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Ranked one of the top hospitals in the country (currently #2 on US News and World Report), MGH is Harvard Medical School's teaching hospital and is a 945-bed general medical and surgical facility.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit StRanked one of the top hospitals in the country (currently #2 on US News and World Report), MGH is Harvard Medical School's teaching hospital and is a 945-bed general medical and surgical facility.
Red line subway ("T") station that provides easy access to Cambridge and Boston.
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Charles/MGH station
Red line subway ("T") station that provides easy access to Cambridge and Boston.
In this park on the banks of the Charles River are walkways, statuary, the Hatch Shell performance stage, playgrounds, ballfields, and Community Boating. A great place for a walk, jog, or bike ride!
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Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesIn this park on the banks of the Charles River are walkways, statuary, the Hatch Shell performance stage, playgrounds, ballfields, and Community Boating. A great place for a walk, jog, or bike ride!
Blue line "T" station that is the final downtown stop on the line. The Logan Airport station is a mere 5 stops away, providing an easy and inexpensive method of transportation to Beacon Hill.
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Bowdoin station
Blue line "T" station that is the final downtown stop on the line. The Logan Airport station is a mere 5 stops away, providing an easy and inexpensive method of transportation to Beacon Hill.
Food Scene
Fantastic Italian-inspired cuisine drawing on flavors from the Mediterranean and Middle East.
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Scampo
215 Charles StFantastic Italian-inspired cuisine drawing on flavors from the Mediterranean and Middle East.
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15 Beacon StModern steakhouse adjacent to the luxurious XV Beacon Hotel.
A long-standing Boston favorite, Paramount is a comfortable bistro serving three meals a day.
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The Paramount
44 Charles StreetA long-standing Boston favorite, Paramount is a comfortable bistro serving three meals a day.
Fresh seafood caught off the Tuscan coast, Florentine steak from the Chiana Valley, and renowned cheeses and prosciutto handmade in Parma - just a few of the ingredients that make Toscano outstanding.
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Toscano
47 Charles StFresh seafood caught off the Tuscan coast, Florentine steak from the Chiana Valley, and renowned cheeses and prosciutto handmade in Parma - just a few of the ingredients that make Toscano outstanding.
Cozy, charming atmosphere for a fantastic Italian meal. Despite being on Hanover (the main street running through the North End) this gem manages to fly under the radar.
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Pomodoro
24 Harvard StCozy, charming atmosphere for a fantastic Italian meal. Despite being on Hanover (the main street running through the North End) this gem manages to fly under the radar.
This cozy and casually elegant restaurant has excellent pasta, the freshest seafood, and a very good wine selection. For a bigger group - check out their larger restaurant Vinoteca di Monica.
Trattoria di Monica
67 Prince StThis cozy and casually elegant restaurant has excellent pasta, the freshest seafood, and a very good wine selection. For a bigger group - check out their larger restaurant Vinoteca di Monica.
Best seafood in Boston, hands-down. Amazing raw bar, a lobster roll to die for, and a great wine list. No reservations and the wait can be 1hr+ so go early and put your name in and they will call.
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Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StBest seafood in Boston, hands-down. Amazing raw bar, a lobster roll to die for, and a great wine list. No reservations and the wait can be 1hr+ so go early and put your name in and they will call.
Sophisticated "boutique" Italian cuisine offering a modern interpretation of regional Italian dishes. Great late-night menu of brick-oven pizzas. Swanky and fun bar scene.
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Bricco
241 Hanover StSophisticated "boutique" Italian cuisine offering a modern interpretation of regional Italian dishes. Great late-night menu of brick-oven pizzas. Swanky and fun bar scene.
Amazing sandwiches. The best chefs in Boston created a sandwich with a unique spin reflective of their own restaurant. The outdoor patio is sure to be packed on a nice day!
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Parish Cafe
361 Boylston StAmazing sandwiches. The best chefs in Boston created a sandwich with a unique spin reflective of their own restaurant. The outdoor patio is sure to be packed on a nice day!
More than just a coffee shop (though they do have great coffee), I highly recommend the Buttery's brunch and they also have a great dinner menu.
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South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AveMore than just a coffee shop (though they do have great coffee), I highly recommend the Buttery's brunch and they also have a great dinner menu.
Coppa specializes in "ambrosial" Italian small plates and charcuterie. Chef Ken Oringer is James Beard award winner and has several restaurants in Boston. This is a small, lively, hip place.
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Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut AveCoppa specializes in "ambrosial" Italian small plates and charcuterie. Chef Ken Oringer is James Beard award winner and has several restaurants in Boston. This is a small, lively, hip place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in an elegant townhouse in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, No. 9 Park provides an intimate setting in which to enjoy Chef Barbara Lynch’s refined Italian and French cuisine.
