A record cold hit Boston this January, with temperatures plummeting into the negatives. However, the cold was short-lived, and warmer days are approaching. Spring will soon be blooming as the sun shines over the skyline, so get outside and explore all that “Beantown” has to offer.
There is nothing like attending a game at Fenway Park; cheer on the Red Sox and grab a Fenway Frank in the springtime. After opening in 1912, Fenway is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the country. Before you go, make sure to polish up on the lyrics of Sweet Caroline, a fan favorite played every game before the bottom of the eighth inning.
If you’re looking for another annual springtime Boston activity, enjoy the Boston Marathon. You don’t have to actually run the 26 miles to enjoy the marathon – just go to Boston’s Copley Square to cheer on runners at the finish line.
Seek out the Boston Esplanade for a more relaxing activity and admire the scenery offered by the Charles River. As the cherry trees bloom in April, you can walk beneath a canopy of pink and white hues while watching sailboats glide across the river.
To find another beautiful and quintessential Boston location, take a shortcut through the picturesque neighborhood of Beacon Hill, filled with brick sidewalks and gaslit streets, to the Boston Public Garden for a picnic surrounded by nature. The garden is the oldest public garden in the country – just another addition of history in the city. After your picnic you can cruise on an iconic ride in the swan boats along the Boston Public Garden Lagoon.
A fan favorite in Boston is St. Patrick’s Day, which lends itself to various activities and festivities itself. Whether you take part in the South Boston parade, the annual Pub Crawl, or learn of heritage at the Irish Film Festival, you will surely feel the energy surging through the city.
If you want to learn a little more about the history of Boston, visit the Boston Freedom Trail, which is undoubtedly one of the most popular historic sites in Massachusetts. Walk by the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and other historical markers which recount the story of the American Revolution.
While the city is home to many exhilarating museums, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is a great one to visit during the spring, as it holds the Art in Bloom exhibit. With flower arrangements that are interpretations of original pieces, it is a unique way to enjoy spring on the windier days.
With a plethora of ventures to fill your agenda in Boston, the springtime is especially busy as the city begins to blossom after a long winter.