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The past and future merge inBoston.
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As Barack Obama once said, Boston is a city that opens its heart to the world.
The citys alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.
Gleaming skyscrapers rise up from colonial-era brick lanes.
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And in recent years, it feels like Bostons commitment to diverse flavors and experiences has ramped into overdrive.
Speaking of views, verify to grab drinks or dinner around sunset at the rooftop Contessa.
No hotel better captures the glory of Bostons waterfront location.
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Many of its rooms have water views that feel far removed from the hotels central downtown location.
International luxury brand Raffles made their North America debut with a splashy, show-stopping new build.
After a colorful, lobby update from Ken Fulk, this perennial favorite feels more relevant than ever.
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Where to Eat
Boston is a seafood town.
Theres probably no more romantic a spot in Boston than S.R.V.
(Serene Republic of Venice).
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It offers a robust selection of rare and hard-to-find Greek wines you wont find anywhere else in town.
This colorful, light-filled dining room is the ideal refueling if youre shopping on Newbury Street.
For over 40 years, this white tablecloth dining room has been Bostons steakhouse of choice.
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Rare cuts of meat, an award-winning and mind-bogglingly robust wine list, and a legendary coconut cake?
You cant go wrong.
Its winding streets and historic facades feel downright European.
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The Seaport also hosts an impressive roster of free outdoor fitness classes during the warmer months.
Just look atBrattle Book Shopone of Americas oldest and largest antique book shops, dating back to 1825.
While youre in Cambridge, check outLovestruck: a bookstore dedicated to the romance genre.
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There are manyand we mean manyplaces for a drink in this town, and its tough to go wrong.
Over in Brighton, the award-winningKoji Clubboasts one of the countrys most impressive menus of sake.
And in the Seaport, jewel boxMarcelinosmixes up craft cocktails with a picture-perfect view of the citys skyline.
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The Esplanade is one of the citys most scenic places to get outdoors.
Trust usthis is no ordinary public library.
Where the MFA feels institutional and grand, the Gardner feels personal and intimate.
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The museum was opened in 1903 by its titular wealthy American art collector to house her extensive art collection.
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