Where does a First Time Boston Visitor Go?

Here’s a question for you Boston locals. If a person was coming to Boston for her very first time, and had limited time, where would you tell them to visit?

Off the top of my head, I thought…

Grab a coffee at Dunkin Donuts (It sucks, but nuthin’ says “It’s ok, I’m from heah” like Dunky’s)
Hit the record stores in Harvard Square and maybe stare at the Charles for 2 or 3 seconds,
Visit the Boston Public Library (BPL) and sit on the stairs,
Go to Long Wharf and stare at the Constitution for 10 seconds,
Run through the North End and grab some pastry from Mike’s,
Roam Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall,
Walk down Newbury Street to rub elbows with the rich and fancy,
Wander the Boston Common and Public Garden (maybe hit the Bull & Finch pub aka “Cheers”?),
Hit a cheesecake factory (for deserts) or Dick’s last resort (for weird raunchy dinner),
Or seek out Redbones for some fantastic BBQ…

Any other suggestions?

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Kung Fu CHUD Says:
March 31st, 2006 at 8:07 am
Clam Chowdah at the Union Oyster House. Classic.
Mum Says:
March 31st, 2006 at 8:47 am
Charles St., Tea at the Ritz or Four Seasons, Old State House on State St and take a picture in the backdrop of progress, Fenway Park, etc, etc, etc
yo' sister Says:
March 31st, 2006 at 12:16 pm
go on a duck tour. may seem cheezy, but they give you tons of history of the city.
Vivian Says:
March 31st, 2006 at 12:58 pm
I had a lot of fun roaming around Cambridge during my last trip there. I felt smarter for months after. Oh and totally Fenway!
jsin Says:
April 7th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
bartleys burgers in harvard square, middle east cafe for a rawkin night, up to the squire in revere for late night fun , then the neighborhood in sommerville for breakfast.