Boston's Best Ways To Spend New Year's Day

New Year's Day is fairly quiet around town, but there are quite a few ways you can spend the holiday. Whether you want to head into the city to do some shopping or you prefer to stay at home and watch the Bruins play in the Winter Classic, your day can be filled with tons of fun and can be as exciting or relaxing as you want it to be.

Do Brunch

Several eateries in and around the city offer a New Year's Day brunch, which is a great way to spend part of you day, especially if you were up late the night before. Below are some restaurants that offer brunch on Jan. 1. You may want to make a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get in, however, as these place do tend to fill up rather quickly.

Craigie on Main - 853 Main St., Cambridge, MA 02139 - (617) 497-5511

Lincoln Tavern - 425 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127 - (617) 765-8636

Meritage - 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 - (617) 439-3995

The Independent - 75 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 - (617) 440-6022

Foundry On Elm - 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144 - (617) 628-9999

Go Ice Skating
Frog Pond
38 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 635-2120
www.bostonfrogpond.com

Whether you're with a group of friends or spending the day with your family, you may be up for some ice skating fun. Head on over to Frog Pond on Beacon Street. Once there, you can rent skates and get on the ice for a bit. Sure, it's going to be cold out, but it's Boston! Bundle up and have a blast!

If you're from Boston, chances are you're passionate about sports (and maybe that's an understatement). On Jan. 1, the Boston Bruins will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens at a different "home" venue. The two teams will face off at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for their second time in the Winter Classic (in 2010 they played the Philadelphia Flyers at Fenway Park).

The Bruins will be wearing a new uniform for the game, inspired by the team's first ever season in 1924. This will undoubtedly be a great match-up between two teams who have been longtime rivals.

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Shop, Eat, Walk Around Faneuil Hall
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Spend the day at Faneuil Hall on Jan. 1 and enjoy the scenery. Not only is the area filled with history, but there will also be ice sculptures to check out. There is something for everyone with great stores and plenty of options for lunch and dinner.

If you're really wanting to kick off the New Year in a fabulous way, why not plan a trip? Whether you want to go by air or by sea, there are plenty of options for you. Many Boston-area folks enjoy taking the Boston to Bermuda cruise on board Norwegian Cruse Lines. Plan ahead and get excited (hint: Many people believe traveling to Bermuda in May or June is the best time to go).

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