Back Bay neighborhood in Boston

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Back Bay is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with a Walk Score of 95.

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

# Back Bay

Walk Score:	95
Transit Score:	97
Population:	21,930

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George Washington Statue .42 mi
T L: Statue at park entry
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Resting Place .45 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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Copley Square Farmers Market .11 mi
Walk T: 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
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream .47 mi
Walk T: Find your favorite unique flavors only sold at these scoop shops. Bonus: They have newly introduced frozen greek yogurt flavors. #icecreamshop Photo: Mike Fisher
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Local Art On Newbury .51 mi
T L: #streetart
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BerryLine .40 mi
Kelley B: 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
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Cuffs Irish Bar .30 mi
Voula P: This is an Irish bar that serves great food and drinks. Is downstairs from lowes Boston Hotel
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Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream .36 mi
Walk T: Emack & Bolio's will serve you monstrous portions. Bonus: Get your scoop in a homemade waffle cone topped with Fruit Loops or Rice Krispies. #icecreamscoop Photo: Robyn Lee
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Quest Eternal .28 mi
Walk T: Locked in a dramatic pose, this beautiful sculpture of a naked man replicates the ancient Roman art style. The 29-foot sculpture was cast in Italy by one bronze piece. #publicart Photo: publicArtBoston
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Boston Public Garden .47 mi
T L: pond
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Cold Stone Creamery .47 mi
Walk T: Cold Stone lives up to its name as scoopers mash your favorite toppings into your choice of rich flavors atop frozen marble slabs which keep it cold. Bonus: They have the best brownies. #icecreamshop Photo: SimonQ
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Thinking Cup .76 mi
Sarah G: Arguably the best coffee in Boston (they serve Stumptown)
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Tortoise and the Hare .13 mi
Walk T: Referencing the old-time tale, the tortoise and hare sculptures made from bronze were placed as a salute to the wide-ranging variety of runners who take part in the Boston Marathon. #publicart Photo: Boston Art Commission
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Melting Pot .42 mi
Voula P: This is a fondue restaurant. Connected to park plaza hotel
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John Hancock Financial Services .28 mi
Voula P: This is where events are held at the John Hancock building. Different events. Must check schedule to see what events are being held. They host great events.
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Maggiano's Little Italy .51 mi
Voula P: Italian restaurant. 5 star, excellent Italian food. Must try if in area
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Flash's Cocktails .37 mi
Voula P: Flash's cocktails is a sports bar open at night. Gets very busy,. Great stop for a few drinks
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The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers .41 mi
Voula P: This is one of Boston's finest hotels. Valet services. Great restaurants inside. Great shopping in area.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant .43 mi
Voula P: Very nice high end Irish restaurant. With great food variety.
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams .33 mi
Voula P: This is a furniture store that has beautiful furniture at reasonable prices for location
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Grill 23 & Bar .31 mi
Voula P: Great bar food. If in area and looking for affordable good food this is the place to go to
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Popular categories: Restaurants, Public Art, Coffee Shops, Parks

Popular tags: #icecreamshop

United States Massachusetts Boston Back Bay

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Boston Neighborhoods

Boston is the 3rd most walkable city in the U.S. with a Walk Score of 95. 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