Each Boston neighborhood tells its own story, a tale of community, culture, and eclectic commercial areas that showcase the best of Boston’s history and contemporary landscape.
Cross-cultural celebrations, ethnic culinary offerings, diverse festivals, and a multitude of storefronts and local businesses collectively create an authentic Boston experience.
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The creative economy is alive in Roxbury, and the neighborhood is both a canvas for artistic expression and an incubator of those energies. Nubian Square is a dynamic intersection of public art, retail shops, bookstores, eclectic cafes, and restaurants.
Roslindale is primarily a residential neighborhood which has become a thriving food shopping destination with diverse specialty stores and numerous popular dining destinations.
Hyde Park seamlessly blends the convenience of urban living with the charm of a residential neighborhood. Beyond granting access to a diverse array of fine dining establishments and casual eateries, the neighborhood invites you to engage in local art exhibits and communal events.
Get to know the vibrant, inclusive and diverse neighborhood of Dorchester! From Upham's Corner to Ashmont, Fields Corner to Four Corners, Dorchester offers bustling commercial districts alongside public parks, beautiful murals and ethnic cuisine, including some of the best Vietnamese and Caribbean food in Boston.
Mattapan's population is largely African Americans and immigrants from the Caribbean, including the largest Haitian community in Massachusetts. A crown jewel of Frederick Law Olmstead's Emerald Necklace is the 72-acre Franklin Park Zoo. Mattapan also boasts the 67-acre Boston Nature Center and Wild Life Sanctuary.
The fastest growing and newest neighborhood in Boston, the Seaport District is part of the Port of Boston on Boston Harbor. It's home to The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Institute of Contemporary Art, and a wide array of restaurants and shopping centers.
The Financial District of Boston includes Post Office Square, the Exchange Place and International Place complexes, a bustling pedestrian mall, and the landmark Custom House Tower. Some of Boston's oldest landmarks can also be found here, including the 18th-century Old South Meeting House.
With dozens of eateries serving homemade pasta, fresh-baked bread, cannoli and cappuccino, the North End is infused with the flavor of its rich Italian history. Colonial-era sites are located throughout Boston's oldest residential neighborhood, including Paul Revere's house, the Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
Boston Harbor has always played an important role in the development, history and culture of the city. Today the waterfront is continuing an active and vital role in the fabric of Boston’s contemporary cultural life (scene). It’s a choice destination for visitors and locals alike, year round but especially in the warmer months.
Originally a center of shipbuilding, East Boston has always been a neighborhood of immigrants. That diversity is reflected in the neighborhood's myriad of ethnic restaurants. Logan Airport is located in East Boston, making it a gateway to people from around the world. Located across Boston Harbor, East Boston allows for fantastic waterfront views of the city skyline.
Alongside brick town houses and signature triple-deckers, popular bars and restaurants make Charlestown a destination for visitors and residents alike. It’s home to historic landmarks, including the USS Constitution or “Old Ironsides,” the Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard.
The Back Bay centers around bustling Copley Square, home to Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, cultural festivals and farmers' markets. Visit Newbury Street, where shoppers can wander art galleries and designer boutiques while enjoying sidewalk cafes. Visitors are encouraged to stroll Commonwealth Avenue to view monuments honoring many of Boston’s greatest citizens.
Located just minutes from downtown and the Back Bay, the South End has become one of Boston's most popular neighborhoods. It has attracted a diverse blend of young professionals, families and a vibrant gay and lesbian population to this Boston Landmark District. Some of Boston's finest restaurants, a thriving arts community and nearly 30 parks also call the South End home
Landmarks in Boston's West End include the acclaimed Massachusetts General Hospital, North Station, a major transportation hub for Amtrak, Commuter Rail and two subway lines. The TD Garden, New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, home to the NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and host to world-renowned concerts, can also be found in the West End.
Boston's Theater District hosts an endless array of Broadway shows. Nearby Chinatown is renowned for its large selection of Asian restaurants and bakeries. Beyond the neighborhood's elaborately decorated gate, visitors can stroll the alleys for herbal shops and Asian markets stocked with vegetables and spices.
Beacon Hill is a charming half-square-mile neighborhood replete with Federalist Era architecture and topped by the gleaming gold dome of the State House. It features elegant town houses, narrow streets with brick sidewalks and gas lamps, local boutiques and popular restaurants. Beacon Hill is home to the Museum of African American History and many historical landmarks.
