SOUTH BOSTON LIFESTYLE

South Boston is a densely populated neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, located south of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. The City Point area of South Boston, labeled "East Side" by realtors, has seen a major increase in property values due to its close proximity to downtown Boston and gentrification. Formerly a place of empty lots, abandoned buildings, and industrial activity, South Boston now has several hundred high-end condos, upscale restaurants, and new life.

Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic American treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958. Ninety-minute tours begin at the Visitor Center at 15 State Street and cover the heart of the Freedom Trail from the Old South Meeting House to the Old North Church. View Info

Boston Common

Located in the Boston neighborhood of Beacon Hills Boston Common is the starting point of the Freedom Trail. The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. The "Common" has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. View Info

Faneuil Hall

A Boston social and commercial centerpiece since 1742, Faneuil Hall was originally established as a market for merchants, fishermen and vendors. It later hosted inspirational appearances by prominent figures like Samuel Adams and George Washington, which earned it the nickname "Cradle of Liberty." In the 1970s, a major renovation to the aging structure transformed it into one of America's premiere urban marketplaces. View Info

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area

The Boston Harbor Islands offer countless opportunities for visitors to tour historical sites, observe wildlife, and participate in recreational activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing or perhaps to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch amid the spectacular scenery. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area contains some 34 islands lying within Boston Harbor. The islands range in size from less than one acre to 214 acres and together embrace 1,600 acres of land over an area of 50 square miles. View Info

Paul Revere House

Located in the North End neighborhood of Boston. You can visit the Paul Revere house located at 19 North Square in the North End of Boston. The Landmark house is one of the only remaining buildings in Boston from the Colonial Period. The house was originally built in 1677, and Revere and his family lived in the house from 1770 to 1800. View Info

Arts & Musuems

Boston Historical Society and Museum The Society's museum and research library collect, preserve and make available for research materials relating to the history of Boston. The museum collection consists of approximately 6,500 artifacts and works of art, including maritime objects, military items, oil paintings, prints and drawings, fire fighting equipment, relics, and objects from Boston businesses. The Library collections consist of a wide range of textual and visual material, including over 7,000 books, 35,000 photographs, 2,000 architectural drawings, 400 maps, approximately 250 manuscript collections, ephemera, and scrapbooks. Boston Center for the Arts A visual and performing arts complex that includes the historic Cyclorama; and two Resident Theatre Companies, the SpeakEasy Stage Company and The Sugan Theatre Company. The BCA presents exciting contemporary works by established and emerging local, regional, national, and international visual artists. Boston Children's Museum The Children's Museum is unlike any other, designed specifically to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. The Museum provides real objects, direct experiences and enjoyment that foster learning, in an informal environment, seriously fun! Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum Now at the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, experience the drama of the single most important event leading to the American Revolution. Discover for yourself what political and economic conditions caused the Boston Tea Party. Board Brig Beaver II - a full-size, authentic, working replica of one of three original tea party ships. Explore her restored galley, captain's quarters and cargo hold. Examine the 10,200 running feet of rigging used to sail across the turbulent Atlantic. Harvard Museum of Natural History The Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the nation's finest university-based natural history museums. Come face to face with one of the first Triceratops ever discovered, admire a 1,642 pound amethyst geode and "wander" through a "garden" of Glass Flowers. Presenting the collections and research of Harvard's natural history institutions, the HMNH is a fun learning experience for the whole family. 21 million specimens, 4.5 billion years, ONE great experience. Institute of Contemporary Art Located in the Boston neighborhood of Back Bay and founded in 1936, The Institute of Contemporary Art is the oldest non-collecting contemporary arts institution in the United States. Through a comprehensive schedule of exhibits of local, national and international significance, and educational outreach, film series and gallery talks, the museum provides the public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process. Museum of Science The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society. Museum of Fine Arts Located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, The Museum of Fine Arts houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide variety of people through direct encounters with works of art. View More Information on Museums and Performing Arts Centers

Golf

If you love playing golf then you're going to love playing in and around the Boston Area. Below is a brief list of golf courses in and around Boston. Andersons Creek Golf Club Golf architect, Graham Cooke, has a way with rolling hills and mixed woodlands that will be apparent the first time you visit Andersons Creek Golf Club. Making the best use of a beautiful rural setting, this 18-hole championship golf course offers an experience that is as beautiful as it is challenging. Avondale Golf Course The back 9 renovation is now complete & in full swing, a great course just got even better for the 2007 season!!! Play one of Prince Edward Island`s top rated golf courses and experience a commitment to quality service. All levels of golfers will enjoy the large bentgrass tees and greens, undulating fairways and strategic trap placement. Just 20 minutes East of Charlottetown, this 6,908 yard layout provides a pleasurable mix of links and woodland and will challenge your best game. Bayberry Hills Golf Course Bayberry Hills Golf Course Designed by Geoffrey Cornish & Brian Silva. A magnificent 18-hole Bent grass course with water in play. Built in 1986 and opened July 1988. An additional 9-hole, The Links 9, was opened in 1999. Owned and operated by the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts Captains Golf Course The Captains Golf Course is Cape Cod`s premier public golf course facility, located in Brewster, MA, which is known as the "Sea Captain`s Town" and "Golf Capital of the Lower Cape." The Captains Golf Course features two championship eighteen hole courses - Port and Starboard. Captains Golf Course The Captains Golf Course is Cape Cod`s premier public golf course facility, located in Brewster, MA, which is known as the "Sea Captain`s Town" and "Golf Capital of the Lower Cape." The Captains Golf Course features two championship eighteen hole courses - Port and Starboard. View More Area Golf Courses

