What to Eat, Drink, Shop, and See in Boston around eTail East 2024
If you’re headed to Boston for eTail East 2024 from August 12 to 15th, look no further than this post for all the places around the conference to eat, shop, and drink. We polled our Canal teammates for all their favorite recs from living and visiting in Boston over the past few years to create this guide.
Before we get into the recs–I previously wrote about my top conference sessions for eTail East 2024. Consider visiting it when creating your perfect conference itinerary!
First things first: where is eTail East Boston 2024?
This year’s conference will be held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in the charming Back Bay neighborhood of the city at 110 Huntington Avenue.
Back Bay is one of the most historic and iconic neighborhoods in Boston, with gorgeous Victorian brownstones and quaint but bustling commercial streets. The neighborhood centers around Copley Square (and namesake for the hotel!), and features not-to-be-missed sights like the Boston Public Library, Newbury Street, and Trinity Church.
Now what to eat, drink, and do while you’re in town. Here's a summary of what's in this guide:
Places to eat
Places to drink
Places to shop & see
- Newbury Street
- Copley Place Mall
- Boston Public Library
- Top of the Hub (Prudential Center)
- Charles River Esplanade
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Where to eat in Boston
$$ • 5 min walk from the hotel
A great place for business meetings. A casual American spot that’s nice, but not too intimate of a setting.
$$$ • Next door to the hotel
Regional “chain” but well-respected spot. Great oysters and other seafood. Great for a business meeting.
$$$ • 4 min walk from the hotel
An Italian chain with delicious food and lots of tables. Good business meeting spot.
$$$ • 4 min walk from the hotel
A high-end seafood spot known for its excellent service and even better food.
$$$$ • 4 min walk from the hotel
Upscale Italian-Mediterranean restaurant known for a luxurious feel.
$$$$ • 11 min walk from the hotel
High-class steakhouse that’s famous in Boston. Go here to enjoy a nice cut of meat paired with a Death & Taxes cocktail.
Where to grab a coffee or drink in Boston
$$ • 7 minute walk from hotel
Local Boston favorite for coffee, pastries, and lunchtime meals–and my personal favorite when in Boston!
$ • Less than a block from the hotel
A quick-service cafe with coffee, alcohol, and sandwiches with a nice ambiance.
$$ • Less than a block from the hotel
Trendy, chain coffee shop with specialized coffee and snacks like waffles, oats, and croissants.
$$ • 5 minute walk from the hotel
You can’t go wrong with an Irish pub. In the Lenox Hotel, serving both drinks and food.
$$ • Next door to the hotel
Your classic sports bar. Plus, it’s so close to the hotel you can’t lose (even if your team does).
$$ • 9 minute walk from the hotel
A speakeasy below Krasi (a Greek restaurant off Newbury). A cool spot with great cocktails–there’s usually a wait though. Great for meeting up with friends.
Where to shop & sight-see in Boston
One of the main outdoor shopping roads in Boston, with lots of cool shops and restaurants along. You can find a list of all the stores here.
High end enclosed shopping mall located very close to the hotel.
5 minute walk from the hotel
Historic landmark with beautiful architecture.
11 minute walk from the hotel
Great for a stroll or run along the river.
Top of the Hub (Prudential Center)
While the restaurant has closed, the Prudential Skywalk Observatory offers great city views. Check ahead of time if tickets are needed.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
17 minute walk or 10 minute drive from the hotel
An art museum housed in a historic Venetian palace-style home–a palette cleanser from the usual city scenes in Boston!
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