The List - Boston
BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS
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1 Boston Harbor Islands
Little Brewster Island—home to Boston Light, the oldest continually used light station in the US—is just one of 34 rustic green islets off the coast of Massachusetts. Island-hop by ferry ($14) to bird watch, hike on wildflower-lined trails, see a fort and lounge on beaches. 617-223-8666; www.bostonislands.com
2 Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC
Check out ancient Egyptian relics like beer jars, boat models and a severed (but wrapped and painted) head at the Museum of Fine Arts. Through June 27. 465 Huntington Ave; 617-267-9300; www.mfa.org
3 Chuan Body + Soul
The Langham Hotel’s Asian-inspired spa rejuvenates travelers with an invigorating herbal salt scrub and massage during the two-hour Flight Recovery treatment. 250 Franklin St; 617-451-1900; www.chuanbodyandsoul.com
4 Harborfest
Boston’s Fourth of July celebration features more than 200 events (many free), including a fi reworks display, an outdoor Boston Pops concert and Chowderfest, where everyone votes for their favorite version. June 30 to July 5. 617-227-1528; www.bostonharborfest.com
5 HarborWalk
To best enjoy the city’s bustling waterfront, grab a fresh lobster roll at James Hook & Co. and take a stroll across the Northern Avenue Bridge, which leads to breathtaking harbor views and the Institute of Contemporary Art. 617-482-1722; www.bostonharborwalk.com
6 Atlantic Fish Company
Newbury Street gets all the buzz, but nothing beats an outdoor café on Boylston Street (just one block up). This top-rated seafood spot has a killer raw bar and serves buzz-worthy lobster pot pie, sea bass chowder and steamed mussels. 761 Boylston St; 617-267-4000; www.atlanticfishco.com
7 Charles River Canoe & Kayak
Made famous by The Standells’ song, “Dirty Water,” the Charles River—dirty no more—is ideal for a peaceful urban paddle. Rent a vessel and glide past ivy-covered Harvard University with turtles and shore birds for company. 617-965-5110; www.paddleboston.com
8 Hotel Chocolat Exploring Newbury Street just got a little sweeter. Window-shop, gallery-hop and then make a stop at this exquisite confectionary. Try the pink champagne truffles or, if you think too much of a good thing is just right, the Triple Chocolate Wham Bam Giant Slab. 141A Newbury St; 617-391-0513; www.hotelchocolat.com
9 Blues Barge Thursdays
Catch the country’s hottest jazz and blues acts in the city’s coolest location: a floating stage behind the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf. The season opens June 24. 70 Rowes Wharf; 617-439-7000; www.bhh.com
10 Stork Club
Boston’s best new neighborhood bar defi nes low-key cool with live music, snazzy cocktails, good eats (try the salmon cioppino) and a hip (but not painfully so) clientele. 604 Columbus Ave; 617-391-0256; www.storkclubboston.com
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