The Lighthouse Guidebook
Food scene
Upscale, stylish restaurant with ocean views, plus a menu focusing on seafood & housemade pasta.
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Dryft
500 Ocean AveUpscale, stylish restaurant with ocean views, plus a menu focusing on seafood & housemade pasta.
Awesome pastries and Italian food just a few minutes on foot from the house!
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Torretta's Bakery & Ice Cream
652 Winthrop AveAwesome pastries and Italian food just a few minutes on foot from the house!
Famous pizza joint in E. Boston. Hop off at the Maverick Blue line stop on your way into the city for a pie.
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Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StFamous pizza joint in E. Boston. Hop off at the Maverick Blue line stop on your way into the city for a pie.
Small, family run Italian joint with some of the best Italian food in the city. Get here early, no reservations but worth any wait time!
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Rino's Place
258 Saratoga StSmall, family run Italian joint with some of the best Italian food in the city. Get here early, no reservations but worth any wait time!
An authentic around the world culinary experience located in the heart of Revere. The menu is a fusion of Italian, Spanish, Latin and American cuisine.
Valsos Table and Bar
139 Shirley AveAn authentic around the world culinary experience located in the heart of Revere. The menu is a fusion of Italian, Spanish, Latin and American cuisine.
An intimate beach-front dining experience with the highest-quality steaks, local seafood, and craft cocktails.
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Cut 21
21 Revere Beach BoulevardAn intimate beach-front dining experience with the highest-quality steaks, local seafood, and craft cocktails.
An inviting space to socialize, unwind, and indulge your taste buds with internationally inspired dishes with Latin flair, along with traditional American cuisine and New England favorites.
Mission Beach House
400 Ocean AvenueAn inviting space to socialize, unwind, and indulge your taste buds with internationally inspired dishes with Latin flair, along with traditional American cuisine and New England favorites.
Turkish dishes including kebabs and shawarma are served up at this intimate counter-serve eatery.
İstanbul Diner Cafe
120 Veterans Of Foreign Wars ParkwayTurkish dishes including kebabs and shawarma are served up at this intimate counter-serve eatery.
Longtime family-run informal spot serving BBQ, brick-oven pizza, Italian dishes & seafood.
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DeMaino's Restaurant
14 Malden StLongtime family-run informal spot serving BBQ, brick-oven pizza, Italian dishes & seafood.
Chef-owned Sicilian & Mediterranean eatery in a contemporary setting with a bar & high ceilings.
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Volare
388 BroadwayChef-owned Sicilian & Mediterranean eatery in a contemporary setting with a bar & high ceilings.
Places to visit
Quaint New England seaside town just minutes from the house. Take a drive through while you're in town!
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Winthrop
Quaint New England seaside town just minutes from the house. Take a drive through while you're in town!
You're only about 15-20 minutes from downtown Boston using the Blue Line. Hop on Beachmont Station which is only about a 7 minute walk from the house.
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Downtown
You're only about 15-20 minutes from downtown Boston using the Blue Line. Hop on Beachmont Station which is only about a 7 minute walk from the house.
Popular destination just outside the city. Great town where you can learn a lot about the witchcraft that took place there long ago. Home to the biggest and best Halloween celebration in the country!
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Salem
Popular destination just outside the city. Great town where you can learn a lot about the witchcraft that took place there long ago. Home to the biggest and best Halloween celebration in the country!
Catch a musical or show at some world renowned venues! Borders Chinatown for some great Asian eats as well.
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Boston Theater District
Catch a musical or show at some world renowned venues! Borders Chinatown for some great Asian eats as well.
Rockport, MA, is a coastal town of food, shopping, and seaside charm. It’s the perfect place to relax by the ocean, browse the work of an incredible number of artists, and of course, eat a lobster roll.
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Rockport
Rockport, MA, is a coastal town of food, shopping, and seaside charm. It’s the perfect place to relax by the ocean, browse the work of an incredible number of artists, and of course, eat a lobster roll.
Just a 45 minute car ride from downtown Boston, Gloucester, home to America’s oldest seaport, offers so much to see and do no matter the season!
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Gloucester
Just a 45 minute car ride from downtown Boston, Gloucester, home to America’s oldest seaport, offers so much to see and do no matter the season!
About a 45-minute drive north of Boston and just five miles south of the New Hampshire border is Newburyport, Massachusetts, a coastal city known for its old-time charm and a constant stream of new shops and restaurants.
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Newburyport
About a 45-minute drive north of Boston and just five miles south of the New Hampshire border is Newburyport, Massachusetts, a coastal city known for its old-time charm and a constant stream of new shops and restaurants.
Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city. The region as whole is noted for its many restaurants, attractions and shopping opportunities, which include downtown Portsmouth, outlet malls in Kittery, Maine, as well as major malls in Newington, New Hampshire.
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Portsmouth
Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city. The region as whole is noted for its many restaurants, attractions and shopping opportunities, which include downtown Portsmouth, outlet malls in Kittery, Maine, as well as major malls in Newington, New Hampshire.
Today the four-square mile town of Ogunquit is defined by its sandy beaches, vibrant art and theater scene, thriving and welcoming LGBTQ+ community and an abundance of independently-owned dining, shopping and lodging establishments.
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Ogunquit
Today the four-square mile town of Ogunquit is defined by its sandy beaches, vibrant art and theater scene, thriving and welcoming LGBTQ+ community and an abundance of independently-owned dining, shopping and lodging establishments.
Sightseeing
It's a TWO minute walk from your front door! Take your dog in the off season or enjoy a beach day in the summer.
