Recently we took a staycation near where we live, just outside of Boston. We headed to Harvard Square, where famous Harvard College is located! We chose to stay at The Charles Hotel, one of our favorite spots. (When T and I first met, it was at a work event at The Charles. Our first date was just down the street at a restaurant!) Fun fact: We considered The Charles for our wedding, though we ultimately chose a Boston hotel instead.
I had forgotten how good the bread is at Henrietta’s Table, one of the restaurants within The Charles Hotel. I had my go-to meal (pork chop with homemade apple sauce), and we decided to forego dessert to go walk around instead.
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It’s been a while since we spent time in Harvard Square. We used to go there so frequently when we were dating, and since becoming parents we tend to stick to the suburbs a lot more. It was a wonderful reminder of just how much I enjoy being in Cambridge!
On Sunday we woke up to a gorgeous (albeit hot) day. We had the most delicious buttermilk pancakes in our room before heading out to explore.
We found a really fun playground, complete with splash pad, which our daughter loved. Of course, I hadn’t packed extra clothes for our walk, so once she drenched her cotton dress she rode back to the hotel in her stroller in just a diaper (worth it!).
Harvard Square is such a beautiful area to walk around, and The Charles Hotel is a wonderful place to stay. We will be back!
It was a wonderful staycation, and I’m already looking forward to our next!
Sounds lovely!