BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS
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. Go see where real Bostonians live, work and play.
Explore Our Neighborhoods


Beacon Hill
A 19th century residential area adjacent to Boston Common, Beacon Hill is named for the location of a beacon that once stood here atop the highest... More

Brighton / Allston
Brighton/Allston (aka Brighton, MA and Allston, MA, 2 subdivisions of Boston proper) are known for their large population of students. Boston... More



Charlestown
Explore Charlestown, a neighborhood rich in history. Settled by English colonists in 1628, Charlestown is Boston's second oldest neighborhood. ... More

Dorchester
Dorchester is a historic neighborhood of over 6 square miles. The town was founded by Puritans who emigrated from Dorchester, England in 1630.... More

Downtown / Financial District
The Financial District of Boston is located in the downtown area near Government Center and Chinatown. The area includes Post Office Square, the... More

East Boston
Originally a center of shipbuilding, East Boston has always been a neighborhood of immigrants. Today its population is made up largely of... More

Fenway / Kenmore
Home of Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox, Fenway/Kenmore also boasts many of the City's top cultural institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts... More

Fort Point
The Fort Point neighborhood, where a fort stood in colonial times, is tucked between the Seaport District, South Boston and the Fort Point... More


Jamaica Plain
Once a summertime resort destination for Bostonians, Jamaica Plain is now a diverse and dynamic Boston neighborhood. Stroll Centre Street, one of the... More


Mission Hill
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. More


Roslindale
Explore the "streetcar suburbs" of West Roxbury, Roslindale and Hyde Park for the suburban flavor of the city. These suburbs are primarily... More


Seaport District
The fastest growing and newest neighborhood in Boston, the Seaport District is part of the Port of Boston on Boston Harbor. The Seaport District is... More

Somerville
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... More

South Boston
Explore South Boston, site of the Dorchester Heights National Historic site and Castle Island. "Southie" as the locals refer to South Boston, was... More


Theatre District / Chinatown
Boston's Theater District hosts an endless array of Broadway shows. Productions at the Boston Opera House, the Citi Performing Arts Center and The... More

Waterfront
Boston Harbor has always played an important role in the development, history and culture of the city. Today the waterfront is continuing an active... More


West Roxbury
Explore the "streetcar suburbs" of West Roxbury, Roslindale and Hyde Park for the suburban flavor of the city. These suburbs are primarily... More
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Video Spotlight: Hyde Park
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