StreetAdvisor: Reviews for Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Quiet, clean, friendly but lively street in nice neighborhood close to everything

07/11/2008 12:55:10 -08:00

Roseclair street has been my home for 20 years and in that time it's grown into an impressive street in a great, constantly improving part of Dorchester. Nearly everyone in the neighborhood takes pride in the upkeep and appearance of their homes and the general neighborhood. We have a strong neighbo...

A Historical Tribute

30/05/2008 12:59:18 -07:00

Gave us a feel of history as if we had come 30 years back in history,Gave the feel of old architectural style,Thatcher street has a lot of Restaurants(That wasn't something that was not new on this trip),Lot of famous restaurants with great variety of fast foods available,A nice and quite place for...

Quiet little residential street

06/11/2008 10:45:50 -08:00

This is one of the best streets in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, and I'm not just saying that cause I live here. It's only a block off of Comm Ave, which has easy access to the T, several restaurants, and good wifi/cell phone service. It's also a half mile away from the Chestnut Hill Reservo...

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Nice Square, much improved

07/08/2008 08:06:15 -07:00

Beautiful Street with a well-maintained park and fountain in the middle. This used to be a bit of an oasis in a scary part of town, but thanks to a lot of redevelopment, not so much any more. God restaurants within a block or two, gym down the street, lots of trees and less wandering drinks now that...

Christopher Columbus Park

12/06/2008 14:10:28 -07:00

I drove Atlantic Avenue to go visit the Christopher Columbus Park. The road is a little confusing if you have never driven it before because it turns off to the right and is really confusing. The actual road is in good shape. The park in itself was great. It is right on the water and I spent severa...

Beautiful and Spectacular

12/06/2008 14:06:09 -07:00

While visiting Boston, I was out sight seeing and decided to drive down Pickney Street. There are some of the most beautiful buildings and establishments located there. If you are moving to Boston, this is a great place to go check out. The road was in great shape and the neighbors walking seemed ve...

Location of a great Hotel

12/06/2008 14:03:10 -07:00

This is where the Hyatt Regency - Boston is located. It is so beautiful and you receive the best service while staying there. The rooms/suites are amazing and the employees take great care of you. The road is in pretty good shape and the traffic is not to busy. This is also a great road to walk!

Beautiful Place to Live

12/06/2008 13:59:34 -07:00

While visiting Boston I drove down Beacon Street to only find a beautiful place. The buildings are absolutely gorgeous. This is a great place to go apartment hunting if you are moving to the area. The road and sidewalks were all very nice and very well kept. There was a good bit of traffic but nothi...

Typical Bypass Road

12/06/2008 13:35:31 -07:00

The Massachusetts Turnpike is a great road to use to go around the south side of Boston. This is a great route to use to avoid going through downtown Boston. There are usually construction crews doing work on the highway which can cause traffic to back-up but the busiest time is during the rush hour...

Exciting without a second thought

30/05/2008 12:52:44 -07:00

An exciting street without a second thought,For my friends it was probably the best,all because it had those bars(We had to stop for a drink or two,my friends that is) and some nice neighborhood as well and we witnessed some different people there compared to other streets(It is said lot of communit...

Small but good

30/05/2008 12:45:55 -07:00

It was good,As one of our family lives there,So we had to visit the place,Streets were tight comparatively,Not the smallest of all,definitely not.We have seen tiny roads then that,but it was like an alley no doubt,With nothing as exciting to see compared to other streets.And we got stuck in a traffi...

On top without a doubt

30/05/2008 12:39:00 -07:00

Without a second thought this was the place where we spent most of our time(A whole day to be precise),Exploring everything,It had this beautiful museum and some really nice parks for visit with eating joints located besides them for convenience,A really special place,Just wondered for a few moments...

A beautiful Place

30/05/2008 12:32:53 -07:00

WOW!!..what a beautiful place it is.Really beautiful neighborhood,found no flaws at all,Not one,While some people said that they face problems when it snows but for me it was a quite,peaceful and a beautiful place to visit,Some nice roads and some good restaurants as well,No wonder it is ranked 2 on...

A Frustrating ride

30/05/2008 12:27:31 -07:00

To be honest Visit to this street wasn't to my liking,we just went past the street and thank god had a temporary visit (Honestly a small one).Just not the best place to live,The streets were small,roads blocked(Don't know why they were blocked for so long) but for me it was not a good ride through t...

