Cheap & Free Things To Do In Boston.

I had two requests last week for recommendations and suggestions about what to do in Boston while visiting that is cheap/free to do. I've been so busy, though, that this is the first time I am able to sit down and think about it. (And I think that is due to the fact that this is my last day in Boston, and I am finally done with cleaning and moving everything out of the apartment.)

My favorite time of year in Boston is now. It's warm and sunny. There are so many places to walk. And everyone is in a good mood now that Winter has finally ended. Restaurants have their patio seating available, and there's nothing better than seeing (though typically you hear him first) the ice cream man on the street.

The most important thing to know about Boston is that it is a walking city. You really can walk everywhere. Especially when it is nice out, like now. So here are a few of the areas I recommend walking around; and keep in mind, walking is free:

• the South End (Tremont, Shawmut and Washington Streets in particular)
• Newbury Street/Boylston Street
• Charles Street in Beacon Hill (which will lead you to the Esplanade)
• the Esplanade
• the Public Garden (with the ducklings and flowers) & Boston Common
• the Waterfront near Downtown
• Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace
• the North End

In each of these areas, there are vendors and/or shops you can pop in and out of for goodies and treats... Making for a relatively inexpensive afternoon. Though, if you have some extra dough to spend, I also recommend the following:

• Museum of Science, followed by dinner in the North End. (Cambridge/North End, on the Green Line trains)
  
• ICA with drinks at Persephone to follow in the evening. (Fort Point)
  
• A trip to Jean Therapy with a stop at Eastern Standard for cocktails and dinner. (Kenmore Square)
  
• Brunch at Stephi's on Tremont Street. (South End)
  
• Pizza and beer-ice cream shakes at Picco on Tremont Street. (South End)
• Duck Tour followed by lunch at Douzo (Back Bay)
  

I think when the weather is nice like this, the best thing to do is just walk around and absorb as much outdoor scenery as you can in Boston. Anyone else have any ideas?