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Boston is the 3rd most walkable large city in the U.S. with a Walk Score of 79.

Best Boston neighborhoods for walkability are Bay Village, Chinatown and Beacon Hill.

# Boston

Walk Score:	79
Transit Score:	74
Population:	617,594

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Stencil On Overpass 3.06 mi
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Huntington Ave @ Mass Ave .73 mi
T L: #architecture
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Fenway Park 1.27 mi
T L: #fenway
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Eastern Standard 1.33 mi
Voula P: This is a local breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant has oysters drinks outdoor seating great restaurant must stop by and try, mostly seafood. But offers other food as well
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Castle Island Beach 2.90 mi
Walk T: Check out everything this beach has to offer with its beautiful shoreline, bike trails, food stands and historical site of Fort Independence. #urbanbeach Photo: BostonPhotoSphere
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Green Dragon Tavern 2.35 mi
Aerin: The historic Green Dragon Tavern on the left, the historic Bell In Hand on the right, the Freedom Trail running between. These landmarks are not only historically significant but also quite picturesque.
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Union Oyster House, Inc. 2.34 mi
Aerin: The oldest continuously operated restaurant in America. JFK was a regular here.
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Resting Stop 2.21 mi
Voula P: Garden Cushing memorial center, great stop for relaxing and taking a break. Beautiful memorial center
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Haymarket 2.39 mi
Aerin: More green space to spend time enjoying; greenway behind Haymarket. Sunbathing and picnicking with Italian food from the nearby North End, such as cannoli and pizza, are common.
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SoWa Open Market 1.07 mi
Walk T: One of Boston’s largest and most popular markets. You can find a variety of goods like fresh local produce and vintage/handcrafted clothing by local artists. Hours: Sundays, 10am-4pm. #farmersmarket #kidfriendly Photo: SoWa Open Market
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Museum of Fine Arts - Outbound .80 mi
T L: Bmfa
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Mildred Avenue Sprinkler Park 3.83 mi
Voula P: This is a sprinkler system for the children during the summer time that is on during the day and the weekends that kids that don't have pools or access to the beach that's local can come here get wet and have a great time and play.
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Roslindale Fish Market 3.76 mi
Voula P: Roslindale fishmarket has imported fish cheese fresh fruit vegetables all Greek imported products directly from Greece unbelievable must try incredible food
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Elsie E. Davis Square 3.99 mi
Voula P: Great small park with free wifi, benches. Great outdoor stop for relaxing in between shopping and walking around. In center of roslindale square.
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Paul Revere 2.70 mi
Voula P: Beautiful resting stop with benches water fountain, stands usually set up to buy Boston clothes.
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Graffiti In Local Lot 1.35 mi
T L: #streetart
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Devlin's Bistro & Bar | Restaurant 3.79 mi
Walk T: A tasty food menu and quality drink list made this place onto Travel and Leisure’s America’s Best Outdoor Bars. This might be something to check out on a free night in the city. #patiobar Photo: Devlin’s
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Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum 2.06 mi
T L: Harbor
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Dewey Square Park 1.97 mi
T L: #streetart
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Roslindale Farmers Market 4.00 mi
Walk T: Located in the park, bring your kids for a fun morning with many fresh produce stands and local vendors to explore. Hours: Saturdays, 9am-1:30pm, June 5-October 30. #farmersmarket #kidfriendly Photo: Roslindale Village Main Street
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George Washington Statue 1.56 mi
T L: Statue at park entry
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Holocaust Memorial 2.32 mi
Aerin: Stones left by visitors sit on top of the markers to the entrance of the Holocaust Memorial in remembrance; Haymarket.
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Housing 1.71 mi
Voula P: Brand new apartments 1-2-3&4 bedrooms available. If in need must call and check out. Great prices for area
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Kenmore Square Hubway Station 1.37 mi
Voula P: This is Kenmore Squares local Hub station greenline also buses available brings you around to Chestnut hill Brighton Center all around Boston.
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Tony's Market 4.04 mi
Voula P: Tony's market sells great meat products and shopping supplies similar to grocery store a lot smaller imported Greek and Italian foods. Must try if in area. Part of roslindale square.
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Pavement Coffeehouse 1.05 mi
Kelley B: Located in the heart of the Berklee College of Music campus, this place is known for its service to scholarly students. #sidewalkcafe Photo: Pavement Coffeehouse
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Il Panino Cafe & Grill 1.21 mi
Lakis V: A photo of il Panino Cafe and Grill.
