Winter in Boston doesn't have to be boring. Trade your next afternoon of Netflix for one of these indoor excursions.
Afternoon Tea at Trifecta
Find shelter from Boston’s blustery winter in Trifecta at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston. The chic eatery serves an afternoon tea service that foodies won’t want to miss, featuring Champagne, cozy winter cocktails, selections from J’enway Tea Co. and delectable snacks. Start with the foie gras choux before indulging in bites like current and vanilla bean scones, petite lobster rolls with black truffle, deviled eggs and praline rocher tarts. Saturdays and Sundays from 11 - 2:30 p.m., 1 Dalton St., fourseasons.com/onedalton
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. 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., simon.com/mall/copley-place
The Spa at Encore Boston Harbor
Nothing can cure a case of the winter blues like a day at The Spa at Encore Boston Harbor. After taking a dip in the hot tub and plunge pool, try The Ocean Experience. The blissful service features 90-120 minutes of complete relaxation. First, the body is brushed with a foam of natural enzymes and massaged with a botanical cream and oil. A soothing cocoon completes the experience. 1 Broadway, Everett, encorebostonharbor.com
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 and delectable food. Explore the renowned Quincy Market Colonnade, which offers a wide variety of international cuisine and local favorites, such as Boston Chowda 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., faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Paving the way for modern art museums across the nation, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) presents modern art in all forms of media. See Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-Today before it closes on Feb. 25. The exhibit challenges conventional mindsets about the region. See work from other famous artists at the ICA, like Andy Warhol and Georges Braque. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, icaboston.org
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
While the ever-blooming courtyard at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a wonder, there’s always more to explore—through Feb. 6, see Carla Fernández: Tradition Is Not Static. The exhibit explores works by the Mexico City-based fashion designer featuring traditional Mexican patterning for the loom. After immersing yourself in this novel experience, wander through the rest of Isabella’s former home, where stunning details and works wait around every corner. 25 Evans Way, gardnermuseum.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 worldwide, including jewelry, photographs, drawings, instruments and fashion. This winter, escape the cold by visiting Marking Resilience: Indigenous North American Prints, which includes 30 works by Indigenous artists from the United States and Canada.. 465 Huntington Ave., mfa.org
Private Igloos at Lookout Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar season is closer than you think, thanks to the Envoy Hotel’s private igloo experience. Cozy up in one of Lookout’s heated igloos while enjoying specialty cocktails, light bites and sweeping city views. Hot sips like the OTT Chocolate with Codiga blanco tequila, chocolate, chai and whipped cream are sure to keep you warm. 70 Sleeper St., theenvoyhotel.com
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., prudentialcenter.com
Photography by: Liese Jones Photography/Meet Boston
