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BACK BAY
The Back Bay, once a body of water behind the Public Garden, is now a neighborhood filled with upscale brownstones, high fashion shopping, and trendy bars and restaurants.
Take a photo tour of Back Bay!
BEACON HILL
Considered the neighborhood of choice for Boston’s elite, the cobblestone streets are lined with historical brownstones which overlook the Boston Common. This is also where the State House is located.
Take a photo tour of Beacon Hill!
CHINATOWN
Boston’s Chinatown is the third largest Asian neighborhood in the country. If you’re looking for luxurious fabrics, jade, porcelain, exotic foods, herbs/spices, and late night dining, Chinatown is the place to go. Chinese New Year and August Moon Festival are special Chinatown events worth noting.
DOWNTOWN CROSSING
Completely blocked off to traffic, Downtown Crossing includes Filene’s Basement, a Boston landmark (recently purchased by May Company) and Macy’s East. Vendors are usually everywhere selling pretzels, hot dogs, flowers, newspapers, and magazines.
FANUIEL HALL
Tourists head to Faneuil Hall for the food, for the shopping, and, in good weather, for the street entertainers who put on free shows; and when the sun goes down, tourists and locals alike kick back and cut loose at the bars and clubs in the area.
THE NORTH END
This old neighborhood offers the best Italian eateries in the city as it is home to many of the city's Italian immigrants. The tiny streets are filled with pastry shops, restaurants, bars, and occasional street festivals.
Take a photo tour of the North End!
THE SOUTH END
The South End features blocks of brick Victorian row houses, upscale restaurants, and art galleries and is becoming one of the most popular places to live in Boston. It is known for its diverse community and a thriving artistic center.
Take a photo tour of the South End!
THE THEATRE DISTRICT
The Lion King, Stomp, Rent, Mama Mia, and The Nutcracker are only a few of the world-famous musicals, plays, concerts, and comedies that have all made a stop in Boston’s Theatre District. Not only does this area contain a majority of the theatres in Boston, but it will be the center of your universe. NESL is located just steps away from the Charles Street Playhouse (home of the Blue Man Group), the Colonial Theatre, the Schubert Theatre, and the Wang Center for the Performing Arts.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER - CAMBRIDGE
The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge. Cambridge may be best known as the home of Harvard University and M.I.T. It is also known for being a very cultural, colorful, and liberal community, a city unto itself. It is a lively mix of ethnic cuisines, art museums, Boston’s live music scene, funky clothes shopping, and great people watching.
Take a photo tour of Harvard Square!
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