Hi all! My husband and I are traveling to Boston for the second time to celebrate his grad school graduation. The first time we came to Boston was last November, and we stayed outside of the city in Concord. As a result, we didn't get to see much of the city.
This time, we plan to stay in the city itself. We have tickets to see Pats v Broncos, which will take place on the 2nd or the 3rd. So, the plan is to fly in for NYE and stay at least until the 4th or so.
I'm looking for all the tips you have:
-Weather: What's the best way to layer? What should I invest in, considering we'll be outside for long periods of time?
-NYE: What are the best activities? We're not big in the party scene. I thought First Night seemed cool, and I feel like I've seen where you can view the fireworks from boat rides?
-Food: Where should we eat? We're not picky! We do want to make sure to hit up a good Italian place (one local I spoke to recently suggested Trattoria II Panino). I think my husband is interested in oysters or clams at some point.
-Bars: We like an adult beverage, but we don't like the "club" type of vibe. We loved visiting the Sam Adams pub last time.
-Things to do: My husband loves aquariums, so I thought about that. We both love history, and I love exploring neat neighborhoods.
-The game itself: for you fellow Pats fans out there, what's the best way to get back in the city? We Ubered last time, and it was a nightmare. Also, what are the essentials for warmth?
-Desert: I'm a desert girlie. If I'm on vacation, I'm having a sweet treat every day. What should I be on the lookout for?
Honestly, we're not hard to impress. We basically only got to explore Faneuil Hall, Sam's Adam pub, and the Boston Tea Party museum last time, but we had the best time! I'm excited for all the recommendations!