Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Fiore's Bakery
55 South StJ P House of Pizza
775 Centre Stclosest pizza and they deliver
Galway House
710 Centre StreetWhen Pigs Fly
613 Centre StGreat bread and cookies. Not much pastry
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StLocal love the sushi
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StGreat local ice cream
JPizle Kitchen
536 Centre StBasic Diner food. Next to the "Clean Get Away" Laundry
JUICYGREENS
61 South StCaffè Nero
733 Centre StLittle Dipper
669A Centre StWe love their breakfast wrap and the Avocado toast! Nice Croissants too. Patio seating during Covid
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Evergreen Eatery
154 Green StWe love their breakfast wrap and the Avocado toast! Nice Croissants too. Patio seating during Covid
Tonino
In JP Center, near JP Licks
Same Old Place
662 Centre StPurple Cactus
674 Centre StGreat wraps. In JP Center
Arts & Culture
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington AveIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayThe Mapparium is pretty fun to visit and not too pricey. It is part of the Mary Baker Eddy Library and conveniently located near Prudential Center. https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/project/mapparium/
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The Mary Baker Eddy Library
210 Massachusetts AveThe Mapparium is pretty fun to visit and not too pricey. It is part of the Mary Baker Eddy Library and conveniently located near Prudential Center. https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/project/mapparium/
https://www.jfklibrary.org/
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Pointhttps://www.jfklibrary.org/
Oldest community theatre in the US. Great shows. Great group to support.
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Footlight Club
7 Eliot StOldest community theatre in the US. Great shows. Great group to support.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre Stgrocery store in the center of town. A bit pricey but good sandwiches and groceries.
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City Feed and Supply
672 Centre Stgrocery store in the center of town. A bit pricey but good sandwiches and groceries.
Closest hospital by car. Not really T accessible.
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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
1153 Centre StClosest hospital by car. Not really T accessible.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis StClosest hospital by 39 Bus
United States Postal Service
655 Centre StStop & Shop
301 Centre Stnear Jackson Square subway stop.
Classic Cleaners
650 Centre StAcross from the Post Office
Clean Getaway
546 Centre StWash Dry and Fold. Dry Cleaners. Next to the Robinwood Cafe.
This is the closest place for basic items. They also sell liquor. They are expanding their groceries and Deli items.
Happy Market & Spirits
128 South StThis is the closest place for basic items. They also sell liquor. They are expanding their groceries and Deli items.
Rossmore Maytag Laundromat
7 Rossmore RdClosest laundry and there is parking.
Parks & Nature
Arnold-Arboretum
125 ArborwayJamaica Pond
Nice place to walk around the pond or sit on the benches.
Small but delightful place for walking. There are a number of short trails that are easily accessible to anyone. Check out their website for workshops, events and talks. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/boston-nature-center
Not really accessible by public transportation but only a 15 minute drive from the house.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
500 Walk Hill StSmall but delightful place for walking. There are a number of short trails that are easily accessible to anyone. Check out their website for workshops, events and talks. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/boston-nature-center
Not really accessible by public transportation but only a 15 minute drive from the house.
Getting Around
Forest Hills station
Hyde Park Avenue Orange Line Subway and bus connections
Bus Stop on 39 Bus Route
Use the bus stop across the Street to go to the Museums or into Boston
Use the bus stop on the same side of the street as the church to connect to the Orange Line at Forest Hills. It's a 10-15 minute walk.
Jamaica Street
Jamaica StreetBus Stop on 39 Bus Route
Use the bus stop across the Street to go to the Museums or into Boston
Use the bus stop on the same side of the street as the church to connect to the Orange Line at Forest Hills. It's a 10-15 minute walk.
Shopping
Local thrift store that benefits AIDS Action Committee
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Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StLocal thrift store that benefits AIDS Action Committee
The Goodwill Store
678 Centre StAnother thrift store in the center of town.
On Centre
676 Centre StCool stuff to look at and buy
collectively run radical, independent bookstore and community center. Check for hours http://lucyparsons.org/
Lucy Parsons Center
358 Centre Stcollectively run radical, independent bookstore and community center. Check for hours http://lucyparsons.org/
They have great hats and accessories. Their staff is well trained and very fun. Best hat store in New England!
https://salmagundiboston.com/
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SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StThey have great hats and accessories. Their staff is well trained and very fun. Best hat store in New England!
https://salmagundiboston.com/
Indie Bookstore real close to here at 60 South Street. It's at the corner of Carolina/Custer Streets near Fiore's Bakery
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Papercuts J.P.
60 South StIndie Bookstore real close to here at 60 South Street. It's at the corner of Carolina/Custer Streets near Fiore's Bakery