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I can think of a million places to go (I could actually see myself working at a tourism company in Boston, but that's another story) - but here are a few of my favorites.
The North End: Most of the restaurants are amazing, but La Osteria, Fiore and Al Dente are my personal favorites. Go to Mike's Pastry for dessert, but try another place for gelato (can't remember the name of it right now, but will try)
Cheesecake Factory: Great selection, very good food, and the cheesecake is awesome
For seafood I'd go to Turner Fisheries or someplace by the Pier - Legal is way overrated, although the chowder is solid.
Sunset: Tons of beers, great burgers (although I heard Mr. Bartley's is even better)
Cactus Club: Great margaritas
Boston Beer Works: All beers brewed in building, has some really good beers that you won't get to try anywhere else.
The Place and The Rack: I group them because they're two of the most fun bars in Boston. You might even see some of the Celtics, Patriots, or other local celebrities having a drink there.
Boston Common and Boston Garden: Great place to hang out, very chill, and a great place to people watch.
Take a walk along the Charles by the Hatch Shell - if it's nice weather, it's a great view of everything, from Cambridge to downtown Boston. If you go to the top of the Prudential Center, you get the overhead view of the whole Boston area (for seven bucks if I remember correctly).
For shopping, try the Cambridgeside Galleria or Downtown Crossing (but not after dark, it gets kinda sketchy)
Harvard Square is great to walk through, and there are some good restaurants there as well (Fire and Ice for example)
It's funny, I go to Trinity Church for services every Sunday, and am always struck by how beautiful the church is - a definite sightseeing stop.
As a resident of the Back Bay I'm a big fan, but you really have to try to go all over to get a real feel for Boston.
I'll post more as I think of them - but Boston is a great city and a hell of a lot of fun, you should have a good time.
Collin
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