A Saturday in the Seaport
The Boston skyline at sunrise from the Seaport.
There’s so much history here in Boston, it’s everywhere you look. I mean, you can literally visit Paul Revere’s house. It’s partly what makes a brand new neighborhood like the Seaport such a destination. There’s pop up ships, major retailers, chic coffee shops, trendy restaurants, rooftop bars, speakeasies, and an art institute all along the harbor that boasts amazing views of the Boston skyline. The recently redeveloped (and still evolving) neighborhood of the Seaport is a great place to spend a day in Boston with friends, your significant other, or your family. Here’s what I’d recommend:
To get to the Seaport, it’s most convenient to drive. But, the parking rates in the garages there are pretty steep if you don’t reserve a spot ahead of time. I’d recommend finding a good deal on apps like ParkWhiz. As I write this, I searched for parking using the ParkWhiz app and just found a spot in a Seaport garage that will cost $16 for 5 hours next Saturday. As advertised on the Seaport website, if you park in the One Seaport Garage it will cost you $42 for 1-12 hours of parking.
After you find your cheap parking spot, start the day with some nourishment. Grab a coffee and a pastry at Tatte Bakery & Cafe.
From Tatte, head to the waterfront and start your walk along the harbor. Follow the walk past the art institute, along the pier, until you see the Grub Street sign. The WaterFront Park is to your left in case it's a warm day and you want to lay on the grass for a while and watch the boats and ferries cross the harbor.
Pop into Grub Street to peruse the Porter Square Bookstore. They’ve got a great selection of books and gifts that are Boston themed!
Hop back on the harborwalk and continue along the waterfront until you reach Fan Pier Park (the walk takes only a few minutes). You’ll see the Boston skyline and the layers of buildings that makeup downtown Boston all along the walkway. It’s particularly breathtaking during sunrise or sunset.
Ok, let’s do some shopping. The Seaport is home to many known retailers but it also tries to reserve space for pop up shops, local and small businesses. I like to start shopping at places that are well known but not found in every shopping center you frequent - like Away, LL Bean, Mejuri.
The Seaport also has an area called The Current where they feature different brands in a pop up shop format. Each season, they host these different brands (recently Baked by Melissa, Converse, Beam, Sh*t That I Knit, etc.) in an area along Seaport Blvd that looks like a mini village.
Are you hungry yet? I probably would be. Head to the Barking Crab for a quintessential Boston dining experience. You’ll find it easily if you keep an eye out for their red and yellow striped awning. The Barking Crab is lively, rustic, and beloved by Bostonians. Grab a seat outside (or inside), a lobster roll, and a cold beer. It’s really the best way to end a day along the water in Boston. If you’ve still got some energy left, head to the top of the Envoy for a rooftop drink with amazing views. Cheers!
