Explore Boston's Best with Newbury Guest House Blog
Meet Dave Garabedian, Newbury Guest House owner, native Bostonian, and your expert on the best of Boston’s Back Bay. “From history to architecture to shopping and dining, our city has so much to surprise and delight our guests – and so much of it is right outside our front door. We love helping them discover it, watching them fall in love with it, and seeing them return year after year to explore even more.
Watch this space for the latest from Dave and the NGH staff on what’s old (it’s Boston, after all), what’s new, what to do, and what not to miss.
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When Boston Raises Your Flag, It Feels Like Home
There are countless reasons travelers choose Boston. Some come for the Revolutionary history, others for world-class universities, championship sports, incredible dining, or the unmistakable charm of strolling through neighborhoods that have been welcoming visitors for centuries. But there's another side of Boston that often surprises international guests, a tradition that quietly reflects the city's remarkable diversity and genuine appreciation for cultures from around the world.
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The Ultimate Guide to Back Bay Boston for First-Time Visitors
The Back Bay land reclamation project began in 1857 and took 25 years to complete. A tripartite agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston, and private landowners authorized the filling of more than 450 acres of tidal flats, nearly doubling the size of the Boston peninsula. Gravel was transported 9 miles from Needham via a specially built railroad, running on a continuous schedule at peak filling periods. By most accounts, it ranked among the largest urban engineering projects in American history at the time.
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Charles River Esplanade: Boston’s Most Beautiful Escape (Just Minutes from Newbury Guest House)
There are moments in Boston when the city just… slows down. The traffic fades. The noise softens. And suddenly, you’re standing by the water, watching sailboats drift past as the skyline glows in the distance. That place? The Charles River Esplanade. And the best part, if you’re staying at Newbury Guest House, you’re incredibly close: About an 8-minute ride or a 28-minute walk through some of Boston’s most beautiful streets. It’s one of those spots that locals love, visitors remember, and honestly… photos don’t quite do justice.
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What’s Happening in Boston: Discover the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music (#BFNJM)
If you’re looking for something truly unique to experience while staying in Boston, something local, meaningful, and a little unexpected, you’re in the right city at the right time. Because Boston isn’t just about history and architecture (though we’ve got plenty of that). It’s also a place where culture is constantly evolving, where communities come together, and where music has a way of bringing people into rooms they didn’t even know they were looking for.
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Boston’s Best Kept Secrets: The Footlight Club (Where Theater Feels Like Home)
Let’s start with this: If someone told you the oldest community theater in America has been quietly putting on shows in the same cozy hall since 1877… you’d probably expect something a little formal. Maybe even a little stiff. You’d be wrong. Because tucked away in Jamaica Plain, about 20 minutes from Newbury Guest House by car, is a place that feels less like a theater… and more like you’ve just been invited into a really talented friend’s living room.
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What’s Happening in Boston This Summer (2026): Events, Festivals & Why Newbury Guest House Is the Place to Stay
There’s something about summer in Boston that just feels different. Maybe it’s the way the city opens up, sidewalks fill, patios come alive, and the Charles River becomes a front-row seat to everything happening around you. Or maybe it’s the energy. The sense that something is always about to happen. And the truth is… it usually is. If you’re planning a trip to Boston this summer, you’re stepping into one of the best times of year to experience the city. From iconic annual events to hidden local gems, there’s no shortage of things to do. The key? Plan your trip around it.
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Boston’s Best Kept Secrets: Step Inside the Ether Dome (Where Pain Disappeared Forever)
Let’s set the scene. You walk into one of the most famous hospitals in the world, Massachusetts General Hospital. People are moving quickly. Doctors, nurses, patients. It feels like… well, a hospital. Then someone tells you: “Take the elevator to the 4th floor.” You step out, open a door… and suddenly you’re in the 1800s. Welcome to The Ether Dome, one of Boston’s most fascinating hidden gems.
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The Museum of Bad Art: Boston’s Funniest Cultural Experience (Yes, Really)
Let’s be honest for a second. When you think about visiting museums in Boston, you’re probably picturing: Masterpieces. Priceless works of art. Quiet rooms where you whisper for no reason. Now forget all of that. Because Boston is also home to something… very different. Welcome to the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
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Boston Speaks in Tongues (and You’ll Love Listening)
Boston is many things: historic, bustling, walkable, wicked cool — and incredibly chatty. But here’s a secret most people don’t realize until they walk through the city: Boston speaks in tongues, literally. If you stroll down Newbury Street near Newbury Guest House on a sunny afternoon, you’ll hear more than just the hum of espresso machines and the shuffle of tourists. You’ll overhear Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and many, many more languages woven into everyday conversation. Boston isn’t just a city with accents — it’s a city with full-on dialect diversity, cultural rhythm, and the kind of multilayered chatter that makes you smile (and maybe reach for a phrasebook).