South Boston, the site of the Dorchester Heights National Historic site and Castle Island, was once a predominantly Irish Catholic neighborhood. With the development of hotels, restaurants and shopping surrounding the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the community is now attracting families and young professionals.
Once a summertime resort destination for Bostonians, Jamaica Plain is now a diverse and dynamic Boston neighborhood. Stroll Centre Street, one of the main thoroughfares, and enjoy the unique shops and restaurants. Bike, walk or run on the 1.5-mile path along Jamaica Pond or visit the Arnold Arboretum, a National Historic Landmark designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
While Mission Hill is one of the smallest neighborhoods (3/4 square mile), it's one of the hippest places to work, live and play. Residents and residences are equally mixed and diverse, coexisting with institutional neighbors such as universities, hospitals, museums and churches. Open space is precious, and the views from the top of the hill are even more so.
While this neighborhood may best be known as the home of Fenway Park, it's also one of Boston's academic and cultural hubs. Many students, as well as young people throughout the city, are drawn to the lively bars and clubs along Lansdowne Street. Not far from Kenmore Square, you'll also find the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Symphony Hall.
Just about 20 minutes from Downtown Boston you’ll find the neighborhood of West Roxbury. Along Centre Street, you'll find popular dining destinations, bakeries, and coffee shops, as well as a variety of specialty shops and boutiques. Immerse yourself in nature and explore the scenic trails of Allandale Woods or the lush landscapes of Millennium Park.
Allston features fabulous music clubs, diverse dining options and beautiful street art. Artesani Park and Playground on the banks of the Charles River and Soldiers Field Road provide a variety of outdoor activities for families and sports enthusiasts alike. The park hosts a children's playground, wading pool, running trails, boat rentals and more
This neighborhood features Brighton Music Hall and Paradise Rock Club - both iconic venues to see a show. Stroll through the pedestrian-friendly streets lined with historic homes and Boston’s signature triple-deckers.
Explore two of Brighton’s most vibrant commercial and cultural areas - Brighton Center and Oak Square.
Cambridge is home to famous universities such as Harvard and MIT and is considered the City of Squares, with popular neighborhoods such as Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square, and Porter Square. Cambridge is the 4th most populous city in Massachusetts and home to a fabulous array of popular restaurants, museums, attractions, and performing arts venues.
As Boston’s immediate southern suburb, Quincy is a large city with varied attractions. It is the birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams as well as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock.
Named after one of the most prominent figures in the American Revolution Mr. Paul Revere himself, Revere has a lot to share with visitors. This city and its coast were the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution. It is also home to the oldest public beach in the nation, Revere Beach.
Despite the fact that Chelsea is the smallest city in Massachusetts it is still the second most densely populated city in the state. It is home to the historic second battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Chelsea Creek. Chelsea Square, located downtown, contains the finest mid-19th and early-20th century commercial architecture in the city.
An oceanside community, Winthop is a peninsula of 1.6 square miles that boasts one of the most spectacular views on the East Coast. On one side there's a panoramic view of the outer harbor and on the other is the Boston Skyline and the inner harbor silhouetted against the sky. Winthrop is a quaint and friendly New England town with shops, parks, marinas, inns and miles of beaches.
The most densely populated community in New England and one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation, Somerville is rich in both history and culture. Its population is an eclectic mix of blue-collar families, young professionals, college students and recent immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti and Brazil.
Four miles north of Boston, Everett is home to the luxury hotel and casino Encore Boston Harbor and several breweries such as Night Shift, BearMoose, and Bone Up.
Located just minutes from Boston and serviced by the Green Line via the B, C, and D lines, Brookline is known for upscale stores, village pubs and numerous large estates. It's bordered on three sides by the city of Boston and is regarded as a commuter suburb. Brookline includes a large number of Russian immigrants and a prominent Jewish culture.
Cambridge is fondly referred to as the City of Squares. The “squares” of Cambridge are charming neighborhoods rich in fine dining, eclectic shopping, theaters, museums and historical sites. You will find 5 squares…
Tourism is a vital economic part of the region’s and state’s economy. The Greater Boston region has many well-known museums, attractions, parks and recreational facilities as well as entertainment venues. Our…
