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If you're a book lover there's no better way to celebrate that than by visiting the Boston Public Library, the nation's second largest library. This huge library is home to around 6.1 million books, in addition to about 1.7 million rare books and manuscripts that feature records from colonial Boston, early works of William Shakespeare and the personal book collection of John Adams.

Seasonal beers brewed in-house are the stars at the flagship outpost of this New England mini-chain.

Explore the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill. This area of town is beautiful, with narrow streets, brick sidewalks lit by gas lights, row houses with beautiful doors and brass knockers, hidden gardens, decorative ironwork throughout, colonial revival homes from the early 20th century and other elements that harken from neighborhoods of the past. Beacon Hill draws plenty of attention for its looks but the neighborhood also offers unique shops and some of the city's best restaurants, along with other businesses and attractions.

Plan a romantic dinner date at the Green Street Grill. This restaurant has been a fixture in the city since the Great Depression, and is a local favorite that's known for putting a new spin on comfort foods and all-time favorites. After dining on one of the eatery's signature dishes, stick around for drinks; Green Street is proud to feature an award-winning cocktail menu and a variety of craft beers.