Condé Nast TravelerJun 17
A Summer Guide to the South End of Boston
Stroll through some of the city’s most beautiful architecture on your way to celebrate Pride, the World Cup, or just a weekend in town.
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- KaiaRestaurantCoastal Greek cuisine with inventive mezze
- Union ParkParkOffers best townhouse architecture and shady spots
- Lekker HomePlaceShop for mid-20th- and 21st-century pieces
- HudsonPlaceShop for traditional items and accessories
- More Than Words BookstoreMarketUsed books and records, plus gift items
- Sault New EnglandPlaceShop for workwear- and outdoor gear-inspired duds
- Viola LovelyPlaceShop for modern women’s wear
- Michele MercaldoPlaceShop for contemporary handmade jewelry
- SoWa (South of Washington) districtNeighborhoodGalleries and artists’ studios in former warehouses
- SoWa Vintage MarketMarketSubterranean market for thrifting finds
- SoWa Open MarketMarketOutdoor market with local vendors and food
- Boston Center for the ArtsArts centrePuts on colorful exhibitions and studio residences
- Underground at Ink BlockParkOutdoor art venue with massive murals
- Theater DistrictNeighborhoodDirect walking route from Underground at Ink Block
- Myers + ChangRestaurantCreative takes on Taiwanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese food
- South EndSuburbNeighborhood with Victorian-era row houses
- Flour Bakery + CafesRestaurantIndispensable for lunch or picnic supplies
- ToroRestaurantBarcelona-style tapas and pintxos
- SRVRestaurantVenetian-inspired small plates
- MidaRestaurantSeasonal Italian dishes in Scandi-chic setting
- Black LambRestaurantOysters, crudos and martinis
- BeehiveRestaurantCocktails, live music, bistro-style dining
- Cathedral StationBarLGBTQ+ hangouts with pool tables and terrace
- Tremont StreetNeighborhood
- Columbus StreetRestaurant
- Washington StreetTrain station
- Harrison StreetNeighborhood
- Shawmut StreetNeighborhood
- Shawmut streetsNeighborhood
- Blackstone SquarePark
- Franklin SquarePark