{"id":109,"date":"2019-06-24T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T09:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitneyhotelboston.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2023-01-12T20:01:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T20:01:41","slug":"the-whitney-guide-to-back-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whitneyhotel.wpenginepowered.com\/the-whitney-guide-to-back-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"The Whitney Guide to Back Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just south of Beacon Hill, impressive Back Bay Boston features Victorian brownstones, chic boutiques, and waterfront pleasures \u2014 all in the center of the city. In the historic neighborhood, build to evoke Paris on North American soil, you\u2019ll find high-end shopping on Newbury Street, upscale dining, and world-famous architecture. When it comes to sought-after sophistication, Back Bay rises above the rest.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to See<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take in the views from The Esplanade, Boston\u2019s favorite riverside promenade that edges the Charles River. In Copley Square, see the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church, built in 1872 in Romanesque style. Behind it rises the large, contemporary John Hancock tower \u2014 aptly named after the US founding father who\u2019s large, conspicuous signature on the Declaration of Independence became famous.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for a walk down Commonwealth Avenue, designed with a verdant median that leads to the Boston Public Gardens. Head to The Hatch Shell, Boston\u2019s biggest outdoor concert and movie venue, located near The Esplanade. Summer festivals often happen in this beloved open-air attraction.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food &amp; Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a seat on a patio at one of Back Bay\u2019s preferred dining destinations. The neighborhood\u2019s mix of cafes, steakhouses, tapas bars, and trendy lounges offer something for everyone, from brunching to evening snacking. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltiegirl.com\/location\/saltie-girl-boston\/\">Saltie Girl<\/a><\/strong> (281 Dartmouth St.), a Barcelona-inspired seafood bar, is a Whitney-recommended spot for oysters. Japanese restaurant <strong>Uni <\/strong>(307A Commonwealth Ave.) lets you can cook your own wagyu beef on a tableside hot rock. At <strong>Bistro du Midi <\/strong>(272 Boylston St.), an upscale French restaurant, you can dine upstairs overlooking the Boston Public Garden.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shopping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Newbury Street in Back Bay is one of Boston\u2019s favorite shopping destinations. Work your way from Armani to Burberry to Chanel \u2014 continuing all the way down the alphabet of luxury shopping. For familiar indoor shopping, head to The Prudential Center for more than 70 high-end retailers, like Club Monaco, Lacoste, and Saks Fifth Avenue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to explore Back Bay Boston?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On our website, you\u2019ll always find our best available rate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitneyhotelboston.com\/specials-packages\">reserve your stay in Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just south of Beacon Hill, impressive Back Bay Boston features Victorian brownstones, chic boutiques, and waterfront pleasures \u2014 all in the center of the city. In the historic neighborhood, build to evoke Paris on North American soil, you\u2019ll find high-end shopping on Newbury Street, upscale dining, and world-famous architecture. 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