staycationland.
Hotel bars are kinda my thing.
For the first time ever, my parents left me home and to my own devices for a week. Its a pretty weird feeling to have the house to myself, no one to have already put the water on for tea and a few literal housekeeping tasks to take care of while they are away but I'm sort of loving it! I started yesterday with a barre class at my favorite studio followed by a day date for lunch with P, a trip to the movies and a relaxing night on the couch with pizza. I plan to make the most of these next fews days at home since its still a few more weeks until I can actually get out of town. There's plenty to do in Massachusetts that doesn't involve driving up north to the actual "Vacationland".
Here are some of my staycation ideas in case you're in need of an adventure but there's no opportunity for a long trip in sight:
1. Sort through a thrift store in Allston.
2. Grab a burrito at Anna's Tacqueria.
3. Stroll through the Arnold Arboretum.
4. Walk through the Boston Public Library.
5. "Cross" the Boston Marathon Finish Line.
It's cool to be cold at Ice Nantucket.
6. Enjoy an authentic Boston Cream Pie at the Omni Parker House.
7. Travel to and peruse the Brimfield Fair.
8. Drive down tha Cape and have a beach day.
9. Head over to Castle Island and play in the water or cool down with an ice cream.
10. Walk the banks of the Charles River. Maybe even pack a picnic!
This is what tea time at the Boston Public Library with your Mom looks like.
11. Venture into Chinatown and take on an order or dim sum.
12. Catch a movie at the Coolidge Corner Theater.
13. Wander around Davis Square and pick a restaurant at random to eat. (Maybe Foundry On Elm?)
14. Take in the view of the Boston skyline on Deer Island.
15. Ask for a bartender to surprise you at Eastern Standard Kitchen.
Worth the wait in line, if there is one...
16. Pretend you hopped the Atlantic for the best Italian food this side of the ocean at Eataly.
17. Take advantage of the unique historical resource of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.
18. Choose a spot on the Emerald Necklace to appreciate the greenery of the city.
19. Watch a performance of nautical know-how on the Espalanade.
20. Have quick breakfast or bite at Flour Bakery & Cafe.
Oh, also, Boston has the prettiest skies when you're not looking down, watching for cobblestones.
21. Learn the city's best spots on a food tour.
22. Eat local by pulling up to a food truck for lunch.
23.Dip your toes in the water at Frog Pond.
24. Shop for the cheapest upcycled clothing at The Garment District.
25. Catch the culture and summer spirit at a Greenway Festival.
And on the way, you might even travel along the Freedom Trail.
26. Sample a few different brews at Harpoon Brewery.
27. Head to the top of the stairs at Harvard Stadium.
28. Cheer for a new favorite team at the Head of the Charles.
29. Book your tickets to see the Holiday Pops.
30. Laugh 'til it hurts at ImprovBoston.
Old meets new always.
31. Grab a drink in Inman Square.
32. Get cultured at the ICA.
33. Have history, art and the best apple crisp in the city come to life at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
34. Enjoy the local flavor at Island Creek Oyster Bar.
35. Have a taste of the city's rich culture at an Italian feast.
These boots were made for walking...all over this town.
36. Drink and eat local at Jack's Abby.
37. Take a walk around Jamaica Pond.
38. See a talk at the JFK Library.
39. Tap into your childhood princ/ess dream at King Richard's Faire.
40. Have a night out at Lawn On D.
Who knows what you'll see on the way to your adventures...
41. Score a table with a view at Legal Harborside.
42. Feel, eat and drink fancy at Liquid Art House.
43. Wash down a delicious dinner with amazing cocktails at Lolita.
44. Stare in awe at the Mapparium.
45. Indulge in the good stuff at Modern Pastry.
Feast season is my favorite.
46. Don't mess around with the famous Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Burgers.
47. Enjoy a classic experience at the Museum of Fine Arts.
48. Take the ferry to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
49. Order the "best" lobster roll at Neptune Oyster Bar.
50. Walk the length of Newbury Street.
Staycation IS Carson Beach.
51. Attend a Red Sox game.
52. Extend your "holiday season" and head up to Salem in the fall.
Where do you head for a staycation? Been anywhere on this list and loved it? Tell me in the comments!