Boston Sailing Center
Third year in a row, and they've added to their fleet. Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA .
Boston Sailing Center
Five-day lesson plans with a fleet of 27-foot boats. Large enough to get a sense of sophisticated sailing, small enough for a novice to handle. 54 Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA .
Neil Morris Fragrances
Having had way too many perfume bottles misted in our direction over the years, we relish fragrance designer Neil Morris's sanctuary of a studio, the very antithesis of department-store counters. Choose from his signature collection, or relax while he blends a custom scent based on your favorite memories. 221 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA neilmorrisfragrances.com.
The Boston Sail Loft
It’s kind of a tease that the Sail Loft’s clam chowder comes in a handled mug, because — unless you want your beard or blouse to smell of seafood — it’s probably not advisable to just go ahead and drink it down. If etiquette didn’t exist, though, we’d absolutely toss out the spoon to chug this Über-creamy broth studded with potatoes, sweet dill, and, of course, plenty of briny clams. 80 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02110, thebostonsailloft.com.
The J. Paul Getty Museum's spiriting away of curator John Walsh from the Museum of Fine Arts.
Piano Craft Guild (Piano Factory)
Good exhibition space, decent studios, lively inhabitants. 791 Tremont St., Boston, MA .
Harcus/Krakow
Can stand up to any New York City gallery in terms of ability to get artists and specific works. 7 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Paul Gauguin's <em>D'ouvenons-nous-Que sommesnous-Ou allons-nous?</em>
From the French postimpressionist's Tahitian days, this MFA painting asks Important Questions (Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?) in an exotic, colorful, and haunting context.
The scultpures on MIT's campus
Including Henry Moore's 1976 Three-Piece Reclining Figure, Draped; Alexander Calder's 1965 Big Sail; Louise Nevelson's 1975 Transparent Horizon; and Pablo Picasso's 1963 Figure Decoupee. Take a walk.
After a doctor at Dana-Farber was mistakenly identified by the Globe as having countersigned a medication order that led to a fatal overdose, the Globe reporter told the court that it was partly Dana-Farber's then-head physician's fault for failing to point out her mistake to him.
Land's End Inn
Only Philistines and acrophobes could fail to fall in love with this, the most rapturous among Cape Cod's many small inns. Part oasis, part museum, the property perches high above Gull Hill and peers over what seems like every crevice of Cape Cod. If you somehow get tired of the view, you can turn you attention to the luxuriant gardens and lavish collection of ornate late-19th-century antiques, Tiffany lamps, and statues. If it's free, book the Bay Tower Room which hovers above the sea, dunes, and miles of marsh; you'll feel like you're sleeping not just at the tip of the Cape, but on top of the world. 22 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA landsendinn.com.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
They say the best things in life are free, something that certainly applies to this long, winding trail that spans 27.5 miles from Yarmouth all the way to Wellfleet. With vistas of ponds, cranberry bogs, and wildlife sanctuaries — not to mention an eclectic mix of specialty stores and cafés to recharge when the going gets tough — there’s plenty to see and do along the way. Major expansions and upgrades planned for the next few years, meanwhile, mean you’ll never get bored by the scenery. 3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631, mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail.
Boston Sail Loft
For a generation, this minimal-frills North End eatery at the water’s edge has attracted a legion of fans with its herb-y, unpretentious, preposterously thick take on the New England staple. To wit: Each overflowing mug comes loaded with fresh, tender clams and, in an unusual but welcome twist, a handful of chopped dill. There are few chowders in Boston this rich, and none this good. 80 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02110, thebostonsailloft.com.
Boston Sail Loft
Hot take: A spoon should be able to stand straight up in a proper bowl of New England clam chowder. Layered with tender clams and peppered with chopped dill, the creamy concoction at this old-school North End institution allows for exactly that. Belly up to the harbor-side bar for the fullest experience, and relish a bowl or overflowing mug that passes the taste and thickness tests. 80 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA thebostonsailloft.com.