Guidebook for Chelsea
Essentials
Local, inexpensive and either a long walk or quick cab ride. (Also, consider using Uber to get there to not have to carry the stuff!)
248 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyLocal, inexpensive and either a long walk or quick cab ride. (Also, consider using Uber to get there to not have to carry the stuff!)
Not as close as the Stop and Shop, but in a plaza with a Starbucks, Marshals, etc. The Basket has a great baked goods department
237 locals recommend
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveNot as close as the Stop and Shop, but in a plaza with a Starbucks, Marshals, etc. The Basket has a great baked goods department
If you need something fast- this is a short 3 minute walk from the house. You pay more- but beats getting in the car.
Prattville Mart Beer & Wine
383C Washington AvenueIf you need something fast- this is a short 3 minute walk from the house. You pay more- but beats getting in the car.
Again, if the Pratville Market doesnt have it, this place might. Not a far walk either and slightly bigger. If not, you are off for a car ride to Stop and Shop.
Shop & Go
354 Washington AveAgain, if the Pratville Market doesnt have it, this place might. Not a far walk either and slightly bigger. If not, you are off for a car ride to Stop and Shop.
Food Scene
Polynesian Cocktails- how can you go wrong? And just stumble home! Meet the locals as well.
Ho Win Palace
22 Everett AvePolynesian Cocktails- how can you go wrong? And just stumble home! Meet the locals as well.
Newbridge Cafe
650 Washington AveBest place for Steak Tips in the area!
Pizza Lovers Inc
368 Washington AveHome of the big square pizza. A must have when you are too tired to cook.
Under new ownership (Roy is his name) and some really good coffee as well as south american style desserts, pastries, etc.
Pan Y Cafe
173 Washington AveUnder new ownership (Roy is his name) and some really good coffee as well as south american style desserts, pastries, etc.
This is a GEM! Non-touristy, NEW and very good food. Attentive staff because they only just opened and want everyone to return. Tables and a bar area. Biggest draw back- a little loud. $20 plates- cheaper than Boston itself, but more expensive than say other Chelsea haunts like the Dockside.
17 locals recommend
Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge
105 Everett AveThis is a GEM! Non-touristy, NEW and very good food. Attentive staff because they only just opened and want everyone to return. Tables and a bar area. Biggest draw back- a little loud. $20 plates- cheaper than Boston itself, but more expensive than say other Chelsea haunts like the Dockside.
The burgers are great- a short walk to Jeffries Point- and the cocktails are incredible. The name is an homage to the old Cunard shipping lines that stopped in Boston.
28 locals recommend
Cunard Tavern
24 Orleans StThe burgers are great- a short walk to Jeffries Point- and the cocktails are incredible. The name is an homage to the old Cunard shipping lines that stopped in Boston.
I am not a fish person, but this is a great restaurant with a view. Great for a late night or if you want to stay closer to the house sometime. .
64 locals recommend
ReelHouse
6 New StI am not a fish person, but this is a great restaurant with a view. Great for a late night or if you want to stay closer to the house sometime. .
Eclectic food, easy parking for Boston, and BEST drinks- slowly working my way through the cocktail list.
Craft Table & Bar
107 Porter StEclectic food, easy parking for Boston, and BEST drinks- slowly working my way through the cocktail list.
Sightseeing
Jefferies Point is rapidly gentrifying, so it's an interesting place to visit. Specifically, go to Piers Park and you will be able to see all of Boston- from the North End, through the Financial District to South Boston. You can also go the the area near the Hyatt Boston Harbor Hotel to get a water taxi to the city if you are up for a little adventure (One if by land... Two if I by see... )
11 locals recommend
East Boston
Jefferies Point is rapidly gentrifying, so it's an interesting place to visit. Specifically, go to Piers Park and you will be able to see all of Boston- from the North End, through the Financial District to South Boston. You can also go the the area near the Hyatt Boston Harbor Hotel to get a water taxi to the city if you are up for a little adventure (One if by land... Two if I by see... )
Well- don't go to the home, but across the street is the Madonna Queen of the Universe Shrine. Don't go on Sundays as there are masses in the morning, but any other time is great - the views are wonderful from behind Madonna- looking over the airport you can see the whole of Boston. The church is below and built into the hill (the area in Eastie- aka East Boston, is called Orient Heights). I recommend any denomination visit the church- it has some interesting art.
