{"id":2100,"date":"2022-02-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=2100"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:43:57","slug":"how-to-spend-your-spring-break-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2022\/02\/28\/how-to-spend-your-spring-break-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend Your Spring Break in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boston may not be the warmest place to spend spring break, but it\u2019s full of exciting activities and places to explore all year round. As the days get longer and warmer, there are more and more opportunities to see what makes Beantown special. Whether you\u2019re currently enrolled at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/majors-programs\/graduate-programs\"><strong>Emerson College<\/strong><\/a> or just visiting, we\u2019ve compiled a list of five local favorites to check out during your spring break in Boston. Grab your coat and let\u2019s check them out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Visit the Charles River Esplanade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-1024x530.jpg\" alt=\"View of sailboats on the Charles River with city buildings in the background\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-1536x795.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/210628_Boston-007-2048x1059.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of sailboats on the Charles River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring break in Boston would be incomplete without a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/esplanade.org\/\"><strong>Charles River Esplanade<\/strong>.<\/a> Traversing the three-mile Esplanade is a favorite activity for students, locals, and visitors alike. With beautiful views of the Charles River and Cambridge across the water, it\u2019s a perfect place to spend an afternoon in the fresh air. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/bluebikes\"><strong>Bluebike<\/strong><\/a>, or just sit and people-watch in one of Boston\u2019s classic spots.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Isabella Stewart Gardner museum courtyard, full of greenery and a glass ceiling \" class=\"wp-image-2123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-032-3-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check out the local museums.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you want to spend your break diving into Boston\u2019s art scene \u2013 luckily for you, there are plenty of options! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.org\/\"><strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong><\/a> is a local staple, featuring everything from ancient artifacts to art of the 2000s. If you prefer art on the funkier side, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaboston.org\/\">Institute of Contemporary Art<\/a> <\/strong>in Seaport is the place for you. Or maybe you want to explore the former home of a Boston socialite at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardnermuseum.org\/\"><strong>Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum<\/strong><\/a>. At this museum you can learn about the still-unsolved heist of 1990 that saw 13 paintings disappear from Gardner\u2019s extensive collection. Wherever you go, don\u2019t forget your student ID! Students receive heavily <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.emerson.edu\/museums#:~:text=Emerson%20College%20provides%20free%20admission,and%20faculty%20to%20Boston%20museums.\"><strong>discounted or even free admission<\/strong><\/a> at Boston\u2019s many museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Shop and dine at Bow Market.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away in Somerville\u2019s Union Square is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmarketsomerville.com\/\"><strong>Bow Market<\/strong><\/a>, a warehouse-turned-mini-mall full of local shops and eateries. Shop vintage clothes and vinyl records, catch a show at the comedy club, or grab a local beer and South American comfort food \u2013 or maybe all of the above! For the literary among us, don\u2019t miss out on a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildchildsomerville.com\/\"><strong>Wild Child<\/strong><\/a>. A bookstore and natural wine seller, Wild Child focuses on books by women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Explore the Arnold Arboretum.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Trees and a field of tall grass in the Arnold Arboretum\" class=\"wp-image-2108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/180724_BostonBlog-041-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The charming neighborhood of Jamaica Plain is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/arboretum.harvard.edu\/\"><strong>Arnold Arboretum<\/strong><\/a>, one of the best places to escape into nature without leaving the city. Fondly described as a museum of trees, the Arboretum is both a free park and the home of botanical research for Harvard University. Plants from all over the world fill these 281 acres, all tagged so you can research them on the spot. Get ready to be transported out of the urban sprawl as you wander the Arboretum\u2019s paths for hours. When you\u2019re ready for a break, it\u2019s a short walk to JP\u2019s Centre Street, packed with local restaurants and even the flagship location of <a href=\"https:\/\/jplicks.com\/\"><strong>J.P. Licks<\/strong><\/a>, a favorite Boston ice cream shop.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A building corner in the North End with a sign reading &quot;COFFEE&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2022\/02\/170616_Boston-094-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Street corner in the North End<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Grab Italian food in the North End.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northendboston.com\/\"><strong>North End is Boston\u2019s Little Italy<\/strong><\/a>, a historic district on the edge of the harbor with some of the best food in the city. Among the narrow, cobblestone streets you\u2019ll find Italian restaurants galore, any of which is a great choice for dinner after a day of exploring. If a late night coffee is more your style, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caffevittoria.com\/\"><strong>Cafe Vittoria<\/strong><\/a> for traditional Italian brews until midnight. Or get in line at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikespastry.com\/\"><strong>Mike\u2019s Pastry<\/strong><\/a>, Boston\u2019s favorite spot for a delicious cannoli \u2013 a must have in the North End. History buffs can even visit some of the city\u2019s oldest buildings, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulreverehouse.org\/\"><strong>Paul Revere House<\/strong><\/a>, and walk part of the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/\">Freedom Trail<\/a><\/strong>, which maps important landmarks from the American Revolution.<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However you like to spend your time, Boston has you covered. We hope these suggestions help you plan the ultimate Boston spring break! And if you\u2019re visiting from out of town, don\u2019t forget to stop by Emerson. You can schedule an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerson.edu\/admissions-aid\/graduate-admission\/visit-graduate\">in-person tour with a current grad student<\/a> <\/strong>or peruse the campus virtually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston may not be the warmest place to spend spring break, but it\u2019s full of exciting activities and places to explore all year round. 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