Where did I leave off? Ah, yes, delicious Regina Pizza! After that, our walking tour wasn’t even close to over. We kept walking, away from North End and towards the water front.
I have a love affair with water and was giddy to see the harbor and the sailboats. We still had ground to cover, so we moved on quickly through the amazing waterfront architecture of a hotel (I think).
Isn’t is gorgeous? It made me feel so tiny. Keeping on, we wandered through Faneiul Hall and Quincy Market.
It was a lively scene of tourists and street performers, which were entertaining to watch.
By then my feet were really starting to feel the distance and we were all parched, so we sought refuge by the water at the Barking Crab.
This place was cool! The scene was lively and I enjoyed watching the partygoers while chugging my water, trying to rehydrate.
90 degrees in the city is no joke. After a round of waters, we headed back towards Back Bay, winding through the park again.
I want these flowers in my yard. They look like they belong in The Lorax.
We stopped along the way to see the bombing memorial.
Reading the messages of love and strength on the running shoes gave me chills. The memorial was crowded and it was surreal to imagine what had transpired here only a few weeks ago. The Boston Strong messages everywhere were inspiring and gave me a sense of pride for a city I hadn’t, until then, even visited.
We stopped for one more refreshment, food truck style. I’m not sure if I was that thirsty or if the raspberry iced tea I ordered really was the best thing I’d ever had in my life.
We finally reached the girls’ apartment after what I am certain was at least a 7 mile walk. We all plopped down, put our feet up and relished in the air-condition.
I may or may not have dozed off for a few minutes, but then it was time to shower. We all cleaned up and headed back to the waterfront, this time in a cab!
We intended to go on the rooftop at Legal Harborside, but the line wrapped around the building.
Instead we grabbed sangria and stood at the bar, looking out on the water.
The sides of the restaurant were all open and it was by far the prettiest view we’d had yet.
The evening was perfect and I wish we could have stayed all night, but we had reservations down the street at Empire, a sushi restaurant. We walked the half mile or so, and I immediately regretted wearing heels.
Soon enough we arrived at Empire and I loved the swanky indoor décor. If only I had my real camera! We were also starving and wasted no time ordering appetizers. We split shrimp dumplings and I ordered hot and sour soup.
I consider myself a hot and sour soup connoisseur, and this bowl of soup blew me away! It was incredible!!! Highly recommend it. The sushi was pretty delicious, too.
Dinner was over around 10pm and I could feel myself fading fast. Still, we made it out to Tia’s, a bar on the water, where I lasted a whole 30 minutes or so before we decided to head home, where I promptly zonked out.
I was glad to feel well rested in the morning, because Alexis took me on a duck tour!
I’m a huge history nerd and loved hearing the facts and stories of Boston as we quacked our way around the city. There is (obviously) so much history to Boston and hearing stories from the revolution through where John Kerry lives was a lot of fun. Almost as fun as getting to drive the duck in the Charles River.
Yup, Alexis and I waited our turn while all the 5 year olds drove, then finally, we got the glory! Quack quack!
At the end of the tour it was almost time for me to head to the airport, but I couldn’t leave without doing the one thing I had my heart set on. Eating and lobster roll.
We decided on the Atlantic Fish Co because it was close to her apartment. The Forum restaurant, right next to it, was where the second bomb went off. They are currently rebuilding the restaurant. The mailbox out front is the one that was all over the news. Again, surreal.
We started off with an oyster sampler. 3 different types of oysters. I showed my southern roots by looking for the saltines, but Alexis helped me out by doctoring them up and showing me how to slurp it right from the shell. Delicious! I really could eat seafood everyday.
Finally, the main event…
Sooooooo GOOD!
The lobster was lightly dressed and tasted fresh on the soft roll. I demolished every crumb of my half.
After lunch, Alexis drove me to the airport with a happy belly full of lobster. The weekend in Boston was everything I hoped it could have been. I felt like we saw and did so much in 2 days and spending time with my friends is always a great time. Still, once on the plane, I couldn’t wait to get home to David and Hailey, who I must brag on for having a fun and busy daddy daughter weekend while I was away.
Thank goodness for google hangouts on the phone 
If you could take a girls trip anywhere for a weekend, where would you go?
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
That hot and sour soup looks truly awesome!!
