Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Vee Vee
763 Centre StAmazing ice cream from the original location of the Boston favorite.
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J.P. Licks
659 Centre StAmazing ice cream from the original location of the Boston favorite.
Chilacates Centre St
658 Centre StWonderful tacos, enchiladas, etc. Best for takeout.
Ten Tables
597 Centre StFantastic farm to table food and a local icon.
Centre Street Cafe
669A Centre StreetYummy lunches and dinners (Italian)
Parks & Nature
Arnold-Arboretum
125 ArborwayJamaica Pond
Great sunset views from the top of the hill; also an auto museum, and lovely pond for walks and picnics.
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Larz Anderson Park
Great sunset views from the top of the hill; also an auto museum, and lovely pond for walks and picnics.
Shopping
Kitchenwitch
671 Centre StSALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StUnique hat shop with friendly staff
Getting Around
Green Street station
150 Green StBetter prices than the airport, just a short Uber away
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4009 Washington StBetter prices than the airport, just a short Uber away
Essentials
Tiny but friendly Whole Foods. Great for fish, fruit and vegetables, snacks, sandwiches.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StTiny but friendly Whole Foods. Great for fish, fruit and vegetables, snacks, sandwiches.
American Dry Cleaner
777 Centre StKate's favorite local dry cleaner
Ideal Launderette
We haven't used this place ourselves, but reviews are good.
Busy grocery store best for basics and big shops (Whole Foods is nicer but smaller and more expensive)
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Stop & Shop
301 Centre StBusy grocery store best for basics and big shops (Whole Foods is nicer but smaller and more expensive)
Avoid at lunchtime; busy and not super friendly, but the automated machine in the entrance is usually available and it works great. Long lines in main USPS office especially in the middle of the day.
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United States Postal Service
655 Centre StAvoid at lunchtime; busy and not super friendly, but the automated machine in the entrance is usually available and it works great. Long lines in main USPS office especially in the middle of the day.