In their downtime, students in Boston take breaks from their rigorous schedules to meet up with friends for a bite to eat or to hit a night on the town. Visit the North End where you will have over 100 local restaurants to choose from.

The nightlife around NU was voted to be the best. Students here know how to party and let loose! If that scene isn’t really for you, there are a ton of local coffee shops to study and relax in.

Best Restaurants:

Sam LaGrassa’s
Italian Express Pizzeria
James Hook & Company
Chicken Lou’s
UBurger

Best Bars:

Conor Larkin’s Grill & Tap
Our House East
Crossroads Irish Pub
Punter’s Pub
SRV Boston

Discover the history of the American Revolution and be sure to walk Freedom Trail. Boston Tours offer Free Tours By Foot, so take some time and see where it all began. There is a path called Esplanade that lies along the Charles River. Head there with friends and rent a sailboat for the day. Get your heart pumping and join in on some of the many runs and races. Start with the Freedom Trail Run and work your way up to the Boston Marathon.

Looking for the ultimate college experience? Boston is a city of students and ranked as the biggest college town in the nation. Northeastern Students work hard, play hard, and relax hard.

The campus is located in the heart of Boston so there is plenty to do. Sports are huge here! Northeastern offers kids the chance to play and cheer on their many D-1 Huskies sports teams. Boston has several pro teams too, so hop on “The T” and catch the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, or Bruins play. Get involved in one of the hundreds of campus clubs or join a frat/sorority.

All NU students have access to the Museum of Fine Arts, so take a day for a visit. Shop amongst celebrities and pro athletes on Newbury Street. There is totally something in this city to appease its diverse population, so get out there and explore this historical town!

Highlights include:

Explore the Museum of Fine Arts
Catch a game at Fenway Park
Walk Freedom Trail
Shop on Newbury Street

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