Welcome to Hotel Commonwealth
We are so thrilled you could join us! Here you will find a convenient portal for pertinent information on the hotel, its facilities, offerings & amenities alongside recommendations for how best to enjoy your time in the Boston/Cambridge area.
General Hotel Information
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
(617) 532-5000
Hotel Commonwealth is conveniently located on 500 Commonwealth Avenue, at the heart of Boston’s Kenmore Square.
- Fenway Park – Steps
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Steps
- House of Blues – Steps
- The Charles River – .5 miles | .8 kilometers
- Newbury Street – .5 miles | .8 kilometers
- Museum of Fine Arts – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
- Faneuil Hall – 2.5 miles | 4 kilometers
- New England Aquarium – 2.5 miles | 4 kilometers
- The TRACK at New Balance – 2.8 miles | 4.5 kilometers
- And more [local Boston landmarks]
Transportation options abound:
- Direct access to MBTA’s Kenmore Square Station with all-points access to the rest of the city
- Distance to Boston-Back Bay Station (BBY) (subway/commuter rail/east coast high-speed rail services): 2 miles | 1.9 kilometers
- Distance to Boston-South Station (BOS) (subway/commuter rail/east coast high-speed rail services): 4 miles | 6.4 kilometers
- Distance to Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS): 5 miles | 8 kilometers
Chartered transportation is also available. We recommend the following preferred vendors:
Dav El Transporation
Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network is the largest privately owned chauffeured transportation company in the world and maintains its highest quality and safety standards through innovation, dedication to the customer and personal, professional service. Dav El offers the most comprehensive executive ground transportation services available, including deluxe limousines, luxury sedans, executive vans and buses, and a professional and knowledgeable staff of trained chauffeurs, reservations agents and travel managers to meet every request and exceed every expectation.
Telephone:
1 617 887 0800
Website:
Commonwealth Worldwide
Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation is a global leader in the luxury chauffeured transportation industry. Founded in 1982, Commonwealth’s hallmark is exceptional service. Our talented staff is prepared to accommodate your every request and is committed to providing you with the finest chauffeured transportation experience worldwide.
Telephone:
1 800 558 5466
Website:
Lifestyle Transport
Professionally trained staff of chauffeurs, reservationists, and customer service representatives take pride in providing you with the finest level of service available. It’s our commitment to quality & service that makes Lifestyle Boston’s premier ground transportation service.
Telephone:
1 800 228 6894
Website:
Limoliner
LimoLiner is a custom built state-of-the-art road vehicle ideally designed for transporting private groups of all sizes (from 10-28 people) in a first-class, door-to-door travel experience.
Telephone:
1 888 546 5469
Website:
Valet parking is available onsite at the following rates:
- $75.00 overnight ($30.00 late fee when collecting past 2:00pm)
- $40.00 transient/hotel function
- $55.00 game-day/Fenway event
Maximum vehicle height is 6’6″ | 1.9m
- Selection of curated snacks available 24 hours at the front desk
- Daily coffee and tea service
- Refillable PATH water bottles & still/sparkling water station
- 24-hour business center access
- 24-hour fitness center access
- Access to high speed Wi-Fi in-room and throughout shared spaces
- In-room Google Chromecast streaming service
- Unlimited local and toll-free calls
- Luxury Malin+Goetz bath essentials
- Exclusive offer on Malin+Goetz products
- Access to the Panopticon Gallery with rotating artwork
- 10% off hotel retail shop items, 15% off a Tracksmith running apparel on Newbury street
- 10% off at TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie
- Dog bowls, beds & treats along with grooming & pet-sitting recommendations
All guestrooms also include:
- Imported Italian linens, plush down comforters and luxurious pillows
- Spacious marble bathrooms with Malin+Goetz bath amenities
- Flatpanel Smart TVs with Google Chromecast – Stream from 1000+ apps like Netflix®, Hulu®, Showtime®, & more
Special arrangements must be made for receiving any equipment, goods, displays or other materials that will be sent, delivered or brought into the Hotel. (This excludes delivery of any food or beverage items that are also sold or furnished by the Hotel. The Hotel will not accept delivery of such items.) Failure to do this may result in deliveries being refused or materials being unavailable when required. To ensure proper handling, please mark boxes and packages being sent to the Hotel as follows:
- Hold for Arrival – Attn: Recipient’s name, meeting name and arrival date
- Sender’s return address
- Your Conference Services Manager’s name
- Number of boxes being sent (Box 1 of 2, Box 2 of 2, etc.)
