Three Perfect Boston Weekend Getaways
Sample Itineraries for Savvy Travelers
FANTASTIC FOODIES - BOSTON WEEKEND GETAWAY
The perfect base-camp for your weekend getaway culinary exploration - your adventure begins in the Seaport Hotel. Acclaimed Chef Rachel Klein's inventive menus and creative take on contemporary American cuisine can be sampled in Aura restaurant and Tamo bar. There are also a host of unique Boston-area favorite dining options right in our neighborhood
View the Tamo bar menu
View the Aura restaurant menu
Explore neighborhood restaurants
Friday
Fresh from the Farm
Start your weekend getaway off with a cultural experience at Boston's famed Haymarket outdoor marketplace, where you're senses will be overloaded with the sights and sounds of a working market.
On Tap
You don't have to look far for local Boston brew, and Harpoon is a New England favorite.
Just a few blocks from the Seaport Hotel you can sample seasonal ales at the Harpoon Brewery. Tastings are Fridays at 2 and 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 12, 2 and 4 p.m.
Saturday
Food on Foot
Lace up the walking shoes and prepare to experience the cultural neighborhoods of Boston. Michele Topor, creator of original award-winning North End Market Tour, offers insights to the secrets of American's oldest Italian neighborhood. She also offers a Chinatown Marketplace tour where she'll unlock the mysteries beyond the Chinatown gate and you'll pick up some Dim Sum etiquette along the way.
Visit North End Market Tours for tickets.
Sunday
South End Satisfaction
From freshly-baked brunches to one-of-a-kind specialty shops, Boston's South End is a movable feast. Don't miss: the South End Buttery, Fromaggio Kitchen for the finest cheeses and epicurean delights and The Butcher Shop for a heavenly selection of fine cut meats and a cozy wine bar.
To Peddle Yourself Around Town
Whether you take in one of their daily Boston tours or enjoy a quality bike rental, you are guaranteed to have a 'wheely' good time with Urban AdvenTours eco-friendly bicycle tours. Check out their exciting city tours on their web site.
*Local Travel Guide Tip: Visit BostonChefs.com (http://www.bostonchefs.com) event calendar for a day-by-day guide to culinary events at Boston's top restaurants.
BOSTON WITH THE KIDS
First stop: the Seaport Hotel's toy chest at check-in and the children's books lending library!
Friday
Interactive Learning
No trip to Beantown is complete without an afternoon at the newly-renovated and expanded Boston Children's Museum located just a few blocks from the hotel.
Saturday
Dive In
Looking for an ocean adventure? Your kids will love the penguin feedings and learning about sea creatures big and small at the nearby New England Aquarium.
Sunday
Free Two-Wheel Fun
Head down to the Concierge desk for complimentary bicycles and helmets for the whole family, and take in the sights with a spin along the Boston waterfront.
From the Water
Hop on a ferry and tour some of Boston's pristine Harbor Islands during your weekend getaway with the kids. You'll enjoy spectacular views, lighthouses and swimming spots on this National Park escape.
BOSTON'S MOST ROMANTIC MOMENTS
Let the wooing begin with a Seaport Romance package and a stay in a suite with a Boston waterfront view.
Friday
A Sweet Escape
Transport your special someone to Italy with an intimate dinner for two at a family-run restaurant in the North End. Then turn up the heat with after dinner cocktails, cappuccino and home-made cannolis at a charming cafe. Visit North End Boston for a complete listing of “Little Italy” hot spots to take in during your romantic weekend.
Saturday
Just the Two of You
Cherish quiet moments while strolling hand-in-hand through one of Boston’s most beloved landmarks – The Boston Public Gardens. There is plenty of green space for picnics and people watching. Visit Friends of the Public Gardens for more information.
Beacon Hill Beckons
Take in the history of one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods – Beacon Hill. Along the way, stop into unique boutiques and wander through brick-paved alleyways studded with original gas lanterns and overflowing with flowering window boxes.
Sunday
Pedal Power
There is no more romantic way to see the city then in the back of your own pedicab. Your driver will wheel you around town while the two of you snuggle in the back as the sights and sounds of Boston whiz by. Travel Guide Tip: bring a blanket in cooler months. Visit Boston Pedicabs for more information.