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Neighborhoods
Downtown Boston's Chinatown is the cultural heart of the Chinese community and a lively late-night hub. Asian eateries range from dumpling houses and dim sum palaces to seafood spots and upscale lounges. Bakeries, food markets and gift shops dot the area. At the entrance to the neighborhood, contemporary Chinatown Park features a river-inspired fountain, plants native to Asia and a square that draws chess players.
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Chinatown
Downtown Boston's Chinatown is the cultural heart of the Chinese community and a lively late-night hub. Asian eateries range from dumpling houses and dim sum palaces to seafood spots and upscale lounges. Bakeries, food markets and gift shops dot the area. At the entrance to the neighborhood, contemporary Chinatown Park features a river-inspired fountain, plants native to Asia and a square that draws chess players.
The Seaport District, or simply the Seaport, is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. It is considered part of South Boston and has gone under a dramatic redevelopment effort in recent years. It is bordered by the Fort Point Channel to the west, Boston Harbor to the north and east, and South Boston to the south. It is sometimes referred to as The South Boston Waterfront.
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Seaport District
The Seaport District, or simply the Seaport, is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. It is considered part of South Boston and has gone under a dramatic redevelopment effort in recent years. It is bordered by the Fort Point Channel to the west, Boston Harbor to the north and east, and South Boston to the south. It is sometimes referred to as The South Boston Waterfront.
East Boston is a diverse residential area known for waterfront spaces like LoPresti and Piers parks, both overlooking the harbor, and sandy Constitution Beach. Hip Boston Harbor Shipyard is home to the ICA Watershed, a summer-only contemporary art gallery, plus outdoor sculptures and a cidery. A laid-back dining scene encompasses pizza and pasta spots, plus traditional Central and South American restaurants.
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East Boston
East Boston is a diverse residential area known for waterfront spaces like LoPresti and Piers parks, both overlooking the harbor, and sandy Constitution Beach. Hip Boston Harbor Shipyard is home to the ICA Watershed, a summer-only contemporary art gallery, plus outdoor sculptures and a cidery. A laid-back dining scene encompasses pizza and pasta spots, plus traditional Central and South American restaurants.
The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. On the self-guided Freedom Trail, tourists pass historic sites like the 1680 Paul Revere House and the Old North Church, which played a key role at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops and old-school delis pack the area, especially on lively Hanover Street.
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North End
The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is a maze of narrow streets with some of the city’s oldest buildings. On the self-guided Freedom Trail, tourists pass historic sites like the 1680 Paul Revere House and the Old North Church, which played a key role at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Italian restaurants, coffeehouses, pastry shops and old-school delis pack the area, especially on lively Hanover Street.
The South End is a culturally rich neighborhood with restored Victorian row houses surrounding charming English-style squares. Its popular dining and drinking scene spans family-friendly bistros, trendy eateries, gay bars and low-key pubs. The old warehouses of the SoWa Art & Design District house galleries, studios and home-decor shops. Artisans, farmers and food trucks gather at Sunday markets May through October.
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South End
The South End is a culturally rich neighborhood with restored Victorian row houses surrounding charming English-style squares. Its popular dining and drinking scene spans family-friendly bistros, trendy eateries, gay bars and low-key pubs. The old warehouses of the SoWa Art & Design District house galleries, studios and home-decor shops. Artisans, farmers and food trucks gather at Sunday markets May through October.
Copley Square, named for painter John Singleton Copley, is a public square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, bounded by Boylston Street, Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue, and Dartmouth Street. Prior to 1883 it was known as Art Square due to its many cultural institutions, some of which remain today. It is a pending Boston Landmark.
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Copley Square
560 Boylston StCopley Square, named for painter John Singleton Copley, is a public square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, bounded by Boylston Street, Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue, and Dartmouth Street. Prior to 1883 it was known as Art Square due to its many cultural institutions, some of which remain today. It is a pending Boston Landmark.
Food scene
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays "sizzling" hot. To experience fine dining at its best ... Just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House located in Boston, Massachusetts!
