FoMu

Several locations in town. Vegan, yes, vegan ice cream is so good!

J.P. Licks

Oreo ice cream is a go-to. Coffee ice cream will keep you awake!

Toscanini's Ice Cream

My favorite ice cream in town, but it isn't close to much...though walking distance from Museum of Science.

Bagelsaurus

Sourdough base gives these bagels a nice chew on the inside with crust on the outside. I prefer these over New York bagels!

Cutty's

Sandwiches with ingredients that are properly proportioned and optimized for best flavor and texture. Must have the Roast Beef 1000, Pork Fennel (Saturdays only) and Cluckin' Chicken sandwich (on the first Sunday of the month only and after standing in line for 30 minutes.)

Dumpling Cafe

My favorite place for shao long bao (soup dumplings) in town. Pair it with egg fried rice and an order of Chinese stir fried watercress and you have a balanced meal.

Eventide Fenway

Oysters are so delicious!! Other dishes are also pretty good. If you don't want to spend a pretty penny, eat here as an appetizer before you go off elsewhere to have a bigger meal.

Flour Bakery & Cafe

My go-to spot for bakery items. Favorite is the hazelnut chocolate chip cookie but the chocolate pie is right behind it. Lunch sandwiches and salads are tasty and "feel" healthy. They're known for the sticky bun, but it's a little too sweet for me. Locations all over town.

Ganko Ittetsu Ramen

My go-to place for ramen. It's a tiny place so if you want to avoid waiting don't go during peak eating hours. But the waiting isn't too bad -- you can stroll around the neighborhood and they turn tables very efficiently so that minimizes the amount of waiting.

Ming's Seafood Restaurant INC

this is where you go for good chinese cantonese food after boda borg.

Barcelona Wine Bar

Cafe Sushi

Best sushi in town (though technically it's in Cambridge between Harvard Square and Central Square.) Family owned. James Beard nominated. Omakase is a must!

Chickadee

Food (Mediterranean inspired) is amazing and prices are reasonable. If you go for brunch, griddled banana bread is a must! Accessible via MBTA and decent amount of free parking available during non-work hours.

Craigie On Main

Great for a fancy dinner...

MIDA

Innovative Italian inspired menu based on fresh seasonal items. Great place for a date with SOs, friends, or yourself!

Neptune Oyster

Small place so be prepared to wait. Hot lobster roll is a must!

Oleana

Mediterranean inspired and oh so delicious.

Row 34

Great seafood and oysters.

Sportello

It might be fun to walk around the Italian North End, but if you want really good pasta, go to Sportello. Famous local chef, Barbara Lynch, does not disappoint...ever. My 8 yr old nephew recommends the bolognese.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Cute, peaceful courtyard. Small museum with some fabulous works or art.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Old State House

Boda Borg

Not your typical tourist attraction, but so fun! It's like a bunch of escape the rooms in one place. fun for kids and adults.

Fenway Park

Even if baseball is not your thing, fenway park is a cool place to visit for the history and the experience. Public tours are available year round.

Gillette Stadium

Tours are available here. A little over an hour from Boston either by car or MBTA commuter rail.

H Mart

James P. Kelleher Rose Garden

New England Aquarium