Top 10 Things to Do This Summer

Updated: May 06, 2007

From new restaurants and bars to the season's hottest festivals and events, discover Boston's top 10 summer experiences.

On this page:The Top 10, More Boston Summer Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended J.P. Licks
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    352 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Swipe a scoop of creamy vanilla-hazelnut ice cream and take a stroll down colorful Newbury Street.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bella Skin
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    846 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02459 (map)

    Shed that winter fur and look great on the beach by enduring a waxing session.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Fenway Park
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    4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    The city comes to a full stop when Dice-K's on the mound or Papi's at the plate.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
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    1246 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    Grab a sidewalk table, tuck into the city's best burger and watch all the Harvard Square foot traffic stroll by.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kings
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    50 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Beat the heat by spending an afternoon bowling, shooting pool and drinking fruity tropical drinks.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bacco Ristorante & Bar
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    107 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 (map)

    Grab a window seat, dine on upscale Italian fare and gawk at the North End's steady stream of foot traffic.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Finz Seafood Restaurant
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    76 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970 (map)

    Escape the city and head towards Salem's Pickering Wharf, where cool sea breezes and fresh seafood await.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Colonnade Hotel
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    120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Luxury rooms and the city's only rooftop pool make for an enticing local getaway.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Royal Sonesta
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    40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142 (map)

    Escape to Cambridge to enjoy a room with picturesque river views and access to a sunny indoor pool.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended El Pelon Taquieria--CLOSED
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    92 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    Park it at a sunny patio table in the Fenway and plow through a plate of authentic tacos.

More Boston Summer Favorites

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whale Watch Cruises by Mass Bay Lines
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    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

    Popular local cruise company thrills locals and tourists alike with whale watches that include a whale-sighting guarantee.

  2. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Marina Bay Beach Club
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    314 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA 02170 (map)

    The beach party never stops here.

  3. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Wagamama
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    250 Quincy Market Bldg, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

  4. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended La Verdad
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    1 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

  5. 15 3 Star Rating: Average Rocca
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    500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

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