Zoo New England

Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo, founded in 1913, is the 72-acre site nestled in Boston s historic Franklin Park, long considered the crown jewel of Frederick Law Olmsted s Emerald Necklace Park System. Highlights of Franklin Park Zoo s collection include the African lions of the Kalahari Kingdom, Masai giraffe and Grevy s zebra of the Giraffe Savannah, and western lowland gorillas of the Tropical Forest. Stone Zoo Stone Zoo, formerly known as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, is located on a 26-acre site near the sparkling Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. Highlights of Stone Zoo s collection include the snow leopards of Himalayan Highlands, bald eagles of Yukon Creek, hornbills and emperor tamarins of Windows to the Wild, and jaguars and cougars of Treasures of the Sierra Madre.

New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium On June 20, 1969 the New England Aquarium opened its doors to the public for the first time. The Aquarium was designed with the intention of providing an underwater experience for the visitor and of being a cultural institution that would reconnect Boston to its waterfront. In its more than 30 years of existence the Aquarium has grown a lot.

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Area Beaches & Parks

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department oversees 2,200 acres of park land including 215 parks and playgrounds, 65 squares, urban woodlands and street trees, three active cemeteries, 16 historic burying grounds, and two golf courses. The department also programs a wide range of sports, community events, and live entertainment in the parks! In addition to maintaining the historic integrity of such famous landmarks as Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the other parks comprising Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, the Department services and upgrades facilities ranging from tot lots to the 527-acre Franklin Park. The Department also programs a wide range of community events and live entertainment in the parks under its jurisdiction. The Boston Park Rangers act as the Department's eyes and ears while enhancing public safety. View More Info Crane Beach Four miles of white sand and gentle surf, voted "Best Beach" of Boston three years running. Bathhouses, lifeguards, and concession stand onsite. Along with Castle Hill and the Crane Wildlife Refuge, Crane Beach was once part of the vast early 20th-century summer estate of Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr.

Boston Area Schools

Boston Public Schools Welcome to the Boston Public Schools Website! Boston Colleges and Universities Whatever field you choose to endeavor, you can be assured there is a school in Boston to fill the need.

Area Marinas

Constitution Marina Overlooking Boston Harbor featuring a full complement of facilities. With modern facilities, a dockside pool, plenty of free parking and all that Boston has to offer just off your bow, it's easy to understand why Constitution Marina was voted Best Marina in Boston for 1996 by Boston Magazine. View More Area Marinas

Yacht Clubs

View a list of yacht clubs in the Boston area. Yacht Clubs

Area Library

Boston Library John F. Kennedy Library The Museum is open 7 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of New Year s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Research Room is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. To speak to our research room staff, please call 617.514.1629.

Transportation

Guide to Transportation Around Boston!

Shopping

Boston Shops One look at the city s boutiques, malls, department stores, and outlets and you ll understand why people flock here to stock up on clothes, shoes, jewelry, and books. It all begins on Newbury Street, a renowned, eight-block stretch whose shops cater to every taste, from upper-crust to cutting-edge. The next stop for any avid shopper is Downtown Crossing near Boston Common. This browser s paradise pedestrian-friendly, no cars allowed is home to one of the city s most famous attractions for stylish bargains: Filene s Basement.

Dining

Boston Area Dining Known for chowders, codfish cakes, apple pie and, yes, enough Boston Baked Beans to merit the nickname Beantown, Boston also brims with options for New England clambakes, lobster rolls and other seafood-oriented classics. Yet the region s multi-cultural populace also brings a treasure-trove of international cuisines from Chinese, Japanese, Thai and other Asian delicacies, spicy Moroccan dishes and authentic flavors of the Ukraine to French-Cambodian fusion fare. Some insiders claim Boston and its Cambridge area -- home to the Bull & Finch Pub, TV s classic Cheers bar -- have the best casual restaurants of just about anywhere.

Useful Links

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Sports Teams

Boston Red Sox Celtics New England Patriots Boston Bruins To learn more about South Boston Area Properties contact us at 774-696-7078 or Request Info