Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
El Centro Mexican Restaurant
472 Shawmut AveGreat Mexican food with margaritas that match.
While there are 3 Dunkin Donuts within walking distance, this place is right around the corner from my apartment and makes a pretty good cup of coffee.
Farmer Horse Coffee
374 Massachusetts AvenueWhile there are 3 Dunkin Donuts within walking distance, this place is right around the corner from my apartment and makes a pretty good cup of coffee.
This is my favorite Chinese food place in the area and is a nice place to have a sit-down meal. Not as greasy as most places.
Dumpling Palace
179 Massachusetts AveThis is my favorite Chinese food place in the area and is a nice place to have a sit-down meal. Not as greasy as most places.
This is a great place to go for lunch. Their signature sandwiches and onion rings are too good to pass up. Also located right around the corner.
27 residents recomanen
Parish Café
493 Massachusetts AvenueThis is a great place to go for lunch. Their signature sandwiches and onion rings are too good to pass up. Also located right around the corner.
Known for their extremely elaborate burgers, this is my go-to spot. They have about 30-20 burgers on the menu and each is just as appealing as the one before it.
29 residents recomanen
Boston Burger Co-Boylston
1100 Boylston StKnown for their extremely elaborate burgers, this is my go-to spot. They have about 30-20 burgers on the menu and each is just as appealing as the one before it.
This is the Italian section of Boston and is a great place to spend the evening. I could suggest places to eat but they are honestly all amazing. Mike's Pastry and other bakeries in the area are a good place to stop for desert while you walk off the pasta.
405 residents recomanen
North End
This is the Italian section of Boston and is a great place to spend the evening. I could suggest places to eat but they are honestly all amazing. Mike's Pastry and other bakeries in the area are a good place to stop for desert while you walk off the pasta.
Great BBQ right around Fenway. My sister used to work here and the staff is all very helpful and nice.
70 residents recomanen
Sweet Cheeks Q
1381 Boylston StGreat BBQ right around Fenway. My sister used to work here and the staff is all very helpful and nice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great nightlife with a few places to choose from that each have their own feel. The area around it is also nice to walk and grab a bite on the water.
517 residents recomanen
Mercat de Faneuil Hall
1 S Market StGreat nightlife with a few places to choose from that each have their own feel. The area around it is also nice to walk and grab a bite on the water.
For more of a college bar feel, there are a few spots on Boylston street that have cheap food & drinks. Pour house, McGreevy's, and Dillon's (patio) are a few that come to mind.
7 residents recomanen
Boylston Street
For more of a college bar feel, there are a few spots on Boylston street that have cheap food & drinks. Pour house, McGreevy's, and Dillon's (patio) are a few that come to mind.
Getting Around
This is the Orange line which can take you right downtown. There is also a Bank of America ATM inside.
21 residents recomanen
Massachusetts Ave station
393 Massachusetts AveThis is the Orange line which can take you right downtown. There is also a Bank of America ATM inside.
Symphony Station
This is the E train on the Green line.
Prudential station
Belvidere StreetThis is also the E train on the Green line
Entertainment & Activities
Go see a game at Fenway park. You can grab a bite to eat at the surrounding restaurants or hang out at one of the well-known bars (Lansdowne, Cask n Flagon, Yard House) beforehand.
815 residents recomanen
Parc Fenway
4 Jersey StGo see a game at Fenway park. You can grab a bite to eat at the surrounding restaurants or hang out at one of the well-known bars (Lansdowne, Cask n Flagon, Yard House) beforehand.
This place is tough to describe but is worth looking up because they hold different events throughout the week. Its basically an adult playground with fluorescent colored swings and games like cornhole and oversized Jenga.
49 residents recomanen
The Lawn On D
420 D StThis place is tough to describe but is worth looking up because they hold different events throughout the week. Its basically an adult playground with fluorescent colored swings and games like cornhole and oversized Jenga.
Parks & Nature
A nice refuge from the city right in downtown Boston, Boston Common is worth checking out. The massive park is home to many sun bathers and dogs playing catch pretty much all day. You can also take a tour of the Freedom Trail which starts here.
567 residents recomanen
Boston Common
139 Boylston StA nice refuge from the city right in downtown Boston, Boston Common is worth checking out. The massive park is home to many sun bathers and dogs playing catch pretty much all day. You can also take a tour of the Freedom Trail which starts here.
The esplanade is a long stretch along the water where people often sit and relax on nice days. You can rent kayaks and get out on the water also.
14 residents recomanen
Esplanade Playground
The esplanade is a long stretch along the water where people often sit and relax on nice days. You can rent kayaks and get out on the water also.
Shopping
Newbury has tons of small boutique stores that are bigger than you think. It is a beautiful street to walk down and can be quite busy if its a nice day.
647 residents recomanen
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetNewbury has tons of small boutique stores that are bigger than you think. It is a beautiful street to walk down and can be quite busy if its a nice day.
Essentials
This is where I do my shopping. It is a quick walk down Saint Botolph and has pretty much everything you need (including alcohol).
595 residents recomanen
Star Market
370 Western AveThis is where I do my shopping. It is a quick walk down Saint Botolph and has pretty much everything you need (including alcohol).
trader joe's
230 Heath St