The past and future merge in Boston. The cradle of the American Revolution (which turns 250 this year), Boston is the kind of place where families can trace their generations back to the first crossing of the Mayflower; but it’s also a place that welcomes a constant flow of academics, artists and leaders from all corners of the globe.
As Barack Obama once said, “Boston is a city that opens its heart to the world.”
The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever. Gleaming skyscrapers rise up from colonial-era brick lanes. Hermès and Chanel boutiques stand just steps from America’s first public park, the Boston Common, which dates back to 1634. And in recent years, it feels like Boston’s commitment to diverse flavors and experiences has ramped into overdrive. If you’re heading to Boston for work, for the world-famous Boston Marathon, or just to soak up some history, here are the very best of where to stay, eat, shop and visit.
Seaport District
What was once a forgotten industrial zone adjacent to Boston’s downtown is now one the United States’ most dazzling and ambitious urban renewal projects. If Back Bay and Beacon Hill are all about brownstones and historic charm, then Seaport is all about high-rise condos and cutting edge retail. A lot of the shops here skew more modern and global (think Alo, Rag & Bone, Sephora and Bluemercury, so forth) but there are a few independent gems to discover, too. There’s Injeanius, Boston’s preferred denim specialty shop since 2005, as well as Cardullo’s, a specialty food shop whose original location has served the Cambridge community for 70 years. Be sure to check out The Current, a miniature village of rotating pop-ups that always has something new and unexpected to explore. The Seaport also hosts an impressive roster of free outdoor fitness classes during the warmer months.
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