Best of Boston, MA
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About Boston
Boston serves as the capital and cultural hub of Massachusetts, anchoring the larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area. As the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States, it functions as a key financial center for New England. The city covers an area of 48.4 sq mi, supporting a population that ranks eleventh-largest among U.S. metropolitan areas.
📣 What's going on in Boston
- 📅 Slapshot — Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM · Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street
- 📅 Boston College Eagles Football vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Football — Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM · Alumni Stadium, 2601 Beacon Street
- 📅 KIDZ BOP Daytime Dance Party — Sat, Oct 17 · 12:30 PM · Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens, 967 Commonwealth Avenue
- 📅 Harvard Crimson Football vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Football — Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM · Harvard Stadium, 65 North Harvard Street
Swan Boats
Swan Boats is an attraction located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Boston
118 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western Plus
Located at 891 Massachusetts Avenue, the Best Western Plus offers accommodation in this area.
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Boston Harbor Hotel
Located at 70 Rowes Wharf, the Boston Harbor Hotel overlooks Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. This luxury property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
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Boston Marriott Copley Place
The Boston Marriott Copley Place is a hotel located at 110 Huntington Avenue.
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Boston Marriott Long Wharf
The Boston Marriott Long Wharf is a hotel located at 296 State Street.
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Copley Square Hotel
Located at 47 Huntington Avenue, the Copley Square Hotel is a historic lodging option in Boston. It was built in 1891 and holds the distinction of being the city’s second-oldest hotel in continuous operation.
Best Restaurants in Boston
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bangkok Pinto
Bangkok Pinto serves Thai cuisine in the Frederick Douglass Square Historic District.
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Bejing Cafe
Bejing Cafe serves Chinese cuisine in the Audubon Circle neighborhood.
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Belle Isle Seafood
Belle Isle Seafood serves seafood in the Orient Heights neighborhood.
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Bottega Fiorentina
Bottega Fiorentina serves Italian cuisine in the North Brookline neighborhood.
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Cafe Polonia
Cafe Polonia is a restaurant located in the South Boston neighborhood.
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Café Sauvage
Café Sauvage serves French cuisine in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
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Chow n'Joy
Chow n'Joy is a Chinese restaurant located in the Spring Hill Historic District.
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City Slicker Cafe
City Slicker Cafe serves pizza, burgers, and sandwiches in the Spring Hill Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Boston
87 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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1369 Coffee House
1369 Coffee House is a café located in the Central Square neighborhood.
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1369 Coffee House
1369 Coffee House is a café located in the Inman Square neighborhood.
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Andala Coffee House
Andala Coffee House is a café located in the Central Square neighborhood. It serves Arab cuisine.
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Blank Street Coffee
Blank Street Coffee is a café located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
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Circus Cooperative Cafe
Circus Cooperative Cafe is a café in the Riverside neighborhood serving sandwiches and coffee.
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Elmendorf Baking Supplies
Elmendorf Baking Supplies operates as a café in the East Cambridge neighborhood.
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Emmi Bakery and Cafe
Emmi Bakery and Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Charlestown neighborhood.
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Flour Bakery + Cafe
Flour Bakery + Cafe is a café located in The Port. It serves sandwiches.
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Forge Baking Company
Forge Baking Company is a café located in the Spring Hill Historic District. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
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George Howell Coffee
George Howell Coffee is a café located in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Boston
117 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Better Sorts Social Club
Better Sorts Social Club is a bar located in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood.
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Brendan Behan Pub
The Brendan Behan Pub is a bar located in the Pill Hill neighborhood.
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Bukowski Tavern
Bukowski Tavern serves American cuisine in the Back Bay neighborhood.
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Cantab Lounge
Cantab Lounge operates as a bar in the Central Square neighborhood.
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Carrie Nation
Carrie Nation is a bar located in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Boston
102 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum
Located in Dock Square, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum showcases the history of a volunteer militia that serves the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This attraction highlights an organization distinct from the U.S. Armed Forces but composed of veterans and serving military members.
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Arden Gallery
Arden Gallery is an attraction located in the Back Bay neighborhood.
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Boston Duck Tours
Boston Duck Tours operates historical tours in the West End using replica World War II amphibious DUKW vehicles. The company has offered these experiences since October 5, 1994.
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Boston Fire Museum
The Boston Fire Museum is an attraction located in the Leather District.
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Boston Tea Party - Ships and Museum
The Boston Tea Party - Ships and Museum is an attraction located in the Leather District.
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Charles Riverboat Company
Charles Riverboat Company operates in the East Cambridge neighborhood.
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Childs Gallery
Childs Gallery is an attraction located in the Back Bay neighborhood.
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Commonwealth Museum
The Commonwealth Museum is an attraction located in the Marina Bay neighborhood.
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Co|So: Copley Society of Art
Located in Back Bay, Co|So: Copley Society of Art serves as a venue for visual arts. The organization promotes its member artists within the Boston area.
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Cycleboat Boston
Cycleboat Boston operates as an attraction in the East Boston neighborhood.
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DTR Modern Galleries
DTR Modern Galleries is an attraction located in the Back Bay neighborhood.
Best Shops in Boston
94 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Brookline Booksmith
Brookline Booksmith is a shop located in the North Brookline neighborhood.
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Grolier Poetry Bookshop
Located in Riverside, Grolier Poetry Bookshop is an independent bookstore dedicated entirely to poetry and poetry criticism. This small, one-room store features towering bookcases and claims to be the oldest continuous bookshop devoted solely to this genre.
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Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store is an independent shop located in the Riverside neighborhood. It sells used, new, and bargain books.
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L'elite Bridal
L'elite Bridal is a shop located in the Bay Village neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Boston
107 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Ingleside Park
Ingleside Park is a green space located in the Court Park neighborhood.
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Boston Scores Field at Salesian Heights
Boston Scores Field at Salesian Heights is a park located in the Orient Heights neighborhood.
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Bradford Street Park
Bradford Street Park is a green space located in the South End neighborhood.
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Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park
Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park is a green space located in the West End neighborhood.
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Lopez Street Park
Lopez Street Park is a green space located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood.
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American Legion Playground
American Legion Playground serves as a local park within the Eagle Hill neighborhood.
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Angell Memorial Square
Angell Memorial Square is a park located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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