Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Toro Boston
1704 Washington StGreat food and lively scene
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StNice spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee with decadent pastries
KAVA neo-taverna
315 Shawmut AveGreek with a modern twist
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StAnother great tapas place
Oishii
1166 Washington StIf you are in the mood for high end Japanese food
Frenchie Wine Bistro
560 Tremont StNice little bistro
Blackbird Doughnuts
492 Tremont StHow can you pass up doughnuts? What would Homer do?
FoMu
655 Tremont StVegan ice cream? Better than it sounds!
Arts & Culture
I-Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts AveEnjoy the world famous BSO...an easy walk away.
Berklee College of Music
Check out lots of concerts and events
Intimate concerts at an amazing music venue. Look for lots of free concerts by members of New England Conservatory.
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Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough StIntimate concerts at an amazing music venue. Look for lots of free concerts by members of New England Conservatory.
Parks & Nature
Boston Public Garden
Boston Common
139 Boylston StRinggold Park
10 Ringgold StPlayground for the kids
Shopping
Prudential Center
800 Boylston StNewbury Street
Newbury StreetFun stroll down a beautiful street lined with shops
SAULT New England
577 Tremont StCool little shop in the neighborhood
Everything Else
Remember the TV show St. Elsewhere? The imposing red brick building on the Southeast corner of Franklin Square is the building used for the exterior shot of St. Eligius.
Franklin Square
1530 Washington StRemember the TV show St. Elsewhere? The imposing red brick building on the Southeast corner of Franklin Square is the building used for the exterior shot of St. Eligius.
Years ago the Orange Line subway was an elevated train line running on Washington Street. Several Spenser for Hire episodes show car chase scenes under the train tracks in the manner of the famous French Connection chase scene.
Washington Street
Washington StreetYears ago the Orange Line subway was an elevated train line running on Washington Street. Several Spenser for Hire episodes show car chase scenes under the train tracks in the manner of the famous French Connection chase scene.
Getting Around
Hertz
39 Dalton StOther rental companies are also available in the hotel lobby
Essentials
Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington StLocal grocery store. Small but fairly well stocked.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StGigantic Whole Foods with big prepared food section.
Walgreens
1603 Washington StOne block away