Guidebook for Boston
Parks & Nature
It's minutes from the house, and is a lovely place with beautiful trails and trees
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayIt's minutes from the house, and is a lovely place with beautiful trails and trees
It's a beautiful pond close to the house, beautiful for relaxing walk. In the summer you can rent the boat and enjoy a romantic row.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
It's a beautiful pond close to the house, beautiful for relaxing walk. In the summer you can rent the boat and enjoy a romantic row.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdWonderful zoo
Boston Common
139 Boylston StHistorical park in downtown Boston
Boston Public Garden
First public park in the country
Arts & Culture
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveIconic MFA is a must see!
Shopping
Boomerangs is located a short walk/bus ride from the house, and is a wonderful thrift shop for unique house wares/furnitures full of history and characters. A small unassuming shop but is very popular with the locals, all profits go to HIV/AIDS research and support.
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StBoomerangs is located a short walk/bus ride from the house, and is a wonderful thrift shop for unique house wares/furnitures full of history and characters. A small unassuming shop but is very popular with the locals, all profits go to HIV/AIDS research and support.
SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StCharming hat shop
"Community-owned grocery store specializing in organic produce & bulk foods, plus wine & beer"
36 locals recommend
Harvest Co-Op Markets
3815 Washington Street"Community-owned grocery store specializing in organic produce & bulk foods, plus wine & beer"
Essentials
CVS
4600 Washington StCVS always has good deals, perfect to pick up eggs, milk, bread...
Getting Around
Subway Station, orange line, short ride to downtown Boston, easy transfer to other lines.
63 locals recommend
Forest Hills station
Hyde Park AvenueSubway Station, orange line, short ride to downtown Boston, easy transfer to other lines.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's right around the corner, nice atmostphere, perfect for late night drinks
40 locals recommend
The Dogwood
3712 Washington StIt's right around the corner, nice atmostphere, perfect for late night drinks
Food Scene
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StLocal ice cream shop, very tasty soft yogurt or ice cream treats!
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StGood Japanese/Korean restaurant. Their bentos are amazing!
Galway House
710 Centre StreetAmerican/Irish pub, surprisingly good foods!
Noodle Barn
707 Centre StYummy Thai/Vietnamese food
"Lively place where New American fare featuring local ingredients is paired with a curated beer list"
63 locals recommend
Vee Vee
763 Centre St"Lively place where New American fare featuring local ingredients is paired with a curated beer list"
AMAZING breads! Try the orange/cranberry, or the spinach bread, both are best sellers
19 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly
613 Centre StAMAZING breads! Try the orange/cranberry, or the spinach bread, both are best sellers
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StCool coffee shop
"Bakeshop making breads & pastries plus light fare like soups & sandwiches, with many vegan options"
53 locals recommend
Fiore's Bakery
55 South St"Bakeshop making breads & pastries plus light fare like soups & sandwiches, with many vegan options"
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StTasty coffee and sweets
Laid-back spot serving Italian fare made with locally sourced ingredients & imported wines.
51 locals recommend
Centre Street Cafe
669A Centre StreetLaid-back spot serving Italian fare made with locally sourced ingredients & imported wines.