Boston,
MA

Back Bay

Boston,
MA
Neighborhoods

Back Bay

Classic Boston, where brownstones meet boutique shopping

About the Neighborhood

Living in Back Bay

Back Bay is a picturesque and popular neighborhood located along Boston’s historic waterfront. The neighborhood is well-known for Newbury Street, which has a variety of charming shops and local restaurants such as Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Saltie Girl, and Stephanie’s on Newbury. Back Bay’s residents can easily access Copley Square, home to the Boston Marathon finish line, landmarks like the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, and the Gibson House Museum, and venues like the Berklee Performance Center. The Charles River Esplanade showcases Boston’s scenic beauty, with this waterfront park featuring walking and biking pathways and the Hatch Memorial Shell, which hosts concerts and performances. If you’re looking to live in the heart of Boston’s shopping and dining scene, with access to the riverfront and downtown, then Back Bay may be right for you.
Classic Brownstones
High End Shopping
Historic Architecture
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Livability

Walk, Bike & Transit

97

Walk Score
Very Walkable

87

Bike Score
Very Bikeable

95

Transit Score
Excellent Transit
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Getting Around

Public Transit

Green Line B
Rail
Green Line C
Rail
Green Line D
Rail
Green Line E
Rail
Harvard Square - Nubian Station
Bus
City Point - Copley Square
Bus
Forest Hills Station - Back Bay Station
Bus
Questions

Frequently Asked

Back Bay is located in central Boston with the Boston Public Garden to the east and the South End to the south.
Back Bay is a central Boston neighborhood characterized by its historic Victorian brownstones and grid-based design. The area offers extensive shopping and dining options along Newbury Street, alongside proximity to outdoor spaces like the Charles River Esplanade. It’s highly connected to the rest of the city through multiple MBTA stations and commuter rail links. However, because of its popularity and central location, the neighborhood frequently experiences heavy pedestrian traffic and limited street parking.
Back Bay is known for its historic Victorian brownstones, 19th-century landmarks around Copley Square, and iconic grid layout. The neighborhood features numerous retail stores and dining options along popular streets like Newbury and Boylston, as well as easy access to Boston Common and Fenway Park.
Back Bay is less than a mile west of Downtown Boston.
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