Staying local this Spring Break? No worries! In order to create the perfect stay-cation, all you have to do is add these 5 Boston-based locations to your to-do list! Not only are these spots super fun, they’re also affordable and easily accessible through the city’s public transportation.
1.) The Paint Bar – Newbury Street
Feeling crafty? Grab a group of friends and release your inner artists at The Paint Bar. Located on Boston’s iconic Newbury Street, The Paint Bar is a great place to get creative with a bunch of friends. How does it work? All you have to do is register for a class online (you can pick by date, time, and what you’ll be painting). Walk-ins are welcome too. Classes cost $25-$45, and run for approximately two and a half hours. The Paint Bar also sells snacks and a selection of beer and wine for painters 21+.
Learn more about The Paint Bar here: https://www.thepaintbar.com/
2.) Escape the Room Boston
For a more thrilling adventure, bring a group of your friends to Escape the Room Boston. For $28 per person, you and your friends will become a part of an interactive mystery. In order to escape the room, you must find hidden clues and solve puzzles—and you only have an hour to do it! Registrations can be made online.
Learn more about Escape the Room Boston here: http://www.escapetheroomboston.com/index.html
3.) Eataly – The Prudential Center
If you and your friends are feeling a little hungry over the break, head down to the newly opened Eataly in the Prudential Center. The 45,000 square foot space is home to Italian restaurants, cafes, a marketplace, and even a cooking school. This extremely popular establishment is a great place to grab a meal, a cannoli, or a coffee.
Learn more about Eataly here: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/
4.) Frog Pond Ice Skating — Boston Common
Are you looking for a more active day trip? Try ice-skating on Boston Common’s Frog Pond. Admission is $6, and renting skates for adults costs $12. Located in close proximity to Newbury Street and Boylston Street, skating on Frog Pond is a great addition to any city day trip.
Learn more about the Boston Common Frog Pond here: https://bostonfrogpond.com/
5.) Ghosts & Gravestones – Boston
It doesn’t have to be Halloween to go on a spooky tour of the city. Ghosts & Gravestones Boston is holding special tours on March 10th and 11th. On the tour, you’ll get a ride around the city and the chance to listen to some of Boston’s historical ghost stories. Tickets can be bought online for $35.91 per person.
Learn more about Ghosts & Gravestones here: https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/