Boston, the perfect summer across the pond
In Traveler we have plenty of excuses to take a plane and fly to discover new horizons. No matter the place, we always find something new to tell you, somewhere that makes you sigh... So taking advantage of the inauguration of new air route between Madrid and Boston , we cross the pond and set course for New England , to see how we can convince you that summer is great there.
Hello Boston!
In just 7 hours of flight, we landed on the other side of the pond. And we do it in a city especially loved by Americans. The reason? That precisely here, in the state of massachusetts and after the Boston massacre (1770) or the Boston Tea Party (1973), the seed was planted that would lead to the USA , six years later during a July 4th , to declare the Independence from British troops.
Why enjoy it in summer? Because in a city where winter strikes such that a 'winter is coming', it makes all the sense in the world to make the most of the hot months. Outdoors, of course.
BOSTON, AMERICA'S WALKING CITY
One of the things we like most about this city is that its extension is easily covered . Forget American cities like Miami, where everything is far away, because here, like any European city, you will be able to walk comfortably And, best of all, you're going to do it on foot. Not for nothing is it known as the 'American's walking city'. There is nothing that a curious mind and a good pair of sneakers cannot discover.
Boston Common, the oldest park in the United States
Is this your first time in Boston? Then the following stops cannot be missing on your route. We start in Copley Square , the most significant square in the city where the diversity of its buildings will catch your attention, from the Richardsonian Romanesque of the trinity church reflected in the impressive structure of Boston's tallest skyscraper, hancock tower , to the central branch of the boston public library .
Not far from there are two of Boston's green lungs, the ** Public Garden and Boston Common **, the first with a lake where you can rent a swan-shaped boat and go for a walk. They haven't missed a summer since 1877. The second, the oldest park in the United States, serves as the starting point for The Freedom Trail , the most famous route in Boston that covers more than a dozen key points in the history of pre-revolutionary America: **Paul Revere's house**, the Faneuil Hall or the point where that first battle of the revolution began, Bunker Hill Monument.
But there is more, because touring the financial district, the flirtatious Beacon Hill Boylston Street - famous for the marathon - and go up to see the views from the Prudential Tower Skywalk , are also mandatory plans. And of course, visit the house of the Red Sox , the impressive stadium of fenway park or the Museum of Fine Arts , where they guard an extensive collection of works from ancient Egypt to the American Contemporary Age.
AND RESTORE FORCES? 'WHEN'
Walking is wonderful, but you may end up a-go-ta-do. If that's the case, we have a good handful of reasons to stop along the way, fill the stomach and rest properly.
Luke's Lobster, offers more than 40 varieties of shellfish and fish
First things first. First eat. here the iconic dishes are lobster, oysters and 'clam chowder' a clam chowder . Being close to the sea has meant that the cuisine here is eminently seafood. The most mythical place in the city? Union Oyster House , open since 1826 and one of the favorite places of John F. Kennedy himself . There you can fine-tune fresh oysters, cooked lobster and fried clams. Nor should we lose track of Luke's Lobster , where they prepare it in the Maine style, in addition to the classic lobster or crab roll, and Legal Sea Foods, specializing in these dishes and with more than 40 varieties of molluscs and fish on the menu.
Did you know that Boston also has a Little Italy? This area of the Nord End boasts more than 200 Italian restaurants, including Quattro , Massimino's either Pagliuca's . Here, above all, you will be struck by the little boxes that everyone carries. What are they? The cannolis from Mike's Pastry, one of the best Italian bakeries in Boston. The queues that form are amazing, so don't miss out on yours.
Fish and shellfish yes, but what about American meat? The place par excellence is called Sweet Cheeks and I promise you, that here you will eat one of the meats of your life . It is one of the mythical places in Boston to put on your boots the Texan way. How? With its barbecued meats, which have also been raised sustainably and come from small farms in New England. Pork belly, pulled pork, beef brisket, beef short rib, pulled chicken... It will be hard for you to choose. They are accompanied by pickles, onions, mac n' cheese... All very made in the U.S.A.
What about drinking? Night Shift brewery
What about drinking? Boston has a growing craft beer industry to be reckoned with. A good option would be to visit the tap room of Night Shift at Lovejoy Wharf , which has around twenty taps and nearly 30 different references for all tastes, as they are divided into 'easy drinking', 'hoppy', 'dark' and 'sour'. Fresh Beer Lives Here and we can't think of a better place to cool down when Boston's high temperatures hit.
But without a doubt, the place to be is the Envoy Hotel Lookout Rooftop . The best of the best. The reasons? It is located in front of the bay and in front of you you will have all the boston financial district skyline . It opens every day from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., except on Sundays, when its doors open at 12 noon. At the moment it is the perfect place to have cocktails, beers and spirits, but later they plan to add a food menu as well.
SUMMER EVENTS IN BOSTON
As we anticipated, in Boston they celebrate the summer with a good heart. For example, this year marks the **10th anniversary of The Greenway** and during the summer, it becomes a cultural epicenter with performances of works by outdoor theater, concerts, farmers and artisan markets , as well as a space to get in shape with yoga, zumba, Tai Chi and even tango classes.
The rooftop of the Envoy hotel and the views of the skyline in the financial district
Between July 5 and 6 , will take place boston jerkfest , a caribbean food festival with live performances by reggae at Haley House Bakedy Cafe, foodtrucks, beers and a lot of flow. Bostonians like to eat and therefore the July 13 will happen in the city Craft Beer Fest , highlighting New England brewers, FunFest, ice cream leitmotiv and the Pizza festival.
August promises to be just as fun with events like the Boston Seafood Festival or with ** Jazz in the park on August 30 and 31 **.
Do you need more reasons to cross the pond?
Boston, do you need more reasons to cross the pond?