Casey Affleck, who stars alongside Matt Damon in The Instigators on Apple TV+, knows his way around Boston. The Massachusetts native shot the action comedy in and around the city. Now, he’s sharing his favorite places in town to spend his time off.
Less“It has a beautiful, giant stained-glass globe. You can walk around inside and look up and say, ‘Wow.’”
“This is a Victorian-era townhouse in the Back Bay. It’s cool to see what life was like then. If you like it, go farther out to Salem, Massachusetts, where preserved homes of those involved in the Salem witch trials still exist.”
“In South Boston. Good views of the harbor. A bit of history with the old fort.”
"A large, lesser-known park managed by Harvard University. Perfect for a quiet walk among diverse plant species.”
“She was an amazing woman with a beautiful home and one of the prettiest gardens I have seen. Walk around and find the empty spaces on the wall where paintings were stolen.”
“This cemetery is one of the best places in the city to walk around. Don’t miss it.”
“The best Indian food anywhere—including India. Ask for Bob the server and get a history lesson.”
“A fine comic book store. It’s been there since I was a kid.”
“Middle Eastern fusion. Chef Ana Sortun has been making great, rich food there for years now. Go eat and then walk around.”
“It’s so healthy you feel different by the time you leave.”