One of the best

30/05/2008 12:22:48 -07:00

I must say it is indeed one of the best street in Boston,Mainly consisting of people from other countries,Tourists as well as people living there,Italians,French etc were there.A beautiful place probably the core of the north side of Boston,A must visit if you have plans to go there and also if you...

I liked it

30/05/2008 12:13:08 -07:00

Whatever people say about this street being full of shops not so people friendly and stuff like that(Well i heard that when i was about to visit the place i don't know why),But I liked the street overall,Being located almost at the center,Had some great restaurants but we weren't able to check them...

Nice eating joints

30/05/2008 12:06:26 -07:00

Well a nice place to sit and eat.Well the planning is really good with divisions made between commercial areas like for example all restaurants at one end of the city,There was one restaurant I don't clearly remember where we had tea and cheese toast,that was some breakfast we had.Nice place overall...

Good But not Great

30/05/2008 11:59:50 -07:00

Not the best streets i have visited in my life,A bit dirty place,maintenance wasn't proper in the street,neighborhood was good, and got a fair response when needed help over some info.

Great little North End street, close to everything

28/05/2008 08:14:43 -07:00

North Margin Street can be a little noisy and dirty (yes, I have seen a rat or two) but overall it's a great place to live. There are people of all ages living in the street, from families with kids on up through young yuppies and old folks. There is no regular street cleaning so trash will sometime...

Great restaurants on a sleepy side street

28/05/2008 08:05:42 -07:00

Peterborough Street has some fabulous little restaurants and is a great place to go before or after a Red Sox game. The restaurants are concentrated at one end, near the supermarket, and there are plenty of apartment buildings at the other end. There's also a public school and some kind of church. T...

Salem St: the other, quieter Hanover St.

28/05/2008 08:01:50 -07:00

Salem Street runs parallel to Hanover Street in the North End (well, as parallel as any streets run in the North End!). It has a variety of great restaurants and other businesses -- slick and not-so-slick restaurants, a True Value hardware store, butcher shop, salumerias, pizza places, the fabulous...

Cool residential neighborhood with great restaurant

27/05/2008 11:24:32 -07:00

Located in Boston's North End, Thacher Street has such a great old world style feel. The streets and sidewalks are narrow and the charm is wide.

Personally, the best part of Thacher street is Regina's Pizzeria. The corner location, the great pizza lends such a feeling of nostalgia that can't be...

Great combination of business and residential

27/05/2008 11:17:32 -07:00

Hanover Street is the heart of the North End in Boston. For those not familiar with the area, the North End is Boston's predominately Italian section.

Their is a distinct feeling of community on Hanover Street. Although it is easy to tell the local residents and business people apart from the vi...

Who doesn't hate this street.

26/05/2008 18:06:22 -07:00

The MassPike is a nightmare that you have to pay for. They recently raised the toll from one dollar to $1.25. The road itself is ugly and slow. There are tunnels which many people do not like. They regularly close lanes for maintenance or construction. There are not enough exits as you leave th...

Tiny little street

26/05/2008 17:54:52 -07:00

Is this a street or is it an alley? This is one of the shortest streets in Boston and it seems almost to have no purpose but on it is the Legal's Seafood in Boston's Theater District. The street does not have any parking and is one way from Stuart Street. When you get to the end there is a stop s...

Great Place to Live

26/05/2008 17:45:34 -07:00

Although I have not lived on Lenoxdale I would like to. One of my best friends lives here and it is a really great street. Parking can be a little tight especially when it snows but for Boston it is pretty good. Many of the people who live on the street are Irish immigrants or their recent descen...

A better street than the neighborhood around it

26/05/2008 17:41:01 -07:00

I like Dot Ave as it is known to locals. There are parts of it that are run down and less than attractive. However, it has some high points including a Vietnamese section that has some very good Vietnamese food. There are also a couple of Irish bars, including the Blarney Stone, which have a good...

Not as pretty as it sounds

26/05/2008 17:33:46 -07:00

This street is not very nice. For starters it has had a bad problem with prostitution over the past few years. In addition there are many properties along it that are not in good condition. There is a regular police presence which I do not take as a good thing. There is also a lot of litter alon...

