Neighborhood Guides
So You Want to Live in Hyde Park
It’s with good reason that Hyde Park’s motto is “A Small Town in the City.” The southernmost neighborhood of Boston can feel worlds away from downtown, […]
So You Want to Live in Bay Village
At only 25 acres, Bay Village is Boston’s smallest official neighborhood. But what it doesn’t have in size, Bay Village makes up for in history […]
So You Want to Live in Newton Centre
It may be outside Boston, but Newton is a thriving city in its own right. With nearly 90,000 residents, it boasts 13 villages, with Newton […]
So You Want to Live in the North End
Boston’s own Little Italy, the North End, is a study in contrasts. It’s a neighborhood with European roots where parades and pastries seem to flow […]
So You Want to Live in Back Bay
It’s hard to imagine that one of Boston’s most iconic neighborhoods used to be a swamp. But before 1820, Back Bay was basically an expansive […]
Five Shops to Boutique-Hop in Downtown Needham
1. Covet + Lou Owner Tina Burgos has a reputation for knowing exactly what will be cool tomorrow. At her Needham boutique, the well-curated racks […]
So You Want to Live in Assembly Square
If you’ve ever wanted to live in a shopping mall, then you’re in luck. While it might be a bit of a leap to call […]
So You Want to Live in Brighton
Allston has always been known as a hipster’s paradise. But its sibling neighborhood Brighton isn’t as easy to label—even if it’s often viewed by outsiders […]
So You Want to Live in Roxbury
Ask any longtime resident, and they’ll tell you the one word that embodies Roxbury: Community. In the 1600s, “Rocksberry”—named for its rocky soil—was highly attractive to […]
So You Want to Live in Cambridgeport
When you think about quintessential Cambridge, a neighborhood like Cambridgeport instantly comes to mind. A cozy nook tucked below River Street and Mass. Ave., it’s […]
So You Want to Live in Roslindale
Chances are that if you live in Roslindale, you love Roslindale. Possessing a combination of cultural diversity and pastoral beauty (the place was named for the […]
So You Want to Live in Mission Hill
It may cover less than one square mile, but the neighborhood of Mission Hill certainly packs a punch. What it lacks in area, Mission Hill makes […]
So You Want to Live in the West End
Tell someone you live in the West End of Boston, and you might get a confused reaction. After all, some people don’t even know where […]
So You Want to Live in East Boston
East Boston is the light at the end of the tunnel. The Callahan Tunnel, to be more specific. Encompassing so much more than Logan International […]
So You Want to Live in Chinatown
At the entrance to Boston’s Chinatown, you’ll find the Chinatown Gate framing a view of its colorful streets. The landmark, which is situated at the […]