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Looking for a rainy day activity? Or love supporting local artists? Then heading to SoWa Art + Design District is the perfect spot for you! Head through the various floors of local artists studios to view or purchase their art— from textiles, jewelry, prints, and paintings, there’s something for everyone! 

Here's your plan for exploring local art studios at SoWa Art + Design District today

SoWa Art + Design Distric

Head to SoWa Art + Design Building in Boston to explore various floors of local art studios and possibly buy unique artworks from textiles to paintings.

Art Viewing

✅ Before you go
• Pre-purchase parking at various nearby parking garages or take a chance for street parking! 


Head to SoWa Art + Design Building

At SoWa Vintage Market in SoWa, Boston, explore every open studio and discover unique artworks, as not all studios are open daily.


• Make sure you go to every open studio! Not all are open everyday so you may find something new!


Check out the art!

Come with me to Sowa Art and Design District in the South End.

This building is home to many local artists studios and galleries,

and is so fun to check out all the different types of local artists art.

One of the coolest things about this building is a lot of

artists are actively working on their art as you browse through.

You can even buy a few prints if you like.

If you're ever in the South End on a rainy day or looking for something fun to do,

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe & walk around beacon hill!

Here's your plan for enjoying coffee, exploring a bookstore, and strolling through charming Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

Explore Charles Street, Beacon Hill, wearing sturdy shoes to navigate cobblestones. Ideal for those who relish historic ambiances and unique local boutiques.

Books and Cafe

✅ Before you go
• wear walking shoes! Cobblestones & bricks are not for the faint of heart

💪 Pro tips
• You can take the T or uber right there to Charles Street!

Head over to beacon hill

Explore Beacon Hill by walking through charming streets and visiting local boutiques, immersing yourself in the unique allure of this historic Boston neighborhood.

Beacon Hill Walk

💪 Pro tips
• make sure to stop in all of the cute boutiques! 

Walk through Beacon Hill

Visit Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for a delightful time with books and treats. Reserve in the cafe and explore each book-filled level, featuring a pressing button activated train.

💪 Pro tips
• make sure you make a reservation in the cafe (they book out in advance) we went for tea and cookies! Check out every level of the book store! The train goes off when you press the button to the left of the entryway :)

Head to Beacon Hill Books and Cafe

If you were looking for something fun to do

head over to Beacon Hill Books and Cafe in Beacon Hill.

We started by going through the cafe area,

It's a great place to enjoy a nice iced coffee,

and then make sure to head next into the bookstore.

There are so many levels to this store and each one is so cool.

That every nook and cranny of this store is decorated so intentionally.

in the children's room to check out the little

train that comes out when you press the button.

The most beautiful skyline views of the city can be found aboard one of Classic Harbor Line’s countless cruise options! Come along for tonight’s choice of the Northern Lights sunset cruise, where you’ll see Boston Harbor light up underneath the stars while you enjoy seasonal bites + sips. 

Here's your plan for a scenic sunset yacht cruise in Boston with seasonal bites and drinks

Boston Boat Day (that won’t break the bank!) 

Enjoy a sunset yacht cruise in Boston Harbor, offering stunning skyline views, with tickets starting at $38.

Sunset Yacht Cruise

✅ Before you go
• Tickets start at just $38 (but vary depending on which specific sail you choose)!
• Use the following link to browse + book your boat cruise of choice: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/boston-sailing/items/calendar/?ref=Brittany%20Polevikov&sheet-uuid=68898bd8-6b11-4fa1-9e15-4d340d5462a6&asn=brittanypolevikov&full-items=yes&flow=1364421

💪 Pro tips
• Opt for flat shoes and light layers for balance + comfort
• Keep an eye out for CHL’s seasonal offerings, such as their Valentine’s Day jazz cruise and 4th of July fireworks sail!

Watch the sun set on the Boston skyline while aboard a beautiful yacht! 

Here's how you can have a boat day in Boston

with beautiful skyline views and a bountiful bar without breaking the bank.

Classic Harbor Line offers over a dozen different boating options a week,

we're boarding the Northern Lights yacht.

seasonal sips and bites every Thursday through Sunday.

After ordering your accoutrements  of choice,

you can either enjoy your waterfront sips from

the comfort of the temperature controlled cabin,

on your face while exploring the vessel's various levels.

you really can't go wrong with any vantage point of the sun setting on Boston Harbor

as you soak in a gorgeous golden hour out on the open seas.

Though I am personally partial to a dreamy evening like this one,

Northern Lights also offers two daytime options,

one of which is a brunch cruise hosted every Saturday and Sunday.

You can use the link below to browse and book the perfect sail for you.

Rest assured that whichever you choose will allow you to

This double feature, fully customizable self care day in Somerville has all of your relaxation needs covered, quite literally, from head to toe! Between a full body massage and a facial right across the street, you’ll be left feeling brand new. 

Here's your plan for a relaxing self-care day with a customizable massage and facial experience

Self Care Day in Assembly Row

Squeeze Massage in Assembly Row offers a fully customizable full body massage. Save your preferences in their app and enjoy free enhancements.

Full Body Massage

✅ Before you go
• Choose between a 50 or 80 minute massage
• Book in the Squeeze app, or at this link: https://www.squeezemassage.com/appointment/location/3/services/boston

💪 Pro tips
• Squeeze Massage was created by the founders of Drybar, so don’t forget to freshen up with their products in the bathroom before you leave!

Get your Squeeze on with a full body massage 💆🏼‍♀️ 

At Heyday Assembly Row, receive a personalized facial, recognized as Boston's best by Cosmopolitan. Enjoy a range of skincare enhancements and shop top brands.

Best Facial

✅ Before you go
• Book here: https://webbooking.heydayskincare.com/locations

💪 Pro tips
• Since you’ll be lying face down throughout part of your massage, make sure to schedule in your facial for afterwards instead of before! 
• Shop bestselling skincare brands such as Supergoop, Tata Harper, The Outset, Osea Malibu, Moon Juice, and more.

Experience Boston’s Best Facial, according to Cosmopolitan Magazine!  

fully customizable self-care day in Somerville has

we're headed to Assembly Row, and starting off our outing at Squeeze Massage.

When I say that all aspects of your experience are chosen by you,

All of your preferences can be saved in their app,

which is also where you can book and pay with just the touch of a button.

aside from all the Dry Bar products in the bathroom,

is that none of your massage add-ons come at any additional cost.

I did say that this is a full body self-care day,

so our second stop is across the street at Heyday Skincare for

what was just voted the best facial in Boston by Cosmopolitan.

but this time by your aesthetician's analysis of your skin.

All of Heyday's aestheticians have over 100 hours of specialized training,

so it's safe to say that your skin—and the hair on it— is in very good hands.

While your custom facial can include extractions,

an extensive menu of facial enhancements such as dermaplaning 

and LED light therapy is available with a range of price points.

Regardless of which customizations you choose,

this two-stop self-care day will have you feeling brand new.