It's easy to spend a few hours - or a few days - exploring Boston's Downtown Waterfront.

Start your trip at the Custom House Tower to take in the views and get a perspective.

Then visit historic  Faneuil Hall for destination shopping and one of the best food courts in the city (be sure to grab a Raspberry Lime Rickey at the   Monkey Bar).

If it is a nice day, we suggest you take a quick stroll across the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and a quick ride on the one of a kind Greenway Carousel. Then, if its a nice day, take a walk along the Harbor Walk, or go for harbor cruise, grab a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands National Park, take a ride on Codzilla or just chill out and watch the boats from the Compass Rose on Long Wharf.  If it is not, visit the New England Aquarium and take in a show at their IMAX theatre.

There is no shortage of places to eat or drink. If you feel like something fancy, try the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. For a less formal fare, try the Union Oyster House. And while you are in the neighborhood, be sure to pick up some fresh seafood or one of best lobster rolls in the city at Hook Lobster.

Let us know what you like to do on Boston's Downtown Waterfront in the comment section below.

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