Neighborhoods
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Allston
Subway: Green Line (B) Located just west of Boston proper, Allston is home to an eclectic mix of homeowners, working professionals and students (a sizeable portion of Boston University’s campus is in the neighborhood, and Harvard Business School is within its borders). The area has long been home to rich art and music scenes and perhaps owes its innately creative culture to its namesake, American poet & painter Washington Allston. It boasts a great number of small businesses, cafes & restaurants, bars and music venues. Allston residents enjoy easy access to neighboring Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Watertown and downtown Boston via the above-ground Green Line, multiple bus routes and I-90.
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Brookline
Subway: Green Line (C, D) Equal parts urban and suburban, Brookline is densely populated by families, working professionals, and academics (Newbury College, the New England Institute of Art and parts of BU, BC and Wheelock are all here). Parts of the town are in very close proximity to the Longwood Medical Area, making it a popular choice among medical professionals as well. It is famous on a national level for being the birthplace and early home of President John F Kennedy and the site of many historic landmarks, including two stops on the Underground Railroad and the oldest country club in the US! It boasts many reputable public & private schools, top-tier restaurants & retail, and easy access to numerous points in the city via two branches of the Green Line and many convenient bus routes. |
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Fenway
Subway: Green Line (B, C, D, E) Arguably the heart of the city, the Fenway area of Boston is named for its most famous attraction: beloved Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. It has a rich history, thriving nightlife and an impressive number of major colleges and universities, including Northeastern, Berklee College of Music, the New England Conservatory, Emmanuel, Simmons, Mass College of Art, and Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Points of interest within the sprawling neighborhood include Kenmore Square (and its famous Citgo Sign landmark), Symphony Hall, the Christian Science Center and the Longwood Medical Area. It has proven to be an excellent place to call home for students and commuting professionals due to its ample public transportation and proximity to major roadways such as Storrow Drive.
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Mission Hill
Subway: Green Line (E), Orange Line With Mass College of Art, Wentworth Institute of Technology, the New England Institute of Art, Northeastern, The School of the MFA and Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences nearby and the Longwood Medical Area just a short walk away, it is easy to see why Mission Hill has long played host to a number of students and medical professionals. It was named in March 2008 as one of the 25 "Best Zip Codes in Massachusetts" by the Boston Globe, citing increased value in single-family homes, plentiful restaurants and shopping, a marked racial diversity and the fact that 65% of residents walk, bike or take transit to work. Mission Hill has a vibrant community and a number of cultural attractions including the Museum of Fine Arts. The renowned Our Lady of Perpetual Help basilica is a stunning addition to a skyline visible from the neighborhood’s many hilltops. |
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Beacon HillBeacon Hill, one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Boston, is located in the heart of downtown Boston. This area of the city is walking distance to Faneuil Hill, the Boston Common/Public Gardens, The State House and the Copley area. Beacon Hill is bounded by Beacon Street, Bowdoin Street, Charles Street, Cambridge Street and Storrow Drive. The infamous architecture and environment is indigenous to the 1800s with old brick buildings and burning gas light fixtures. |
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North EndKnown as the city's "Little Italy", The North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts located near the Boston Harbor. It has the distinction of being the city's oldest residential community, where people have lived continuously since it was settled in the 1630s. Though small, the neighborhood has approximately 100 eating establishments, and a variety of tourist attractions including Old North Tower and Paul Revere's House. This are of Boston is very popular with tourists due to its history, amenities and proximity to Faneuil Hall & The Boston Commons.
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CambridgeJust across the river from Boston, Cambridge offers an exciting multicultural setting where visitors from around the world mingle in the shadow of two of the world's premier educational institutions: Harvard University and MIT. Teeming with cafes, bookstores, restaurants, shops and boutiques, Cambridge is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank". Like Boston, Cambridge is thriving with culture and history which is why residences and tourists alike enjoy the atmopshere & entertainment of this city.
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