Guidebook for Boston
Everything Else
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayA world-class outdoor museum.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveA Boston gem.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayA favorite of mine.
Hop on the Orange Line T just steps from my house for a few stops and enjoy.
96 locals recommend
Chinatown
Hop on the Orange Line T just steps from my house for a few stops and enjoy.
North End
Hop the Orange Line T to Haymarket and voila you are in 'Italy'.
Look up the Loring Greenough House web site. Thursdays from 3:30 till dusk there are food trucks and a farmers market and you can picnic on the grounds. Also, I recommend going on a tour one Sunday or checking out one of their concerts.
16 locals recommend
Loring-Greenough House
12 South StLook up the Loring Greenough House web site. Thursdays from 3:30 till dusk there are food trucks and a farmers market and you can picnic on the grounds. Also, I recommend going on a tour one Sunday or checking out one of their concerts.
Mike's Fitness JP
284 Amory StA gym that offers classes and day / week passes.
Boston Pilates
160 Green StDrop in classes.
Food Scene
Canto 6 Bakery & Cafe
3346 Washington StreetGreat pastries. Good sandwiches.
Great new little Mexican place. A few small tables/stools. Good for take out.
60 locals recommend
Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StGreat new little Mexican place. A few small tables/stools. Good for take out.
Even though it is right next door I have not been there for dinner yet. Heard their individual size pizzas are great. Its a cafe during the day and pizza place after 5 pm.
11 locals recommend
La Rana Rossa
154 Green StreetEven though it is right next door I have not been there for dinner yet. Heard their individual size pizzas are great. Its a cafe during the day and pizza place after 5 pm.
Ula Café
284 Amory StInternet cafe. Great popovers. Some outdoor seating.
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StGreat ice cream. Roast their own coffee.
Saturdays from 10-2 pm I believe. Veggies...and fresh fish and meats...and Exodus Bagels are incredible ( not sure if they are still there ).
12 locals recommend
Egleston Farmers Market
179 Germania StSaturdays from 10-2 pm I believe. Veggies...and fresh fish and meats...and Exodus Bagels are incredible ( not sure if they are still there ).
Ten Tables
597 Centre StGrass Fed
605 Centre StreetGreat truffle fries. They also have veggie options.
Roslindale Village is a short drive from JP. Three restaurants have outdoor seating in the summer. Birch St Bistro also has music once in a while. Some fun shops on Birch St. as well.
52 locals recommend
Sophia's Grotto
22r Birch StRoslindale Village is a short drive from JP. Three restaurants have outdoor seating in the summer. Birch St Bistro also has music once in a while. Some fun shops on Birch St. as well.
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StAn old stand-by. Good for delivery.
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StJust opened.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor seating is nice. I think they have some music and dancing.
107 locals recommend
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StOutdoor seating is nice. I think they have some music and dancing.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StEntertainment & Activities
Small, independent movie theater in Coolidge Corner area that also has a great bookstore, Brookline Booksmith, and other shops/restaurants.
194 locals recommend
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard StSmall, independent movie theater in Coolidge Corner area that also has a great bookstore, Brookline Booksmith, and other shops/restaurants.
Shopping
Papercuts J.P.
60 South StA new bookstore right down the street.
On Centre
676 Centre St