Great views of the Charles on the go!

26/05/2008 17:16:48 -07:00

Storrow Drive is one of the main highways in Boston. Starting in Boston it runs along the Charles River to Watertown and eventually connects to I90. It’s a 2 lane highway, so can be a little dangerous at times with cars speeding. I love to drive on Storrow and watch the runners on the footpath and t...

Quaint Living in the Center of Boston

26/05/2008 15:44:34 -07:00

Arlington Street, at the beginning of Back Bay abuts the Public Garden and stretches from Beacon Street to the Theater District. Its proximity to the Public Garden makes it a serene street for relaxing stroll and the Back Bay brownstone neighborhood is a quiet and gorgeous is rather expensive area i...

A great street from end to end.

26/05/2008 08:29:04 -07:00

I really love Boylston Street because so many things happen here, the best of which is that the Boston Marathon finish line is just outside the Public Library. Don't expect to get down it on Patriot's day though. Beyond the marathon is the new Mac Store, currently the biggest one in the country....

Money, Money, Money

26/05/2008 08:16:52 -07:00

Newbury Street is about being rich and spending money. From one end to another are a variety of high end chains as well as smaller boutiques primarily geared at those who do not need to ask how much things cost. It is a great street for people watching with the wealthy and tourists mixing together...

The street that goes on and on.

26/05/2008 08:11:09 -07:00

A warning to tourists: please do not call it "Massachusetts Avenue." Everyone in Boston just calls this street Mass Ave. It is one of the longest streets in the Boston area running from the edge of the Dorchester neighborhood through Boston, Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington before it ends at Minutem...

Fenway's Front Door

26/05/2008 08:01:23 -07:00

Yawkey Way is the adress for the Boston Red Sox famed Fenway Park. This tiny street, just two blocks long, sleeps most of the time, but when the Red Sox are playing at home watch out. In recent years the Sox have been closing down Yawkey Way to traffic so that street vendors and game goers can tak...

The Green Monster lives here.

26/05/2008 07:51:37 -07:00

The new seats on top of Fenway Park's famous Green Monster jut out over Lansdowne street. Most of the day Lansdowne is nothing more than a cut through street but on game day and at night it comes alive. Night clubs are the main attraction here with Bill's Bar being perhaps the most famous at the I...

Hospitals and Art Museums

23/05/2008 03:43:23 -07:00

I spent a lot of time here at one point as a family member was being treated at Children's Hospital, the health care is amazing, all in one basic location. Children's Hospital (not just for children) has some of the greatest specialists. It seems more like a destination for specific things rather th...

Shopping and History

23/05/2008 03:35:43 -07:00

Washington Street really changes from one end to the other. I lived on Boylston and Tremont, adn would often walk down Washington to go shopping at Downtown Crossing, most often at Filene's, where the basement was my absolutely favorite place. The previously shuttered Opera House, which was an absol...

Very Nice To Visit

23/05/2008 03:29:46 -07:00

True, it's just beautiful, I have to admit. I love the way Beacon Street looks. I went apartment hunting here with a friend and was really struck by it. But as previously stated by another reviewer, the buildings we saw were lovely on the outside and all had problems on the inside; I was impressed b...

Yes It's Beautiful But

23/05/2008 03:21:46 -07:00

Well I agree a great deal, I have to admit I like Newbury Street and it's lovely, although *majorly* overpriced. Years ago I remember a friend paying something like 300 dollars for a set of sheets for her bed and I know some wouldn't flinch at it (pillowcases included) but I certainly did at the tim...

Well Not For Kids, But...

23/05/2008 03:15:38 -07:00

Indeed in the Red Light District but although it isn't for kids, I always liked going through here (maybe not at night?). You see all sorts of characters, some of the adult businesses are kind of funny looking on the outside, wouldn't know about the inside! Also as it's in/near/around Chinatown you...

Pretty, Friendly, Overpriced

23/05/2008 03:05:23 -07:00

Well it is a pretty street, and it does have a lot of pretty places; buildings with pretty exteriors. I have had friends who lived here and in one case a friend's apartment had been carved out of a space that wasn't originally meant to be one, and it was a very uncomfortable living area. In addition...

