbury Street, also stopping at the historical Quincy Market.
www.bostonducktours.com

Swan Boat Rides in the Public Garden
Enjoy a leisurely ride in some of the pedal propelled boats maneuvered around and under the bridge in the pond. The bridge in the Public Garden is the world's smallest suspension bridge.
www.boston.about.com/cs/attractions/a/swan_boats.htm

Museum of Fine Arts
Visit one of the finest art museums in the United States. Enjoy the Monet and John Singer Sargent exhibits along with some of the finest early American art and artifacts and collections of Asian, Egyptian and Impressionist art.
www.mfa.org

Museum of Science
Within this museum are a planetarium, an IMax movie theater and a two-story Van de Graaf generator, capable of producing 2.5 million volts of electricity. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of Boston's top attractions.
www.mos.org

New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium located on the Central Wharf provides an underwater experience of Boston's waterfront. Pet the sea lions, visit with the penguins or watch an IMax movie at the theater adjacent to the aquarium entrance.
www.neaq.org

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's preeminent collection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books and decorative arts. The galleries house works by some of the most recognized artists in the world, including Titian, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Manet, Degas, Whistler and Sargent.
www.gardnermuseum.org

Shopping

Shopping on Newbury Street
Walk the fashionable Newbury Street visiting high-end retail stores and some of Boston's full service first class day spas and salons.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, this 250 year old marketplace is one of Boston's largest attractions for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Walk on the historic cobblestone paths, see the various street performers, and experience the world's first "fleet" of 43 wholly unique pushcarts featuring New England artisans and their fabulous wares.

Sporting

New England Patriots (NFL)
Gillette Stadium
800-543-1776
www.gillettestadium.com

Boston Bruins (NHL)
Fleet Center
617-931-2222
www.bostonbruins.com

Boston Celtics (NBA)
Fleet Center
617-854-8088
www.bostonceltics.com