Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Giacomo's
355 Hanover StBest Italian Food in Southend and Northend of Boston
Cash Only
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StBest Coffee Shop in the Southend
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe
429 Columbus AveBest Breakfast in the Southend
Sightseeing
On a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles away—a great way to get acquainted with this lovely city. Visitors gain a bird’s eye view of Boston’s Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, the Charles River, MIT, Harvard University, and countless other Boston landmarks.
http://skywalkboston.com/
53 locals recommend
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston StOn a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles away—a great way to get acquainted with this lovely city. Visitors gain a bird’s eye view of Boston’s Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, the Charles River, MIT, Harvard University, and countless other Boston landmarks.
http://skywalkboston.com/
Boston's most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston's Newbury Street has something for everyone.
http://www.newbury-st.com/
647 locals recommend
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetBoston's most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston's Newbury Street has something for everyone.
http://www.newbury-st.com/
Shopping
Boston's most unique shops, restaurants and must-see attractions like the Skywalk Observatory and Boston Duck Tours.
www.prudentialcenter.com
280 locals recommend
Prudential Center
800 Boylston StBoston's most unique shops, restaurants and must-see attractions like the Skywalk Observatory and Boston Duck Tours.
www.prudentialcenter.com
Getting Around
Bus 43 travels to Boston Public Garden and to Red Line stop at Park Street
Dartmouth St @ Tremont St station
Bus 43 travels to Boston Public Garden and to Red Line stop at Park Street
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth StOrange Line to South Station
Copley station
Green Line
Parks & Nature
In 1634 the Common was created as America’s first public park; it was practical and pastoral with walkways built for crosstown travel. In contrast, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. It was decorative and flowery from its inception, featuring meandering pathways for strolling and historic Swan Boats.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
In 1634 the Common was created as America’s first public park; it was practical and pastoral with walkways built for crosstown travel. In contrast, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. It was decorative and flowery from its inception, featuring meandering pathways for strolling and historic Swan Boats.
Great Local Park with Free Family Concerts on Wednesday Nights during the summer months.
http://titussparrowpark.org/events/
14 locals recommend
Titus Sparrow Park
75 W Rutland SquareGreat Local Park with Free Family Concerts on Wednesday Nights during the summer months.
http://titussparrowpark.org/events/
Check out the Frog Pond for Splashing in the Summer and Ice Skating in the Winter.
567 locals recommend
Boston Common
139 Boylston StCheck out the Frog Pond for Splashing in the Summer and Ice Skating in the Winter.
The Esplanade stretches for 3 miles one way along the Charles River on the Boston side, between the Museum of Science and the Boston University (BU) Bridge. This link of the Esplanade– commissioned by the Esplanade Association– provides more information about park attractions and features such as bathrooms, T-stops, playgrounds, and access ways.
http://esplanadeassociation.org/the-esplanade/map-directions/
95 locals recommend
Esplanade Hatch
1 David G Mugar WayThe Esplanade stretches for 3 miles one way along the Charles River on the Boston side, between the Museum of Science and the Boston University (BU) Bridge. This link of the Esplanade– commissioned by the Esplanade Association– provides more information about park attractions and features such as bathrooms, T-stops, playgrounds, and access ways.
http://esplanadeassociation.org/the-esplanade/map-directions/
Arts & Culture
Historic Oldest Public Library with Public Broadcasting Cafe and Concerts in the Courtyard
http://www.bpl.org/
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StHistoric Oldest Public Library with Public Broadcasting Cafe and Concerts in the Courtyard
http://www.bpl.org/
The SoWa Art + Design District is a vibrant community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, design showrooms, and restaurants unified by a passion for creating and curating exceptional artworks, products and experiences. Once known as a region of neglected warehouses in Boston’s South End, the SoWa Art + Design District has experienced a dramatic renaissance, blossoming into a world-renowned arts, retail, and lifestyle destination. Developed to support and preserve Boston's talented artists and entrepreneurs, SoWa connects visitors with a dynamic group of makers and thinkers, and offers a platform to showcase their work at now-famous events such as the SoWa
54 locals recommend
SoWa Open Market
500 Harrison AveThe SoWa Art + Design District is a vibrant community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, design showrooms, and restaurants unified by a passion for creating and curating exceptional artworks, products and experiences. Once known as a region of neglected warehouses in Boston’s South End, the SoWa Art + Design District has experienced a dramatic renaissance, blossoming into a world-renowned arts, retail, and lifestyle destination. Developed to support and preserve Boston's talented artists and entrepreneurs, SoWa connects visitors with a dynamic group of makers and thinkers, and offers a platform to showcase their work at now-famous events such as the SoWa
The original MFA opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation’s centennial. Built in Copley Square, the MFA was then home to 5,600 works of art. Over the next several years, the collection and number of visitors grew exponentially, and in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue.
Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art. We welcome more than one million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.
www.mfa.org
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveThe original MFA opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation’s centennial. Built in Copley Square, the MFA was then home to 5,600 works of art. Over the next several years, the collection and number of visitors grew exponentially, and in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue.
Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art. We welcome more than one million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.
www.mfa.org
When the Boston Opera House first opened its doors 84 years ago as the B. F. Keith Memorial, it was reported to be "so magnificent that it kind of takes your breath away for awhile" (Boston Globe, October 30, 1928). Since the $54 million restoration was completed in 2004, hundreds of thousands of theater-lovers from throughout New England have come to agree.
https://bostonoperahouse.com/
87 locals recommend
Boston Opera House
539 Washington StWhen the Boston Opera House first opened its doors 84 years ago as the B. F. Keith Memorial, it was reported to be "so magnificent that it kind of takes your breath away for awhile" (Boston Globe, October 30, 1928). Since the $54 million restoration was completed in 2004, hundreds of thousands of theater-lovers from throughout New England have come to agree.
https://bostonoperahouse.com/
In 1830, six men interested in natural history established the Boston Society of Natural History, an organization through which they could pursue their common scientific interests. Devoted to collecting and studying natural history specimens, the society displayed its collections in numerous temporary facilities until 1864, when it opened the New England Museum of Natural History at the corner of Berkeley and Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay. That museum is now known worldwide as the Museum of Science, Boston. One of the world's largest science centers and Boston's most attended cultural institution.
https://www.mos.org
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayIn 1830, six men interested in natural history established the Boston Society of Natural History, an organization through which they could pursue their common scientific interests. Devoted to collecting and studying natural history specimens, the society displayed its collections in numerous temporary facilities until 1864, when it opened the New England Museum of Natural History at the corner of Berkeley and Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay. That museum is now known worldwide as the Museum of Science, Boston. One of the world's largest science centers and Boston's most attended cultural institution.
https://www.mos.org
Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest, and one of the most influential children’s museums in the world. It was founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers' Bureau, a group of visionary educators dedicated to providing new resources for both teachers and students, as a center for the exchange of materials and ideas to advance the teaching of science. For over 100 years it has been engaging children in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
162 locals recommend
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StBoston Children’s Museum is the second oldest, and one of the most influential children’s museums in the world. It was founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers' Bureau, a group of visionary educators dedicated to providing new resources for both teachers and students, as a center for the exchange of materials and ideas to advance the teaching of science. For over 100 years it has been engaging children in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
Essentials
Locally owned Convenience Store with a few extras; fresh flowers, bread, cheeses, produce, made to order subs and salads.
9 locals recommend
South End Food Emporium
469 Columbus AveLocally owned Convenience Store with a few extras; fresh flowers, bread, cheeses, produce, made to order subs and salads.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St