Please send boxes and packages to:
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
UNITED STATES
Please note that the first three (3) boxes / packages received will be handled on a complimentary basis. For four (4) or more boxes / packages the following charges will apply.
- Box/package 1-5lbs | 1-2kg – $5.00, each
- Box/package 6-20lbs | 3-9kg – $10.00, each
- Box/package 21-40lbs | 10-18kg – $15.00, each
- Box/package 41-50lbs | 19-22kg – $20.00, each
- Box/package 50+lbs | 23+kg – $50.00, each
The Hotel does not accept any liability for equipment, goods, displays, or other materials that arrive unmarked or fail to arrive at the Hotel. The Group is responsible for insuring its property for loss or damage.
- Hotel Front Desk: (617) 532-5002
- Conference Service Managers
- Sean Minnihan – [email protected] – (617) 532-5016
- Gillian Scannell – [email protected] – (617) 532-5023
- Allison Thomas – [email protected] – (617) 532-5062
- Banqueting Department: (617) 532-5052
- Room Reservations: (617) 532-5019
- Sales Department: (617) 532-5066
In the Event of an Emergency
In the unlikely event of an emergency, alarms will sound on the appropriate floor. Should an announcement on your floor prompt you to evacuate, use the stairs to exit the building, from where you will be redirected by assigned employees to a designated marshalling area. Please avoid using the elevators.
- Beth Israel Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
- Brigham & Women’s Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
- Boston Children’s Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
Dining In & Around the Hotel
Your guests will love the culinary talents of Boston’s most popular chefs at your private events. You will be able to take advantage of the seasonally inspired, locally sourced ingredients these establishments are known for, skillfully prepared to ensure an excellent experience.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Blue Ribbon has been serving serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992. Whether you’re craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish plateau and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously ready to serve.
Address:
528 Commonwealth Avenue at Hotel Commonwealth
Website:
https://www.blueribbonbrasserieboston.com/
Blue Ribbon Sushi
Blue Ribbon Sushi is the creation of Master Sushi Chef, Toshi Ueki, in collaboration with Chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg and the Blue Ribbon team. Blue Ribbon Sushi embodies Toshi-San’s spirit of individuality by offering a truly authentic dining experience. Inspired by their surroundings, Blue Ribbon’s restaurants are modern neighborhood restaurants with no boundaries.
Address:
500a Commonwealth Avenue at Hotel Commonwealth
Website:
https://www.blueribbonsushikenmore.com/
In-Room Dining is also available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Cornwall’s Pub
Cornwall’s is a drinking and dining establishment that is, first and foremost, a British-style pub, where people congregate to drink their pints of beer and ale, talk, play games and eat.
Address:
644 Beacon Street (Kenmore Square across from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
The Kenmore
The Kenmore is a pub in the heart of Kenmore Square specializing in craft beer, burgers, and hot dogs. We are located just steps from Fenway Park and just outside the Back Bay. We offer signature Pat LaFrieda Blend Hamburgers and locally sourced, 100% all beef Kayem Hot Dogs from our scratch kitchen. Our 16 draft lines and large can & bottle selection feature some of the best craft beer options from New England and around the world, with rotating options providing new beers weekly. We also offer a selection of fine wines for guests who are less interested in life on the hoppy side.
Address:
476 Commonwealth Avenue (1 block from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.thekenmorebar.com/
Eastern Standard
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks opened in Kenmore Square in 2005, and after its closure in 2020 at its original location, reopened around the corner at a new address in October 2023. We’re delighted to be open and welcoming guests back to enjoy old classics and new favorites again at our bar and in our dining room.
Address:
775 Beacon Street (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.easternstandardboston.com/
Deuxave
Executive Chef Christopher Coombs, who has designed and built his dream kitchen at Deuxave, has created a menu that is designed with an affordable price point, with high value — entrees average around $35, offering an excellent value for the highest quality foods. The cuisine is strongly rooted in the nouvelle techniques of contemporary French cuisine, married with the splendor of American ingredients in a refined, but casual setting.
