Guidebook for Boston
Sightseeing
Rent a bicycle and follow heavenly river path, both sides, or go downtown, or explore historic Cambridge, or take the Minuteman Bike Trail for 30 miles of scenery.
Farina's
61 Galen StRent a bicycle and follow heavenly river path, both sides, or go downtown, or explore historic Cambridge, or take the Minuteman Bike Trail for 30 miles of scenery.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth AvenueRich architecture and educational atmosphere.
Everything Else
Oak Square YMCA
615 Washington StFit a workout into your visit! Lovely pool, nice people.
Arts & Culture
Sweet old tiny neighborhood branch library. Librarians who get to know your name.
Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library
419 Faneuil StSweet old tiny neighborhood branch library. Librarians who get to know your name.
Food Scene
So friendly, and the food is yummy, and their is a section of the menu with spicy, authentic Northern Thai specialities.
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Thai North
433 Faneuil StSo friendly, and the food is yummy, and their is a section of the menu with spicy, authentic Northern Thai specialities.
In a train car--historic! Authentic diner: homemade pies, hash browns, reeeeealll maple syrup. Or sweet potato pancakes with pecans, soy shake, caffe latte. Warning: line out the door on weekends!
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Deluxe Town Diner
627 Mt Auburn StIn a train car--historic! Authentic diner: homemade pies, hash browns, reeeeealll maple syrup. Or sweet potato pancakes with pecans, soy shake, caffe latte. Warning: line out the door on weekends!
More authentic than most Mexican restaurant chains, and spicier.
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El Pelón Taqueria
92 Peterborough StMore authentic than most Mexican restaurant chains, and spicier.
Best Italian take-out and sit-down in the neighborhood. Good clean ingredients and somewhat creative.
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Fiorella's Express
263 Belmont StBest Italian take-out and sit-down in the neighborhood. Good clean ingredients and somewhat creative.
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
275 Centre StYummiest pizza and bread rolls in the world.
Shopping
Oak Square Liquors
610 Washington StNice, neighborhood establishment.
High end mall if you need shopping nearer than Newbury Street. Across the street, find other high end stores such as Anthropologie, White House Black Market. . .
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The Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston StHigh end mall if you need shopping nearer than Newbury Street. Across the street, find other high end stores such as Anthropologie, White House Black Market. . .
Drinks & Nightlife
Brick, wood, pressed tin ceiling, friendly. Quiet during the week, hopping with students and young professionals during the weekend.
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Last Drop
596 Washington StBrick, wood, pressed tin ceiling, friendly. Quiet during the week, hopping with students and young professionals during the weekend.
Neighborhoods
Jamaica Plain is another Boston neighborhood with an extensive culture of ethnic restaurants that won't break the bank. Also a gorgeous pond for a stroll, and other delightful things to explore. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/massachusetts/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-jamaica-plain-boston/
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Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain is another Boston neighborhood with an extensive culture of ethnic restaurants that won't break the bank. Also a gorgeous pond for a stroll, and other delightful things to explore. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/massachusetts/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-jamaica-plain-boston/
Waltham's Moody Street and Main Street are treasure troves for delicious, inexpensive ethnic restaurants, and there's much more to do in Waltham too: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g41880-Activities-Waltham_Massachusetts.html.
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Moody Street
Moody StreetWaltham's Moody Street and Main Street are treasure troves for delicious, inexpensive ethnic restaurants, and there's much more to do in Waltham too: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g41880-Activities-Waltham_Massachusetts.html.
Here are some great resources for things to see and do in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, which is around the corner from our home: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/getting-to-know-your-neighborhood-allston/
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Allston
Here are some great resources for things to see and do in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, which is around the corner from our home: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/getting-to-know-your-neighborhood-allston/
Pull together a group of friends on a Sunday morning Dim Sum! https://www.dimsumcentral.com/the-best-dim-sum-restaurants-in-boston/
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Chinatown
Pull together a group of friends on a Sunday morning Dim Sum! https://www.dimsumcentral.com/the-best-dim-sum-restaurants-in-boston/
University museums, lively street action, and much more.
https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-things-to-do-near-harvard-square-4685631
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Harvard Square
Brattle StreetUniversity museums, lively street action, and much more.
https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-things-to-do-near-harvard-square-4685631