As September draws to a close, so does my first month as a resident of Boston, MA. I’m a first year college student from New Hampshire, and while I’ve been to Boston many times before, there is something different about living in the city. It allows such easy access to explore everything the city has to offer, which is something I am trying to take advantage of. So, here are a few of the sights, shops, and snacks that I found in Boston this month.
Fenway Park – A classic, of course. As the Red Sox season drew to a close this weekend, I appreciate that I got to go to 3 games this month. I attended the game on September 10th, a rain-soaked 3 to 7 win against the Orioles. Unfortunately, I did not stay long at this game due to the pounding rain (pro tip – check the weather before you buy tickets!) Then, I attended the Barbie-themed Red Sox game on September 22nd, a thrilling 2 to 3 win over the White Sox. This was such a good game, and it was so fun to see everyone’s Barbie outfits! Finally, the last game I watched was the 3 to 2 loss against the White Sox, on September 24th. The game got canceled after a rain delay in the 6th inning. Altogether, attending a Fenway game is so much fun! With both day and night games practically everyday of the week, it is not hard to find a game to attend!
Cost: Cheaper tickets go for around $30, and leave you with a fun night out.
T Stop: Fenway, on the D Green Line.
Boston Public Library – I headed to the library on Copley on a Saturday with friends to study. Unfortunately we quickly learned, it is absolutely packed there on Saturdays midday. We had hoped to study in Bates Hall, but there was not a single seat left there, or anywhere else! Of course, we enjoyed the gorgeous architecture and art of the library, but we ended up studying elsewhere.
Cost: free!
T Stop: Copley, on any Green Line.
Pressed Cafe – After our failure at the Boston Public LIbrary, we turned to Pressed Cafe. Pressed Cafe offers a wide variety of food, drinks, and smoothies to please pretty much any eater. They are described as an all-day fast-casual menu designed with a Mediterranean flair, and they pride themselves on fresh ingredients. The cafe was packed, but we managed to grab a table and some food. It was a great place to snack and study, though I would suggest noise canceling headphones if you need a quiet atmosphere to focus.
Cost: $$
T Stop: Prudential, on the E Green Line.
CorePower Yoga – A few friends of mine found this yoga place, and they offer a week-long free trial. It was perfect for a group of college students who cannot afford the $189 a month for full access. CorePower runs many classes a day, but we tried out their Yoga Sculpt and Hot Power Fusion. Yoga Sculpt was probably the most I have ever sweat, with the temperature set to 94°F, and a full body workout that included cardio. However, it was one of the best workout classes I have ever taken. Hot Power Fusion was much hotter, but a little more laid back, with a focus on stretching. Overall, the classes were such a good experience.
Cost: free!
T Stop: CorePower has a ton of locations throughout the city, but I specifically attended the Fenway studio, located off the Kenmore stop, on the B,C,D Green Line.
Blackbird Doughnuts – Serving speciality doughnuts by the month, this little place is such a gem! They have a few basics, plus their specials, and I truly don’t think you could go wrong with any one of their doughnuts! The September specials were: cider cake, pumpkin cake, vanilla sprinkle, pear-ginger jam bismarck, maple braid, cider glazed, berry crumble, thai tea bismarck, and spicy chicken n’ waffles. They have a few locations throughout Boston, but I went to the Fenway one!
Cost: $3.50-4.00 per doughnut
T Stop: Fenway, on the D Green Line or Kenmore, B,C,D Green Line.
And now, there is all of October to explore! Some places I am excited to check out are the SkyWalk on the top of the Prudential Building, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Brueggers Bagels! Enjoy Boston!