Since I’ve started this job, I’ve traveled to Boston several times a year for work. I was supposed to head there this week for an oncology seminar (more interesting than you realize), but a stomach bug thwarted my plans. I love that city; its rabid sports fans and excellent restaurants remind me of Philadelphia (just swap cheesesteaks for chowder and a Super Bowl-less team for a team that’s won several this decade). Here are my Beantown favorites.
Stay: I’ve stayed in both Cambridge and Boston, and prefer to stay at the Sheraton in Back Bay. With an ideal location (steps away from Newbury Street) and comfortable rooms, it’s my go-to hotel in the city. The strategically located Starbucks in the lobby is yet another perk in staying at this hotel.
See: While I’m not a fan of tours, the Duck Tour is the best way to see the highlights of this city. History buffs should not miss Paul Revere’s house or the USS Constitution Museum. Like all major East Coast cities, Boston has a central park (Boston Common) and it’s worth a visit on a sunny day. Newbury Street, chock-full of boutiques and great restaurants, is great to wander about in the early evening.
Play: The Sam Adams tour was one of my favorite things to do in Boston; I’m a huge fan of the beer and enjoyed getting a tour of the brewery and, most importantly, the tasting. Going to a Red Sox game at Fenway is on my bucket list (and on the list of most baseball fans). For a smart cocktail, I love Clink in the Liberty Hotel – the drinks are delicious and the jail theme is juxtaposed with the modern feel of the hotel.
Taste: No trip to Beantown is complete without a bowl of chowder. Our company favors Legal Sea Foods for team dinners, and I always have a cup of the famous soup as part of my meal. For weekend brunch, I highly recommend Church (and its blood orange mimosas). I’ve never had a bad meal at the many restaurants I’ve dined at on Newbury Street.