Address:
371 Commonwealth Avenue (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Time Out Market
Boston’s innovative eating-and-drinking destination features the city’s top chefs, most-talked-about restaurants and buzziest bars—plus the latest in arts and culture—all together in the heart of The Fenway.
Address:
401 Park Drive (7 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.timeoutmarket.com/boston/
Cheeky Monkey
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is excited to bring sarcasm and freshly brewed beers to Lansdowne Street. Going far beyond your average brewery, Cheeky Monkey creates a one of a kind experience in Boston, featuring cross cultured street food and entertainment classics.
Address:
31 Lansdowne Street (4 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://cheekymonkeyboston.com/
Max & Leo’s
In 2010, local twins Max & Leo Candidus set out to bring a unique pizza concept to their hometown of Newton, Massachusetts. After two years of perfecting the product while operating a mobile pizza catering business, they opened a small store front at 325 Washington St. in Newton Corner. Several years of building a very loyal customer base has lead to an impressive list of accolades both online and in well-respected publications. Max & Leo’s Artisan Pizza is a locally renowned pizza destination.
Address:
82 Lansdowne Street (2 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://www.maxandleospizza.com/fenway/
Loretta’s Last Call
Grab your boots and get to steppin’ to Loretta’s Last Call, Boston’s ONLY country venue, offering authentic southern cuisine and country music. Opened in 2014, this bar and restaurant hosts weekly line dancing and live music, as well as a weekend Bluegrass Brunch, featuring a build your own Bloody Mary Bar that is sure to knock your sox off. In addition to stopping by for the entertainment or after work cocktail, Loretta’s is the perfect casual venue for any function from bridal showers to fundraisers, birthdays to bachelorette parties, and seated brunches and dinners.
Address:
1 Lansdowne Street (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.lorettaslastcall.com/
Sweet Cheeks
We trucked through the Texas BBQ trail for food inspiration by the best and brightest. We fell in love. Hard. Dan said it best when we got back. He said, very simply, “A short rib changed my life”. What we ate in Texas changed everything. It keeps me up at night. It set the bar. It’s our job to bring that to you at Sweet Cheeks every day.
Address:
1381 Boylston Street (6 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Citizen Public House
The Citizen Pub is a modern neighborhood tavern located behind Fenway Park. Chef Brian Reyelt’s menu is a fresh twist on Tavern Cuisine. The bar features craft cocktails, world-class wines, a selection of over 200 whiskeys, including between 5 and 8 hand selected single barrels. We serve our full menu every night until 1:00 AM and bar menu until 1:30 AM in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Drop by and join us anytime.
Address:
1310 Boylston Street (6 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Local Restaurants
Sorellina
Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Copley Square, renowned Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano’s Italian inspired Sorellina presents modern interpretations of classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on distinct preparations of the season’s best offerings. The extensive wine list follows the same inspiration by offering a mix of classic and contemporary selections with a focus on Italy’s most reputable producers. The dining room at Sorellina evokes a sense of comfort and sophistication with its invitingly warm-modern design and chic decor, serving as the perfect backdrop for Chef Mammano’s cuisine.
Address:
One Huntington Avenue (5 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://www.sorellinaboston.com/
Grill 23 & Bar
We often found ourselves looking for a classic steakhouse—a place with food of the highest quality and superior service. Nothing like that existed at the time and we figured we couldn’t be the only people looking for that special dining experience. Over the years we’ve made some changes—we only source premium natural meat, added a second floor with private dining rooms, and in March 2014 debuted our new bar. One thing remains the same: our gratitude to our fantastic chefs, dedicated staff, innovative purveyors, and especially our loyal customers.
Address:
161 Berkeley Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Abe & Louie Steakhouse
Abe & Louie’s sets the standard for the classic American steakhouse, offering unparalleled flavor combinations and undeniably superior service with an air of timeless sophistication.
