Experience some of the romance of Venice in authentic gondolas, built and shipped from Italy. Float along the beautiful Charles River, while sipping on a glass of champagne or wine, and take in the Boston and Cambridge skylines. Tour providers offer different packages; the most luxurious ones include roses, personal photographs of your tour, a serenading accordion player, cheese and crackers, chocolates, fresh strawberries, and even candles on an evening cruise.
Snuggle close, steal a kiss as you pass under a bridge, and enjoy your ride past Bostonian landmarks like Fenway Park, the Citgo Sign, the Longfellow Bridge, the famous Dragon Boats, and much more.
3. Wide Open Spaces
Boston Public Gardens
Boston is home to some of the most beautiful open spaces. The manicured lawns and vibrant flowerbeds of the Boston Public Gardens provide a perfect surrounding for a picnic or just a relaxing afternoon with that special someone. Enhance the experience with a glide through the lagoon on the swan-shaped paddleboats.
A cemetery may not sound particularly romantic, but Forest Hills is one of the loveliest garden cemeteries. Steeped in history, culture, and the resting-place of several famous Americans, the expanse of 250 acres has a spectacular arboretum and is an open-air museum. Walking tours, exhibitions, concerts, and other such events are regular features. Appreciate contemporary art while following the Sculpture Path, which winds its way through the gorgeous landscape.
4. Soaking in the Atmosphere
Beacon Hill Cafe
Boston is one of the most atmospheric cities in America. From quaint neighborhoods to bustling market and shopping areas, let the city's ambience drench you with its character and flavor. Newbury Street, the fashionable shopping area, is a great place to people-watch, especially from the patio tables of a restaurant like the Armani Café. Cobblestoned Acorn Street, gaslights, window boxes, and brick row houses add up to one of the one of the most romantic and photographed areas in Boston-Beacon Hill.
The trendy South End has a large collection of Victorian bow front houses, while the North End has a blend of Italian specialty grocery stores, restaurants, and historic attractions, like St. Stephens Church, Paul Revere House, and North Square.
5. Take a Tour
Boston Duck Tour
Boston offers visitors a variety of unique tours. Visit cemeteries, hear ghost tales, and learn about the spirits that haunt Boston on the Boston Spirits Walking Tour. Would you prefer something more animate? Embark on a food adventure through the North End markets and eating-places in this vibrant Italian neighborhood. If you want to capture romantic memories, visit some of the city's most photogenic spots on a Boston Photo Walks tour and learn how to take great pictures of the city.
Enjoy an entertaining Boston Duck Tour aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle through Boston's roads and waterways. Learn more about the city's rich history on the Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord Tour, which take you to Harvard Yard, Cambridge Common, the homes of famous authors from the past at Concord, and much more.
6. The Great Outdoors
The Great Blue Hills
Much of Boston's charm may lie in its streets and neighborhoods, but the outdoors has a lot to offer as well. Sixty-five hundred acres of meadows, ponds, and woods, with trails for hiking, riding, or just mere strolling, makes Blue Hills Reservation a perfect place to spend the day outside. The view is breathtaking from Great Blue Hill and you can get a crystal clear look at Hancock Tower. If it isn't too cloudy, Mount Monadnock, 70 miles away, will also appear on the skyline.
Boston also has several beaches where you can swim, sun bathe, and just spend a relaxing day. Carson Beach in South Boston has a walkway on which you can stroll or bike along the water from Castle Island to the Kennedy Library. The beaches along the Dorchester Shores, L Street Beach, and Wollaston Beach offer ample space and sand for some great beach lounging and swimming.
7. Weekend or One Day Romantic Attractions
Paul Revere's House
There are also many great attractions, which can be taken in over a day or weekend. The old world charm of The Paul Revere House with its famous Revere silver and colonial furniture is captivating. Learn about the legendary silversmith, who embarked on a dangerous mission for his country in 1775, in this centuries-old house, which has been restored and opened to the public. One of the most romantic places around Boston is Martha's Vineyard.
Filled with charming activities like cycling along the shoreline, snuggling close as you watch the sunset on Long Point Beach, and brunching at the Coach House Restaurant with its magnificent view of the Edgartown Harbor and Lighthouse, Martha's Vineyard is a veritable treasure trove for lovers. If you want to escape the plains and shift to loftier terrains, then the Sunday River Golf Club is just for you. Surrounded by massive expansive of greenery and the soaring mountains, one can golf, ski, or just take in the spectacular views.
8. Boston Park
Martha's Vineyard
Boston Common is all things to all people. You probably passed it by so many times without a second thought. However, with your love by your side, there is so much you can do here. Take a picnic basket and find a nice secluded spot to enjoy your sandwiches and conversation. Take long walks and enjoy the feeling of having someone you love by your side.
9. Boston Harbor Island National Park
Boston Harbor Island
This is a great place for a date, especially if you both enjoy being outdoors. Hiking trails are all over and you could spend days exploring this island of wonder. There is also a fort for those interested in history. Green locales surrounded by blue waters make the perfect setting for a sunny day together.
10. Beacon Hill & About
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a popular and historical neighborhood that offers plenty to see and do. Red brick sidewalks and Boston Brahmin homes are made to be ogled. Spend your time walking among the architectural marvels and mansions of the rich then drop in at the Cheers bar for a quick drink.
