Guidebook for Jamaica Plain
Arts & Culture
Fantastic, private art collection on display in the former home of Isabella Stewart Gardener.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayFantastic, private art collection on display in the former home of Isabella Stewart Gardener.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington AveInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrAn easy day trip by Commuter Rail or Fast Ferry, to Salem,
can involve a visit to the Peabody Essex Museum.
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StAn easy day trip by Commuter Rail or Fast Ferry, to Salem,
can involve a visit to the Peabody Essex Museum.
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StEssentials
Located at Downtown Crossing; right by the Orange (Subway) Line and the Red Line.
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Roche Bros. Downtown Crossing
8 Summer StLocated at Downtown Crossing; right by the Orange (Subway) Line and the Red Line.
trader joe's
230 Heath StStop & Shop
301 Centre StParks & Nature
Emerald Necklace
Emerald NecklaceArnold-Arboretum
125 ArborwayWonderful way to view Boston from the harbor, visit the harbor islands during the day or go whale watching, take the ferry to Salem or Provincetown or go for a sunset or evening cruise on one of the other local boats.
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Boston Harborwalk
Boston Wharf RoadWonderful way to view Boston from the harbor, visit the harbor islands during the day or go whale watching, take the ferry to Salem or Provincetown or go for a sunset or evening cruise on one of the other local boats.
Charles River Canoe & Kayak Cambridge at Kendall Square
15 Broad Canal WayHome of Boston's iconic Swan Boats (still family owned and operated;)
Also home of the "Make Way for Ducklings," bronze statues, (by local, internationally renowned sculptor, Nancy Schorn,)from the Endicott Award winning classic children's book by the same name.
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Boston Public Garden
Home of Boston's iconic Swan Boats (still family owned and operated;)
Also home of the "Make Way for Ducklings," bronze statues, (by local, internationally renowned sculptor, Nancy Schorn,)from the Endicott Award winning classic children's book by the same name.
Boston Common Visitors Center
139 Tremont StChristopher Columbus Waterfront Park
100 Atlantic AveRose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic AvenueYou can go for the beach or just strolling and people watching.
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Revere Beach
You can go for the beach or just strolling and people watching.
Jamaica Pond
Sightseeing
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StFranklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdBlack Heritage Trail
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia PointBoston Common
139 Boylston StCharles Street
Food Scene
Fantastic and iconic place for breakfast or lunch, (though, I have yet to go beyond the breakfast as it it so good!)
Blueberry griddle cakes with real syrup, Turkey hash to die for and the staff is friendly and fun to talk with, esp if you sit at the counter.
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Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe
429 Columbus AveFantastic and iconic place for breakfast or lunch, (though, I have yet to go beyond the breakfast as it it so good!)
Blueberry griddle cakes with real syrup, Turkey hash to die for and the staff is friendly and fun to talk with, esp if you sit at the counter.
Wonderful Scottish pub/restaurant.
Friendly atmosphere, great food and nice selection of beer and spirits.
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The Haven
284 Perkins StWonderful Scottish pub/restaurant.
Friendly atmosphere, great food and nice selection of beer and spirits.
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StSorella's
386 Centre StGreat place for breakfast!
Wonder Spice Cafe
697 Centre StUla Café
284 Amory StWonderful food and atmosphere;
conveniently located in Harvard Square.
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Felipe's Taqueria
21 Brattle StWonderful food and atmosphere;
conveniently located in Harvard Square.
An institution unto itself.
Go with an appetite!
(Best deal is the surf n' turf.)
:)
YUM!
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Kelly's Roast Beef
410 Revere Beach BlvdAn institution unto itself.
Go with an appetite!
(Best deal is the surf n' turf.)
:)
YUM!
Fresh everything!
Set up every Tuesday and Friday from 10-6pm,
Spring through mid-late November.
Copley Square Farmers Market
227-230 St James AveFresh everything!
Set up every Tuesday and Friday from 10-6pm,
Spring through mid-late November.
The Blue Frog Bakery
3 Green StBread pudding muffins, eclairs, cupcakes....
Yum!
Entertainment & Activities
Easy to get to from my place.
Stony Brook T stop - Chinatown T stop and
you're practically there.
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AMC Boston Common 19
175 Tremont StEasy to get to from my place.
Stony Brook T stop - Chinatown T stop and
you're practically there.
Great, new movie theater.
Some screens have reclining-extending seats.
Very nice!
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AMC Assembly Row 12
395 Artisan WayGreat, new movie theater.
Some screens have reclining-extending seats.
Very nice!
Nice movie theater, very close to Fenway Park, Kenmore Square.
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Regal Fenway Stadium 13
401 Brookline AveNice movie theater, very close to Fenway Park, Kenmore Square.
Catch some top plays and shows at this historic theatre; conveniently located and easy to get to from my place; right off the Orange Line Subway (T) Stop.
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The Wilbur
246 Tremont StCatch some top plays and shows at this historic theatre; conveniently located and easy to get to from my place; right off the Orange Line Subway (T) Stop.
Boch Center - Wang Theatre
270 Tremont StLive performances in this GRAND, old theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
Each night may can have a different scene and theme but
from Fall - Spring, look for original, live productions by
Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans.
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Machine Nightclub
1254 Boylston StEach night may can have a different scene and theme but
from Fall - Spring, look for original, live productions by
Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans.
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StLocal, friendly watering hole.
:)
An offbeat bar & cabaret hosting over-the-top drag performances & a weekly karaoke night.
(Closes at midnight)
Jacques' Cabaret
79 Broadway StAn offbeat bar & cabaret hosting over-the-top drag performances & a weekly karaoke night.
(Closes at midnight)