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The New England Historic Genealogical Society is the oldest and largest genealogical society in the United States, founded in 1845. The NEHGS research library collections are national in scope and contain significant materials for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. The library is open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, and its stacks and microtext are “open” except for rare books and manuscripts.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting. The dinner fine dining menu at The Capital Grille is crafted with the finest & freshest seasonal ingredients in mind.

The Wilbur Theatre is an historic performing arts theater. It originally opened in 1914, but was revitalized in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre dwells in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music. The Wilbur was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Located just south of Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay and South End neighborhoods, it serves MBTA Commuter Rail and MBTA subway routes, and also serves as a secondary Amtrak intercity rail station for Boston. Station is equipped with fare vending machines where passengers can purchase One-Way, Round Trip, or Monthly Passes up to Zone 8.

Hear the echoes of 350 years of the most extraordinary history of America's oldest park. The Boston Common consists of 50 acres of land bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street. The Common is part of the Emerald Necklace of parks and parkways.

The Shops at Prudential Center is an urban shopping center located at the base of the Prudential Tower in Boston, Massachusetts. Home to over 75 specialty retailers, including upscale stores and dining such as Earl's, Lacoste, Club Monaco, Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines, and more.

Star Market is a New England chain of supermarkets based in Greater Boston. This full-service supermarket features LaCarte prepared foods, Chef's Cut Carving Station, Wine & Cheese Shop, Beer & Spirits, Wild Harvest a Sushi Station, and is open 6:00 a.m. - midnight daily.

Tufts Medical Center is a top Boston hospital focused on providing excellent patient care and teaching future leaders.

Simple, seasonal, healthy salads and grain bowls made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning. The seasonal menu is a rotation of three regional, seasonal dishes in each market.

Handmade pasta & premium steaks, with fine wines & bar bites, in a spacious, white-tablecloth venue. Featuring handmade pasta, perfectly cooked steaks and fresh seafood, expertly prepared using the finest ingredients.

The Friendly Toast offers a family friendly atmosphere and a unique menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, open late on the weekend. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner all day every day, along with a full bar with unique drinks to match (think martinis with pop rocks rims and mimosa flights).

Cozy bakery and cafe offering buttery breakfast pastries, grand homemade cookies, luscious pies, gorgeous cakes, and sandwiches, soups, salads, and grain bowls. Everything is prepared in-house by professional kitchen staff.

Steps from Copley Square, our stylish Dartmouth Street club features a rooftop training area, boxing studio and more. Voted BEST FITNESS CLUB IN BOSTON by Improper Bostonian. This downtown Boston club features a raw, yet polished urban oasis.

Every Bar Method class starts with a warm-up, upper-body exercises and push-ups in the middle of the room, followed by a sequence of leg and seat work at the barre and core exercises on the floor. The method predominantly uses your own bodyweight for resistance along with a few basic props – free weights, mats and a ball.

Barry's is the original high-intensity work out. It burns up to 1,000 calories in one class, tones muscle, maximizes fat loss, and increase your metabolism, so you actually burn calories even after class is over.

From late April until mid-November a farmers' market is open in Copley Square every Tuesday and Friday from 11am until 6:30pm. Farmers sell locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, baked goods, goat cheese, organic certified meats, and annual and perennial garden plants and cut flowers.

A unique gourmet foods shop specializing in small production artisan cheeses and charcuterie, hand-made sweets, staples for your pantry, hard-to-find spices and salts, and gifts for food lovers everywhere.

Hudson is a showcase for fine home furnishings. Hudson offers a full spectrum of design services including on-site consultation to the re-furbishing and renovation of entire residences.

The selection at this quaint corner grocer is precise and reliable. Floor-to-ceiling shelves are teaming with delectable delights and home necessities. At Deluca's, strolling shoppers prefer their own canvas shopping bags or a handheld basket. No cart-rage, no long lines, and no aisle confusion.

South End Buttery strives to cultivate a pleasurable and welcoming experience, akin to enjoying a home cooked meal. The cuisine is driven by an eclectic combination of fresh ingredients and infusions that draw out the natural flavors of contemporary twists on classic American and English fare.

An intimate dining spot that offers a cozy atmosphere with a unique menu of Mediterranean and French cuisine, plus a varied wine list and a great selection of beer. This eclectic menu features, steak, seafood, and chicken dishes that will leave all guests feeling amazed.

With a new management team, a thriving membership and many exciting renovations looming on the horizon, the University Club is still the premier athletic and social club in Boston.

The Boston Center for the Arts is recognized throughout New England as a hub for the best of small theatre productions. A creative home for artists & an arts destination for audiences, the center builds a connection between the arts and the city’s diverse community.

The Gourmet shop, located in the Copley Westin, carries fine international foodstuffs like caviar, tea, truffles and sweets. The tantalizing collection of ever-growing specialty products and the flavor pairings and sights absorbed during their travels serve as the bases for their gift baskets and arrangements. 

For twenty five years, Grill 23 & Bar has been New England's premier steak and seafood grill. The recipient of many awards, Grill 23 & Bar is renowned for its prime, all-natural, dry-aged beef exclusively from Brandt Beef, and fresh, creative seafood presentations.

There's something about restaurants in alleys. Finding one can make a hungry diner feel like a daring explorer. With its excellent food, Casa Romero is just such a place. The tiled floor, rustic wood furnishings, dim lighting, and clay pots lend an authentic feel — you're definitely not at the local Tex-Mex counter.

Inspired by Parisian neighborhood bistros, award-winning Aquitaine offers an authentic French dining experience. Executive chef and owner, Seth Woods, has forged a path in the Boston restaurant scene for innovative, yet traditional French cuisine.

The Beehive is considered a neighborhood café for artists. The rustic style stage features live jazz and cabaret nightly. Hailed as a must see Boston venue by Travel & Leisure, Zagat, and The New York Times, The Beehive is a wildly popular Bohemian eatery and bar located in The Boston Center for the Arts complex in Boston's South End.

Built in 1900, Symphony Hall is home to the world renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, one of the first orchestras to bring classical music to the masses – a tradition they still maintain with free concerts every Independence Day on July 4.

Founded in 1848, the Boston Public Library is America's oldest public library. Designed by Charles McKim and constructed between 1887 and 1895, the library has murals by John Singer Sargent and Puvis de Chavannes as well as more than 7 million books.