DK Travel : Boston

“The Hub,” “Beantown,” “Baaahstin” – call it what you will, New England’s largest city exists to be explored. Its colonial-era architecture, vibrant seafaring heritage, and irrepressible Yankee character make it one of the country’s most distinctive locales. Yet for all its big-city amenities – world-class restaurants, museums, and shops – Boston remains surprisingly compact and eminently walkable.

Biarritz Lounge

The outstanding jukebox plays steadily during the week, a DJ spins R&B, reggae, and hip-hop on the weekend, and live jazz and blues start every Sunday at 7pm. Biarritz vies for a place as Roxbury’s hippest night spot.
Biking the Emerald Necklace

Taking in all 6 miles (9.5 km) of the Emerald Necklace (see Boston Common & Public Garden) is best accomplished on a bicycle. The well-maintained trails lead riders from the wooded environs of Arnold Arboretum (see Arnold Arboretum) to the Back Bay Fens (see Back Bay Fens) and onward to the Public Garden (see Back Bay).
Bill’s Bar

Despite nightly live music (you name it, they program it) and hardcore dance DJs on Saturdays, Bill’s regulars view it as a place to drink first and dance later.
Black Rose

This pub has all the good points of a bar in Dublin’s Temple Bar – Guinness, Harp, darts – along with the shortcomings (loud music and too many tourists).
Blackfin Chop House and Raw Bar

Chic dining with nautical decor, but seafood with Asian spices and juicy steaks are the real draw.
Blackfin Chop House and Raw Bar

High ceilings,huge windows and ultra-contemporary nautical decor could suggest you’re dining on a sophisticated yacht. Chef-owner Anthony Ambrose has raised the bar for Boston seafood with Asian-inspired twists, like seared tuna with a cucumber and ginger sauce.
Blades Board & Skate

Everything for the blader, rider, and skater: Shorty’s decks, K2 snowboards, and Salomon and Rollerblade inline skates.
blu

Light, fresh, delicately
nuanced, and artistically presented international cuisine is complemented by soaring post-modern architecture.
Blue Cat Café

This sleek, modern lounge has quickly made a name for itself among cocktail aficionados for its addictive espresso martini.
Boating on the Charles

Dawn on the Charles River Basin sees local rowing crews taking advantage of the water’s glass-smooth stillness. By late morning, a breeze kicks up, beckoning fleets of small sailboats. When the wind diminishes toward sunset, canoeists arrive to enjoy the water’s renewed calm.

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