Address:
793 Boylston Street (5 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Ostra
Ostra, located at One Charles Street South in Boston’s Back Bay, is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant. Inspired by local and European varieties of seafood, Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall focus on specialty seafood found throughout the Mediterranean and regions within the U.S. The light preparation of our cuisine highlights the natural and fresh flavors of each dish. The dining room at Ostra evokes a sense of style and sophistication in a comfortable and inviting setting. Ostra also offers a fine bar and lounge area featuring live piano entertainment.
Address:
One Charles Street, South (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Red Lantern
Red Lantern Restaurant and Lounge brings its guests on a sleek and sensual culinary journey through the Orient. Developed by Big Night Entertainment Group, responsible for award-winning venues including Empire and GEM in Boston, Shrine, Scorpion Bar and High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge at Foxwoods,
Address:
39 Stanhope Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Saltie Girl Seafood Bar
Beyond curating one of the largest tinned seafood collection in New England, Sidell and McClelland prepare such dishes as fried lobster and waffles with sweet corn butter and spicy maple syrup and French burgundy snails with black garlic butter to name a few. Chowder, bisque, an amazing raw bar, fried whole belly Ipswich clams and lobster rolls by the ounce are on the menu.
Address:
281 Dartmouth Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Mistral
Located in Boston’s stylish South End, Mistral showcases uncomplicated French cuisine, highlighted with the season’s finest ingredients. Inspired by the wind that sweeps through the south of France, our decor is reminiscent of Provence, with hand picked pottery and arched windows that evoke warmth and sophistication.
Address:
223 Columbus Avenue (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Barcelona Wine Bar
The restaurant’s design features a dramatic wood slat bar ceiling and rich walnut flooring. Rustic plaster covers the walls and custom-built organic-shaped light fixtures illuminate the dining space. The mid-century modern furnishings are the perfect representation of Barcelona’s contemporary and bold aesthetic.
Address:
525 Tremont Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://barcelonawinebar.com/southend.htm#
Toro
Toro is a Barcelona-style tapas restaurant located in Boston’s South End. We serve traditional and modern Spanish-style small plates made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Our beverage program features classic-inspired cocktails and an eclectic, carefully curated wine list. We serve lunch Monday through Friday, a Sunday brunch, and dinner seven nights a week. Due to our small size we are unable to accommodate reservations at dinner; we seat all parties on a first-come, first serve basis. Toro is now accepting lunch and brunch reservations for parties of six or more.
Address:
704 Washington Street (10 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://toro-restaurant.com/boston
Catalyst Restaurant
Catalyst Restaurant in Kendall Square Cambridge is a reflection of Chef William Kovel’s passion for simple, delicious food delivered with warm service in a modern environment. Catalyst Restaurant’s private dining and meeting space is lined with natural wood and floor-to-ceiling windows in the heart of Technology Square.
Address:
300 Technology Square (10 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Neighborhood Attractions
Community Rowing on the Charles River
Home of the largest regatta in the world, the Head of the Charles, Boston is a premier rowing and training destination for collegiate and national champions alike. Now, through a new partnership with Boston’s Community Rowing Inc., Hotel Commonwealth offers guests the quintessential rowing experience on the iconic Charles River. Through the rowing season of April to November, guests and groups staying at Hotel Commonwealth can enjoy unforgettable custom-designed rowing experiences at Community Rowing Inc. Leisure travelers, including couples, families, or small groups, can enjoy private indoor instruction, followed by an on-water experience with one of CRI’s highly trained coaches. Additionally, groups of up to 48 people can row together on CRI’s 12-person barges for a 2-hour session. For any Boston native or visitor, rowing on the Charles River and exploring Boston by way of the water is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Headquartered at the award-winning Harry Parker Boathouse, non-profit Community Rowing Inc. is the largest public-access rowing organization in North America, dedicated to inviting individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience to grow through rowing. Participation in an on-water excursion at CRI supports their para/adaptive, military, and Let’s Row and Row Boston programs.
To book a Charles River rowing experience on your next visit to Boston, or for more information, please contact Hotel Commonwealth at: [email protected] or 1 617 532 5066
VR – The Key to Amaze
Enjoy unique virtual reality experiences together – our focus is social VR experiences. Play co-op games to boost your team spirit and inspire creativity. Plan a unique corporate or team building event at KEY TO AMAZE VR. Stop by with your colleagues after a busy day at work or plan team/corporate events at our state-of-the-art venue. Our VR activities improve team communication, chemistry, happiness and ensure your team is fully engaged and entertained. With VR, your team can experience environments impossible in the real world!