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Revere Beach
It's a TWO minute walk from your front door! Take your dog in the off season or enjoy a beach day in the summer.
It's a Vegas-style casino in Boston! Brand new as of 2019, the Encore makes for a interesting night out.
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Encore Boston Harbor
1 BroadwayIt's a Vegas-style casino in Boston! Brand new as of 2019, the Encore makes for a interesting night out.
The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail.
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USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail.
Must-see in the city - take a walk through the garden and the Common for a true city experience. In 1634 the Common was created as America’s first public park; it was practical and pastoral with walkways built for crosstown travel. In contrast, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.
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Boston Public Garden
Must-see in the city - take a walk through the garden and the Common for a true city experience. In 1634 the Common was created as America’s first public park; it was practical and pastoral with walkways built for crosstown travel. In contrast, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.
With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
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New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfWith more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
The Museum of Science, Boston, offers visitors over 700 interactive exhibits, live presentations, and shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe Museum of Science, Boston, offers visitors over 700 interactive exhibits, live presentations, and shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.
A Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles. Visitors can stroll or rest in a spectacular skylit courtyard filled with plants and flowers.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayA Venetian palace in the middle of Boston, Gardner's home is now a museum displaying her impressive, eclectic collection of European, American and Asian art, including sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics and textiles. Visitors can stroll or rest in a spectacular skylit courtyard filled with plants and flowers.
Walk Into History® and experience more than 250 years of history on Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail®— the 2.5-mile red line leading to 16 nationally significant historic sites.
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Freedom Trail
Freedom TrailWalk Into History® and experience more than 250 years of history on Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail®— the 2.5-mile red line leading to 16 nationally significant historic sites.
Prudential Center, the retail component of the complex, is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and is home to over 60 stores and restaurants.
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Prudential Center
800 Boylston StPrudential Center, the retail component of the complex, is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and is home to over 60 stores and restaurants.
Since 1912, Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox and is the oldest active ballpark in MLB.
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StSince 1912, Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox and is the oldest active ballpark in MLB.
As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 3.5 million people a year at its world-renowned concerts, sporting events, family shows, wrestling, and ice shows.
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TD Garden
100 Legends WyAs New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 3.5 million people a year at its world-renowned concerts, sporting events, family shows, wrestling, and ice shows.
Breweries
Farmhouse-style brewery with locations in the Fort Point & Fenway neighborhoods of Boston and Canton, MA.
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Trillium Brewing Company
50 Thomson PlFarmhouse-style brewery with locations in the Fort Point & Fenway neighborhoods of Boston and Canton, MA.
Local craft brewery featuring a sprawling taproom with communal tables & a variety of beers. They also have locations at Lovejoy Wharf next to TD Garden, Encore Casino, and several beer gardens around the Boston area.
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Night Shift Brewing - Everett
87 Santilli HwyLocal craft brewery featuring a sprawling taproom with communal tables & a variety of beers. They also have locations at Lovejoy Wharf next to TD Garden, Encore Casino, and several beer gardens around the Boston area.
This brewery, which offers tours, boasts a beer hall that serves pretzels, plus a gift shop.
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Harpoon
1 Harborside DrThis brewery, which offers tours, boasts a beer hall that serves pretzels, plus a gift shop.
Well-known brewery with a long history lures locals & visitors with tours, tastings & a gift shop.
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Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetWell-known brewery with a long history lures locals & visitors with tours, tastings & a gift shop.
Craft beers are made & poured at this taproom with cafelike coffee setup & bar snacks.
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Lamplighter Brewing Co.
284 BroadwayCraft beers are made & poured at this taproom with cafelike coffee setup & bar snacks.
Sprawling brewery with 40 barrels, plus a taproom where customers can sample hoppy ales. They also have locations in Cambridge and the Seaport.
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Lord Hobo Brewing Company
5 Draper StSprawling brewery with 40 barrels, plus a taproom where customers can sample hoppy ales. They also have locations in Cambridge and the Seaport.
Premium coffee & craft beer, made on-site, coexist at this trendy cafe-slash-taproom.
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Winter Hill Brewing Company
328 BroadwayPremium coffee & craft beer, made on-site, coexist at this trendy cafe-slash-taproom.
At this brewer/taproom, beer fans sip craft suds, listen to live music & play arcade games.
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Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StAt this brewer/taproom, beer fans sip craft suds, listen to live music & play arcade games.
Micro brewery featuring craft beer, full cafe espresso bar and outdoor patio beer garden.
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Remnant Brewing
2 Bow Mkt WyMicro brewery featuring craft beer, full cafe espresso bar and outdoor patio beer garden.
Belgian-inspired brewery with a tap room offering a wide variety of craft beer in a casual space.
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Idle Hands Craft Ales
89 Commercial StBelgian-inspired brewery with a tap room offering a wide variety of craft beer in a casual space.
Castle Island's new taproom sports 20 different draft beers, live entertainment, an outdoor patio, and mouthwatering eats, courtesy of Bardo's Bar Pizza.
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Castle Island Brewing - South Boston
10 Old Colony AvenueCastle Island's new taproom sports 20 different draft beers, live entertainment, an outdoor patio, and mouthwatering eats, courtesy of Bardo's Bar Pizza.
Longstanding cider-making facility with tours, different varieties on tap & a waterfront pop-up bar.
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Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal StLongstanding cider-making facility with tours, different varieties on tap & a waterfront pop-up bar.
20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.
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Dorchester Brewing Company
1250 Massachusetts Ave20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.