Don Orione Home
111 Orient AveWell- don't go to the home, but across the street is the Madonna Queen of the Universe Shrine. Don't go on Sundays as there are masses in the morning, but any other time is great - the views are wonderful from behind Madonna- looking over the airport you can see the whole of Boston. The church is below and built into the hill (the area in Eastie- aka East Boston, is called Orient Heights). I recommend any denomination visit the church- it has some interesting art.
There is a lot of colonial history there. Usually you can get some parking if you are lucky. Or take the 111 from Chelsea to Haymarket (see transportation recommendations) and do the part of the freedom trail if you are up for a walk. (There is always Uber if you get tired!)
146 locals recommend
Bunker Hill Monument
Monument SquareThere is a lot of colonial history there. Usually you can get some parking if you are lucky. Or take the 111 from Chelsea to Haymarket (see transportation recommendations) and do the part of the freedom trail if you are up for a walk. (There is always Uber if you get tired!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Well- not brews, but great spirits! The place is new and "members" get early release buy options on limited run makes of spirits if a member of the community sourced alcohol. I am a member, so you can tell them William Sharp sent you.
10 locals recommend
Short Path Distillery
71 Kelvin StWell- not brews, but great spirits! The place is new and "members" get early release buy options on limited run makes of spirits if a member of the community sourced alcohol. I am a member, so you can tell them William Sharp sent you.
This is a small local brew house. Great vibes and fun brews for sure! http://www.mystic-brewery.com/
12 locals recommend
Mystic Brewery
This is a small local brew house. Great vibes and fun brews for sure! http://www.mystic-brewery.com/
Part of the Everette "fermentation district" - this is another place to visit and say "yeah, I have been there!"
47 locals recommend
Night Shift Brewing - Everett
87 Santilli HwyPart of the Everette "fermentation district" - this is another place to visit and say "yeah, I have been there!"
Not "close" like the others listed here, but not "far" either. If you like unique ciders- this is the place to be. Also, an easy stop after a day in Salem. I recommend "the jalapeno and pineapple' cider.
27 locals recommend
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StNot "close" like the others listed here, but not "far" either. If you like unique ciders- this is the place to be. Also, an easy stop after a day in Salem. I recommend "the jalapeno and pineapple' cider.
Getting Around
This is the closest bus stop. The bus is the 111. It goes in bound if you stand at the stop near Pratville Pizza, all the way to the Orange line at Haymarket.
To come back out of the city, get on at Haymarket, and off at this stop (it puts you on the side of the large parking lot, so cross the street and walk up Washington away from McDonalds- and you are at your home away from home!
MBTA schedules are available on line.
My recommendation if you have a car is to drive to "WONDERLAND" parking garage/T-stop and take the Blue line in. It is only about $5 to park for 12-14 hours.
Off Broadway Dance Studio
179 Washington AvenueThis is the closest bus stop. The bus is the 111. It goes in bound if you stand at the stop near Pratville Pizza, all the way to the Orange line at Haymarket.
To come back out of the city, get on at Haymarket, and off at this stop (it puts you on the side of the large parking lot, so cross the street and walk up Washington away from McDonalds- and you are at your home away from home!
MBTA schedules are available on line.
My recommendation if you have a car is to drive to "WONDERLAND" parking garage/T-stop and take the Blue line in. It is only about $5 to park for 12-14 hours.
The Silver Line 3 now comes and goes from Chelsea! Great as 90% of this bus (but considered a subway) route is on its own road = no traffic! You can do a 15-20 minute walk downhill there, uphill coming home, to Market Basket where the T stop is. Ride is about $2.75 one way. Far cheaper than paying for parking in Boston.
Silver Line Way
Silver Line WayThe Silver Line 3 now comes and goes from Chelsea! Great as 90% of this bus (but considered a subway) route is on its own road = no traffic! You can do a 15-20 minute walk downhill there, uphill coming home, to Market Basket where the T stop is. Ride is about $2.75 one way. Far cheaper than paying for parking in Boston.
Shopping
If you want to shop- this is the place. Not far from the State Street Blue line T stop. Cheap- like the Irish Target. But right in the middle of the city.
26 locals recommend
Primark
10 Summer StIf you want to shop- this is the place. Not far from the State Street Blue line T stop. Cheap- like the Irish Target. But right in the middle of the city.
Assembly Row
Assembly RowParks & Nature
Boston Common
139 Boylston StFreedom Trail
139 Tremont St