CHRISTINE’S PERSONAL TOUR

Favourite shop BOVA’S BAKERY

Bova’s has fantastic Italian pastries and calzones. It’s family owned and always open. bovabakeryboston.net

Favourite gallery ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

A lesser-known museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner has one-of-a-kind art collections, and was the site of a $500 million art burglary almost three decades ago. gardnermuseum.org

Favourite restaurant ANTICO FORNO

Antico Forno is home to delicious Italian food from an authentic brick oven. I get the Rigatoni Salsiccia every time. anticofornoboston.com

Favourite bars LANSDOWNE PUB

With live music at the weekends, this bar, across from Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox), is the place to go if you enjoy dancing at night. lansdownepubboston.com

BELL IN HAND TAVERN

The oldest tavern in America, and still thriving. Bell is a popular choice among Boston’s young locals, so get there early at the weekend to beat the line. bellinhand.com

Favourite way to spend an hour

Walking around Beacon Hill, Boston’s most picturesque neighbourhood, which is packed full of historic homes. Acorn Street is the most photographed spot and one of my favourites.

Favourite markets SOWA OPEN MARKET

From May to October in Boston’s South End, this artisanal market has everything from art to craft beers. sowaboston.com/sowaopen-market

HAYMARKET

A Boston institution, Haymarket started almost 300 years ago. This outdoor market sells fresh and local produce on Fridays and Saturdays. haymarketboston.org

Place to see by night

The Lookout Rooftop bar at the Envoy Hotel in Seaport has stellar views of the city. outlookkitchenandbar.com/ lookout-rooftop-and-bar