Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Most visitors will start the visit near the Faneuil Hall (Quincy Market). In Faneuil Hall you will find the tourist office for more information. In particular get a map of the Freedom Trail and take the walk the 2.5 mile through downtown Boston. You will get some background information about the American Revolution.

Inside the market you can get something to eat or otherwise try the restaurants nearby. In the weekends you might run into performances of theater or dance groups.

China Town

Next walk towards Boston Common. The place for Boston families to spend the weekend, to play soccer or volleyball. East of Boston Green you will find China Town with small shops with exotic names in Chinese characters selling the ingredients for a spicy meal.

Shopping At Newbury Street

Stroll through the center continue from Copley Square towards Newbury Street. Newbury Street is the most import street for shopping in Boston. One long stretch with specialty shops, restaurants & coffee shops. In particular for those interested in the big names of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Donna Karan. I visit the shops of The North Face and Patagonia for outdoor stuff.

Haymarket

Walk along the Boston river and take a rest in the Esplanade. The park with the Hatch Memorial Shell offers a nice location for a picnic and during the weekend a concert.

At the other side of the river you find the Cambridgeside Glleria Mall with the Apple Store inside.

Continue downtown and near the I93 you will find the Haymarket selling fresh fruit & vegetables and fish. You will see a lot of people with different cultural background. A very lively and colorful display.

Italian North End

Cross the street and enter the North End. This part of town is Little Italy for Boston.

On any Saturday afternoon you will see Italian Americans stroll. They drink an espresso with pastry, do some last minute shopping an buy cannoli wrapped as little presents. You will find the big families eating pastas and fresh fish.

Finally goto the New England Aquarium just around the corner.

Rockport

In case you got transportation and some time to spare head out and explore the coast towns. Small ports with small streets and small houses. The fishing fleets in the harbor. Great for relaxing and weekend outings.