Going to Boston for the first time this weekend. Looking for things to do.

do a search, there's a poster on here that has lived there for a few years and he put some pretty good stuff on here not too long ago

the clam chowder is pretty dope

Lived here for about a year and a half so I don't claim to be an expert but always happy to give recommendations.

I would highly recommend doing the Harpoon Brewery Tour over Sam Adams.

Depending on your budget I can suggest tons of great places to eat or grab a drink.

There's really nothing to see at Quincy Market and it's something you can do during the Freedom Trail. Speaking of the FT, I really would recommend not doing a guided tour. Download the FT app and go at your own pace. Also, stop in the Bell in Hand and Green Dragon during the tour. Very historic bars that were frequented by Paul Revere et al back in the day.

ETA- you're thinking of the MFA (Museum of a Fine Arts). It's awesome. Went during their exhibit of the Magna Carta. If you like history, I also highly recommend the JFK Library

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Union Oyster House

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Very touristy and overrated IMO.

I wrote a Guide to Boston for a friend a while back. Post your e-mail address real quick and I'll be happy to forward it to you. Has a lot of good places to eat and drink.

Duck boat tour?

Drive to Cape Cod?

Also, I didn't see going to Harvard on your list. I would do that if you can fit it in your schedule.

Hope you have a great time. It's a beautiful city.

If you can, plan a ferry trip to Salem. We did and loved it.

Harpoon > Sam Adams tour as already mentioned. Sam Adams tour is good, too, but Harpoon's is awesome.

L Street Tavern is cool if you are into Good Will Hunting.

I'd go to Boston Common.

Man, Boston is a great city. You'll find plenty to do.

I went two years ago for a Red Sox's game. Harbour tour is a must. Also, check out the aquarium right next to it if you're into that kind of stuff. I thought it was pretty cool myself. Take a tour of Harvard too, but watch out cause their students will just jump right into the crosswalks with not a single glance at traffic. I guess it's some yankee rule to where they can walk wherever the hell they want.