It’s perfect for a lunch, dinner – and Tea Party
BOSTON is home to some of the oldest institutions in the US and most historical sites are easy to see on foot. Spring and autumn are good times to visit, as summer gets busy. Boston winters are hard, but if you like a snowy Christmas, the city is perfect. Of course, when you’re Irish, you’re welcome all year round!
DAY ONE MORNING
START your day with a stroll to Independence Wharf for one of the best views in Boston from the Observation
Deck which offers a stunning panoramic from the 14th floor – and is free. For historical immersion, the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum (bostonteapartyship.com) is just around the corner. Or follow the scenic Harborwalk north to Long Wharf, where you can board sightseeing cruises.
Pick up a CityPASS (citypass.com) if a few attractions are on your agenda, as you’ll save time and money.
AFTERNOON
FOR lunch, locals love a good food truck. Bon Me Food Truck (bonmetruck.com) have several sites around Boston with delicious Asian-inspired dishes. For an indoor alternative, try Milk Street Café (milkstreetcafe.com) for excellent sandwiches and salads. Make sure you save space for the Foods of the Freedom Trail tour with Yummy Walks (foodtoursboston.com), though. The milelong journey starts at Boston Common and you won’t have to wait long for your first bite, usually a lobster bisque. The tour finishes near Boston Public
Market, which is perfect if you want to do more grazing.
But if you’re really hungry, Boston’s Italian neighbourhood, the North End, is five minutes’ walk away. Grab a slice of pizza from the ever-popular Ernesto’s Pizza (ernestosnorthend.com). Afterwards, join the queue at Mike’s
Pastry (mikespastry.com) on Hanover Street for one of their filled cannolis.
DAY TWO MORNING
BOSTONIANS are obsessed with sport. Hop on the subway to Kenmore for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park (redsox.com/tours), home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Afterwards, walk 15 minutes to Boylston Street for some shopping before ascending 50 floors to the Skywalk Observatory (skywalkboston. com) for a bird’s-eye view of the city – entry is free for CityPASS holders.
AFTERNOON
CAMBRIDGE is where campuses for Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) sprawl into one another. MIT offers self-guided tours, while at Harvard the free, student-led tours give you the chance to walk through leafy Harvard Yard. It’s an essential stop for history buffs.
Another reason to check out Cambridge is for the most underrated view of Boston – from the River Charles. There are kayaking tours with Paddle Boston (paddleboston.com) that coincide with the sunset. For a hearty dinner, seafood chain Legal Sea Foods (legalseafoods.com) serve the best New England seafood chowder.
A number of airlines fly direct from Dublin to Boston including Aer Lingus (aerlingus.com) and Delta (delta.com).