Welcome to Honeymoon Destination: Boston Part 2. Last time, we shared the reasons why you should visit this historic city along with the scoop on where to stay and where to visit. This week, we will continue to list more fun attractions, restaurants, and bars.
More Places to Visit:
Boston is home to some of this nation’s finest museums, so if you and your fiancé are big culture buffs, you’ll both fall in love with this city. Notable museums and galleries include the Museum of Fine Arts, John F. Kennedy (JFK) Library, and the National Heritage Museum. All three places display artifacts of history and culture. The famed Faneuil Hall is another venue of historic importance as the third floor houses a museum and an armory.
If you get bored of the historic sights, you could check out the New England Aquarium, an oceanic conservatory that is home to some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures like the Cownose Ray, Sand Tiger Shark, Atlantic Harbor Seals, Seadragons, and more. If you go, don’t miss the Amazon Rainforest exhibit, which is a topical tour that lets you get a close up of intimidating creatures like the Anaconda snake and Piranhas.
Where to Shop:
Are you looking for a few cool boutiques that are stocked with the latest in trendy fashion, or are you on the hunt for distinctive souvenirs from Boston? This city has plenty of shopping areas that are sure to please every kind of shopper. Label-loving fashionisas will love 344 (a boutiqe that’s located at the trendy Shops at Prudential Center), a prime destination for skinny jeans, sparkly party tops, and kitschy accessories. Book worms should pay a visit to Raven Used Books (located in Newberry shopping disctrict), the home of good reads at discounted prices. For window shoppers or people who just enjoy browsing, you should pay a visit to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, an indoor shopping plaza has a mix of chain stores like Coach and Urban Outfitters along with local restaurants.
Where to Eat and Drink:
With big Ivy league schools like MIT and Harvard, it’s easy to pass off Boston as a college town that caters mostly to the under-25 crowd, but there is so much more to the city than just cheap cafés and collegiate bars.
If you’re in the mood for exquisite cuisine and a romantic atmosphere, you’ll be impressed with Aquatiane French Bistro. Here you can dine on Steak Tartare and Crispy Arctic Char while taking in the cozy ambience that comes from sitting in a dark wooden bench that’s washed in soft lights. Aquatiane also has an impressive selection of fine wines! It’s the perfect restaurant for dinner.
For the times you’d prefer a more casual atmosphere, Cactus Club is a good choice. This Mexican restaurant serves up spicy dishes like Carne Asada Tacos with scallions or a Slow Braised Pork Burrito Grande. Complete your meal with a delicious margarita. Cactus Club was voted for Best Margaritas from several local publications.
