Now that the weather is nice out it seems like there is a whole new world of possibility in Boston. The entire city seems to be walking a little lighter and revisiting all their favorite spots. “Sunshine! That’s what you look like!”
My friend caught me on the bike !
With warmer weather comes the return of the Hubway bikes. Many large cities have now adopted the shared bike system. The system is usually a partnership between a sponsoring company and the cities government. I started using Hubway last year and I love it. You know something is working when everyone who uses it won’t stop talking about it and that is certainly the case with Hubway.
For $85 dollars a year you have unlimited use of the bikes and it is free for the first half hour of use. Plus you get a nifty pass to carry around and show your friends. As Boston is a small city you rarely use more than thirty minutes of ride time when getting from one place another. After a half hour there is a small fee hourly. If you are just visiting Boston or would like to try it out you can easily get a day pass which is well worth it on a sunny Saturday. Helmets are also available to rent at some locations.
Itinerary:
- Bike To Fort Point
- Grab Lunch: Flour, Bees Knees Supply Co, SweetGreen
- Enjoy The Waterfront!
Fort Point (Also known as the Seaport or Innovation District) has been reviewed before on our little space of the internet here. This area is growing rapidly and it seems every week there is a new restaurant to visit.
What is the thing that tends to keep us away from the area? It’s really not easy to get to. No major trains go to Fort Point and the bus system to get there isn’t exactly easy. My suggestion now that the weather is nice? Hubway! There is easily a station near where you are staying in the city and all the bike lanes leading to fort point are well marked.
Last weekend I rode my Hubway from my nearby station in Charlestown to Fort Point to catch a cornhole tournament that fellow blogger Mihaela was hosting for MS. Mihaela and her fellow coworkers do the MS ride they do yearly as team Liams Lucky Charms. This all-day cornhole tournament helps the riders’ cause and gets the excitement going as their yearly bike ride across Massachusetts approaches.
Mihaela And I
On my way to the tournament I hopped on my Hubway to grab some lunch in Fort Point before I had about six coors lights and threw a few bean bags around.
I rode from the Charlestown Navy Yard to Congress Street Hubway Station in Fort Point, where I was greeted by many lunch options. These places are open on the weekends due to heavy tourist traffic from the Boston Tea Party Museum and the Childrens Museum. The three places in this area that I would recommend for lunch are: Flour Bakery, Bees Knees Supply Company, and the new addition of SweetGreens.
Flour: This popular spot by Joann Chang has been a staple in Boston for some time now. Be prepared to wait in line and fight for your person space, but rest assured it’s well worth the wait. The ingredients are always fresh and if you are looking for your carb fix or a delicious baked treat, this is the place to be in Boston. Skip the Cannolis at Mike’s and head straight to the sticky buns and cookies at Flour.
For Lunch at Flour, my go-to item is the curry tuna salad sandwich. It’s something I crave and on summer days I often walk from my office in the Financial District to Fort Point.
Bees Knees Supply Company: This was the option I chose last Saturday and I was NOT sorry I did. I have to be honest, the service is lacking here. But they make up for it by never having a line and having delicious sandwiches. They also sell fine foods and have an extensive wine selection.
On Saturday I chose the “Porky Fig.” This sandwich is huge so I would recommend splitting it or saving half for later. It was, however, delicious and really hit the spot. I mean … French butter and goat Gouda? You really couldn’t go wrong here.
This natural foods chain from Washington, DC but has just made its way up to Boston. The line tends to be out the door at lunch (noticing a theme here?). The good thing is you can call ahead or order online in order to avoid the wait. All of the salads are delicious and the calories are listed next to each one for those who are counting. You also have the option to create your own. My favorite is the spicy sabzi! Everything is better with Sriracha.
Grab some food and walk around to enjoy the beautiful waterfront and catch some sunshine on a bench or on one of the outdoor tables the restaurants have!
Maggie – I am an old school New England gal living my life in the pursuit of fun ! My perfect day in Boston involves finding a new place with a little bit of known to it . I love to eat natural whole foods. My goal is always to stay active and burn off last nights wine and cheese plate. Whether its finding the newest fitness studio or training for a marathon I keep busy! #fitfluential #zen #workhardplayhard #eatclean #naturalwinemovement #travelsavvy #martahonrunner
Boston, Party of 6 