Food scene
Great Mexican food. About a 7 min walk from my house.
I love their Carnitas Tortas
13 locals recommend
Taquería Jalisco
291 Bennington StGreat Mexican food. About a 7 min walk from my house.
I love their Carnitas Tortas
Ciao! Pizza and Pasta
59 Williams StGreat place in Chelsea, for pasta and pizza.
Brasil Brazil (The Cheese Bread Factory)
31 Maverick SquareGood Brazilian cheesy bread, and empanadas.
Rincon Limeño
409 Chelsea StGood Peruvian food about 5 minute walk from my house.
My absolute favorite place to get dessert. I love the berries insanity with the sweetened waffle. It is super amazing with a scoop of ice cream on top. It's next to a favored Ramen place in Harvard square.
To get here it takes about 40 minutes.
22 locals recommend
Zinneken's Belgian waffles
1154 Massachusetts AveMy absolute favorite place to get dessert. I love the berries insanity with the sweetened waffle. It is super amazing with a scoop of ice cream on top. It's next to a favored Ramen place in Harvard square.
To get here it takes about 40 minutes.
Great joint for Ramen. Next to the Belgian waffle place I recommend.
29 locals recommend
Santouka Harvard Square
1 Bow StGreat joint for Ramen. Next to the Belgian waffle place I recommend.
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley PlMultiple locations. Great seafood
Matcha Cafe Maiko
115 Jersey StreetGreen Tea Ice Cream
Union Oyster House
41 Union Strecommended seafood place
City/town information
Is a great tourist city that is reachable by public transit or car.
Here is a link for you to investigate.
https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/things-to-do/
Is around 40 to 50 minutes by car.
It is around 40-80 minutes by public transit. Depending on if you take bus, train, and the routes you choose/time you leave.
163 locals recommend
Salem
Is a great tourist city that is reachable by public transit or car.
Here is a link for you to investigate.
https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/things-to-do/
Is around 40 to 50 minutes by car.
It is around 40-80 minutes by public transit. Depending on if you take bus, train, and the routes you choose/time you leave.
Neighborhoods
Eagle Hill
Lower Eagle Hill. Is a safe residential neighborhood.
My Neighborhood Safety:
Eastie is up and coming. It is a relatively safe neighborhood. As a single woman I feel safe at all times, I've even gone out for a walk to the convenient store or the waterfront at 1 am. I never felt unsafe. However people have different risk tolerance. Do so at your own discretion.
I've taken this from an article.
Is it safe to live in East Boston?
December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson
Crime rates in East Boston have steadily gone down through the years, and it is considered to be safer than 69% of other neighborhoods in Massachusetts. Its proximity to Logan International Airport as well as affordable apartment rates makes this neighborhood popular with students and young professionals.
What is it like living in East Boston?
Living in East Boston offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In East Boston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in East Boston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Boston are above average.
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Is East Boston loud?
Boston’s two loudest enclaves—East Boston, with the roar of jet engines, and Savin Hill, awash in jangling nightclub noise from across Marina Bay—average 80 dB(A). Passing ambulances clock in at 105 decibels.
What is the safest part of Boston?
The Safest Neighborhoods in Boston
Charlestown.
Jamaica Plain.
East Boston.
Hyde Park.
Dorchester.
Allston/Brighton.
Mission Hill.
Is East Boston gentrifying?
Certain neighborhoods in the city, such as East Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park and South Boston, were considered to be gentrified or susceptible for gentrification in the coming years, according to the study.
Where should I not live in Boston?
Areas to Avoid
It’s best for tourists to avoid most parts of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Exploring in the daytime can be safe, but these areas are more dangerous than the rest of the city. All three are on the outer parts of the city, not close to downtown.
What is East Boston known for?
East Boston (aka “Eastie”) is a neighborhood most known for housing Boston Logan Airport. However, the area is also home to some of the most eclectic restaurants in the entire city. Travelers to this region of Boston witness the most stunning views of the Boston Harbor and city skyline.
What East Boston called?
Eastie
East Boston, nicknamed Eastie, is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts with over 45,000 residents."
11 locals recommend
East Boston
My Neighborhood Safety:
Eastie is up and coming. It is a relatively safe neighborhood. As a single woman I feel safe at all times, I've even gone out for a walk to the convenient store or the waterfront at 1 am. I never felt unsafe. However people have different risk tolerance. Do so at your own discretion.
I've taken this from an article.
Is it safe to live in East Boston?
December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson
Crime rates in East Boston have steadily gone down through the years, and it is considered to be safer than 69% of other neighborhoods in Massachusetts. Its proximity to Logan International Airport as well as affordable apartment rates makes this neighborhood popular with students and young professionals.
What is it like living in East Boston?
Living in East Boston offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In East Boston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in East Boston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Boston are above average.
See also What is Ula in Hawaiian?
