Neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts
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There are a number of neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts. Each neighborhood has a unique flair, characterized by the residents who call it home. Most neighborhoods have remained consistent in character, but in some instances have evolved over time.
Downtown Boston is the site of the financial district, Government Center, and Chinatown. The Back Bay, west of the Public Garden, is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States. Beacon Hill, another wealthy neighborhood, is the site of the Massachusetts State House. The Back Bay and Beacon Hill are home to national and local politicians, famous authors, and top business leaders and professionals.
The South End, south of the Back Bay, was once the home to a strong middle-class of merchants and seamen. It is now highly gentrified and is the center of the city's GLBT population. The neighborhood is also populated by artists, yuppies, African Americans, and Hispanics—it is noted for its restaurant scene and bohemian atmosphere. The North End and East Boston have a predominantly Italian composition. North End hosts many ethnic and cultural festivals as well as Italian eateries. On the north bank of the Charles River is Charlestown, a predominantly Irish enclave. Mission Hill may be, along with Dorchester, the city's most diverse neighborhood, full of world-class medical institutions and incredible views from the highest point in the city at the top of the hill.
Allston/Brighton is populated mostly by students from nearby Northeastern University, Boston University, and Boston College, as well as recent graduates.
In the south is Dorchester. Located next to Dorchester is South Boston, which is primarily comprised of Irish-Americans. Roxbury and Mattapan, located south of downtown, are populated largely by African Americans and Hispanics. Other neighborhoods include: Bay Village, Jamaica Plain, Fenway/Kenmore, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.
[edit] List of neighborhoods
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[edit] External links
- Boston - A City of Neighborhoods. CityOfBoston.gov.
- Boston guide organized by square
- Maps of Boston neighborhoods
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Allston/Brighton · Back Bay · Beacon Hill · Charlestown · Chinatown · Dorchester · Downtown Crossing · East Boston · Fenway-Kenmore · Government Center · Hyde Park · Jamaica Plain · Longwood · Mattapan · Mission Hill · North End · Roslindale · Roxbury · South Boston · South End · West End · West Roxbury |
