Guide to the Boston Marathon

2 min readBy Published On: April 19th, 2025Categories: Features0 Comments on Guide to the Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with suggestions on where to eat and drink, street closings, and acts of kindness opportunities in the neighborhood! This guide will be updated daily – so make sure to check back!

Carbo-load

Whether you’re running the Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!

Marathon Bouquets via Love Child

Love Child’s Marathon bouquet features a vibrant mix of yellow and blue blooms and is hand-wrapped with love! Treat your loved one to something special after months of training! Each bouquet also includes a custom-made Boston Marathon “Congratulations” card! There is an option to keep the stems hydrated by wrapping them with special floral paper drenched in water, so you can easily bring with you to the finish line!

MyStryde Gifts

MyStryde has some cool gift ideas for your friends that are running the marathon!  Stop by!

Patriots Day Brunch/Lunch

Celebrate Patriot’s Day with brunch at Loco on Monday! Look for special additions to their menu!

On Marathon Monday, head to STATS for a Boston Marathon After Party.

Lincoln will be serving up brunch on Monday! Reservations are recommended.

Loco will feature brunch and live music on Monday

Hunter’s will be open for lunch starting at 11am.  DJ from 2-5 and live music from 8-11.

Seapoint will open for lunch at 12pm!

The Broadway will be open for lunch

Publico will be open for brunch!

Roza Lyons too!

PKL is open on Marathon Monday and offering some special additions to the menu.

One Boston Day  – April 15th

Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston!  You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood? Here are some suggestions! 

Taking the MBTA

The MBTA announced extra service for Marathon Monday.  You can check out the schedule here. 

Traffic/Parking

Wondering about traffic, where to park, and what streets will be closed? The City of Boston has some handy information you can read here! 

Restricted/Prohibited Items

You can check out a list of restricted/prohibited items for Marathon Monday.

 

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