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Back Bay
Huntington Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
+1 617 247 2336
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#84 of 277 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Scott & Nancy
    Scott & Nancy said

    … of the key areas of the city including Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the waterfront. We then took a cruise… continue reading »

  • Mark & Ciara
    Mark & Ciara said

    … through the back bay area, we saw the huge prudential center, which is linked to three hotels via skywalks… continue reading »

  • Flying kiwi
    Flying kiwi said

    … that he had booked me on a tour for the following morning. He got me to the hostel, which was in Back Bay… continue reading »

  • Lori and Ian
    Lori and Ian said

    … for Back Bay Station. As neither of them had traveled by train before in the US, they were not sure how… continue reading »

More information on Back Bay

The quaint, tree-lined streets in this neighborhood are filled with brownstone shops, restaurants, bars and upscale housing. The Public Garden is the neighborhood border. From there, you can amble along the wide sidewalks of Commonwealth Avenue or down lively Newbury or Boylston Streets. There are many types of international foods available, from tapas to sushi. Numerous bars serve as meeting places for talking, drinking and dancing. Also in the neighborhood are the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center, two of Boston's most prominent skyscrapers.

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Directions

Green Line T to Arlington, Copley, or Hynes/ICA

Hours

Mo to Su from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

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