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No.9 Park
9 Park St PlLocated in an elegant townhouse in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, No. 9 Park provides an intimate setting in which to enjoy Chef Barbara Lynch’s refined Italian and French cuisine.
The Sevens is Boston's friendliest neighborhood pub. Stop by to have a pint, catch the game and enjoy their pub menu. Also a great place to play some darts if you're in the mood!
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The Sevens Ale House
77 Charles StThe Sevens is Boston's friendliest neighborhood pub. Stop by to have a pint, catch the game and enjoy their pub menu. Also a great place to play some darts if you're in the mood!
A great neighborhood pub, rich with history, and located just steps from the State House. Stop in for a pint or a bite to eat - a great burger - at this hidden gem of Beacon Hill.
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21st Amendment
150 Bowdoin StA great neighborhood pub, rich with history, and located just steps from the State House. Stop in for a pint or a bite to eat - a great burger - at this hidden gem of Beacon Hill.
Set in the old “drunk tank” of what was the Charles Street Jail, Alibi is a hot spot for cocktails and late night snacking. Great atmosphere in a very unique space.
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Alibi
215 Charles StSet in the old “drunk tank” of what was the Charles Street Jail, Alibi is a hot spot for cocktails and late night snacking. Great atmosphere in a very unique space.
Sightseeing
Starting point of the Freedom Trail and the oldest park in the country. Great place to relax for an afternoon or get some exercise in this nearly 50 acre beautiful space.
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Boston Common
139 Boylston StStarting point of the Freedom Trail and the oldest park in the country. Great place to relax for an afternoon or get some exercise in this nearly 50 acre beautiful space.
The first public botanical garden in America remains full of rich and unusual plants. Take a Swan Boat tour of the Lagoon and be sure to see the many monuments and fountains throughout the park.
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Boston Public Garden
The first public botanical garden in America remains full of rich and unusual plants. Take a Swan Boat tour of the Lagoon and be sure to see the many monuments and fountains throughout the park.
The state capitol and house of the government of the Commonwealth. It was built in 1798 on land owned by John Hancock, Massachusetts's first elected governor. Great place for a photo of your visit!
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Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon StreetThe state capitol and house of the government of the Commonwealth. It was built in 1798 on land owned by John Hancock, Massachusetts's first elected governor. Great place for a photo of your visit!
Often mentioned as the "most frequently photographed street in the United States." A narrow cobblestone lane that was home to coachmen employed by families in Mt. Vernon and Chestnut St. mansions.
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Acorn Street
Acorn StreetOften mentioned as the "most frequently photographed street in the United States." A narrow cobblestone lane that was home to coachmen employed by families in Mt. Vernon and Chestnut St. mansions.
Shopping
Running from the Boston Common to the Charles River, the street maintains cobblestone sidewalks and is almost exclusively made up of sole proprietorships that give the neighborhood its old-world feel.
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Charles Street
Running from the Boston Common to the Charles River, the street maintains cobblestone sidewalks and is almost exclusively made up of sole proprietorships that give the neighborhood its old-world feel.
A mile long street lined with historic 19th-century brownstones that contain hundreds of shops and restaurants. High-end boutiques are near the Public Garden end with more bohemian shops near Mass Ave
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Newbury Street
Newbury StreetA mile long street lined with historic 19th-century brownstones that contain hundreds of shops and restaurants. High-end boutiques are near the Public Garden end with more bohemian shops near Mass Ave
This upscale shopping mall in Boston's historic Back Bay boasts 75 shops, many of which you aren't likely to find anywhere else in New England.
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Copley Place
100 Huntington AveThis upscale shopping mall in Boston's historic Back Bay boasts 75 shops, many of which you aren't likely to find anywhere else in New England.
Here you'll find unique shopping, popular activities, and restaurants all under one roof. The "Pru" (as it's locally known) is connected by a long glass walkway to Copley Place.
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YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston StreetHere you'll find unique shopping, popular activities, and restaurants all under one roof. The "Pru" (as it's locally known) is connected by a long glass walkway to Copley Place.
Arts & Culture
One of the world's largest science centers and New England's most highly attended cultural institution. The Museum is also one of the starting points of the famed Duck Boat tours.
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayOne of the world's largest science centers and New England's most highly attended cultural institution. The Museum is also one of the starting points of the famed Duck Boat tours.
Essentials
American foods supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Great place to pick up ingredients for that special meal or select from their many delicious, freshly-prepared foods.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StAmerican foods supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Great place to pick up ingredients for that special meal or select from their many delicious, freshly-prepared foods.
The best the neighborhood has to offer when it comes to prime meats, game, naturally raised poultry and quality fish from known local sources; cheeses, bread, produce and specialty grocery items.
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Savenor's Market
160 Charles StThe best the neighborhood has to offer when it comes to prime meats, game, naturally raised poultry and quality fish from known local sources; cheeses, bread, produce and specialty grocery items.