Dive into a mouthwatering lobster roll – the freshest you’ve ever tasted – at a picnic table along the water’s edge. Feel the sunshine on your face as you stroll along Boston Harborwalk, exploring one park after another. Be inspired by pioneering artwork and be delighted by frisky harbor seals. Play frisbee with new friends along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Step on board centuries-old ships that left their mark on history. Create stories that you’ll be sharing for years to come and memories to last a lifetime. Discover all the unique things to do at Boston’s waterfront, just moments away from our one-of-a-kind hotel.
From exquisite fine dining on white tablecloths to come-as-you-are seafood shacks with communal picnic tables – there’s no better way to experience Boston’s waterfront than with a just-caught meal of delicious seafood. You’ll find every kind of New England seafood imaginable: buttery lobster rolls, crispy crab cakes, cold shrimp cocktails, fried clam strips, and clam chowder. And of course, there will be plenty of artisan cocktails and ice-cold craft beers from local breweries to wash it down. Check out some of these acclaimed waterfront restaurants for your next seafood extravaganza:
Skirting the Boston shoreline for more than 40 miles, this vast linear park attracts pedestrians and bicyclists alike with its paved pathways and tranquil views. While Boston Harborwalk is not fully connected the entire way, most of it is – and that includes 40 waterfront parks, fishing piers, busy wharves, and long stretches of sandy beaches. It connects multiple neighborhoods for easy exploration, and is also home to hundreds of restaurants and shops. You can rent kayaks, wander through marinas, hop on a cruise of Boston Harbor, and much, much more at Boston Harborwalk.
Many of Boston’s most intriguing museums are located by the water, combining picturesque settings with phenomenal collections. Whether you’re into forward-thinking art, naval history, or fun things to do with the kids, you’ll find a museum where you can explore what interests you.
Stretching along Boston’s waterfront from the North End to Chinatown, this 1.5-mile linear park is the city’s newest obsession. As you wander along the walkway (about a 30-minute walk with no stops), you’ll come across beautifully landscaped gardens, rooftop lounges, splash fountains, and a tantalizing collection of local food trucks. There are big green fields for playing frisbee, a carousel for the kids, and art installations along the way. Rose Kennedy Greenway hosts a fun variety of events and pop-up attractions, including outdoor beer gardens, weekly markets, and cultural festivals. It’s a blast to explore the meandering, ribbon-like park where there’s always something going on.
Discover the inspiring diversions and indomitable spirit of the city from a plush home base at our stylish hotel. Inspired by Boston’s local culture and adventurous energy, Revere Hotel is ideally situated for all of your wanderings, meanderings, and urban expeditions. We’re just a few steps from Boston Common and close to all the things to do at Boston’s waterfront, including the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums (1.3 miles away), Rose Kennedy Greenway (0.9 miles), and New England Aquarium (1.6 miles). With authentic Boston cuisine, a rooftop bar, and rooms with balconies and views – Revere Hotel offers a completely unique experience of the city that you won’t find anywhere else.