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Central Square | Red Line

Glamour, paramour, on the dancefloor

One of the neat things about being a yelper is being privy to the wonderful, zany little worlds of others.


[YelpStop] YS_CopleySM

Copley | Green Line

The place to prep for New Year’s Eve

By now you've got plans locked down for the biggest party eve of the year, but what about all that preparation? Forget running around the city clamoring for coiffures and clothing—just head over to Copley, where the lux of one-stop shopping awaits.

 


[YelpStop] YS_1050HarvardAveSM

Harvard Avenue Station | Green Line

Culture rich and crimson free

Leave the iron-gated buildings and towering spires to that prestigious institution on the other side of the river, ’cause this is Allston Rock City—home of ink, indie inspiration and ingenuity.


[YelpStop] YS_MiltonSM

Milton Station | Red Line

Fresh footprints lead to fresh pies

When Robert Frost wrote about "taking the road less traveled," we think he was on to something. This week, we opt for the less-worn path of Boston's own divergence of trails, treading lightly on the trolleys of the Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line.

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Park Street | Red/Green Line

Inbound for ingestions and history lessons

Well-known fact: Park Street bustles with rich Boston history. Well-kept secret: It's more than just the oldest subway station in the country.

[YelpStop] YS_1047CourthouseSM

Courthouse | Silver Line

Who you calling Southie?

OK, OK, we get it! The Silver Line is a bus, not a subway. But for only two bucks, you can hop on this baby and soar clean beneath the Channel, only to emerge among delightful indulgences across the way.

[YelpStop] YS_1046MassAveSM

Mass Ave | Orange Line

Where Boston's aorta rhymes with orange

Stemming from Dorchester, crossing through Cambridge and meandering all the way to Arlington, Massachusetts Avenue proper is the most recognizable thoroughfare in the city.

[YelpStop] YS_1045FenwaySM

Fenway | Green Line

Beyond the great American pastime

With the last chorus of "Sweet Caroline" sung for the season, the throngs of loyal Sox fans who infiltrate Fenway have left the building, allowing you to rekindle your love affair with this 'hood.

[YelpStop] YS_1044EBerkeleySM

East Berkeley Street | Silver Line

Smells like keen spirit

Let's play a little word association: We say Silver Line! You say ... airport? Don't worry, you're probably not the only one befuddled by the glorified bus route that doesn't even connect with itself downtown.

[YelpStop] YS_DavisSqSM

Davis | Red Line

Local gems declare independence!

With the confusing convergence of roads and pathways in Davis Square, it's hard not to get misdirected.


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RJD2 Live at the Paradise

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