Ruth's Chris Steak House
45 School StRuth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays "sizzling" hot. To experience fine dining at its best ... Just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House located in Boston, Massachusetts!
They are bringing one of the most popular foods in China to the Boston Foods Industry. It is a new style of Chinese tradition hot pot, that they put meat, vegetables and hundreds of food materials onto bamboo skewers. It is a novel way to eat meat and vegetables with various soup bases.
Six Po Hot Pot 六婆串串香
1353 Beacon StThey are bringing one of the most popular foods in China to the Boston Foods Industry. It is a new style of Chinese tradition hot pot, that they put meat, vegetables and hundreds of food materials onto bamboo skewers. It is a novel way to eat meat and vegetables with various soup bases.
Food & Wine named it in their list of best pizza places in the US. In 2012, Santarpio's was featured on Bizarre Foods America.
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Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StFood & Wine named it in their list of best pizza places in the US. In 2012, Santarpio's was featured on Bizarre Foods America.
Very authentic, well cooked dim sum. From the chicken feet, to the egg yolk bao bun, to the shumais. Basically everything you get will be delicious.
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Winsor Dim Sum Café
10 Tyler StVery authentic, well cooked dim sum. From the chicken feet, to the egg yolk bao bun, to the shumais. Basically everything you get will be delicious.
Empire transports you into the mystics of Asia with its stunning Imperial Chinese meets contemporary Asian ambiance. The sprawling, 600-seat space is recognized in the Seaport for its authentic cuisine, highlighting bold and unique flavors. Try the unlimited sushi menu on Wednesday nights. For just $29, it’s a hit.
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Empire
1 Marina Park DriveEmpire transports you into the mystics of Asia with its stunning Imperial Chinese meets contemporary Asian ambiance. The sprawling, 600-seat space is recognized in the Seaport for its authentic cuisine, highlighting bold and unique flavors. Try the unlimited sushi menu on Wednesday nights. For just $29, it’s a hit.
Founded in 1946, Mike’s Pastry is located in Boston’s historic North End on Hanover Street. This place created the one-of-a-kind cannoli that keeps loyal Bostonians and tourists coming from around the world to enjoy. Going to Mike’s has become a Boston tradition when in town whether visiting family, friends, sporting events, college, or any other event.
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Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StFounded in 1946, Mike’s Pastry is located in Boston’s historic North End on Hanover Street. This place created the one-of-a-kind cannoli that keeps loyal Bostonians and tourists coming from around the world to enjoy. Going to Mike’s has become a Boston tradition when in town whether visiting family, friends, sporting events, college, or any other event.
The raw bar featuring at least a half-dozen impeccably fresh, perfectly shucked oyster varieties from New England harbors plus a couple from the Pacific Northwest, as well as uni, raw clams and seasonal delicacies like stone crab claws.
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Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StThe raw bar featuring at least a half-dozen impeccably fresh, perfectly shucked oyster varieties from New England harbors plus a couple from the Pacific Northwest, as well as uni, raw clams and seasonal delicacies like stone crab claws.
Sightseeing
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts, that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds between Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in
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Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StThe Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts, that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds between Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress StThe Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River.
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall and is bordered by the financial district, the waterfront, the North End, Government Center and Haymarket. It is a well-traveled part of Boston’s “Freedom Trail.”
The Marketplace is a five-minute walk to the New England Aquarium, The Children’s Museum, The Old State House, and Paul Revere’s House. Other nearby attractions include The New State House, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Public Garden, Old North Church, The USS Constitution, and Fenway Park.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StLocated in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall and is bordered by the financial district, the waterfront, the North End, Government Center and Haymarket. It is a well-traveled part of Boston’s “Freedom Trail.”
The Marketplace is a five-minute walk to the New England Aquarium, The Children’s Museum, The Old State House, and Paul Revere’s House. Other nearby attractions include The New State House, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Public Garden, Old North Church, The USS Constitution, and Fenway Park.