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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Hang

Boston is famous for its neighborhoods, many of them fun, interesting, and easy to get to. BU Today has assembled a guide to several neighborhoods, with helpful lists of where to eat, shop, and hang.

In this series

In the City
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Brighton

November 20, 2024
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Newbury Street

November 14, 2024
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Allston

October 29, 2024
In the City
Guide to Commonwealth Ave Shops, Dining, and Spots

October 24, 2024
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Harvard Square

October 17, 2024
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Dorchester

June 23, 2023
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: East Boston

April 27, 2023
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Central Square

April 20, 2023
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Kendall Square

April 5, 2023
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point/Seaport

March 30, 2023
In the City
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: The North End

March 23, 2023
In the City
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

March 1, 2023

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