The city of Boston is known for having great seafood and Italian cuisine in its North End. If the food isn't enough to attract tourists the city has some of the best sports teams in the country and even the Samuel Adams Brewery where tons of tourists flock during October.
Samuel Adams Brewery Beer Garden
-The Samuel Adams brewery makes Boston a hotspot for beer enthusiasts, college students, and tourists every year. The Beer Garden offers limited-released brews and local snacks.
-Oktoberfest is the seasonal drink that draws the most attention but other fresh limited items make the brewery a fun spot to spend your day at.
-A tour of the brewery is free after a recommended donation and you even get to sample beer at the end. If you'd like to sit and enjoy other sections you have to pay menu prices at the beer garden.
Mike's pastry
-In Boston's North End this spot is the best for any cannoli that you can think up. In fact Mike's offers 18 different flavors that include different shells, fillings, and toppings. The lines are often out the door and the menu stretches across three walls. Boston's love for the Italian pastries has allowed them to expand and open up 3 additional locations in the city.
-The Florentine, Chocolate Chip, and Pecan Caramel are the top 3 sellers. Customers also love the lobster tail pastry treat.
-Cannoli prices are between $3 and $4.50. You can have a build-your-own cannoli kit sent to your home for $45 that includes pistachios, chocolate chips, confectioners sugar, and either plain or chocolate ricotta filling.
Atlantic Fish Company
-Atlantic Fish Co has plenty to offer to its guests with an award winning clam chowder, corn pudding, oysters, scallops, and sea bass. Their seafood is caught fresh in local waters and has remained one of the distinctive qualities of their food. Each morning their menu is updated to reflect what is freshly available and the catch of the day. For a seafood lover this is a must as it has been for many since 1978.
-If you were given the impossible task of trying one item from the menu, the rich and creamy Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is a great option. It has won awards from Thrillist, Serious Eats, boston.com, Spectator, Insider, and Trip Advisor.
-Atlantic Fish Co is on the pricier end of the spectrum with their Wagyu 10oz for $65, Fra Diavolo for $35, and an impressive Chilled Shellfish Tower for $130. If you just want to try some of their top items with a partner you can order the Clam Chowder in a bread bowl for $13, Calamari Milano for $19, or the Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops for $18.
Giacomo's Ristorante
-Giacomo's is located, like many other amazing restaurants, on Hanover Street. You can expect delicious seafood at Giacomo's if you can manage waiting for a table. The line usually stretches down the street and you can't secure a table with a reservation. It adds to the culminating experience as you sit in the tiny restaurant in such a bustling environment.
-Word on the street is that they may have one of the best calamari dishes in the area. Other top items are the Frutti di Mare, Pumpkin Tortellini, and Fusilli with shrimp and lobster. The specials menu on a big black chalkboard holds some delicious options that are always worth trying.
-This restaurant prices very fairly compared to its Italian counterparts in the North End. The calamari for example is only $10 for a large order. Their ravioli, tortellini, and other pasts dishes come in around $20-$25.