Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StBrassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StParks & Nature
We call "The Arb" our backyard or The Tree Museum. It is the perfect place for a jog, a stroll, a dog walk or a family outing.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayWe call "The Arb" our backyard or The Tree Museum. It is the perfect place for a jog, a stroll, a dog walk or a family outing.
In walking distance from 53, can sail, row or jog around historic Jamaica Pond. If you come in the Fall, try and make it to The Lantern Festival!
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
In walking distance from 53, can sail, row or jog around historic Jamaica Pond. If you come in the Fall, try and make it to The Lantern Festival!
This is the most unique beach I have been to in the area. With giant rock formations that look like clouds that have fallen into the ocean, it is perfect for hot summer days or winter walks. (In the summer check for green flies and parking fees)
66 locals recommend
Wingaersheek Beach
This is the most unique beach I have been to in the area. With giant rock formations that look like clouds that have fallen into the ocean, it is perfect for hot summer days or winter walks. (In the summer check for green flies and parking fees)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StHarvest Co-Op Markets
3815 Washington StreetGetting Around
Forest Hills Station - Main
117 Hyde Park Ave39 T St
JP Monument BlueBikes Station
Shopping
SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StIt is a unique hat shop. Perfect for you or to find a gift.
On Centre
676 Centre StPapercuts J.P.
60 South StGreat independent bookshop. Look for regular events.
Arts & Culture
It is right down the street and renovated last year. There is a great children's area as well as areas to work or hold a conference.
8 locals recommend
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
30 South StIt is right down the street and renovated last year. There is a great children's area as well as areas to work or hold a conference.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayThe original section is rated one of the top 10 most beautiful libraries in the world. It really is something special, and right in between Newbury Street and Copley Square. It is an easy T or bus ride from the house. It is easy to spend a good part of the day there.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StThe original section is rated one of the top 10 most beautiful libraries in the world. It really is something special, and right in between Newbury Street and Copley Square. It is an easy T or bus ride from the house. It is easy to spend a good part of the day there.
Sightseeing
A five minute walk to this historic home is next door to Curtis Hall and The public library. They hold house tours and Thursday on the Lawn in the summer (food trucks, music, local goods, farm stand, a beautiful lawn to picnic on)
16 locals recommend
Loring-Greenough House
12 South StA five minute walk to this historic home is next door to Curtis Hall and The public library. They hold house tours and Thursday on the Lawn in the summer (food trucks, music, local goods, farm stand, a beautiful lawn to picnic on)