I was in Boston for 4th of July and had a great time (hope you all had a good 4th too!). Boston puts on a great show for the 4th and I now understand why; up to one million people come out to view it each year. I’ve been a fan of all things Boston since visiting friends there while I was in college… I can’t quite put my finger on why I love it so much, I just know when I’m there, I always think “If I ever move from Seattle, Boston is my first choice”. The city is surprisingly clean and green for one of its size, the people are friendly, and there are a huge number of great restaurants to try!!  Obviously, there is so much to do and see in Boston I could write a book, but here are my top three must-do Boston experiences:

Walk. You discover so much more when you explore a city by foot. So bring walking shoes! I had my trusty Saucony Hurricanes for the days when we walked—and we logged a lot of miles walking. I also brought my favorite flip flops, the Chaco Flips for strolling (which is totally different than walking) in the hot July weather. The Freedom Trail is a given if you’re visiting Boston. It’s a great, 3-mile walk that makes a prefect introduction to the city and some of its many historical sites. I also love to walk along Newbury Street, especially at dinner time. There are a ton of restaurants there to tempt you. We had tapas at Tapeo our 2nd night and they were delicious!!�
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