Winner: Newbury Street
The lineup of food and fashion hot spots along Newbury Street may change (goodbye, Virgin Megastore, hello, Best Buy), but the general air of fabulousness remains the same. Newbury Street is home to some of the best dining and shopping in the country — you can stargaze at the boutiques, then relax at a window table in the Armani Café.
Boston
(Green Line to Hynes Convention Center/ICA)
Runner up: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Ave., 617-353-5498
Third place: Boston Common, (Green Line, Boylston Station)
Pizza | French Fries | Sushi | Burrito | Burger | Ice cream | Coffee | Place to Dine on Parents' Dime | Late Night Eats | Place to Go on a First Date | Open Mic Club | Karaoke | Live Music Club | Dance Club | Place to Watch a Game | Place to Buy Dorm Gear | Place to Buy Sneakers | Place to Buy Vintage Clothes | Hair Salon | Place for a First Kiss | Spot for Wi-fi Access | Day Trip by Public Transport | Bike Ride and Jogging Route | Place to Study | Place to People Watch