Address:
530 Commonwealth Avenue (next door to Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
Fenway Park Group Tours
Group tours are offered for those larger than 12 people. Batting practice tours are available on game days before the players take the field and birthday packages are also offered with the ultimate package involving trying on player’s uniforms. Take a tour and see the place where the Great Bambino pitched, stop at the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck, and sit on the Green Monster or in the Left Field Grand seats. See the red seat in the right field where the longest measurable home run was marked in 1946. Drop off your young children at Wally’s Clubhouse and let them have some fun with Wally the Green Monster, get their faces painted, see a magician, play on a Nintendo Wii, and more. Stop by the Souvenir Shop at Yawkey Way and pick up a baseball cap or tee.
Address:
4 Jersey Street (5 minutes from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark
Amazing Scavenger Hunt
Turn Boston and the Freedom Trail into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Choose from the Boston Harbor or City/Freedom Trail tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.
Website:
https://www.urbanadventurequest.com/tours/things-to-do/boston-freedom-trail/default.aspx
Group Skate at Warrior Ice Arena
Experience Warrior Ice Arena, the Boston Bruins training and practice facility that’s also available to the public. The 200′ x 85′ arena complex hosts college, high school, youth and amateur level hockey with seating for over 500 spectators. An immersive hospitality suite is available for corporate and institutional gatherings. Warrior Ice Arena features concession stands serving healthy food options and has limited parking available onsite.
Address:
90 Guest Street (12 minutes from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://www.warrioricearena.com/
Selfup Cooking Classes
Selfup offers cooking classes and team building culinary activities at its downtown Boston venue and hosts teams of up to sixty. Our renowned chefs use food as a common denominator to bring people together, body and soul. We cook, we play and we party! Selfup team buildings are socially engaging, gastronomically rewarding and are always a huge success.
Address:
19 Kingston Street (13 minutes from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
https://selfup.com/pages/boston
Boston Photography Workshops
Digital photography made simple. The Boston Photography Workshops is a creative studio teaching regular people how to start making better photos. With simple, fun, and effective instruction we make our digital photography classes the first step on your creative journey.
Address:
516 East 2nd Street (13 minutes from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
The House of Blues
The House of Blues grew out of founder Isaac Tigrett’s love for the unique American art form known as the “the Blues”. Weaned on this music during his early childhood in Tennessee, one of Isaac’s goals was to introduce the world to the music of the rural south, including the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Roots-based Rock & Roll. The very first House of Blues opened its doors in a converted historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 and is home to live music, original folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine.
Address:
15 Lansdowne Street
Website:
http://www.houseofblues.com/boston/about
Jillian’s and Lucky Strike Lanes
Located behind historic Fenway Park, Jillian’s and Lucky Strike Lanes are part of a 70,000 square foot, multi-dimensional entertainment complex that spans over three floors. Whether it’s dancing, bowling, professional billiards, or great food and drink, there’s something for you tonight at Jillian’s.
Address:
145 Ipswich Street
Website:
https://www.luckystrikeent.com/locations/fenway/
Cheeky Monkey
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is excited to bring sarcasm and freshly brewed beers to Lansdowne Street. Going far beyond your average brewery, Cheeky Monkey creates a one of a kind experience in Boston, featuring cross cultured street food and entertainment classics.
Address:
31 Lansdowne Street (4 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)
Website:
http://cheekymonkeyboston.com/
View Boston
View Boston is a 360° taste of the city, offering breathtaking views atop one of the tallest buildings in New England. Whether discovering famed institutions and coveted hidden gems or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail, your unforgettable Bostonian experience begins here.
Address:
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street
Website:
https://viewboston.com/experience/
Charles River Esplanade
Along the Boston side of the Charles River, which separates the city from Cambridge, is a roughly three-mile leafy path known as the Esplanade. To take in its full charm, begin your walk near the Boston University Bridge, you’ll pass playgrounds and marshes and places to rent sail boats and buy lemonade (you are, remember, visiting in good weather). You’ll also be swarmed by flocks of wild geese and packs of joggers. End your walk at the Museum of Science, which, not incidentally, is a great place to occupy kids for several hours.
