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Boston Public Library
Neighborhood: Back Bay

700 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Julie K. writes: during my brother was getting hair cut, I needed to kill some time..
walked through Newbury street.. and suddenly I changed my direction..

yes! pee pee time!

hmmm.. looked like a museum.. should be restroom inside..
oooops! it's a Public Library..…

Boston Harbor Islands Ferry
Neighborhood: Waterfront

Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Tom E. writes: Harbor + Islands + Sunshine + Catamaran + Forts + Picnic + Seashells + Thi Chi + Jellyfish + Flowers + Jail + Boats - Lost Sunglasses + Watermelon + Panoramas + Rabbit + Art Work + Beach + Solar Panels + Civil War + Old Rubbish Dump + Chesnut +…

Mount Auburn Cemetery

580 Mt Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: Cemeteries have a special place in my heart. Just like any teenager growing up in England, they quickly went from being that scary place that gave you a chill to walk past to being THE place to go with the 2 litre bottle of cider that Dave's sister…

Skywalk Observatory
Neighborhood: Back Bay

800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199

Ian W. writes: AHHH YESSSS!!! MY BIG 1000TH YELP REVIEW IS FINALLY HERE!! WOOT! WOOT!

I'm reviewing my one of my favorite places in Boston, the Skywalk Observation Deck at the top of the Prudential Center. I took my folks here when they were visiting me from out of…

Boston Athenaeum
Neighborhood: Downtown

10 1/2 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108

Tom E. writes: I think I died and went to history teacher heaven.
History teacher heaven with a Harry Potter style.
.... and with afternoon tea as well!!

YAY FOR TEA: http://www.vimeo.com/7...
(amusing rap about tea... Roffle, Lamow, Lowell etc)

Yes, you have to be a…

John Hancock Tower
Neighborhood: Back Bay

200 Clarendon St
Boston, MA 02228

Tom E. writes: The modern symbol of Boston, the tallest building in New England and one of two IM Pei masterpieces in Boston - I can't give the John Hancock Tower anything less than five stars, I love it.

IM Pei was trying to create a 1970s minimalist modernist…

Memorial Hall
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

45 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Dachary C. writes: If you're inspired by beautiful architecture, you *must* catch a performance at Sanders Theatre. When I walk into the space, my spirit is uplifted and can't help but gaze around me and drink in the amazing style of this place. Rich, dark woods,…

Brookline Public Library
Neighborhood: Brookline Village

361 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Allix T. writes: They have performance spaces here! They're not ideal but when you're a struggling musician, singer, songwriter, opera star, etc... and you need a space to showcase or stage a small recital the Brookline Public Library will hook you up! So cool.

I…

MIT Stata Center
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Hana T. writes: Very mod, at the cost of $285 million! (Almost 3x as originally planned.)
Wasted structural material for functionless forms and poorly designed for everyday use.

Great design is a collaboration of form and function, not just an odd-looking…

Brookline Public Library: Coolidge Corner Branch
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

31 Pleasant Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Erin G. writes: I just joined the library, my mother will be so proud! Frankly I needed a place to study that was ideally not located anywhere near my bed, because i always end up napping instead of concentrating. Coolidge Corner saves again! it is very small, so…

Oxfam America Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

26 West St Fl 4
Boston, MA 02111

Trish F. writes: I used to help organize a Hunger Banquet at my school. Yes, that's what it was actually called. We would invite people to dinner and once they arrived they had to pick a slip of paper. That paper told them where they stood for the night. Some picked…

Fort Washington
Neighborhood: South End

Albany St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Terri P. writes: At first when my French Bulldog Meetup group moved from the South End to this park-I'll be honest-i was PISSED! Not so T accessible for a little rascal who can barely breathe in hot weather but now I have wheels so Simon can see his buds.

If you don't…

Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library

Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02238

Daniel M. writes: Can't speak to the library itself but when it's closed and the moon is out their steps are pretty nice to sit and people watch. Maybe do a little makin' out. Whatev.

