Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics and seen athletes frantically sweeping a path for granite stones to slip down? Curling, no doubt, makes for an intriguing spectator experience. It’s approachable and makes you wonder, “I can do that.” Boston’s Liberty HotelOn weekends,, offers “curling experiences” for groups between two and six people.
The Liberty’s curling set-up differs slightly from those you see on the TV. There are no brooms, the rink is synthetic and it’s not a traditional ice rink. The game is more like an oversized shuffleboard. Kneeling at the center of each lane, you throw the disks or “stones,” which are smaller than standard ones. You’ll also receive a box full of goodies, including cinnamon-dusted churros and homemade strawberry Pop-Tarts. Also included are Korean chili chicken sliders and crispy pork and ginger dumplings. Afterward, enjoy “après-curl” in the hotel’s cozy lounge.
Charles Street is a great place to spend an afternoon shopping for antiques
Beacon Hill is a neighborhood in Boston that features cobblestone streets and gas lamps. It also has stately brick rowhouses. It’s worth a visit to walk the meandering streets of Beacon Hill when it snows. The best way to spend an afternoon is to duck in and out of all the antique shops. Charles Street is Beacon Hill’s main street, and there are antique shops in almost every storefront. The following are some of the most notable. Upstairs Downstairs Home, Elegant Findings Antiques, Fabled Antiques, Boston Antiques and Lamp ShadesBridge Antiques and Fine Art. Browse the shelves at After you’ve purchased a vintage print, or two. Beacon Hill Books & CafeIt’s like walking into someone’s beautiful home. After shopping, take a seat for afternoon tea in the shop’s stunning lower-level café.
Frog Pond is a great place to ice skate
