An Afternoon in Boston’s Seaport District
Crossing the Evelyn Moakley Bridge which connects Boston to the Seaport District.
Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve written anything here! The last few (alright 8) months have been a little crazy. With weddings, holidays, house hunting, and training for my first half marathon my free time has been limited. Excuses, excuses, I know, but hey, I’m back!
As art lovers, my husband and I have been trying to visit all of the Art Museums that Boston has to offer. We’ve already been to the Isabella Gardner Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (both of which we would highly recommend!) so this weekend we decided to check out the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). Since the ICA is in the Seaport District, we decided to plan an afternoon in the area. We had so much fun!
Here is a look at our afternoon in the Seaport District.
Stop #1: The ICA
We thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits at the ICA and the waterfront view is phenomenal! If you’re looking for distinctive Boston souvenirs, I would also recommend checking out the gift shop. It’s a relatively small museum. It took us a little less than an hour to see every exhibit. Pro tip: if you can visit on a Thursday, admission is free.
Stop #2: Lunch at Bartaco
We had lunch at Bartaco, a cute spot located in Fort Point. They have great tacos, guac, and cocktails with a lovely coastal ambiance. It almost made me forget how cold it was outside, almost. Pro tip: make a reservation and get the guacamole. We got lucky and got in without a reservation because of a cancellation, but typically there is a long waitlist.
Stop #3: Dessert at Taiyaki NYC – Boston
We’ve seen the long lines outside here during the summer and decided that the dead of the winter was the best time for our first Taiyaki NYC experience. Fair warning - there is nowhere to eat inside, so we ate outside and it was in fact freezing. These ice cream treats are a bit expensive but decidedly worth it for the novelty. The fish-shaped soft waffle cones are adorable and delicious. Not being a big Matcha fan myself, I would recommend “The Choco-Lit." The soft-serve was nothing to write home about, but the combination of the ice cream, soft waffle cone, and the delicious custard filling in the bottom was delightful! Worth the $8 per cone. 😉
Stop #4: Shopping
The Seaport District has some fantastic shopping! On this trip, we visited the Polkadog for treats for our pup Slinky, Lululemon, and a fun bookstore, Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. But the Seaport District offers much more when it comes to shopping. Some of my favorite spots include Mejuri, Everlane, and L.L. Bean.
Other Highlights of Seaport:
Breweries: Many breweries call the Seaport District home. For any beer lovers out there, Harpoon Brewery and Trillium Brewing Company are two must-visits.
Concerts: Once the weather warms, Leader Bank Pavilion is a great spot to catch a show. We went to see one of our favorites, Mt. Joy, this past fall.
Rooftop Views: As a waterfront area, many buildings boast rooftop bars and restaurants with amazing views of the city and the waterfront. Lookout Rooftop Bar is one I would like to check out once the weather warms up.