Boston
Population:
The population of the Boston PMSA is 3,263,060, of which approximately 7% is African-American, 4% Hispanic-American, and 3%
Asian-American. (1997)
Unemployment rate: 2.9%. (1997)
Going There? Find a Hotel in Boston
Culture/Entertainment:
Know any good entertainment spots in Boston? Send them to us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Boston Athenaeum
One of the country's oldest libraries and a National Historic Landmark.
101Ú2 Beacon St.
617-227-0270
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Morrisey Boulevard Exit off Southeast Expressway
617-929-4500
Black Heritage Trail
Walking tour of Beacon Hill.
617-742-5415
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
Fort Point Channel
617-338-1773
Paul Revere House
19 North Square
617-523-1676
Shopping:
Tell us your favorites places to shop in Boston and we will list them here. E-mail them to newcolonist@newcolonist.com.
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques
93 Charles St.
617-367-1950
Haymarket Square
Produce market.
next to Faneuil Hall
Downtown Crossing
Downtown pedestrian shopping district.
Downtown Crossing or Park Street T stop
Nostalgia Factory
Movie memorabilia.
51 N. Margin St.
617-720-2211.
Dining:
Are you in Boston? Have you been to one of these eateries? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
South End Grill
New England home-style
439 Tremont St.
617-338-8884
Durgin Park
Chowder
340 Faneuil Hall
617-227-2038
Jake's Boss BBQ
Barbecue
3492 Washington St., Jamaica Plain
617-983-3701
Olives
Mediterranean
10 City Square (Main Street)
Charlestown
617-242-1999
Ambrosia
French and Japanese
116 Huntington Ave.
617-247-2400
Maison Robert
In Boston's old City Hall
45 School St.
617-227-3370
Night life:
What are the best clubs and nighttime entertainment spots in Boston? Tell us now by e-mailing us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com. We'll post them here.
Bishop's Pub
21 Boylston Place
617-351 2583
Emily's
48 Winter Street
617-423 3649
City Hall: City of Boston Homepage
Travel Information: BostonUSA
Going There? Find a Hotel in Boston
Transportation: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
Best Neighborhoods:
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