Good times.

Somerville Public Library

79 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143

B P. writes: Like so much in the Boston area (including the hospital where I work), the Somerville Public Library-Main has attractive, austere "street appeal," but could definitely use some indoor renovations.

However, you can't hate on a library. They have…

Prospect Hill Monument

Munroe St at Bigelow St
Somerville, MA 02143

Tom E. writes: Thanks to Yelp I planned a nice evening run for myself to this strange little turreted tower with a GREAT view of the Back Bay skyline. You get a warm sense of achievement from running up the hill and stairs from Union Square down below and being…

The Stevens-Coolidge Place

139 Andover Street
North Andover, MA 01845

Jeffrey H. writes: Absolutely gorgeous!

This little place in my hometown is a must-see when in the area. It was built by relatives of Thomas Jefferson and Isabella Stewart Gardner.

The grounds are perfect for casual walks, summer naps, or cute picnics. Some of the…

Longfellow's Wayside Inn

72 Wayside Inn Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776

Holly S. writes: I got my wedding on here, people... What can I say?

Longfellow - famous author dude up there with Hawthorne (incidentally his best bud) you might have stumbled across in an American Lit class, or you might have at the very least crossed his bridge…

Peabody Institute Library

15 Sylvan St
Danvers, MA 01923

Kathy S. writes: This is probably the most beautiful library, at least from the exterior, in the area, and likely has the largest collections as well. It is that beautiful white mansion right on Mill Pond. . .not bad! Inside is fine, with lots of windows and nice old…

Old North Church
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

193 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113

Joe S. writes: The Old North Church (or Christ Church in the City of Boston as it's officially named) is the oldest church building in Boston built in 1723. It's free and open to the public year round. Besides it's revolutionary connections be sure to check out…

Boston Cares
Neighborhood: Financial District

190 High Street
Boston, MA 02110

Karman L. writes: I admit that I'm probably a couch-potato kinda girl. But since I started my new job about a year ago, I had more free time on my hand after work, so I started to do more volunteer work!!!

I found this great organization, Boston Cares, which…

Watertown Free Public Library

123 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472

Peter N. writes: ***BIAS ALERT***

It's true, I work here. But, the WFPL is a non-profit institution, so I don't feel too badly about tooting my own horn, so to speak.

I have to be honest; I'm truly amazed at how Watertown has responded to the opening of a brand new…

Boston Public Library - South End Branch
Neighborhood: South End

685 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02118

Kate S. writes: The South End Branch of the Boston Public Library is a little gem. While it can never compare asthetically to its big brother in Copley, what makes it so great are the librarians. They are helpful and understanding. I check out 30+ books at a time…

Minute Man National Historic Park

174 Liberty St
Concord, MA 01742

Ger T. writes: About half an hour out of Boston, and so worth the visit. The park cuts through Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, and continues most of the way to Concord, following the original retreat route of the British forces on April 19, 1775. There's a really nice…

Boston National Historical Park
Neighborhood: Charlestown

Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02455

Carrie R. writes: Two attractions can be found at the Charlestown Navy Yard:

USS Constitution -- boarding Old Ironsides was very interesting and I recommend it to anyone! Since your tour will be given by a Navy sailor, I imagine it will vary with each individual…

Citgo Sign

666 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02215

Tom E. writes: I LOVE you Citgo Sign. You big gleaming red triangle of joy beaming down on Kenmore & Comm Ave and overseeing our Green Monster.

Citgo Sign - your lovely strips of flashing red and white light up my cycle home across the Harvard Bridge and see me…

Bunker Hill Monument
Neighborhood: Charlestown

Monument Ave and High Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

Jessika D. writes: Here's a historical fact for you. On Saturday, August 16th, Jessika D. decided to honor her fallen fellow Americans and heroically climbed all 294 steps to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument. It is now Monday, August 18th and Jessika D.'s legs are…

Historic New England

141 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

mike c. writes: First off a close and dear friend of mine does work for this organization, which was formerly known as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. It is headquartered in a 1796 house designed by the ever amazing Charles Bulfinch, and…

US Post Office - Kenmore Square

11 Deerfield Street
Boston, MA 02215

Morgan F. writes: I LOVE this post office! If you want to leave the post office a with a smile on your face, head here!