Great Window Shopping, Pretty Views

22/05/2008 10:44:29 -07:00

Boylston Street from Tremont up to the Prudential, can be a really great walk about. On your right of course would be the Common; on the left a lot of great smaller stores; the back of the big Transportation Building faces Boylston and you can enter the concourse on Boylston, lots of fast food there...

Too Expensive for Most of Us but Pretty

22/05/2008 10:32:24 -07:00

Clarendon Street, from Tremont West to the train station (the portion I'm writing about) is of course in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston. It's just packed with beautiful buildings, at Tremont is the church that was converted to condos, and along the street until you get to the trai...

One of My Favorite Streets

22/05/2008 04:26:31 -07:00

This is about Tremont from Arlington Street eastward. At the corner of Arlington there are theaters like the Shubert and the Wang Center, the Wang increasingly presents mass-market stage spectaculars so it's gotten less interesting. Tremont is the south end of the Common and that is a beautiful park...

one end of the spectrum to another

22/05/2008 04:22:20 -07:00

This would be about Boylston Street from Tremont down to South Station. I lived on Tremont and Boylston, and of course that is the South end of Boston Common, which is a great city park. There are some increasingly expensive apartment buildings right there; as you go further south you are in Chinato...

oddy not the main

17/05/2008 22:42:23 -07:00

Oddly, this is not the main street. Great for couples, near very many shopping districts. Closer to MIT than the other colleges. Home to several museums. Loads of internet wifi hot spots, as well as quite a few coffee places. Lovely.

nice and homey

17/05/2008 22:41:00 -07:00

A homey type of family street. This is also home to quite a few pizza places and museums. Not that far from the local colleges, it is also home to quite a bit of residence halls. on the blue line.

Way ritzy and pricey

17/05/2008 22:37:48 -07:00

This is a very quiet street, and very ritzy and pricey. a townhouse sells of almost 10 million dollars on this street. It's also very historical, was home to Louisa May Alcott (named after her, in fact!) Noteworthy for a tourist's trip, but unless you can afford it...don't bother.

very nice for families

17/05/2008 22:35:55 -07:00

A great street for families, very quiet and friendly neighborhood. And like it says in the name, it splits the city down the meridian. Lots of social activity in the hub of the neighborhood, but not enough to be busy. Traffic can be a bit much to bear in the rush hour.

afluent biz district

17/05/2008 22:33:49 -07:00

Located on the blue line, this is home to quite a few businesses and office squares. There is a public housing project on the ends. While this street used to be the most crime ridden of Boston, it is no longer so. This little street has cleaned up nicely.

Very fancy and neat

17/05/2008 22:30:04 -07:00

The commercial center of Boston, this is home to loads of residential buildings and lots of office space. Most of the residences are populated by the students of Boston College, which is a stones throw away. This is on the Green Line, and very affluent a neighborhood.

Great For Shopping

17/05/2008 22:27:31 -07:00

Home to Boston's Oldest Restaurant! Great shopping district with loads of places to eat, drink and visit. One or two museums. A must see stop on your tourist's list. Not a lot of homes here, but very close to the universities.

major biz district

17/05/2008 22:26:01 -07:00

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a fairly prominent business district. Lots of major outlet stores, and quite a few eateries. Near Logan airport. This street extends all the way into neighorig Chelsea Park.

family oriented thoroughfare

17/05/2008 22:24:26 -07:00

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a great place for families or for students at any of the major colleges. Also a great shopping district, lots of eateries and not that far from the Logan airport.

Red Light District

17/05/2008 22:20:13 -07:00

Former and current red light district, this street is home to strip clubs, bars, adult shops and a few gambing arenas. Not recommended for families, but it is a good place to check out if you're traveling. Interesting on a historical note.

This street is okay with me

08/05/2008 05:38:46 -07:00

Park St. is located near the heart of the city. However here you will find the Beautiful Boston Commons Park, a movie theater, a high school, and some wonderful people. Usually especially o a nice day you will find some in the park on in front of the train station there performing a song, playing...

Dorchester's Main Street

08/05/2008 05:28:27 -07:00

Dorchester Ave. is a very long street that runs through Boston's very large Dorchester neighborhood. There is so much culture on this street as it reflects the many cultures of Boston. The people vary in their kindness. One the street there is an elementary school, health clinic, and several shop...

