They call this restaurant "the place where chefs dine." Housed in the Eliot Hotel at the top of the Commonwealth Avenue mall, this Japanese-French restaurant really knows no bounds when it comes to imaginative food. From French and American classic cuisine, to a Asian twist with Oringer's affinity for the exotic (as seen in his sashimi bar, Uni) Clio is not to be missed. This quaint space makes the top lists of restaurants year after year, and Oringer is added to the list of the best chefs in the country as well. Clio offers private dining as well.

Though housed in a converted Boston police department, the sleek dark wood and polished surfaces of Dillon's bear little relation to its grittier past. An older crowd that can afford the steeper prices sips premium liquors or samples generic American fare like cobb salad or prime rib (entrees $14-22). There is a private outside area with seating where smoking is allowed. The quieter atmosphere and its location make Dillon's a possible choice for post- or mid- Newbury spree refueling. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

At first sight, the stuffed buffalo and and wood-panelling adorning the Cactus Club might have you think you've found a Final Club for the southwestern cowboy crowd. Don't be fooled, though—boasting awards for the best margaritas and best fajitas in Boston as well as the best pick-up spot, The Cactus Club lets everyone in, from the afterwork to the college crowd, making for a lively bunch even on weekdays and especially during Sox games, when all appetizers and margaritas are half-priced. Try the Tequila Sunrise chicken ($12) in a limey, tangy sauce with a kick courtesy of its namesake booze, or stick to old favorites like enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas. The Cactus Club is primarily known as a watering hole—try the Horny Margarita ($7) or share a Big Bowl ($15) with a friend. Reservations accepted Su-Th; on F-Sa only accepted before 4pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Bring your drinking shoes--- Cactus Club makes some of the best/strongest/largest margaritas this side of the east coast. Try the various flavors and tequillas made by the lovely/flirty bar staff. Small tables in the bar area make this after-work place great for mingling & meeting others with ease. Bottom Line: the margaritas will make you forget about Boston's cold winters and make you think you've gone tropical. It's like a pringle, you can't have just one! They also have a HUGE buffalo over their bar that believe it or not, smoke comes out of his nose!!! You should go if you haven't been here yet.

With three locations throughout Boston and Cambridge, and a presence at Mohegan Sun, Jasper White is definitely doing something right. In this central Back Bay location, you are on top of King's bowling alley and right behind the Hynes Convention Center. This Summer Shack boasts the largest raw bar in the city. Parking is $7.00 at a lot adjacent to the restaurant. However, a little known fact is that on the weekends the commercial spots on Dalton Street are up for the taking...

Several blocks from Newbury St., the Hilton features 385 clean, quiet suites, some with a breathtaking view of the river. Ask about weekend specials and Harvard discounts; the nightly $159-359 price is steep, but remember that most of it will bankroll the drunken antics of those delightful Hilton sisters. Roll-aways $20. Kids 18 and under stay free with parents. Small indoor pool and exercise room. There is also room for 10 bike spaces in the parking garage of this hotel. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Enjoy New England-style charm and sophistication at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Ideally located in the heart of Boston's most picturesque area and historic Back Bay neighborhood - only 4 miles from Logan International Airport and right across the street from the Hynes Convention Center. Visit the website for more information. Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel.

New England's largest convention hotel boasts a health club, a restaurant, 2 lounges, and an indoor pool with a retractable dome. Guests can stay in one of the 1215 rooms, including elegant suites with king-size sleigh beds dressed in down comforters. Rooms cost $159-400; discounted student and corporate rates are available. Reservations accepted up to a year in advance. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Nestled in charming and historic Back Bay, the Sheraton Boston Hotel is well-situated for visitors to Boston. Four miles from Logan Airport, the Hotel is close to the Financial District, Downtown Crossing, the scenic Charles River, many of Boston's favorite shops, restaurants, and museums, and only one block from famous Newbury Street. The hotel is also conveniently connected to the Hynes Convention Center and to 200 shops at the Prudential Center and Copley Place. The lobby of the hotel is the finish area for the Boston Marathon®'s Wheelchair Division. Volunteers will assist the official wheelchair entrants from Boston out to Hopkinton and then assist them again in Boston, once they finish the race.
Special room rates for the Boston Marathon® available through Marathon Tours and Travel.

The Esplanade Association (TEA) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that works to restore and enhance Boston’s historic Charles River Esplanade. One of the most iconic and popular urban parks in the country, the Esplanade comprises three miles of parkland stretching along the shore of the Charles River from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge. The shared backyard of every resident in metropolitan Boston, the Esplanade is visited annually by over three million people to walk, bird watch, play tennis, jog, bicycle, rollerblade, swing, walk their dogs, sunbathe, meditate, play chess, learn to sail, view fireworks, picnic, admire the scenery, read, hear concerts, play baseball, study, watch movies, and host family reunions. Join the Esplanade's Boston Marathon Team! With your help as a member of the Esplanade’s marathon team we will continue to work to reverse the park’s decline. As part of the TEA team your fundraising will support:

• Dock and Historic Granite Landing Restoration
• Tree Care and Renewal
• Landscape Restoration
• Volunteer and Outreach Programs and Community Enrichment
• Replacement of Park Amenities including water fountains and trash barrels
• GeesePeace

Your basic neighborhood pizza joint.

Sometimes, it's hard to find a good place to watch soccer, most notoriously the English Premier League games. BINGO!

Think coffeeshop spiked with alcohol. Overlooking the Mass Pike sits this quirky alternative pit stop, with a truly diverse clientele, an alt-rock soundtrack, and a skater-punk-themed decor. A busy lunch crowd lines up for hummus platters ($6.50), sandwiches and wraps ($6.20-7), and salads ($5.75-6.75). At night, the Other Side feels much more like a bar, as friends relax over pitchers of domestic and imported beer ($16-20) and chips and salsa. Despite the traffic, the patio makes a surprisingly good place to enjoy one of the special lattes ($4.25), smoothies ($4.50), or desserts; a cozy second-story loft adds another seating option. Half sandwich or salad with soup combo $6.75. The Other Side Cafe, or 'Osc' as it is known by some of the spindly hipsters who frequent it, is also known for its chili. The outdoor seating is a lot less posh than other Newbury cafes, but has a funkier people-watching--the crowd that frequents Other Side can be a lot more fun to watch and talk to! They offer brunch on the weekends, and breakfast food all day during the week. Other great offerings include movie nights and trivia. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.