Boston is a beer-lovers’ town, and
the Harpoon Brewery, which has
been brewing craft beer out of a
converted warehouse since 1986,
does not disappoint.
Harbor Hot Spots
Harpoon Brewery: Tours at Harpoon focus on the most important
part: sampling. Tastings are held on
Saturdays at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
(306 Northern Ave., 888-427-7666,
harpoonbrewery.com).
Institute of Contemporary Art:
Funded by a $65 million capital campaign, the new museum presents
multiple exhibitions, showcasing solo
shows, emerging artists, performances
and the ICA’s first permanent collection (100 Northern Ave., 617-478-3100,
icaboston.org).
Boston Children’s Museum: This
city favorite reopens this spring
(300 Congress St., 617-426-8855,
bostonkids.org).
Boston Harbor Islands: Extending
11 miles from downtown Boston,
the Harbor Islands are a national
park like no other (617-223-8666,
bostonislands.org).
Harbor Walk: Though not completed, the trail eventually will extend 47 miles, winding through the
city’s waterfront neighborhoods and
downtown district, with scenic views
( bostonharborwalk.com).
For a list of the best
places to stay and
eat in Boston’s
new harbor
neighborhood, visit
arrivemagazine.com.