Is East Boston loud?
Boston’s two loudest enclaves—East Boston, with the roar of jet engines, and Savin Hill, awash in jangling nightclub noise from across Marina Bay—average 80 dB(A). Passing ambulances clock in at 105 decibels.
What is the safest part of Boston?
The Safest Neighborhoods in Boston
Charlestown.
Jamaica Plain.
East Boston.
Hyde Park.
Dorchester.
Allston/Brighton.
Mission Hill.
Is East Boston gentrifying?
Certain neighborhoods in the city, such as East Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park and South Boston, were considered to be gentrified or susceptible for gentrification in the coming years, according to the study.
Where should I not live in Boston?
Areas to Avoid
It’s best for tourists to avoid most parts of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Exploring in the daytime can be safe, but these areas are more dangerous than the rest of the city. All three are on the outer parts of the city, not close to downtown.
What is East Boston known for?
East Boston (aka “Eastie”) is a neighborhood most known for housing Boston Logan Airport. However, the area is also home to some of the most eclectic restaurants in the entire city. Travelers to this region of Boston witness the most stunning views of the Boston Harbor and city skyline.
What East Boston called?
Eastie
East Boston, nicknamed Eastie, is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts with over 45,000 residents."
Sightseeing
Beacon Hill is one of the most picturesque and historic neighborhoods in all of Boston. No matter what your itinerary is for your trip to Boston, be sure to make time to walk around these brownstone-lined streets and take a photo on Acorn Street. This little pocket of the city is also home to several of Boston's most popular landmarks and attractions, including the start of the Freedom Trail. Additionally, Beacon Hill's central location within Boston means you can connect on to other neighborhoods before or after.
Read on for the top things to do in Beacon Hill, including what to see, where to eat and drink, where to shop and more.
here is the link below
https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-top-8-things-to-do-in-beacon-hill-4628326
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is one of the most picturesque and historic neighborhoods in all of Boston. No matter what your itinerary is for your trip to Boston, be sure to make time to walk around these brownstone-lined streets and take a photo on Acorn Street. This little pocket of the city is also home to several of Boston's most popular landmarks and attractions, including the start of the Freedom Trail. Additionally, Beacon Hill's central location within Boston means you can connect on to other neighborhoods before or after.
Read on for the top things to do in Beacon Hill, including what to see, where to eat and drink, where to shop and more.
here is the link below
https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-top-8-things-to-do-in-beacon-hill-4628326
25 minute walk from my house or 8 minutes via Blueline, you get off at Maverick.
23 locals recommend
Lo Presti Park
33 Sumner St25 minute walk from my house or 8 minutes via Blueline, you get off at Maverick.
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetVery nice area for sightseeing, dining, and shopping
ICA Watershed
256 Marginal StNearby art place open in the summer
Revere Beach
Beach nearby. 10 min away on blueline
Constitution Beach
799 Bennington StSmall Beach 20 min walk away/5 min on train
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avemuseum 35 min away on public transit
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Waynice museum near MFA
Boston Common Frog Pond
38 Beacon StCharles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanadesnice path to walk in the city
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
77 Massachusetts Ave30 minutes away on public transit
Harvard University
3 Oxford Street35-40 min away on public transit
Charlestown Navy Yard
114 16th St30 min away via public transit
Quincy Market
206 S Market St15 min by public tranist
Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail15 min away via public transit
North End
15 min away.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway50 min via public transit
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd50 min away located in Jamaica Plain
Prudential Center
800 Boylston Stshopping, dining, sight seeing
Downtown Crossing
shopping, eating, and dining
Encore Boston Harbor
1 BroadwayCasino 40 min via public transit
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use Public Transit or a rideshare(lyft) is your best option
If you are going places using the MBTA and/or lyft/uber is the best mode of transportation. This is dependent on the areas you are going to in the area. Parking can be hard to find and often times parking garages can be more expensive than the uber/lyft and driving can take longer than taking public transit.
Getting around
TRANSIT TO AND FROM AIRPORT & SOUTH STATION
From the Airport you can Uber or take public transit which take 20 - 30 minutes.
With public transit you take the FREE blueline bus 66 shuttle from Logan airport towards the Airport blueline stop. You can then walk 15-20 minutes to my house or buy a charlie card. It will be about 2.40 as a one way trip. It takes about 2 minutes to get to Wood Island.
At Wood Island:
Follow signs for Track 1 - Inbound, Bennington Street
Take the stairs
Follow signs for Buses, Bennington Street
Take the stairs
Follow signs for Exit
Pass the fare gate
Follow signs for Exit · Exit via Wood Island - Bennington
Getting around
Commuter Rail to Salem
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Parking warning
Park at your own discretion. Read street signs. Overnight parking isn’t available. I recommend looking up the airport parking garages(closest parking garages I’m aware of) They run 40-80 dollars a nite.