A cultural hub of sorts in the center of Cambridge, Harvard Square is undoubtedly a great attraction to tourists as well as locals. This Square is, ironically, a triangle-shaped area formed by the intersection of Brattle Street, John F. Kennedy Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The highlight of the Square is the variety it has to offer, with ample shopping options at stores like Forty Winks and The Hempest. The Square also has a host of bookstores and restaurants where you can spend an entire day.
This trendy shopping district has everything you need, offering the perfect retail therapy that is relaxing and exciting as well. The Assembly Row at Assembly Square with its riverfront location is scenic and has branded stores, outlets, local boutiques and all kinds of shops that will take care of all your fancies and needs. It also has restaurants and eateries dotting its vicinity and has various events throughout the year that is reminiscent of European festival markets. Assembly Row has an alluring charm to it that will make you want more of it.
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this impressive structure is touted to be one of the best premier concert halls in the world. Massive chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and replicas of Greek and Roman statues lining the walls give this place a medieval look. During the winters, you can catch performances of the BSO and Pops who are often joined by celebrity conductors, soloists and singers. This place also hosts the performances of orchestras and other popular performers.
Any shopper will enjoy a stroll down this street, which features eight blocks of upscale boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. On warm weekends, the sidewalks are teeming with window shoppers, street performers and overflowing outdoor cafes. Art galleries showcase a diverse array of contemporary and traditional works, creating a feast for the eyes. Located in the historic Back Bay, much of the brownstone architecture is influenced by the Art Nouveau style of the 1920s. In addition, chic galleries and restaurants, such as Stephanie's on Newbury, attract a sophisticated crowd.
Formerly known as TD Banknorth Garden and FleetCenter, this cavernous arena is home to Boston's professional basketball and hockey teams. TD Garden has 19,600 seats, 90 executive suites, four promenade suites, 1100 club seats, three full-service restaurants and a private club. It hosts more than 200 events annually, including professional wrestling, concerts, ice shows, seminars and graduations. The arena's innovative technology and elegant design continue to attract locals and tourists alike. A branch of the Sports Museum of New England is also located here.
This Boston performance venue is an open-air amphitheater that has a seating capacity for 5000 persons. The original venue was located on Fan Pier but was squeezed out due to development projects in that area. Between its relocation and a few name changes, it continues to remain one of the city's most iconic arenas. Summer concerts feature top names in the entertainment business such as the Beach Boys, The Temptations and Donna Summer.
In 1977, the artist Marilyn Arsem created Mobius, an organization that aims to foster and develop experimental art. By encouraging inter-disciplinary work (including performance, visual and multimedia art), Mobius has hosted some of the most innovative pieces in Boston.