I LOVE all of these pictures. I have been wanting to visit Boston for years now, and your pictures make me want to go there even more. It looks like an absolutely gorgeous and lively city!
Gcroft says
Sydney, although for me, it’s the Company that counts most – being with great, like-minded friends – going for walks, trying out new food, having a good catch-up over drinks. I could almost taste that lobster roll. Yum.
Lisa @ The Splattered Apron says
So glad you had a wicked awesome time in my home town! (had to throw the wicked in there, haven’t said that in years since I moved south of the Mason-Dixon). If you can believe it, I still haven’t been away from Caroline for more than one night–and she’s almost 22 months! In June my first true weekend away is to go to one of my best friend’s weddings in New Orleans. I’ve never been to New Orleans and I am so excited to explore the city with three of my best friends (boys and girls!) before we celebrate the fourth one that’s getting married. While I will, of course, miss my husband and Caroline terribly, I am so excited to be able to catch up with my friends! 3 of the 5 of us have kids so it’s getting harder and harder to get together like this. Hooray for friend time!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says
Do you work for Boston’s tourism dept, because now I really wanna go!!! 🙂 Looks like a blast! Whenever I visit Northern coasts, I like to find a lobster roll. Love those dang things.
If I could do a girl trip anywhere, it would probably be somewhere beachy and possibly even a little cheesy/silly – I’m thinking Cancun.
Christina says
What a wonderful weekend!!! My best friend and I went to Chicago a couple years ago to celebrate our 35th birthdays together, and it’s one of my favorite memories ever. We stayed in a great hotel, toured the entire city, and ate amazing food (especially Frontera Grill, Rick Bayless’ restaurant!) I bought a bracelet at Tiffany’s and everytime I wear it, I remember our weekend.
Beth Sheridan says
Wow you have definitely made me want to visit Boston! It looks incredible! I finally made it to NYC a few months ago so now I guess my next city to cross of my bucket list is Las Vegas 🙂
Parita says
When Vishnu and I went on a duck tour in Boston, the engine died while we were in the middle of the water. It didn’t help that our guide was super flustered and didn’t know what to do. Fun times!
Glad you had such a fun trip – girls weekends are the best!
katie says
What an amazing trip! You really got lucky with all the food options, yum! I’ve never had a lobster roll before, but I’m not a huge mayo fan, so I’m not sure if I ever will order one.
Jen says
Looks like an amazing weekend! I haven’t been to Boston since last year. I miss it!
Lisa says
Your girls trip to Boston looks like such an incredible time!
I’ve been to Boston once, but I didn’t get to get out much and experience the city as much as I wanted so I definitely want to try and get back there!
And the food looks awesome too.
That screen shot it adorable!
Shari says
Oh, how fun! It looks like you had such a lovely weekend. Spending time with friends is truly sunshine for the soul.
I’d choose Nantucket for a girls’ weekend … I’ve written about it extensively in several of my books and would absolutely love to see it in person! 🙂
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Boston is such a fun city! My sister went to undergrad there and I loved visiting.
Tara@PNWRunner says
Your post made me really want to visit Boston again. My family is from that area and I haven’t been there in nearly 10 years now. Brings back memories!!
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
That hot n sour soup looked so delicious 🙂
char eats greens says
Sounds like an amazing 2 days!! How cute is that phone screenshot. Love it!!! I would love to go to Boston!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
How FUN! I love all of the pictures. Right now, I’d take a girls’ trip ANYWHERE … being a new mommy is tough haha! 😉
Emily S says
I love Boston! That’s where Jay proposed to me. We love the Beacon Hill area – and the Esplanade. And of course, Fenway Park!!!
Despite the high temps, the weather looks beautiful! Sounds like a wonderful weekend.
Andie says
we went to boston in July 2010 and loved it- pre baby! I think my favorite food to have there was at this little place called chacarero’s. They were these little chilean sandwiches that were TO. DIE. FOR.
that being said- the flowers you said you want in your yard- they are called agapanthus or lily of the nile. They should grow where you live- I have TONS of them in my front yard (I’m in the NOLA metro)
and for a girls weekend- if I didn’t live here already- I’d say New Orleans. Or Seaside, FL (which I am doing in a few months with friends!)