Daniella & Michael Bradley's Wedding Website

Hey wedding guests, welcome to Boston! As one of our nation's oldest cities, Boston is rich with history yet intersects beautifully with the changing world in healthcare and technology. We are the home of prestigious universities and trophy-raising sports teams. From shows to sporting events, there is always something going on in Boston.

Here are a few things to do and places to experience in the city of Boston, if you decide to come in early or stay a little later.

Free (and Mostly Free) Events:

Boston Public Art
http://www.publicartboston.com/
View the City's art collection, watch artist interviews, and find public art throughout Boston.

Tour the State House
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/trs/trsidx.htm
Take a 35-45 minute tour of the State Capitol. Admission is free.

See the Bunker Hill Monument
https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm
Climb to the top of the monument to the first major battle of the American Revolution for free.

Ride the Swan Boats
https://swanboats.com/
Paddle through the Public Garden Lagoon on a 15-minute cruise. It costs $2.75 for adults, $1.50 for kids, and $2.00 for seniors.

Check out the Coit Observatory
http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/events/public-open-night-at-the-observatory/
The Coit Observatory at Boston University offers free observations of the night sky on clear Wednesdays. An hour-long program teaches you about astronomy while you're stargazing.

See a movie or concert at the Hatch Shell
http://hatchshell.com/events.php
The Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade offers free events throughout the summer.

Check out the Faneuil Hall Street Performers
https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/
Faneuil Hall street performers include jugglers, magicians, clowns, mimes, and musicians.

Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art
https://www.icaboston.org/
The institute on Boston's revitalized waterfront features contemporary art and culture. Admission is free on Thursdays from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Ride the public transit ferry
www.mbta.com/schedules/ferry
Among its stops, the ferry will take you from Long Wharf in Downtown Boston to the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen
http://www.dcbkboston.com/
Laid-back spot for old-fashioned Southern eats & live jazz, plus a buzzing Sunday brunch.

Slades Bar & Grill
www.sladesbarandgrill.com/
Longtime bar once owned by Celtic great Bill Russell, serving soul food to an R&B & soul soundtrack.

Wally’s Café
wallyscafe.com/index.html
Cozy, old-school jazz & blues club hosts nightly performances by students & locals.

MIDA
www.midaboston.com/
Charming, contemporary Italian eatery with open kitchen & patio scene.

Doña Habana
donahabanarestaurant.com/
Lively, spacious salsa club offering dancing & lessons, plus a bar with beer, wine & cocktails.

Cesaria
www.restaurantcesaria.com/
Traditional Cape Verdean cuisine cooked up in a colorful, casual setting with occasional live music.

Regina Pizzeria – North End
www.reginapizzeria.com/north_end.html
Since 1926, Regina Pizzeria has been greeting guests in the North End of Boston with a hearty "Welcome to Boston's Original Pizzeria!" For over three generations, Regina's delicious brick oven pizza has been inspired by the love of good food and the special pride of the Polcari Family.

Union Oyster House
unionoysterhouse.com/
Historic eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826.

Boston Food Trucks
www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/city-boston-food-trucks-schedule
There are food trucks in 20 different locations throughout Boston, all offering various types of food.

Assembly Row
www.assemblyrow.com/
Assembly Row has been transformed from large barren fields into a thriving destination neighborhood. There’s something for everyone. Shop, dine and play

Downtown Crossing
www.celebrateboston.com/downtown-crossing.htm
Downtown Crossing is home to boutiques, national department stores, and pushcarts.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
faneuilhallmarketplace.com/
Faneuil Hall has more than 40 pushcart eateries and 16 world-class restaurants. There’s also plenty of great places to shop.

Boston Public Market
bostonpublicmarket.org/
The first and only locally sourced market in the US. Everything sold at the market is from local New England vendors.

Newbury Street
www.newbury-st.com/
Some of the most chic and fashionable stores in Boston are located on Newbury.

Copley Place
www.simon.com/mall/copley-place
The upscale mall is filled with great stores and restaurants.

Prudential Center
www.prudentialcenter.com/
Located on Boylston Street, the "Pru" is packed with options for shopping and dining.

Walk the Freedom Trail
www.thefreedomtrail.org/
Through the self-guided Freedom Trail tour, you’ll see 16 historical sites in Boston.

Black Heritage Trail
www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/historyculture/places.htm
The Heritage Trail explores the different cultures that are part of Boston's history. The tours are mostly self-guided and maps are available online.

