Summer in Boston has a rhythm all its own, and if you’re settling into an extended stay at Bricco Suites, you’ve landed in one of the best neighborhoods in the city to experience it. Whether you’re here for a few weeks or a few months, the North End puts the best of the season within an easy walk of your suite.
Start With Hanover Street
You don’t have to go far to feel like summer has arrived. Hanover Street comes alive this time of year with outdoor seating, gelato lines out the door, and the smell of fresh espresso drifting from every corner café. Grab a pastry and a cappuccino from one of our favorite neighborhood cafés, then settle in for dinner later at one of the North End’s celebrated restaurants. If your stay lines up with one of the neighborhood’s summer feast weekends, honoring saints with music, food stalls, and processions through the streets, you’re in for one of the most authentic Boston experiences around.
Get Out on the Harbor
Boston Harbor is just a short walk from Hanover Street, and summer is the season to use it. Catch a ferry from Long Wharf out to the Boston Harbor Islands for a beach day with a skyline view unlike anywhere else, or book a whale watch that departs right from the waterfront. Even a slow stroll along the Harborwalk in the evening, with the boats coming in and the North End at your back, is one of the simplest ways to feel settled into the city.
Walk Into Boston’s History
The Freedom Trail runs directly through the North End, connecting the Paul Revere House and Old North Church to the rest of Boston’s Revolutionary history. It’s an easy, self-guided way to get to know the city on foot, and a great option for a morning before the summer heat sets in.
Beat the Heat Indoors
When a Boston afternoon gets too warm, the city’s museums offer an easy escape. The New England Aquarium is a quick walk from the North End, and the Museum of Science sits just across the river with hands-on exhibits for visitors of every age. Both make for a comfortable, air-conditioned break in the middle of a long summer day.
Take a Day Trip Up the Coast
If you have a free day during your stay, Massachusetts’ coastline is made for it. Cape Ann and Gloucester offer beaches and harbor views about an hour north, while a day trip toward Cape Cod delivers classic New England shoreline further south. Either way, you’ll be back in the North End in time for dinner.
Make Yourself at Home
An extended stay works best when the city starts to feel like your own, and the North End makes that easy from day one. If you’re planning a longer visit to Boston this summer, explore our suites or reach out to our team to talk through what fits your stay best. Ready to book? Check availability and let Bricco Suites be your home base for the season.