Central Perk Coffee Co

Simple, old-school establishment serving up homestyle Southern dishes for breakfast & lunch.

Upscale lodging with meeting space & a gym, plus a Brazilian steakhouse & a Japanese restaurant. Set in the Back Bay district, this polished hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Copley Square, 3 minutes' walk from the subway and a mile from Fenway Park stadium. Airy rooms come with TVs and Wi-Fi, plus coffeemakers and desks. Upgraded rooms feature river views, and club rooms include access to a lounge with breakfast and snacks. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Dining options include a Brazilian steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant and a laid-back cafe. There's also a chic cocktail lounge and an exercise room, along with 54,000 sq ft of meeting space.

The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.

Tiny, eclectic haunt drawing crowds for its menu of Italian favorites & late-night hours.

Refined harborfront hotel with a trendy restaurant, a relaxed rooftop bar & a gym. Overlooking Fort Point Channel in Boston Harbor, this polished hotel is less than a mile from both Boston South Station and the New England Aquarium, and 3 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. Sleek, contemporary rooms with city or water views offer complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; suites add separate sitting areas. Room service is available. Kids younger than 12 stay for free with their parents. There's a trendy restaurant/bar and a rooftop cocktail lounge, as well as a business center, a gym and a sophisticated lobby lounge.

Easygoing takeaway dishing up hearty sandwiches for breakfast & lunch, as well as donuts & tacos.

Old-school neighborhood bar offering pitchers of beer, darts & pool, plus free popcorn.

Stylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.

This cozy spot serves mouthwatering Sicilian-style pasta and seafood in an open kitchen, making it a must-try despite the cash-only policy and potential wait.

Lulu Green is a cozy, modern bar and restaurant offering an inventive vegan menu that wows even the most devoted carnivores.