Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker House
Although many people come to Boston to enjoy a great steak or a good Italian meal, there are a number of foods that are truly associated with Boston, either because they were invented here or because they play such an important role in Boston’s culinary scene.
What could be more Bostonian than Boston Cream Pie? Not much. After all, it’s the official dessert of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! It was created by French chef M. Sanzian at Boston’s Parker House Hotel shortly after it opened in 1855. Of special significance, Boston Cream Pie was the first time chocolate was used as an ingredient in a recipe. So the obvious place to get the real thing is at Parker’s Restaurant at the Omni Parker House Hotel (60 School Street). And while you’re there, you can also enjoy another unique-to-Boston treat: Parker House Rolls. These buttery oval rolls with a crease through the center were invented here in 1867. Read More »
A wintry Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA
[Flickr/LI Refugee]
There’s a reason it’s so inexpensive to travel to Boston December through February; the bone-numbing temperatures and random snow squalls are enough to keep even the heartiest tourists at bay. But there’s no reason to hole up in your hotel the entire time – just dress warmly and remember to bring an extra pair of socks! Here are five fun things to do around Beantown even when the temperature has dipped below freezing:
1. Museum of Fine Arts/Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The MFA Boston is one of the best museums in the city, and features new exhibits and shows throughout the year. Nearby, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will treat you to scenes from centuries ago in the mansion’s various rooms. If you’re staying at nearby hotels like The Eliot, the Hilton Boston Back Bay, or The Colonnade, you can definitely brave the walk to the museums. 465 Huntington Avenue /280 The Fenway
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by Kelsey on December 31, 2009
For nearly 150 years, the Liberty Hotel was known as the Charles Street Jail, and housed some of Boston's most notorious criminals.
Everyone knows Boston is a city with a rich history, but visitors might not realize that to experience its colorful past, they often don’t have to leave their hotel. If you want to spend the night in a former jail that housed Boston’s most notorious criminals, for example, or dine at the restaurant where JFK proposed to Jackie — and where Malcolm X once worked as a busboy – check out our list of Boston hotels with fascinating histories.
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