Things To Do
Eats: Boston
1 / Clear Flour Bakery
One of Firas and Hanna’s absolute favorite haunts, nestled the heart of their beloved neighborhood of Brookline. Be prepared, there will likely be a line. We recommend their chocolate pretzel croissant. Thank us later. They also have a sister coffee shop right next door. Get your coffee to drink while you wait in the bakery line.
2 / Neptune Oyster
A classic Boston experience, this is a great stop on The Freedom Trail for a lobster roll. But, be ready to wait in line.
3 / Flour Bakery
Local chain that’s great for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack. Also serves as a sneak peek of our wedding cake!
4 / Tatte
Northeast coffee chain, but has really great middle eastern inspired dishes as well.
5 / Brookline Lunch
Not in Brookline, and not for lunch. BUT this Cambridge spot is the home of Firas’s favorite pancakes of all time. Be prepared to wait in line and be aware it’s cash only.
6 / Cafe Landwer
Middle eastern cafe great for brunch! Multiple locations, including one in Backbay near the Boston Public Library.
7 / Pammy's
If you’re looking for a fancier night out, make a reservation here in advance. They’re relatively easy to come by, but you pay in advance for a tasting menu. Last date Firas and Hanna went on before getting engaged!
1 / Boston Public Library
See the gorgeous courtyard where Firas and Hanna got engaged. If you make a reservation in advance, they have an excellent afternoon tea service.
2 / Boston Public Garden
Walk around and ride in a swan boat!
3 / Beacon Hill
Go to the “most scenic street in the U.S.” (i.e. Acorn Street), pop into Beacon Hill Books, grab a drink at 1928.
4 / Charles River Boat Company
Embark on a sunset sail down the river, great way to see the city!
Activities: Boston
6 / Charles River Esplanade
gorgeous place for a long walk or a picnic (fun fact: the one time Firas and Hanna attempted a picnic here, it poured down raining…they didn’t let it phase them and ate their whole picnic in the rain).
7 / Freedom Trail
A Boston must-do if you’re a first-timer. Download the app so you can do a self-guided walking tour, make sure you stop at Bean Town Pub so you can “have a cold Sam Adams across from a cold Sam Adams” (look up the TikTok to get the joke).
8 / Cannoli Face Off
Go to The North End and solve the age-old question of which cannoli shop is best – Mike’s, Modern, or Bova’s (though Firas says if you don’t think it’s Bova’s, you’re wrong).
9 / Fenway
5 / Newbury Street
Shop till you drop on this scenic shopping street. Grab a snack at Levain or a bigger meal at Saltie Girl.
The Red Sox will be out of town on wedding weekend, but you can still check out the historic park and surrounding area as it’s turned into a whole neighborhood filled with restaurants and bars!
Northshore Things To Do
Some ideas for activities and food closer to our venue! From Gloucester to Salem
Gloucester Eats
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Seaport Grille
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Lobsta Land
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Source Bakery: delicious bakery right in downtown Gloucester, also features local art for sale.
Salem Eats
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Turner’s Seafood
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Finz (water views)
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Gulu Gulu Cafe (brunch)
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Sea Level Oyster (water views)
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Goodnight Fatty’s (cookies)
Boat
There are several sail boat companies out of Gloucester if you want to take a scenic sail!
Salem Shopping
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Emporium 32
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Modern Millie
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1925
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Wicked Good Books
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Die With Your Boots On
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Many more!
Beaches
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Half Moon Beach
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Rafes Chasm
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Wingaersheek Beach
Salem Activities
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The Witch Museum
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The House of Seven Gables
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Peabody Essex Museum
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Salem Trolley: learn witch-y lore and see the spooky town! Make sure you take it all the way to The Willows to play at the historic arcade and eat some of the best seafood around at The Clamshack
