Add This to Your Boston Itinerary: Outdoor Spring Activities
Experience Spring in Boston
Magnolias are blossoming, restaurants are offering patio dining, and the South End neighborhood is vibrant and buzzing. Spring in Boston is beautiful. Take advantage of the warm weather and add these outdoor activities to your Boston itinerary during your extended stay in Boston.
View Murals at Underground at Inkblock
Underground at Ink Block is located under I-93 and is an outdoor art installation featuring murals from local street artists. The team behind Underground at Ink Block transformed an underutilized underpass below a highway into a park full of murals, bicycle paths, walkways and more to connect communities that were previously separated by the highway infrastructure. The park is located right next to the river and is perfect for scenic strolling. For more parks in the South End to visit during your stay in Boston, see here.
Happy Hour Under the Sun
Patio season is in full gear in the South End. Take a quick 2 minute walk to B&G Oysters for $2 oysters and happy hour specials. Continue with dinner at B&G Oysters or head to one of the many restaurants right nearby, like Banyan. If you are staying at The Upton for an extended stay, you will be happy to know that the restaurant options are endless. See the menu for B&G here.
Shop Local at the SoWa Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Located only a 10 minute walk away from The Upton, the SoWa Farmer’s Market is an outdoor market featuring a variety of local vendors offering an assortment of fresh food, farm produce, specialty goods, and more. Attending the Farmer’s Market is one of our favorite South End activities to do in the summer. The market kicks off in May and is held every Sunday. See their calendar for most up to date schedule. The farmer’s market is a great place to stock up on farm fresh weekly groceries while enjoying the warm weather.
Visit the Isabella Stewart Garden Museum
A scenic experience with beautiful art. The museum isn’t in the South End neighborhood but visiting it is a great activity none the less. Buy tickets and see visiting hours here.
Enjoy a Walking Food Tour
The South End neighborhood has become a food mecca over the past few years. Quickly get up to speed with the best spots in the South End neighborhood with a bites of Boston walking tour. They offer several different tours throughout the city, with one showcasing the South End’s food scene! Attending a food tour is a great activity where you will learn about the neighborhood, see the city, and enjoy good food! It’s the best of all worlds. Learn more about Bites of Boston here.
Stroll from Shop to Shop in Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a picturesque, historic neighborhood that has several streets in a row lined with local retail shops and restaurants. Similar to the South End, this neighborhood is full of Victorian architecture, charm, and great photo opportunities. There are so many shops to explore ranging from artisan chocolate truffles to beautiful stationary to boutique clothing shops. We always check out December Thieves, a clothing and home goods store that curates emerging brands. If your working remote or attending a graduate program during your extended stay at The Upton, definitely check out the store Gus & Ruby. This stationary store is full of beautiful craft stationary that will compliment your work from home set up and help you stay organized. If you need something to cool down from the Spring or summer heat, head to JP Licks for some great New England ice cream.
Go to a Red Sox Game
Baseball season has begun! Experience the spirit of Boston at a Red Sox game. Tickets are selling out quickly so we recommend buying in advance. See the full schedule here.