Neighborhoods of Boston: Allston, Brighton, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, The Ladder District, Leather District, Bay Village, Dorchester (DOT or Do’chestah), East Boston (Eastie), Fenway-Kenmore, Fort Point, Hyde Park,…
Allston/ Brighton If you’re a college student in Boston, you’ll know Allston well. Even if you’ve never lived there (although over 2,000 Boston students do each year) you’ve probably visited…
Back Bay in BostonThe Back Bay is a man-made neighborhood, taking its name from the body of water that was filled to create one of the city’s most active and…
Beacon HillThe very name calls forth the essence of Boston: Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks lit by gas streetlamps, historic homes and beautiful gardens enclosed by ivy-entwined fences. The wealthiest…
Charlestown Charlestown’s historical roots lie with the Irish immigrants that formed the neighborhood, and their hard-working personalities and values have carried through to today. It’s a unique community within the…
Fenway-Kenmore Home to Fenway Park, this area of the city existed long before the Red Sox. In fact, the park was named after the neighborhood. You’ll find many bars and…
Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain, or more commonly called “JP,” is a dynamic neighborhood filled with diversity, green spaces, and strong local businesses. The Emerald Necklace and Franklin Park surround the…
Roslindale Roslindale is a primarily residential neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, bordered by Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, West Roxbury and Mattapan. It is served by an MBTA Commuter Rail line, several…
South Boston (Southie)South Boston is a portrait of neighborhood pride. Its residents are famous for their love of and loyalty to their neighborhood. And it’s no wonder. Southie boasts miles…
Seaport District The fastest growing and newest neighborhood in Boston, the Seaport District is part of the Port of Boston on Boston Harbor. The Seaport District is home to The…
South End The South End, with its blocks of Victorian brick row houses, upscale restaurants, art galleries and unexpected little parks, is one of the most popular places to live…
WELCOME TO WEST ROXBURYThis area of Boston is known for its quality homes and neighborhoods. It abuts both Brookline and Newton. The areas of Brookline and Newton that border West…
Arlington Arlington covers 5.5 square miles. Arlington borders on the Mystic Lakes, Mystic River, and Alewife Brook. Within its borders are Spy Pond, the Arlington Reservoir, Mill Brook, and Hills…
BelmontBelmont remains a primarily residential suburb, with little population growth since the 1950s. It is best known for the mansion-filled Belmont Hill neighborhood, although most residents live in more densely…
Brookline Considered a suburb of Boston, this cosmopolitan Town is far from what many consider a suburb. Brookline is a diverse community, from its international population to its many different…
Cambridge Cambridge is synonymous with Harvard and MIT! It’s across the Charles River from Boston. At the heart of campus, grassy Harvard Yard is anchored by the neoclassical Widener Library.…
Needham The Town of Needham is located just west of Route 128 and the City of Newton, and south of Route 9 and Wellesley. This location provides an ideal MetroWest…
NEWTON has a will earned reputation as “the garden city.” But physical beauty is only a small part of its allure. Rich in historic, ethnic, and cultural makeup, Newton’s heterogeneous…
Somerville Engaging and busy Somerville is located just two miles northwest of Boston. It separated from Charlestown and was incorporated as its own town in 1842. On a lighter note…
WatertownWatertown is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasts a high level of citizen involvement and many amenities such as shopping malls, high-end restaurants, swimming pools, country and tennis clubs,…
WellesleyThis is an affluent town which is bordered on the east by Newton, north by Weston, south by Needham and Dover and on the west by Natick. The town has…