Address:
Banks of the Charles River
Website:
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/charles-river-reservation.html
The Agganis Arena
Located within Boston University’s $225 million John Hancock Student Village — a 10-acre hub of activity designed to be the thriving center of student life and athletics — Agganis Arena is a multipurpose sports and entertainment center. A 290,000-square-foot premier venue with 6,150 seats for hockey and ice shows, the Arena is expandable to over 8,000 seats for concerts, sporting events, and family shows. In addition to exciting hockey action, Agganis Arena hosts Boston University events, concerts, family shows, sporting events, trade shows and conferences throughout the year.
Address:
925 Commonwealth Avenue
Website:
The Freedom Trail
Your visit to Boston must include a walk into history along the Freedom Trail. You can start in the beginning, the middle or the end and wind your way through the streets of this very modern city — Boston — and along the paths of history. This is Boston’s indoor / outdoor history museum. There are 16 “official” sites of the Freedom Trail. You’ll want to visit every one!
Address:
Various access points
Website:
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/visitor/visitor.html
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
Located on the Congress Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, this floating Boston Museum is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Live actors, high-tech, interactive exhibits, authentically restored tea ships and the stirring, multi-sensory documentary “Let it Begin Here,” are just a taste of what you’ll see, hear and feel.
Address:
Congress Street Bridge
Website:
http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/
King’s Chapel and Burying Ground
In 1688, the Royal Governor built King’s Chapel on the town burying ground when no one in the city would sell him land to build a non-Puritan church. The first King’s Chapel was a tiny church used by the King’s men who occupied Boston to enforce British law. By 1749, the building was too small for the congregation, which had grown to include a number of prominent merchants and their families.
Address:
School Street at Tremont Street
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, Faneuil Hall Boston is alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation’s fathers proclaimed it “The Cradle of Liberty.” Over 70 retailers and 40 office tenants occupy the 200,000 square feet of retail and 160,000 square feet of space on Boston’s iconic mixed-use festival marketplace. Customers enjoy unique, locally-loved, and nationally recognized shops while indulging in the worldwide cuisine at our restaurants, pubs, and in the world-famous Quincy Market Colonnade. The cobblestone promenades are filled with the music and jaw-dropping routines of world-renowned street performers and musicians.
Address:
South Market Building, Faneuil Hall
Website:
https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/
Paul Revere House
On the night of 18 April, 1775, silversmith Paul Revere left his small wooden home in Boston North End and set out on a journey that would make him into a legend. Today that home is still standing at 19 North Square and has become a national historic landmark. It is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining from an early era in the history of colonial America.
Address:
19 North Square
Website:
Old North Church
Immortalized in Longfellow’s poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride”, the Old North is the oldest church building in Boston and the city’s most visited historic site. On the evening of 18 April 1775, the Old North sexton, Robert Newman, climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the Regulars (term describes enlisted British soldiers) were marching to Lexington and Concord to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock and to seize the Colonial store of ammunition. This fateful event ignited the American Revolution.
Address:
193 Salem Street
Website:
The State House
Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the “new” State House was completed on 11th January, 1798, and widely acclaimed as one of the more magnificent and well-suited buildings in the country. Its golden dome was once made of wood, and later overlaid with copper by Paul Revere.
Address:
Beacon Street
Website:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/massachusettshouse.asp
USS Constitution
The USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Her history is rich and colorful and 200 years strong — from fighting Barbary pirates on the “shores of Tripoli” to winning famous victories during the War of 1812, the USS Constitution Museum brings her tale alive through its collection of 3,000 original artifacts and art work and through hands-on activities.
Address:
Charlestown Navy Yard
Website:
The ICA
Award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the ICA, conceiving the building both “from the sky down,” as a contemplative space for experiencing contemporary art, and “from the ground up,” providing dynamic areas for public enjoyment.
Address:
100 Northern Avenue
Website:
New England Aquarium
The mission of the New England Aquarium is to increase understanding of aquatic life and environments, to enable people to act to conserve the world of water, and to provide leadership for the preservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources.