****Aside from the fact that during the school year the line can get pretty long during the day and can get pretty hairy even if all the desks are…

Local 30 Iaff Cambridge Fire Fighters
Neighborhood: Porter Square, North Cambridge

2029 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Joe R. writes: You know those Turkey pans you can buy at the grocery store? The foil ones? Yeah, those aren't fit to hold a 1/2 pound chicken breast, let along a 14 pound turkey. Mine held up for about 3 of the 5 hours required to cook the turkey.

Once the pan…

Stonehurst

100 Robert Treat Paine D
Waltham, MA 02452

Heather H. writes: This building on the Paine Estate is amazing. There's a lovely vista from the back porch, plenty of space for dinner and dancing. I was here for a wedding reception and having it in Stonehurst added that extra something that you just can't get…

Robert Treat Paine Estate

100 Robert Treat Pane Dr
Waltham, MA 02452

Bridget M. writes: I got married here, so of course I am going to be somewhat biased about the place.

As a wedding venue, it was perfect for a smallish wedding of about 90 guests. The grounds were fantastic for everyone to wander around, the foliage and landscaping…

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp
Neighborhood: Dorchester, Uphams Corner

594 Columbia Rd Ste 302
Dorchester, MA 02125

Deidra M. writes: I probably shouldn't be writing a review, since I work here, but I thought I'd write about what Dorchester Bay (DBEDC) does. DBEDC has been working to improve the quality of life in Dorchester since 1979, and has three main programs:

-Real Estate…

Kennedy Edward M US Senator

JFK Federal Bldg
Suite 2400
Boston, MA 02203

Jeffrey L. writes: Yeah, he was born with a silver spoon, but I believe he's always looked out for the disadvantaged, disenfranchised and dismayed. Being old-guard Democrat means he's not afraid to stand up for his beliefs, and it gives me pleasure to fill in the oval…

United States Post Office

716 Beacon St
Newton, MA 02459

pete k. writes: I don't bother going here during business hours. I come for the automated package sending setup - open 24 hours so my lazy ass can mail boxes out after work or on the weekends.

While USPS has a great thing going with the automated postal system...…

John Joseph Moakley US Courthouse
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

1 Courthouse Way
Boston, MA 02210

Michael T. writes: Yeah, so when I grow up and become an incredibly handsome, intelligent and "winniest" prosecution lawyer in Boston, a la Dylan McDermott and not that crazy, loony Tom Cruise, I'm thinking this courthouse will be my home away from home, but until…

US Post Office - Fort Point Station
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

25 Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 02210

Pete S. writes: Ah, the lovely Fort Point Station, the public face of the massive General Mail Facility Boston that looms along the middle reaches of Fort Point Channel, and the only place I know in New England that you can conduct mail any time, day or night.…

Post Office - Waverley Branch

492 Trapelo Rd
Belmont, MA 02478

Red D. writes: If you're tired of impersonal service, this little post office has the friendliest staff--great people who know my name, give unhurried service, and a ready smile--makes going to the post office a treat.

Old Manse

269 Monument St
Concord, MA 01742

Ligaya T. writes: So Emerson used to live here. You may have heard of him? Ralph Waldo, that's the one. And a certain Nathaniel Hawthorne. Something about a scarlet note, or something. It was first owned by Emerson's grandfather during the revolution. Which means it's…

Boston Public Library - Honan-Allston Branch
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

300 North Harvard Street
Allston, MA 02134

Casey W. writes: I eat books. / Chomp / Chomp / YUM / As in, I read very quickly and every night, and sometimes during the day when I'm feeling antisocial or in a bad mood. I've been going to libraries for as long as I can remember. Buying books wasn't ever an…

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