Rose Kennedy Greenway Walking Tour
www.rosekennedygreenway.org/visit/tours/
Discover the story of Boston's newest urban park that connects people and places once divided by an elevated highway.

See the Bunker Hill Monument
www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/bhm.htm
Climb to the top of the monument to the first major battle of the American Revolution for free.

Boston Parks
www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
Explore Boston’s many green spaces.

Walk to the Sea
www.walktothesea.com/index.html
Walk to the Sea is a tour of historical landmarks and City skyscrapers.

BosTix
calendar.artsboston.org/categories/bostix-deals/
Get half-priced tickets to performance arts shows in the City.

Boston Symphony Orchestra
www.bso.org/
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is now in its 129th season. They've performed throughout the US and the world.

Boston Opera House
www.bostonoperahouse.com/
The venue is full of French and Italian styles, and is a great example of the design from the vaudeville era.

Cutler Majestic Theatre
www.emerson.edu/about-emerson/campuses-facilities/boston/cutler-majestic-theatre
The well-known performance art venue is on Emerson College’s campus.

Wilbur Theatre
thewilbur.com/
The Wilbur is a great destination for music and comedy in Boston.

Shubert Theatre
www.bochcenter.org/discover/our-theatres/shubert-theatre/shubert-theatre-landing-page
You can see world class acts of every genre at the Shubert.

Wang Theatre
www.bochcenter.org/Discover/Our-Theatres/Wang-Theatre/Wang-Theatre-Landing-Page
The Wang offers many different types of performances, from Broadway shows to opera.

Calderwood Pavilion
www.huntingtontheatre.org/support/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI48Ok5ebH3AIVzJ6zCh3q_wyIEAAYAiAAEgKmDfD_BwE
Calderwood is both a theater hub and cultural landmark.

Lyric Stage Company
www.lyricstage.com/
The award-winning nonprofit theater is in the Back Bay.

Shear Madness
shearmadness.com/
A comedy play that's been active since 1980 and is different every time you see it!

Strand Theatre
www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/strand-theatre
The Strand serves as a cultural and educational resource to artists and audiences.

Boston African American National Historic Site
www.nps.gov/boaf/index.htm
Learn the story of the African American community in 19th-century Boston.

Boston City Hall Galleries
www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/city-hall-galleries

Boston Public Library
www.bpl.org/
The nation's first public library offers free tours with plenty of architecture and art to explore.

Boston University Art Gallery
www.bu.edu/art/
The Stone, 808, Annex, and Sherman Galleries are all within walking distance to the school’s campus.

Commonwealth Museum
www.sec.state.ma.us/mus/index.html
The museum about Massachusetts focuses on the history of the state and its people.

Institute of Contemporary Art
www.icaboston.org/
Located on Boston’s waterfront, the picturesque museum is home to works of contemporary art from the past 65 years. The unique architecture in the Poss Family Mediatheque alone makes a visit worthwhile.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
www.gardnermuseum.org
A vibrant woman and patron of the arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner’s legacy lives on in her Venetian style home preserved as a Museum. The Gardner Museum features contemporary and historic art, music, and even has an artist-in-residence program.

Museum of African American History
maah.org/
The museum works to maintain an accurate history of African-American lives in colonial times.

Museum of Fine Arts
www.mfa.org/
The museum features many exhibits and galleries, including one of the world's largest Asian art collections in addition to one of the most important Egyptian collections both in breadth and depth

Museum of Science
www.mos.org/
From butterflies to nanotechnology: the interactive museum features hands-on exhibits and even a planetarium.

New England Sports Museum
sportsmuseum.org/
Learn more about the City of Champions and Boston’s sports legacy at the museum inside TD Banknorth Garden.

Old North Church
oldnorth.com/
The oldest surviving church in Boston is also the place where two famous lanterns were lit to signal Paul Revere’s ride.

Trinity Church
www.trinitychurchboston.org/
Trinity Church is still home to a thriving congregation in Copley Square.

Boston Red Sox
www.mlb.com/redsox
Visit Fenway Park, home of the eight-time World Champion Red Sox.

Boston Celtics
www.nba.com/celtics/
The Celtics won 17 world championships, including eight in a row from 1959 - 1966.

Boston Sports Trail
archive.boston.com/travel/boston/gallery/sports_trail_gps/
The Boston Sports Trail takes you on a tour of our City's sports history. Download the guide on your phone or GPS.