Address:
Central Wharf
Website:
Museum of Fine Arts
The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. We welcome more than one million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.
Address:
465 Huntington Avenue
Website:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner first welcomed visitors to her museum on New Year’s Day, 1903. On that evening guests listened to the music of Bach, Mozart, and Schumann, gazed in wonder at the courtyard full of flowers, and viewed one of the nation’s finest collections of art. Today, visitors experience much the same thing. The Gardner Museum has remained essentially unchanged since its founder’s death in 1924. Unchanged but certainly not stagnant. Three floors of galleries surround a garden courtyard blooming with life in all seasons.
Address:
280 The Fenway
Website:
The Boston Symphony Orchestra
Now in its 143rd season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century.
Address:
Symphony Hall
Website:
Boston Pops Orchestra
Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra first performed a summer program of light music in a café-style setting on July 11, 1885, under the direction of Adolf Neuendorff. The event was known as a Promenade Concert. The term “Pops” was first officially used during the 1900 season.
Address:
Symphony Hall
Website:
Boston Ballet
“…[This is] a company in the very first rank. We are accustomed to Boston having one of the great symphonies of the world. The town has now gotten itself a ballet company that meets that standard.” – Clive Barnes, “Dance Magazine”
Address:
The Wang Centre for the Performing Arts
Website:
Boston Lyric Opera
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is New England’s favorite opera company. Founded in 1976, BLO is recognized for its artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences and feature emerging operatic talent. Boston Lyric Opera’s programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Address:
The Wang Centre for the Performing Arts
Website:
Handel and Haydn Society
Under the artistic leadership of Artistic Advisor Sir Roger Norrington, Principal Conductor Grant Llewellyn, and Conductor Laureate Christopher Hogwood, the Society continues to receive accolades, including a 2002 Grammy Award and a place in the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
Address:
Jordan Hall
Website:
www.handelandhaydn.org/index.htm
Boston Center for the Arts
The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is a nonprofit performing and visual arts complex located in Boston’s South End, the largest historic district in the United States. As a creative home for artists and an arts destination for audiences, the BCA builds a connection between the arts and the city’s diverse community. Some of New England’s most creative and acclaimed small and mid-sized theatre companies are in residence at the BCA, as are 50 working artists and arts organizations.
Address:
Boston Center for the Arts
Website:
The Opera House
It was in 1978, when the theatre became home to The Opera Company of Boston, that the name was changed to The Opera House. Now this magnificent performing arts venue has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur and given back to the people of New England to enjoy for decades to come.
Address:
Washington Street, Downtown Crossing
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Colonial Theatre
The Colonial was designed by Clarence Blackall and is ideal for both musical and dramatic productions. On December 20, 1900 the opening night of Ben Hur, The Boston Globe proclaimed, “Nothing so beautiful, pictorial and mechanical, has ever been seen before on a Boston stage.” During the teens and twenties the Ziegfield Follies played the Colonial eight times, and Irving Berlin’s Music Box Revue appeared at least twice.
Address:
Boylston Street, Theatre District
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Wang Theatre
Since The Wang Theatre’s restoration, this 3600+ seat theater continues to host an impressive array of world-class Broadway, theater, music, dance, opera and film.
Address:
Tremont Street, Theatre District
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Shubert Theatre
This restored 1600+ seat theater; and considered Boston Theatre District’s Little Princess, continues to be the home for many local community arts organizations. The Shubert Theatre also serves as a venue for the touring companies that present Broadway, theater, music, dance, and opera.
Address:
Tremont Street, Theatre District
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Boston Marathon
First run in 1897, the Boston Marathon is America’s oldest and perhaps most famous annual marathon. It is held the third Monday in April on Patriots Day, a state holiday.
Head of the Charles Regatta
This is the largest two-day regatta in the world occurring annually in the latter part of October. Established in 1965, the regatta now hosts 19 events and attracts over 300,000 spectators who line the banks and bridges turning Boston into a rowing haven.
Boston Red Sox
Boston’s professional Baseball team (AL)
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Boston Bruins
Boston’s professional Hockey team (NHL / LNH)
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Boston Celtics
Boston’s professional Basketball team (NBA)
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New England Patriots
Boston’s professional Football team (NFL)
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New England Revolution
New England’s professional Soccer team
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Granite Links Golf Club
An 18-hole championship course designed by John Sanford.
