Spring Break has come and gone. Whether you spent a week in Florida lounging by the pool, hitting the slopes in Colorado, or even relaxing at home, it was probably warmer than Boston. I arrived at Logan Airport late Sunday night, landing to “freezing temperatures.” Ok, it was actually 40 degrees, but that was cold in comparison to my week of 80 degrees or higher.
Spring has still not officially hit Boston, and despite the “warmer” days, the forecast predicts more chilly days in March. Despite the cold temperatures, we are no longer bound to Netflix marathons and the Warren dining hall. The slightly “warmer” temperatures are perfect for exploring Boston’s indoor hotspots!
Museums
If you couldn’t already tell by my last post, Instagram feed, or art history sock collection, I LOVE museums! Boston’s art museums are spectacular with stunning architecture housing amazing and highly praised collections.
The MFA: FREE WITH YOUR STUDENT ID!
Isabella Stewart Gardner: FREE WITH YOUR STUDENT ID!
Institute of Contemporary Art: $10 with your ID or FREE on Thursday nights!
Restaurants and Cafes
Boston is overflowing with cafes and restaurants. You can hit the North End for a cannoli or stuff your face with all the seafood you can eat before you leave Boston at the end of the semester. Boston’s restaurant scene is thriving! Here are some of my favorite spots beyond Comm Ave.
Trident Booksellers and Cafe: It’s a bookstore AND cafe that serves breakfast ALL. DAY. LONG. With its amazing menu (they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day) and its open yet cozy atmosphere, Trident is definitely one of my favorite spots in Boston. The apple and brie omelet is a must have, along with the lemon ricotta stuffed french toast! Trident even has trivia night every Friday so bring your appetite and friends!
Tatte: I love breakfast — it’s the most important and delicious meal of the day — so most of my year in Boston has been spent searching for the best breakfast spots. Tatte Bakery has multiple locations all over the Boston area, serving delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches accompanied by a mouth-watering lunch menu. The cafe bakes everything fresh and has a location right in South campus on Beacon street! Follow @tattebakery on instagram for endless temptation!
Thinking Cup: Another spot with multiple locations, Thinking Cup is the perfect place to grab a coffee and pastry with a friend. Small but mighty, the Newbury location is always packed, with customers out the door waiting for a tea or gourmet grilled cheese — a must have! In addition to the delicious grilled cheeses, Thinking Cup also has a fabulous breakfast menu.
Entertainment
Brookline Booksmith: The quintessential bookstore, Brookline Booksmith is a bookworm and nicknack lover’s paradise. Minutes away from West campus, Brookline Booksmith is the perfect way to spend an afternoon and support local bookstores! You’ll loose track of time wandering through their incredible collection. Visit the basement for the Used Book Cellar or join their book club — Brookline Booksmith always has a great line up of free in-store events!
Coolidge Corner Theatre: A cultural landmark, the Coolidge Corner theatre is an independent movie theatre in Brookline. The theatre plays a variety of movies, both new and old. I am a huge fan of their After Midnite series, where they play screenings of weird, campy, art-house and cult films. The beautiful theatre often plays movies from 35m prints. Last semester I saw Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and Mean Girls at the After Midnite series, where both movies played to sold out crowds.
Though spring still seems so far away, Boston will keep you busy and before you know it you’ll be reading on the BU Beach or sprawled out on the COM lawn trying to soak up the sun in between classes.
