By now, you probably know that Boston is one of America’s biggest college towns, which undoubtedly comes with its perks. Local stores, restaurants, and organizations that you know and love offer a variety of discounts, helping students get the most out of their beloved city.
View Boston
If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity this winter, you absolutely should visit View Boston. This 360-degree observation deck on top of the Prudential Center is one of the coolest ways to see the city of Boston. Beyond amazing views, the deck has a restaurant at the top, truly making it the perfect experience.
The best part is, this activity features an amazing student discount. With your valid student ID, you can receive $5 off general admission.
Amtrak
While this deal is technically not exclusive to Boston students, it’s far too good not to be included. If you’ve always wanted to travel around New England or take a short trip to New York or Washington, D.C., be sure to utilize your student discount at Amtrak. Amtrak offers students a 15 percent discount on any train tickets purchased at least one day in advance. So if you and your friends are the spontaneous type, keep this discount in the back of your mind.
Red Sox Tickets
In my opinion, your status as a true Bostonian is not fully solidified until you’ve attended at least one Red Sox game. Whether or not you cheer for them, you can’t miss a game at the iconic and historic Fenway Park. The atmosphere, fanbase, and rivalries are truly unique to our city. The good news is that students can get tickets for as low as $9. It’s almost too good to be true.
In order to secure your chance at tickets, be sure to register with your .edu email address on the MLB website. While tickets aren’t guaranteed, there’s a likelihood that you may receive same-day offers for home games.
Shy Bird
This classic Boston restaurant offers a deal that every college student should know and take advantage of. Shy Bird offers their Work From Shy Bird deal, which includes lunch and bottomless coffee on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a total of $20.75. Instead of cramming into a cafe that’s crawling with stressed-out college students or ordering a $6 latte every hour, consider spending your next study day at Shy Bird. Besides amazing tea and coffee, this well-known restaurant is famous for its amazing chicken Caesar wraps.
Boston Ballet
Another quintessential winter activity is attending the Boston Ballet, an internationally acclaimed ballet company that performs beautiful and innovative productions throughout the spring semester. Full-time college students with a valid student ID are able to score tickets to performances for $35 a ticket, compared to the usual price of around $135. Be sure to take advantage of the amazing Boston art scene while you still have a valid student ID.
