| Are you planning a visit to Boston and wondering | | | | such as the Loew's Boston Common, you'll find |
| what to do for fun at night in Boston? | | | | lots of other theaters and other venues for |
| Participating in the local nightlife scene can be a lot | | | | watching foreign language, indie, classic, |
| of fun when you travel to a new city, but figuring | | | | experimental, and other film genres. If you're a |
| out where the locals go isn't always easy. Here | | | | movie buff, going to the cinema may become |
| are 6 of the best Boston nightlife options for you | | | | your favorite Boston nightlife activity. |
| to consider. Boston locals enjoy these top nightlife | | | | 4. Or, catch a show at a Boston theater such as |
| activities - and if you're here for a visit, you will | | | | the Charles Playhouse or the Schubert Theatre. |
| too! | | | | You can see everything from Broadway musicals |
| 6 of the best Boston nightlife activities for having | | | | to Shakespeare to cutting edge theater in |
| fun at night in Boston: | | | | Boston's many theater venues. Most of the |
| 1. Begin with a drink and dinner at one of Boston's | | | | theaters are located in Boston's downtown |
| restaurants such as Radius or Jacob Wirth. | | | | Theatre District. Boston is fortunate to have a |
| Because so many people live and work right in | | | | wealth of theater choices on every night of the |
| the city, Boston restaurants are a big part of the | | | | week. A favorite evening agenda in Boston |
| Boston nightlife scene and tend to be full every | | | | includes going for drinks and dinner, catching a |
| night of the week. With a lot of fabulous | | | | show, and then continuing on for perhaps more |
| chef-owned restaurants and bistros, casual | | | | drinks and dancing. |
| eateries, and even splurge restaurants to sample, | | | | 5. Stop by one of the many Boston bars. If |
| Boston foodies often start their evening with a | | | | you're interested in exploring Boston nightlife, you'll |
| great meal. You can find terrific restaurants in all | | | | probably end up in one (or more) of our popular |
| prices ranges and with all types of cuisines in | | | | bars, where a lot of Boston locals have fun at |
| every part of the city. Best of all, most have | | | | night in the city. You'll find everything from great |
| awesome bar areas, so you can stop by for | | | | sports bars such as Games On! where you can |
| before-dinner drinks or late-night snacks. Most | | | | enjoy a drink and food surrounded by big screens |
| restaurants fill up around 7pm - so either make | | | | to historic taverns such as the Green Dragon Inn |
| reservations, or go a little earlier in order to beat | | | | where the Sons of Liberty hatched their plans for |
| the crowds. | | | | a revolution to cozy Irish pubs such as The Times |
| 2. Spend part of your evening at one of the | | | | featuring Guinness and Irish music, and much, |
| many Boston comedy club such as the Boston | | | | much more. Be sure to check out the terrific |
| Comedy Connection at the Wilbur Theatre. You'll | | | | Boston bars near Fenway Park, as well as near |
| have your choice of stand-up, improv, ensembles, | | | | Banknorth Garden. |
| open mic, and other formats. You can also find | | | | 6. End your evening at one of Boston's dance |
| national headliners as well as local talent. Catching a | | | | clubs - Where do you go toward the end of the |
| show or two at a comedy club is a popular | | | | evening? That's easy - a dance club such as An |
| Boston nightlife option. Although some comedy | | | | Tua Nua. Boston has a wide range of choices |
| clubs are strictly 21+, others offer at least some | | | | from casual to dress, all featuring DJs and every |
| family-friendly shows, especially during early | | | | kind of music that you can imagine. Most of these |
| evening hours. | | | | popular Boston nightlife spots get going around |
| 3. Or, spend the evening at the movies. In addition | | | | 11pm - and then close at 2am after last call. |
| to a few theaters that show first-run movies | | | | |