Guidebook for Boston
Sightseeing
Beautiful park with walk and bike paths, public boat rentals, stunning views of the Charles River, and much more!
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Christian Herter Park
Beautiful park with walk and bike paths, public boat rentals, stunning views of the Charles River, and much more!
Venerable graduate school known for its greenery-filled campus, business programs & research. Beautiful campus, and probably the largest business school campus around. Under-visited compared to the other side of the river, so crowd-free picture ops are always available.
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Harvard Business School
Venerable graduate school known for its greenery-filled campus, business programs & research. Beautiful campus, and probably the largest business school campus around. Under-visited compared to the other side of the river, so crowd-free picture ops are always available.
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StHistoric, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.
Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. Historic gathering place since 1630!
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Harvard Square
Brattle StreetHome to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. Historic gathering place since 1630!
Sky-high vantage point with an audio tour & sweeping 360-degree views of greater Boston & beyond.
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Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston StSky-high vantage point with an audio tour & sweeping 360-degree views of greater Boston & beyond.
Entertainment & Activities
You can explore Harvard, MIT, Boston, Watertown, and much more!
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak : Allston Brighton
1071 Soldiers Field RdYou can explore Harvard, MIT, Boston, Watertown, and much more!
Experience the great outdoors just minutes away from Boston at the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. One of the country’s unique urban wildernesses and the largest recreation area in metro Boston, the Islands offer something for everyone.
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Boston Harborwalk
Boston Wharf RoadExperience the great outdoors just minutes away from Boston at the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. One of the country’s unique urban wildernesses and the largest recreation area in metro Boston, the Islands offer something for everyone.
Food Scene
Big Daddys Pizza & Sub Shop
436 Western AveTasty Pizzas!
Maki Maki Japanese Sushi
304 Western AvenueExtensive sushi menu with buffet options.
Quaint corner diner with a bustling vibe serving old-school breakfasts, plus burgers & sandwiches.
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The Breakfast Club
269 Western AveQuaint corner diner with a bustling vibe serving old-school breakfasts, plus burgers & sandwiches.
Local, organic pies (plus gluten-free & create-your-own) distinguish this casual chain outpost, with a great wine and beer variety.
Stone Hearth Pizza Co.
182 Western AvenueLocal, organic pies (plus gluten-free & create-your-own) distinguish this casual chain outpost, with a great wine and beer variety.
European-style bakery and cafe showcasing homemade breads, pretzels & pastries in a bright & airy location.
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swissbäkers
168 Western AveEuropean-style bakery and cafe showcasing homemade breads, pretzels & pastries in a bright & airy location.
Crowds flock to this sprawling, bi-level banquet hall-style dim sum emporium with traditional Chinese decor.
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Hei La Moon Restaurant
83 Beach StCrowds flock to this sprawling, bi-level banquet hall-style dim sum emporium with traditional Chinese decor.
Essentials
Star Market
370 Western AveGroceries
Bank of America ATM
120 Beacon StATM
24/7 Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items.
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7-Eleven
252 W Newton St24/7 Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items.
Star Market Pharmacy
370 Western AvePharmacy. Open 8AM-8PM.
Arts & Culture
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium.
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayVenerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium.
Three museums with a global collection of objects in all media from antiquity to the present.
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Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy StThree museums with a global collection of objects in all media from antiquity to the present.
Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
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MIT Museum
314 Massachusetts AveHighlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
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Boston Tea Party
306 Congress StFloating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayEvocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
Today, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveToday, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.
Getting Around
Buses from this stop: 70, 70A can take towards Central Square and Bus 86 can take you to Harvard Square.
Western Ave @ Mackin St station
Buses from this stop: 70, 70A can take towards Central Square and Bus 86 can take you to Harvard Square.
Subway services from this station: Red Line. And Buses from this station: 71, 72, 72/75, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 86, 96. Bus 86 from Elliot Street can bring you back to the apartment.
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Harvard station
1 Brattle StSubway services from this station: Red Line. And Buses from this station: 71, 72, 72/75, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 86, 96. Bus 86 from Elliot Street can bring you back to the apartment.
Subway services from this station: Red Line. And Buses from Green Street: 70, 70A can bring you back to the apartment.
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Central station
Subway services from this station: Red Line. And Buses from Green Street: 70, 70A can bring you back to the apartment.
Parks & Nature
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
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Boston Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.