Aerin: This is a Quincy hidden gem. Delicious homemade ice cream in as many flavors as you could imagine. The icecream sandwich is the real standout on the menu. Big enough to share, but so reasonably priced why would you?!

Aerin: Wollaston Beach is a fun place to spend the afternoon. Facilities are available, as are fried clams and ice cream.

Aerin: This is a picture of Quincy Shore Drive looking north towards Boston. A designated fitness sidewalk makes it great place for a stroll or jog.

Aerin: No list of the best bar pizzas in Eastern Massachusetts would be complete without mention of the Alumni Cafe. The crowd can be a little rough around the edges, but generally harmless.

Aerin: Pad Thai is one of the newer Thai restaurants in Quincy. Excellent for take out on your way home.

Aerin: Babycakes is one of the top cupcake bakeries in the greater Boston area. It's signature cupcake, the "babycake" is reminiscent of a hostess cupcake, but much better, definitely worth a trip just for cupcakes! Quincy.

Aerin: This is a fairly typical residential street in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy. The residences are generally single family homes, with some multifamilies. Quincy.

Aerin: Hungry smart people need smart restaurants. You can find many in this neighborhood. EastCambridge.

Aerin: Follow in the footsteps of a famous Cantabridgian, Julia Child, by taking a class at Le Cordon Bleu. EastCambridge.

Aerin: Helmand offers excellent Afgani food. A cuisine many have not explored, sadly. EastCambridge.

Aerin: The Cambridgeside Galleria is a city- sized mall. The parking garage is a bargain. EastCambridge.

Aerin: Science Park Station on the Green Line also serves this neighborhood. This is the closest station to the Museum of Science. EastCambridge.

Aerin: You can board a Duck Tour outside the Museum of Science. This amphibious tour takes you on the streets and in the water. EastCambridge.

Aerin: EastCambridge. Many high rise condominium and apartment buildings are in this neighborhood. Housing costs can be high, as the new buildings offer luxury amenities.

Aerin: Though not one of the more heavily student populated areas, Cambridge College and Bunker Hill College are closely situated at the outskirts of East Cambridge. In addition MIT is located near Kendall Square nearby.

Aerin: The Green Line of the MBTA runs through East Cambridge. At Lechmere station you can take the Green Line back into Boston or catch a number of bus lines.

Aerin: Cambridge public library is a nice place to come for outdoor space as well as indoor offerings, such as media and community events. MidCambridge.

Aerin: Harvard residences and buildings extend into this neighborhood. Students may live here year round. MidCambridge

Aerin: This mini park at the end of Quincy Street at Harvard and Mass Ave is surprisingly serene for being located between such busy streets. MidCambridge.

Aerin: Come to Oberon for performance experiences like no other. Currently home to The Donkey Show this theatre perfectly melds a night out with a performance about a night out, fluidly performed amongst theatre goers. MidCambridge

Aerin: The Plough & Stars offers live music at night and simulcast soccer games during the day. It's a Cambridge classic. MidCambridge

Aerin: On sunny days its not uncommon to find many people camped out sunning themselves on the well manicured lawns of the Cambridge City Hall. This area also has a large homeless population. MidCambridge.

Aerin: Redline to Alewife at Central Square. This neighborhood is MBTA accessible with many bus lines as well as the Redline. MidCambridge.

Aerin: Landmark Kendall is one of the most popular movie theaters in town for cinema fans. This theater, located within quick walking distance to many excellent restaurants, typically shows quality independent and foreign films, with some bigger studio selections. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: Donnelly Field is one of the few outdoor spaces in the neighborhood. WellingtonHarrington is mostly known for its vibrant restaurant scene and convenient residential neighborhoods. Donnelly Field is centrally located.

Aerin: Atwoods serves exception pub food to the tune of live music on most nights. A local favorite for not only the music and the food, but also the great beer selection.

Aerin: Christina's Homemade Ice Cream: arguably the best ice cream in the greater Boston area. Don't miss the spice sho next door where you can pick up some of the unique spices and flavors they feature in their ice cream. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: Rules Jazz Club is the neighborhood destination for dancing, especially for the over 30 crowd. Get a table and try some barbeque while you are there for salsa nights, blues, or jazz music.WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: Local toystore Stellabella is a favorite for people looking to find unique or educational toys. There are a few Stellabella toy atores in the greater Boston area. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: All Star Sandwich Bar makes some if the most interesting sandwich combinations. They've recently expanded to include a pizza restaurant across the street. Great place for a quick bite. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: East by Northeast is a very highly rated restaurant, one of the many in this neighborhood. Offering small plates and tasting menus, this Asian inspired restaurant is a regular on many Best of Boston lists. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: Community Bocce court available within the Gabriel D. Paiva, Jr. Garden. Bring your own bocce balls. WellingtonHarrington, Cambridge.

Aerin: The oldest continuously operated restaurant in America. JFK was a regular here.

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.

Aerin: On days that the Haymarket vendors are not operating it gets quite desolate behind Haymarket Station. I'd recommend avoiding this area if alone after dark.

Aerin: Many bus lines also stop at Haymarket. It's not uncommon to run into a few panhandlers here.

Aerin: The entrance to the MBTA: both the Green Line and Orange Line stop at Haymarket

Aerin: Walking through the Holocaust Memorial at Haymarket

Aerin: The entrance to the Holocaust Memorial at Hatmarket

Aerin: Bikes for rent at Haymarket on corner of Union and North Streets

Aerin: Street entertainment is common at the edge of Haymarket; corner of Congress and North Street.