Things to Do in Downtown, Boston Downtown Boston features pedestrian-friendly streets, large public green spaces, and historic sites. For great Italian food, check out the nearby North End, or visit Boston Common and the State House in Back Bay and Beacon Hill.
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King's Chapel ★ 4.6 · 533★
Historic Unitarian Christian church founded in 1686 with daily crypt & bell tower tours.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Old State House ★ 4.6 · 2.3k★
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Cutler Majestic Theatre ★ 4.7 · 572
Ornate Beaux Arts landmark hosting music, dance, opera and Emerson College student productions.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 4 PM
Boston Opera House ★ 4.8 · 5.1k
Opulent, domed theater hosting touring Broadway shows & Boston Ballet performances.
Commonwealth Books ★ 4.7 · 744
Quaint used bookstore filled with a broad inventory including rare editions, antique prints & maps.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4:30 PM Where to eat & drink in Downtown
Bakey ★ 4.7 · 1.4k· $10–20
Unassuming bakery/cafe serving specialty breads, pastries & sandwiches, plus cookies & cakes.
Every day 7 AM – 9 PM
Phin Coffee House - Financial District ★ 4.8 · 812· $10–20
Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Kanes Donuts ★ 4.6 · 1.4k· $1–10
Modest bakery making 40+ kinds of donuts, such as crème brûlée & red velvet, with gf options.
Every day 7 AM – 2:30 PM
CAVA ★ 4.9 · 2.1k· $10–20
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Every day 10:30 AM – 11 PM
Biddy Early's ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· $10–20
Basic Irish pub dishes up comfort food along with pitchers of beer & a full bar of well drinks.
Every day 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Chinatown - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.9k· $1–10
Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.
Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· $10–20
Stylish haunt with an old-world vibe serving brunch & snacks, plus coffee, craft beer & cocktails.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 8 PM
Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun 7 AM – 5 PM
Ogawa Coffee ★ 4.4 · 1.7k· $10–20
The Japanese coffee chain's first international branch offers unique java flights & Asian bites.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4:30 PM
haley.henry ★ 4.6 · 439· $50–100
Stylish, intimate wine bar with light menu of cheese, crudo & imported varieties of tinned fish.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 3 PM – 11 PM
Fri 3 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Sam LaGrassa's ★ 4.7 · 1.5k· $30–40
Longtime family-run shop acclaimed for specialty sandwiches & only open for lunch on weekdays.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 2 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
The Tam ★ 4.3 · 1.1k· $10–20
No-nonsense, cash-only watering hole for boozing & socializing in the Theater District.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM Planning time in Downtown?
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1 King's Chapel 2 Old State House 3 Cutler Majestic Theatre 4 Boston Opera House 5 Bakey 6 Commonwealth Books 7 Phin Coffee House - Financial District 8 Kanes Donuts 9 CAVA 10 Biddy Early's Ready to plan Downtown? Turn these Downtown picks into a day-by-day Boston plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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