consume and enjoy
617 Living is more than just real estate. We’re working to curate and share the best experiences Boston has to offer — whether you’re new to town or a seasoned local. We want to bring you the best shops, dining, recreation, and tips to enrich your lifestyle. We look forward to hearing what you enjoyed most!
From hidden rooftops to thriving urban gardens, these hidden gems offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Kelleher Rose Garden
A small, charming garden with a variety of rose bushes, statues, a fountain and arched trellises.
“The rose garden is a quiet sanctuary whenever it’s open, but the blossoms are most abundant from mid-June to Labor Day.” - Boston Magazine
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The first landscaped rural or “garden” cemetery in the United States. Established in 1831 in Watertown and Cambridge, Massachusetts, the cemetery was not only designed as a resting place for the deceased, but also as an attraction and pleasure ground, with picturesque landscapes, winding paths, a variety of horticulture, and sculptural art.
Observation Deck at Independence Wharf
The Observation Deck on Independence Wharf is a popular spot for tourists and locals to enjoy the city’s sights and the waterfront. Located in the Boston Harbor, the deck is free and open to the public during regular business hours. To access the deck, take the elevator up to the 14th floor. Be sure to bring a Photo ID.
Arnold Arboretum Victory Garden
A 281-acre living museum of 15,000 plants. The Victory Garden contains one of the country's largest collections of lilacs. As well as a vast array of other plants and trees, lilacs abound on this 265-acre preserve. Between 15 and 20 different lilac species, in about 350 varieties, thrive here in a wide range of colors and scents.
COUPE CLUB
There’s nothing like the art of the craft cocktail — and we’re working on our technique! If you want to excite your tastebuds, join us on this journey as part of our Coupe Club. We will be shaking up a new recipe each month, enjoying the unique and complex flavors of the classics and some original cocktails from our favorite local mixologists.
Hugo Spritz
INGREDIENTS
1oz Elderflower Liquor
2oz Seltzer or Sparking Water
6oz Prosecco
A Wedge of Lime
Mint Leaves
STEPS TO SIPS
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Place the mint leaves in the glass and gently muddle the leaves.
Add 1 oz of elderflower liquor, 2 oz of sparkling water or seltzer, a squeeze of the lime wedge, and a couple lime slices to the glass.
Fill the glass to the top with prosecco and give a gentle stir. Serve immediately.