Address:
Quincy, MA (20 minutes’ drive from hotel)
Telephone:
1 617 296 7600
Website:
Glen Ellen Country Club
An 18-hole championship course.
Address:
Millis, MA (45 minutes’ drive from hotel)
Telephone:
1 508 376 2978
Website:
Pine Hills Golf Club
New England’s premier daily fee golf facility features Jones and Nicholas-designed courses.
Address:
Plymouth, MA (60 minutes’ drive from hotel)
Telephone:
1 508 209 3000
Website:
Red Tail Golf Club
A 7,000-plus yard, par 72-championship course designed by Brian Silva, named Architect of the Year by Golf World Magazine.
Address:
Devens, MA (60 minutes’ drive from hotel)
Telephone:
1 978 772 3273
Website:
Independence Day
The evening’s high point is the fireworks display over the Charles River, timed to begin just as the 1812 Overture reaches its climax. The Pops usually bring a roster of pop music and political stars to help inspire revelers with patriotic spirit.
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Blues Festival
Enjoy a weekend of music at the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston. Since 1996, popular international artistes have been giving stunning eager audiences with brilliant performances in late September each year.
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Harborfest
A great way to celebrate independence, this fest attracts millions of people and has more than 200 events lined up. A whole week of fun events leading to the Independence Day is spent at the waterfront or the City Plaza.
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Dragonboat Festival Weeks
Dragon boats take to the Charles River, between the Western Avenue Bridge and footbridge, to recreate a Chinese tradition.
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Independent Film Festival
This annual event, held in April-May is highly awaited by Bostonians. The IFF acts as a platform for independent films and features entries from around the world.
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Boston by Foot
We welcome you to come and explore Boston’s rich heritage of architecture and history in the company of dedicated and enthusiastic guides.
Address:
Various locations
Website:
Urban AdvenTours
Book your Boston bicycle rental and get ready for a fun exploration of the city! Or, we’re happy to guide you on one of our expert Boston bike tours. Locals know us as the premier bike store in Boston, but we’re much more than that. Don’t just take our word for it though, check out our awesome online reviews. Once you’re ready for a Boston adventure tour you won’t forget, simply reserve an Urban AdvenTours experience with us and see for yourself how we’ve earned our outstanding reputation.
Website:
https://www.urbanadventours.com/
Market Tours
Join Michele Topor on her original award-winning North End Market Tour and let her unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian neighborhood.
Address:
Six Charter Street
Website:
Carriage Rides
Ours is a city of contrasts – of gaslit lamps and cobblestones, then towers of glass and steel. Amid the clamor and bustle of contemporary business, there’s the quiet, cultured spirit of an older America. Come to the center of the city and experience the sights and sounds with a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride.
Address:
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor covers over 80 km² / 50 miles² and includes 289 km / 180 miles of shoreline and 34 islands that make up the Boston Harbor Islands State and National Park. Through the years, Boston Harbor Cruises has witnessed and participated in the Harbor’s transformation, and today it is one of the cleanest harbors in the country and a major source of commerce, travel and recreation.
Address:
One Long Wharf
Website:
https://www.bostonharborcruises.com/
Boston Harbor Islands
Made up of 34 unique islands and peninsulas, the Boston Harbor Islands have something for everyone. Explore a historic fort, enjoy a picnic with sweeping harbor views, or sleep in a rustic campsite beneath the stars. Choose an island and plan your adventure!
Address:
Various
Website:
https://www.bostonharborislands.org/
New England Aquarium Whale Watch
On a New England Aquarium Whale Watch, you are guaranteed to see whales. From Boston, Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary is just a short ride away. One of the world’s most active marine sanctuaries, Stellwagen Bank is abundant with whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life. If there are no whale sightings on your trip, you will receive a free ticket for a future whale watch with us. Just look at what other passengers have seen! This area is home to several kinds of large whales, including acrobatic humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, as well as pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales. White-sided dolphins may also put in an appearance. Learn about all these fascinating marine mammals from onboard naturalists trained by Aquarium experts.
Address:
One Long Wharf
Website:
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