The city of Boston itself is beautiful. To go for a walk on a sunny, spring day around the Boston Public Gardens or down Newbury Street is a delightful experience. I love living in the heart of downtown Boston. That being said, there is absolutely NOTHING to do if you are under 21 years of age.
Aside from doing the touristy stuff, dropping a pretty penny to see a show, or eating at one of the multitude of restaurants, there is little that would excite the average teenager. Don’t get me wrong; there are museums and art galleries galore, but they are of no interest to me. I don’t do museums. Boston is a city with deep historical roots and the accompanying guided tours. However, if you’re not an art aficionado or a history buff, you’re out of luck.
A lot of the would-be-cool places like King’s and Jillian’s change to 21+ and start carding after 8pm (sometimes even 6pm). For being a “college town,” there is little the college student can do without a (really good) fake ID. Whoever gave Boston the nickname The Hub of the Universe clearly wasn’t a teenager at the time. Once you hit 21, the whole city lights up. There is literally a bar on every corner and (from what I hear) an exciting nightlife. But until that happens, Boston remains extra ordinary for me. I’ll let you know if it becomes extraordinary after October 29, 2009.
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