Downtown Boston Luxury Apartments

Downtown Boston includes many historic sites, the Financial District, Theater District, Chinatown, and fantastic stores and restaurants. This is where a tour of Boston should begin because this was the nexus of American democracy. Though the area is surrounded by modern buildings, visitors can still feel the energy of our founders in the Boston soil. From the first farmland that became the oldest park in America-Boston Common- to the Puritan settlements that sprang up around it, Boston has inspired people. It is no wonder that so many people want to put down roots here.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Follow the Freedom Trail to the site where patriots such as James Otis and Samuel Adams encouraged colonists to fight for freedom. Since 1742, Faneuil Hall has been a meeting place for the citizens of Boston and a thriving marketplace. Downtown Boston has a myriad of upscale stores and restaurants, but Faneuil Hall is listed as one of the top 10 tourist spots in the U.S. The Quincy Market Colonnade was the first food hall in America and each offering entices people to try a different cuisine. Outside the hall, visitors are entertained by local musicians and amazing street performers. People can easily lose track of time and spend the day enthralled by the entertainment, shopping, and delectable treats.

Shopping in Faneuil Hall Marketplace

There are over 40 stores in and around the Hall, so it might be a good idea to plan your day.

• A Hat for Every Head has hats for every taste and every season.
• Best of Boston is exactly that – the items in the store are all Boston inspired.
• The Black Dog has human apparel, dog gear, and home décor all with the famous doggy’s picture.
• At the Boston Art Gallery you can find paintings of your favorite Boston sites.
• Give your skin something good to eat with Ikigai Organic skin care and beauty products.
• Time for some fun and games at Illusions games and tricks.
• It’s Sugar has specialty gifts and giant candy.
• Add variety to your wardrobe with Jibril Boutique’s African and Asian accessories.
• Light up your taste buds with Pepper Palace’s hot sauce and assorted condiments.
• Real Flower Jewelry makes jewelry out of real flowers.
• Plush toys are waiting for hugs at Squish Boston.

The shopping fun never stops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Dining in Faneuil Hall

It is so tempting to start at one end and just try everything along the way. There are restaurants for every taste here.

If seafood is your favorite, The Salty Dog gets fresh fish daily. Also, for seafood, The Oyster Bar, Boston & Maine Fish Company, and let’s not forget the Boston basics, Boston Chowda and Wicked Lobsta will satisfy your craving. If on a hot day a nice, crunchy salad is calling you there are some fresh salad choices at Green Organic Bowl and Steve’s Greek Cuisine. The next difficult choice will be desserts; you might have to try them all – The Berry Twist, The Boston Chipyard, Boston Scoops, Lizzie’s Bakery, and North End Bakery. And if you are vegetarian or vegan, you don’t have to relinquish the deliciousness of ice cream. FoMu makes ice cream from coconut milk.

Entertainment in Downtown Boston

The New England Aquarium

Visitors are awed by the Giant Ocean Tank containing 200,000 gallons of water housing an amazing variety of sea life. There is a spiral ramp around the central tank so you can immerse yourself in this spectacle. Peruse the other exhibits to view even more aquatic life. Don’t forget to visit the penguins!

The Old South Meeting House

In this meeting house, the colonists planned the Boston Tea Party. It was built in 1729 for Boston’s Puritan congregation and is now a museum and a National Historic Landmark.

Trillium Garden on The Greenway

Located in Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, this seasonal beer garden has food, wine, and beer. There is plenty of outdoor seating and people of all ages enjoy the food trucks. Even leashed dogs are welcome.

Citizens Opera House

This restored, vaudeville opera house is an Italian/French architectural masterpiece. The luxury and detail throughout are reminiscent of a time when theaters themselves were part of the entertainment. They present a variety of shows such as ballet and Broadway musicals.

Escape the Room Boston

Challenge your conceptual and reasoning skills to escape the room. Patrons are provided with clues but must develop the strategy. People return to the escape room because the stories keep changing and keep getting more challenging.

Orpheum Theatre

This is where to go for live music in Boston. This theatre has a storied past and has been around since vaudeville. Such greats as Aerosmith, The Police, the Allman Brothers, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra have performed there.

Green Space in Downtown Boston

Norman B. Leventhal Park

This open green space is a relaxing oasis in the heart of the Financial District. Cool off near one of the two contemporary fountains that adorn the park. June through August the park hosts midday music to brighten a busy day.

Boston Common

After 350 years, this park on the edge of the Downtown Boston neighborhood remains a testament to free speech and the public good. From its Revolutionary War history to its use as grazing land, Boston Common has been an integral part of our history. Now, these meticulously maintained 50 acres contain monuments, gardens, foliage, fountains, and a bandstand for outdoor productions. There is even a pond called The Frog Pond that is used as a skating rink and a reflecting pool.

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

This linear park has been a Boston treasure since it opened in 2008. The land mass consists of 17 acres that traverses over one mile through the Financial District, Chinatown, the North End, and the Waterfront. It contains fountains, promenades, plazas, and landscaped gardens. This is a wonderful way to spend a day outside without leaving the city. Public and free events include art exhibits, markets, festivals, and water attractions. And, much loved by everyone, is their unique carousel that features animals native to New England.

Transportation

There are numerous MBTA options available in Downtown Boston. Travelers can get the Orange Line or Red Line at Downtown Crossing, the Blue Line or Orange Line at State Street Station, the Green Line or Red line at Park Street, The Green Line or Blue Line at Government Center, and the Red Line and numerous Commuter Rail trains at South Station. There are also multiple bus lines that run through Downtown, as well as I-93 and the Silver Line.

Rental Options

Luxury apartments surround Downtown Boston and almost everything you can imagine in a luxury residence you can find here. Though the area is only 1.5 square miles, each building has unique characteristics that make it special. And with all the necessities of life covered right in your building, you have more time to enjoy quality amenities such as outdoor and indoor pools, spectacular harbor and city views, temperature-controlled solariums, and cafes and bakeries on site. Being close to the Theater District, Chinatown, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, there is always entertainment when you want it. With apartments next to Boston Common and waterfront parks, green space awaits you when you leave the building. Enjoy the excitement of Downtown Boston without relinquishing the beauty of nature.

Downtown Boston is pulsing with activity. It’s the financial center of Boston and a major part of the Freedom Trail. It has theater, music, shopping, dining, green space, harbor views, and a lively culture that’s hard to beat. This is a great place to absorb history and to make history. You owe it to yourself to take a look at this amazing neighborhood.