About Boston Boston is a paradise for shoppers, restaurant connoisseurs and people who simply enjoy walking around town discovering new sights. In fact, Boston is one of the country's most walkable cities. You can easily get from one part of town to another by foot. And, if you get tired, just hop on the "T," Boston's rapid transit system. The "T" connects all major downtown points of interest, as well as areas beyond the city's central district. Some of Boston's enduring attractions include the Freedom Trail, the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Science. Strolling along the Charles River Esplanade, window shopping on Newbury Street and exploring the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill are also popular pursuits. Naturally, you'll develop your own list of favorite Boston activities and neighborhoods. The following area-by-area descriptions of Boston will help you plan a visit that's memorable. Beacon Hill - Quaintness abounds on the Hill, a delightful maze of red-bricked sidewalks and cobblestone streets, 19th and 19th century townhouses and mansions. The area was settled by elite Boston Brahmins and is still one of the city's most desirable addresses. Back Bay - Today, the Back Bay provides a rich mix of graceful Victorian townhouses and brownstone residences, chic shopping areas, trendy restaurants and office boutiques, cafes/restaurants and exclusive stores. The high-style Copley Place and Prudential Center complexes offer an impressive collection of world-famous designer stores, too. Both the John Hancock Tower and Prudential Tower offer magnificent views of Boston from above. Theatre District - Drama, comedy, ballet, opera, Broadway shows, homegrown talent and restaurants it's all a part of the cultural resurgence in Boston's Midtown Cultural District. The tiny neighborhood of Bay Village, noted for its narrow streets, brick townhouses and gas lamps, borders the Theatre District. South End - This neighborhood serves as a case study in architectural and cultural renewal. After years of deterioration, the South End is a very desirable address for middle- and upper-middle-class Bostonians. The South End is lined with brick bow-front townhouses, most of which were built in the mid-1800s. Many of the homes here have hidden backyards and overhanging balconies. Restaurants and jazz clubs are flourishing. The Fenway - The Boston Red Sox, the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall and Harvard Medical School dominate this neighborhood of universities and hospitals. Olmstead's Emerald Necklace of parks extends to include the Fens the Rose Garden here is particularly beautiful. Many residents tend their own victory gardens here. In summer, beware of flying baseballs from Fenway Park! Chinatown - Small and densely populated, Boston's Chinatown is the third largest Chinese neighborhood in the country. If you're looking for luxurious fabrics, jade, porcelain, exotic foods, herbs/spices and late-night dining, Chinatown is the place to go. The China Trade Center at Boylston and Washington streets houses Chinese restaurants, shops and services. Faneuil Hall Marketplace - A lively, colorful area market featuring restaurants and gift, clothing and gourmet shops in three restored buildings from the 1800s. Street entertainers often perform outside the complex. The Quincy Market building is filled with foodstalls offering everything from international delicacies to fast food. See if you can eat your way through! Seaport District - Condos, marinas, hotels, artists' lofts, restaurants and museums dot the Boston waterfront. The museums in the Seaport District include The Children's Museum, Boston Team Part Ship and The Computer Museum. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park and the New England Aquarium are also nearby. The North End - The North End is the city's oldest residential neighborhood, and one of its most spirited. Pizza, homemade pasta, fresh breads, imported olive oil, pastries and cappuccino, espresso and gelate are readily available. Summer festivals through the North End's narrow streets are a colorful sight. This neighborhood is home to two of the Freedom Trail's most important sites: Paul Revere's House and the Old North Church. For detailed information on all of Boston's attractions, as well as information on planning and booking a trip to Boston and Massachusetts, contact the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-SEE BOSTON or the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism at 800-227-MASS (U.S. & Canada) or 617-973-8500.