Guidebook for Boston
Parks & Nature
Jamaica Pond is part of the Emerald Necklace designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The paved pathway around the Pond is approximately a 1.5 mile loop — great for walkers, joggers, and runners. Boat rentals in summer; the lantern parade in autumn; sledding at “the Sugarbowl” in winter; birdwatching all year round, make Jamaica Pond a great destination to explore. Visit the Emerald Necklace Conservatory's website for more information: https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/park-overview/jamaica-pond/
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Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Pond is part of the Emerald Necklace designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The paved pathway around the Pond is approximately a 1.5 mile loop — great for walkers, joggers, and runners. Boat rentals in summer; the lantern parade in autumn; sledding at “the Sugarbowl” in winter; birdwatching all year round, make Jamaica Pond a great destination to explore. Visit the Emerald Necklace Conservatory's website for more information: https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/park-overview/jamaica-pond/
Food Scene
A warm, intimate space with friendly, knowledgable staff, and delicious food. The Patatas Bravas are a mainstay on the menu and a must have when you visit. Enjoy a glass of Spanish wine and sample from a seasonal assortment of Tapas. Make a reservation to ensure a seat at this great neighborhood restaurant. If you want a new book or some music — you're in luck, because Tres Gatos also runs a book and record store in the back.
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Tres Gatos
470 Centre StA warm, intimate space with friendly, knowledgable staff, and delicious food. The Patatas Bravas are a mainstay on the menu and a must have when you visit. Enjoy a glass of Spanish wine and sample from a seasonal assortment of Tapas. Make a reservation to ensure a seat at this great neighborhood restaurant. If you want a new book or some music — you're in luck, because Tres Gatos also runs a book and record store in the back.
This is our go-to-takeout place. There is also a small amount of seating, but it can be crowded! Chilacates describes their offerings as "Mexican Street Food." It's authentic, yummy, and consistently-made, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tostadas and more.
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Chilacates Centre St
658 Centre StThis is our go-to-takeout place. There is also a small amount of seating, but it can be crowded! Chilacates describes their offerings as "Mexican Street Food." It's authentic, yummy, and consistently-made, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tostadas and more.
JP Licks is a great place to meet, work, view art (often created by staff) and of course eat their homemade ice cream! In addition, they have yogurt, sorbet, cakes and pies, coffee, and baked goods.
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J.P. Licks
659 Centre StJP Licks is a great place to meet, work, view art (often created by staff) and of course eat their homemade ice cream! In addition, they have yogurt, sorbet, cakes and pies, coffee, and baked goods.
Located in Boston's North End, Locale serves Neapolitan-style pizza, that has a thin, slightly-charred crust. It is truly the best pizza I have ever had. Definitely worth the ride on the T!
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Locale
352 Hanover StLocated in Boston's North End, Locale serves Neapolitan-style pizza, that has a thin, slightly-charred crust. It is truly the best pizza I have ever had. Definitely worth the ride on the T!
If you want delicious ice cream that also happens to be responsibly-sourced, plant-based, and homemade, you'll love FoMu. Staff generously lets you sample flavors, but then the tough part is deciding on which one to order. Some favorites include: Strawberry, Tahitian Vanilla, Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, and Iced Gingerbread Cookie.
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617 Centre StIf you want delicious ice cream that also happens to be responsibly-sourced, plant-based, and homemade, you'll love FoMu. Staff generously lets you sample flavors, but then the tough part is deciding on which one to order. Some favorites include: Strawberry, Tahitian Vanilla, Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, and Iced Gingerbread Cookie.
Shopping
Philip, the owner of On Centre, has a great eye and has pulled together a terrific assortment of gifts, hand-bags, jewelry, clothes, books and more. You can easily lose track of time in this store as you stroll through and look at everything he has to offer. My advice is: don't rush, enjoy and happy shopping!
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On Centre
676 Centre StPhilip, the owner of On Centre, has a great eye and has pulled together a terrific assortment of gifts, hand-bags, jewelry, clothes, books and more. You can easily lose track of time in this store as you stroll through and look at everything he has to offer. My advice is: don't rush, enjoy and happy shopping!
A tiny store filled with things you need right now, things you long for, and things you don't really need but can't resist — all for the kitchen! Visit their instagram page for a visual tour of what makes this shop so great: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenwitchjp/
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Kitchenwitch
671 Centre StA tiny store filled with things you need right now, things you long for, and things you don't really need but can't resist — all for the kitchen! Visit their instagram page for a visual tour of what makes this shop so great: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenwitchjp/
Essentials
City Feed and Supply is a neighborhood market, coffee shop, and deli committed to locally-sourced goods. City Feed offers a well-edited selection of specialty groceries, local & organic fruits and vegetables, regional artisan cheeses, local meats & free-range eggs, fresh bread and pastries, fair trade organic coffee, hot-pressed and cold sandwiches, soups & locally prepared foods, wine and beer.
Visit the Centre Street location at 672 Centre Street and the original Boylston Street location at 66A Boylston Street, both in Jamaica Plain! Order the B1 Breakfast sandwich — you won't be disappointed.
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City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StCity Feed and Supply is a neighborhood market, coffee shop, and deli committed to locally-sourced goods. City Feed offers a well-edited selection of specialty groceries, local & organic fruits and vegetables, regional artisan cheeses, local meats & free-range eggs, fresh bread and pastries, fair trade organic coffee, hot-pressed and cold sandwiches, soups & locally prepared foods, wine and beer.
Visit the Centre Street location at 672 Centre Street and the original Boylston Street location at 66A Boylston Street, both in Jamaica Plain! Order the B1 Breakfast sandwich — you won't be disappointed.
Streetcar is a Best of Boston 2014 and 2016 winner in the Best Wine Shop category. Shop their unique offerings or visit for a tasting.
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Streetcar
488 Centre StStreetcar is a Best of Boston 2014 and 2016 winner in the Best Wine Shop category. Shop their unique offerings or visit for a tasting.
Getting Around
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA, aka the T) is a public transportation system that utilizes subway, bus, rail and boat service. Visit mbta.com for maps, schedules, and fare information. Our Airbnb unit is a 10 minute walk to either the Orange Line's Green Street Station or Stonybrook Station. We're also less than a 5 minute walk to the 39 bus with Service between Forest Hills Station and Back Bay Station, via Centre Street, South Huntington Avenue, and Huntington Avenue.
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Green Street
280 Green StThe Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA, aka the T) is a public transportation system that utilizes subway, bus, rail and boat service. Visit mbta.com for maps, schedules, and fare information. Our Airbnb unit is a 10 minute walk to either the Orange Line's Green Street Station or Stonybrook Station. We're also less than a 5 minute walk to the 39 bus with Service between Forest Hills Station and Back Bay Station, via Centre Street, South Huntington Avenue, and Huntington Avenue.
Entertainment & Activities
There's no other ballpark like Fenway with it's Green Monster in the outfield and the Citgo sign shining brightly in the background. Go Red Sox!
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StThere's no other ballpark like Fenway with it's Green Monster in the outfield and the Citgo sign shining brightly in the background. Go Red Sox!