Rainy days in Boston don't have to be boring. Trade your next gloomy afternoon of Netflix for one of these indoor excursions.
Copley Place Mall
A trip to the mall with the promise of a successful shopping spree could be the ideal outing for a day with friends or to have a quaint afternoon date. Accommodating luxury fashion staples, such as Dior, Fendi, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, Copley Place Mall is here to help you update your wardrobe with the hottest styles. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.262.6600, simon.com/mall/copley-place
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market
This historic Boston landmark is situated a few steps away from the waterfront. The marketplace famously houses a plethora of shops, as well as myriad options for delectable food. This includes the renowned Quincy Market Colonnade, which offers a wide variety of international cuisine and local favorites, such as Pokeworks and Wicked Lobstah. To top off the day’s festivities, you can enjoy invigorating street performances while journeying through the vast cobblestone promenade. 4 S. Market St., 617. 523.1300, faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Freedom Tour Trail
This renowned tour, hosted by tour guides decked out in their best-dressed 18th century garb, takes you through an interactive journey, encapsulating 250 years worth of Boston’s history. The Freedom Trail consists of a 2.5 mile red line that guides you through 16 nationally-historic sites, which includes a cultivated collection of sites such as King’s Chapel or the Massachusetts State House that reveal the story of the road to the American Revolution. 139 Tremont St., 617.357.8300, thefreedomtrail.org
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Founded in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts has become the 14th largest museum in the world with a collection that boasts nearly 500,000 pieces of art. Come marvel at pieces from countries all over the world, including jewelry, photographs, drawings, instruments and fashion. This spring, escape the April showers by visiting The Provincetown Printmakers, which includes works from six artists that document small fishing towns. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300, mfa.org
Prudential Center
Located in the heart of the city, the Prudential Center provides an all-inclusive hangout spot set to fill your day with activities. Ranging from fine dining locations, such as the Mediterranean restaurant Porto, to luxury retail stores, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, there is an abundance of options that don't require an umbrella. 800 Boylston St., 617.236.3100, prudentialcenter.com
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