I'm Not to Sure About This Street

08/05/2008 05:23:36 -07:00

Harrison Ave. in Boston is one of those streets I'm just not to sure about. The people along the street and local business owner's overall are not that friendly. Boston Medical Center sits along this street and a lot of homeless people tend to hang out there. Also I'm not sure how safe the street...

A Real Variety of People

08/05/2008 05:18:27 -07:00

Centre Street is located in Boston, MA in neighborhood called Jamaica Plain. It's a really conjusted area but the people there are so nice and come form so many different places. They have tons of little stores where you buy some really nice things. On the street there is also a school, a healt...

Great Place for Healthcare

07/05/2008 17:20:07 -07:00

Longwood Ave. in Boston, MA is where one will find all of the great hospitals from Boston's Children's Hospital to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Also in the Area you will find the wonderful Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum with all of it's amazing art pieces, the Mass College of Pharmacy, and on...

The Center of the Inner City

06/05/2008 10:14:05 -07:00

Blue Hill Avenue is a very long street in Boston that stretches across several neighborhoods. This street has everything on it including several shops, eateries, schools, parks, car dealerships, a ski mountain, residential buildings, clinics, law firms, and even a public zoo. The people there vary...

Inner City Street Not All That Bad

06/05/2008 10:03:53 -07:00

Humboldt Ave is located in the inner city of Boston in a section known as Dorchester. The street itself is not very beautiful in terms of property but it's location is ideal for those who may not have access to a car. On Humboldt Ave. you will an elementary school a playground, several convenience...

Boston's Shopping District

06/05/2008 09:52:48 -07:00

Newbury Street in Boston is the place to be if you want to do some serious shopping. For years Newbury st. has been known for it's high end boutiques, shops, and restaurants. But it's also more than a shoppers playground. On Newbury street you will also find two high schools and a beautiful open pa...

Beacon St east of Massachusetts Ave: Safe and quiet, but pricey!

29/04/2008 19:32:25 -07:00

Beacon Street (east of Massachusetts Ave.) is a nice place to live, if you can stand the price. It’s generally safe and quiet, with easy access to public transportation, parks, and a variety of amenities. Most of the residents are students, couples with young children, or older people. The area i...

Park Drive - Fenway

22/01/2008 10:37:43 -08:00

This is a area near Fenway Park, the Fens, Longwood. The street contains students, young professionals, and older couples. People love the park access for their dogs. All kind, friendly people.

Chandler Street nestles in the heart of the South End in Boston, MA

23/10/2007 16:16:16 -07:00

Tree Lined Victorian Neighborhood street in the heart of South End, Boston, MA. Ecclectic but a little gentrified, close to everything including Copley Square, transportation.
The South End is a bustling neighborhood that feels like a small town but is in the middle of boston. People are nice, pet...

Mostly done over, edge of residental, edge of industrial, edge of commerical, close to everything

01/08/2007 13:45:48 -07:00

Most blocks on W 2nd St have been completely rebuilt. For example, the section between E and F only has two buildings older than 4.

Parking is easy since we are close to the industrial area.

Walk to Red Line and Silver Line. Buses into downtown. Both major highways only 4 blocks from the farth...

A great locataion to live, But like anywhere, some things distract from the location.

15/05/2007 12:39:00 -07:00

Tremont Street, on which I live, is a long street that runs for several miles from downtown Boston out to Roxbury and beyond. This review is focused on a short section between Arlington Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Boston. This area is a great place to live. This part of Tremont Street runs...

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best street in west part of Southie

12/05/2007 20:21:42 -07:00

it 's a great street and location.It s green , close to busses and T station, pretty quiet. there are a few georgious condominium complexes with young proffesionals as tenants.Definitely the best street in west part of southie.

Benefits of the City with a neighborhood feel

17/04/2007 10:09:30 -07:00

Savin Hill is a great place to live. Five minutes from downtown on the "T". "T" station is very new and well maintained. CF Donovans is a great value restaurant, McKennas is a great breakfast place. The neighborhood would benefit greatly from more dinning out options, Lucky Cafe and Shanti are n...

Great place for young professionals!

29/03/2007 06:25:49 -07:00

It's a great street, right on the edge of the Back Bay. Close to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. It's a shame the city can't do something about the ridiculous wind all the time.