48 hours in… Boston
WHERE TO STAY
Situated in the Back Bay area, Boston’s family-owned Lenox Hotel combines historical charm with modern luxury. The Lenox has been a Boston landmark ever since it opened for business in 1900. Now it’s known for its friendly, personalised service. Rooms start at $195, lenoxhotel.com
WHERE TO GO
Protopunk legends The Modern Lovers couldn’t get enough of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (especially the Cézannes). You should check it out – it’s one of the largest museums in the US, containing more than 450,000 works of art. mfa.org
WHERE TO DRINK
As far as Boston pubs go, it’s go Irish or go home. The Plough & Stars is the daddy of them all, having been in business for more than three decades. It offers great food during the day and raucous drinking in the evening, with live music and free-flowing Guinness. ploughandstars.com
WHERE TO EAT
You can’t go to Boston without sampling some East Coast seafood. Skip the corn chowder and head to Neptune Oyster on Salem Street for one of their warm, buttery rolls packed with chunky lobster meat. neptuneoyster.com