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St Leonard Church 2.62 mi
Voula P: This is the first Roman Catholic Church founded in 1873. Also has a book and gift store located inside. Beautiful church.
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Apartment Rentals 2.81 mi
Voula P: Beautiful apartments. Right by water front on corner of Hanover and commercial street. Great location. For sale and rent
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J.P. Licks 1.16 mi
Kelley B: This place has every cold and sweet thing you could want to beat the heat this summer. Stop by for ice cream, frozen yogurt, handmade cakes, pies or coffee drinks. #icecreamshop Photo: gabe.guzman
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Greek International Food Market 6.30 mi
Voula P: Great local Greek food mart, recently opened a couple years ago, offers other grocerys as well. Right on main road. Easy location to get to.
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Park 3.82 mi
Voula P: This a beautiful local park/playground with benches as well in the shade for eating lunch or reading a book. While your children play. Great local park. Must stop by and enjoy. Also has water play area that kids can get wet in the summer. Has water fountains for drinking water.
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Basket Ball/tennis Courts 3.82 mi
Voula P: This a huge beautiful nearly renovated basketball/ tennis court. Must check out its huge and has lots of hoops. Couldn't get them all in picture. Very nice
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Playground 6.08 mi
Voula P: Beautiful playground for the children. Also benches for the adults to take a break
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City Suites Boston 2.76 mi
Voula P: Great apartments for sale and rent in middle of Hanover street very beautiful. Must definitely stop by if looking to move in area
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Griddler's 2.12 mi
Voula P: Great burger place in Boston. Must try if in area very affordable. Good size burgers
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Hotel Commonwealth 1.32 mi
Voula P: This is a local hotel. That offers pretty much every thing from valet to room service. Great for guests if your living in area. Or if your visiting town
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Resting Place 1.39 mi
Voula P: This is a rest area with benches. Part of park plaza. Nice beautiful location in the center of park plaza
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Village Market 4.06 mi
Voula P: Local village market, grocery store for good quality food cheap.
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Smith & Wollensky 1.32 mi
Voula P: This building is known for its restaurant, it has great food, it ialso has a convention center located inside, different events held. Must check schedule to see what event is going on. Great events held inside.
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West Roxbury Public Library 5.16 mi
Voula P: This is west roxburys public library it's beautiful. Multi floors. Kids room. Benches outdoors for outdoor seating. Great library
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Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center 1.75 mi
Voula P: This is a local education center and academy. Stop by and grab a brochure if in area. Great school.
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The Art Institute of Boston 1.42 mi
Voula P: This is the Art Institute of Boston if interested in fine art design photography all kinds of different things must stop by check out if interested
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Resting Area 1.32 mi
Voula P: This is a beautiful resting area with benches lots of trees for shade sit down relax eat your lunch read your book. Right in the heart of kenmore square. Beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the day
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Resting Area 3.83 mi
Voula P: Local rest area benches with water fountain if thirsty while resting. Great place to sit down eat and enjoy some quiet time. Read a book
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Park 1.70 mi
Voula P: This a beautiful renovated park for children and adults with walking trail as well. Must stop by if in area.
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Second Church Of Christ 1.44 mi
Voula P: Here's another local beautiful church. Stop in for mass or a prayer.
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My Cousin's Place 2.73 mi
Voula P: Local coffee shop Serving breakfast coffee salads and specialty sandwiches.
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Stanza Dei Sigari 2.58 mi
Voula P: A classic cigar parlor, must stop in a check out. Great for the occasional cigar smoker
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United States Massachusetts Boston

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Boston Neighborhoods

Boston is the 3rd most walkable city in the U.S. with a Walk Score of 79. In Boston, 82% of residents have a Walk Score of 70 or above.

Rank	Name	Walk Score	Population
1	Bay Village	98	1,246
2	Chinatown	97	7,621
3	Beacon Hill	97	8,960
4	Downtown Crossing	96	949
5	North End	96	10,107
6	Fenway	95	22,682
7	West End	95	5,951
8	Back Bay	95	21,929
9	South End	94	29,990
10	Downtown	94	2,307
11	Kenmore	92	16,664
12	Mission Hill	89	16,380
13	Allston	86	27,582
14	Charlestown	81	16,132
15	Roxbury	80	60,853
16	South Boston	79	33,607
17	Brighton	79	45,976
18	North Dorchester	77	27,229
19	South Dorchester	77	60,535
20	East Boston	77	39,798
21	Jamaica Plain	77	27,808
22	Roslindale	68	30,846
23	Hyde Park	65	31,695
24	Mattapan	63	34,297
25	West Roxbury	59	30,344