Back Bay is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with 18,194 residents.
Back Bay has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Bay Village, Beacon Hill, South End, West End, Lower Roxbury, Chinatown - Leather District and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood.
Daily errands do not require a car.
Daily errands do not require a car in Back Bay Boston.
Back Bay is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with a Walk Score of 97.
Find apartments in Boston's most walkable neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Chinatown - Leather District and North End.
Compare Back Bay to other Boston neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
6 | South End | 97 | 93 | 92 |
7 | West End | 97 | 100 | 89 |
8 | Back Bay | 97 | 96 | 87 |
9 | Central Maverick Square - Paris Street | 95 | 75 | 75 |
10 | Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood | 95 | 93 | 91 |
There are about 413 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Back Bay.
People in Back Bay can walk to an average of 43 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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Back Bay has world-class public transportation and about 8 bus, 4 rail and 1 subway lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Back Bay on public transit.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
The growing froyo (frozen yogurt) phase is slowly gaining popularity in the cold treats category. Check this place out with their genuine yogurt flavors and various berry toppings. #icecreamshop Photo: BerryLine
Kelley Bayern
on BerryLine
Shop here for local, organic and delicious produce. Tip: Cash only. However, there is an EBT Card stand that will match your $10 charge with $10 extra to spend in the market. Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-6pm. #farmersmarket Photo: Copley Square
Walk Score Team
on Copley Square Farmers Market
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Walk Score Team
on Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
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Walk Score Team
on Ben & Jerry's