A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

I had family in town this weekend so we tried to pick out some touristy type things to do in the Back Bay. No trip to Boston should be without a stop at the Boston Public Garden. The flowers are a sight to see (I especially love to see the allium) and bring some bread for feeding the ducks. I’ve been reading my kids Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings” and wanted to show them the swan boats. This season they are open April 15 – September 17. They are open 10am – 5pm daily. Tickets are $3.50 for adults, $2 for kids age 2-15 and free for children under 2. The ride lasts about 10-15 minutes and is a nice way spend some time. For more information head over to their website.

What else is there to do in the Back Bay? How about a Duck Tour? A visit to Mario Batali’s Eataly. Take in some different views of the city from the Top of the Hub or the Skywalk.

Where are my favorite places to eat? Try:

Freshii for something light and healthy

VERTS for a fast casual, filling meal

Red Lantern for some upscale asian cuisine

Deuxave make sure to save room for dessert, Shaun Velez has some amazing creations

Porto for some seafood on the patio

The Courtyard in the Boston Public Library for some afternoon tea

Liquid Art House take in some art with your dinner

Shop on Newbury Street, in the Prudential or Copley Place, or roam the boutiques of the South End.

The Prudential offers events like FIT on the Garden and Family Film nights. Make sure to stop at the concierge desk to pick up a FREE PRUferred card that gets you access to discounts at many of the shops in the mall.

Newbury Street will close one more time before the summer is over, on September 10th. No cars will be allowed to drive from Arlington Street all the way up to Massachusetts Avenue. Restaurants have patio tables on the street and there are live performances scattered throughout the closed off area. Click here for an interactive map of Newbury Street.

What do you love about the Back Bay?

Tags: back bay, family friendly