Boston is known to be one of America’s most walkable cities. From the historic cobblestoned streets of Beacon Hill to the stately Victorian homes that line the Back Bay, walking is a great way to discover the city.

The Freedom Trail was conceived in 1951 to connect 16 landmarks and locations that played a significant role in the history of the United States. From Raffles, begin at Boston Common, the oldest city park in the US. Our favourite stops include the King’s Chapel, one of the finest examples of colonial architecture; the Old Corner Bookstore, a meeting place for literati Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Charles Dickens; the Old State House where Bostonians gathered under the balcony to hear for the first time the Declaration of Independence; Faneuil Hall, home of the buzzy Quincy Market; and the Paul Revere House, residence of the Founding Father during the time of the American Revolution.

After a morning of hot-footing it around the city, relax into the welcome embrace of the Guerlain Spa at Raffles.Your Raffles Butler is on hand to arrange a tête-à-tête with a Guerlain Spa Concierge. Try the Boston Energy, a full-body treatment combined with hot stones designed to enhance body dynamics.

A renowned alchemist for beauty and fragrance, the House of Guerlain has formulated over 1,000 scents since its inception in 1828. Our personal favourite is Neroli Outrenoir, a distinct scent of artistic style with endless depth and darkness, with notes of bergamot and smoked tea.

Boston Symphony Hall has one of the best acoustics in the world – largely thanks to Harvard professor Wallace Clement Sabine, who helped to predict the reverberation time before the building was constructed. In this City of Firsts, Tchaikovsky’s famous Piano Concerto No 1 was premiered in Boston in February 1875. Now in its 143rd season, Boston Symphony Hall offers a plethora of concert performances from virtuosos from around the world. It is home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, one of the nation’s Big Five finest symphony orchestras.

Contact your Raffles Butler to book the best seats in the hall, and if a concert is not scheduled during your visit, head next door to the New England Conservatory where nightly concerts and recitals are presented by up-and-coming artists.

Start your morning with coffee at Café Pastel before heading to discover the Emerald Necklace, a seven-mile-long network of parks and series of waterways designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, America’s first landscape architect, who also designed New York’s Central Park. The parks that make up the Emerald Necklace include Boston Common, The Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond Park, Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park.

Opposite the Museum of Fine Arts, discover The Kelleher Rose Garden, born out of the passion for public rose gardens that swept the country in the early 1900s. The garden features more than ten classes and 200 varieties of roses.

The Emerald Necklace is the inspiration behind design elements of Raffles Boston, from the delicate bas-relief of the sky lobby (17th-19th floors) skilfully hand painted by artisans from Maria & Mike Jovanovic Atelier, to the sculptural fresh floral arrangements by world-renowned designer Djordje Varda and the bespoke floral-inspired glass chandeliers created by Czech designer Lasvit.

Steps away from Raffles Boston is the striking centrepiece of Copley Square: the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library. The Renaissance Revival building opened in 1895, the first large, free municipal library in the United States.

This celebrated institution holds more than 23 million articles, including books, manuscripts, maps, letters, drawing and original works from the 19th century. Notable items include first edition folios by William Shakespeare, original music scores from Mozart and the personal library of President John Adams. Discover also the works of French painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, considered one of the greatest muralists of his time; and the open-air courtyard in the building’s core, based on the 16th-century Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome.

Contact your Raffles Butler to arrange a private appointment to view the library’s special collections.

A thrilling culmination to your Raffles story in Boston is a night at one of the iconic games happening in the city. For a quintessential Boston sporting experience, head over to Fenway Park, America’s oldest and most beloved stadium. For many enthusiasts, and first timers as well, experiencing a game amidst the Green Monster, singing to the chorus of Sweet Caroline, makes every game a bucket-list moment.

As one of the most successful teams in the NBA, the Celtics currently hold the record for the most won titles of any NBA team. It is home to legendary players including Larry Bird, Bill Russel, John Havlicek and Paul Pierce. The team has glorified history in the world of basketball. Contact your Raffles Butler in advance to score the most coveted courtside seats.