There are some experiences and activities that are just part of life when you’re a Bostonian. From fun to frustrating, most locals will have done these 14 things at least once:
- Strolled by the Charles River.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz We’re lucky to have easy access to the Charles River Reservation, a 20-mile-long, waterfront green space. This is one of many parks scattered throughout the city and it’s a favorite of many Bostonians.
- Been to Fenway.
Flickr/Sarah Nichols Even those who moved here from another state and started life with different sports allegiances can admire the oldest ballpark in the MLB.
- Gotten overly invested in a sports game.
Dan4th Nicholas/Flickr Some may say overly, but we’d say appropriately; it’s all a matter of perspective but, regardless of the sport, fans here have team devotion down.
- Eaten ice cream or consumed iced coffee when it was really cold outside.
Facebook/Dunkin’ Donuts Some things are still appealing, come rain or polar vortex.
- Stood in line at Dunks.
Flickr/Chris Waits Well, if the line’s too long, we can walk a few blocks in any direction and find an alternative location.
- Debated the merits of clams.
Tripadvisor/DianneHarp Whether it’s a head-to-head chowder contest or an argument about which eatery dishes up the best fried clams, indifference isn’t an option.
- Dealt with street hazards…
Flickr/Andy Arthur …whether it be potholes that could double as Hellmouths or cobblestones in the dark.
- Been the road hazard.
Flickr/Jeff From driving sideways because we’re several lanes over from the one we need, to treating our blinker like it’s ornamental, we’ve all been the “Masshole” at least once.
- Went candlepin bowling.
Facebook/ICBA Smaller ball, same number of pins. This version requires much more skill that chucking a regular-sized bowling ball down a lane.
- Celebrated St. Paddy’s Day with fervent enthusiasm.
Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Likely more than once!
- Protested something.
Flickr/Chris Walton Pick a cause. Pick a Common (Boston, Cambridge). Bring a sign. We’re not shy about sharing how we feel about events on the world stage.
- Acted in defiance of the weather.
Flickr/Michael Krigsman Some call this kind of behavior crazy, but those folks aren’t as tough as the average Bostonian. Bomb cyclone? Well, the dog still needs walking and that snow isn’t going to shovel itself.
- Thinking spring will never come.
Flickr/Peter Rood It’s on it’s way… eventually. It probably just got stuck in traffic on Storrow Drive.
- Seen a view like this and been reminded of why we choose to make Boston our home!
Flickr/Stefano Montagner How could anyone look at this and not be spellbound by its beauty? We feel incredibly lucky to call Boston our home.
How many of these oh-so-Bostonian things have you done? What else would you add to the list? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
We’re lucky to have easy access to the Charles River Reservation, a 20-mile-long, waterfront green space. This is one of many parks scattered throughout the city and it’s a favorite of many Bostonians.
Flickr/Sarah Nichols
Even those who moved here from another state and started life with different sports allegiances can admire the oldest ballpark in the MLB.
Dan4th Nicholas/Flickr
Some may say overly, but we’d say appropriately; it’s all a matter of perspective but, regardless of the sport, fans here have team devotion down.
Facebook/Dunkin’ Donuts
Some things are still appealing, come rain or polar vortex.
Flickr/Chris Waits
Well, if the line’s too long, we can walk a few blocks in any direction and find an alternative location.
Tripadvisor/DianneHarp
Whether it’s a head-to-head chowder contest or an argument about which eatery dishes up the best fried clams, indifference isn’t an option.
Flickr/Andy Arthur
…whether it be potholes that could double as Hellmouths or cobblestones in the dark.
Flickr/Jeff
From driving sideways because we’re several lanes over from the one we need, to treating our blinker like it’s ornamental, we’ve all been the “Masshole” at least once.
Facebook/ICBA
Smaller ball, same number of pins. This version requires much more skill that chucking a regular-sized bowling ball down a lane.
Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Likely more than once!
Flickr/Chris Walton
Pick a cause. Pick a Common (Boston, Cambridge). Bring a sign. We’re not shy about sharing how we feel about events on the world stage.
Flickr/Michael Krigsman
Some call this kind of behavior crazy, but those folks aren’t as tough as the average Bostonian. Bomb cyclone? Well, the dog still needs walking and that snow isn’t going to shovel itself.
Flickr/Peter Rood
It’s on it’s way… eventually. It probably just got stuck in traffic on Storrow Drive.
Flickr/Stefano Montagner
How could anyone look at this and not be spellbound by its beauty? We feel incredibly lucky to call Boston our home.
Still need convincing that Boston is actually heaven on Earth? Here are a few more reasons why this city is the best in the world and, if you don’t live here (yet), check out this list of reasons why you should definitely move to Boston.
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