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Favorite Boston Spots
Boston University College of Communication (BU COM) is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

1. Boston University College of Communication (BU COM)

640 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
College Communications Building · Kenmore · 20 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kieloch: There are free daily copies of the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and the USA Today in the 1st floor lounge.

Paradise Rock Club is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

2. Paradise Rock Club

8.3
967 Commonwealth Ave (Pleasant St), Boston, MA
Rock Club · Allston · 84 tips and reviews

mei ling t.mei ling tan: Listen to emerging bands in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tavern in the Square is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

3. Tavern in the Square

6.7
161 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave.), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Allston Village · 119 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Mey: I LOVE TITS. Definitely get a fishbowl when you're here.

Sunset Cantina is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

4. Sunset Cantina

7.7
916 Commonwealth Ave (btwn Pleasant & St. Paul), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Allston · 132 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: 150 tequilas + 50 bottled beers + 38 draft beers = 238 reasons to visit Sunset Cantina (the kitchen is open until 1am too)

Nud Pob Thai Cuisine is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

5. Nud Pob Thai Cuisine

7.5
738 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Mey: Get crispy chicken rather than regular on anything and you're golden. Crispy Chicken Basil is the best!

Newbury Street is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

6. Newbury Street

Newbury St (btwn Arlington St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Road · Back Bay East · 52 tips and reviews
Brown Sugar Café is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

7. Brown Sugar Café

8.1
1033 Commonwealth Ave (btwn Alcorn & Babcock), Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · Allston · 74 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Mey: This is where all my friends seem to go for their birthday dinners, but I'm not complaining! The Pad See Ew dish is delightful.

Chinatown Gate is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

8. Chinatown Gate

8.1
Surface Rd (at Beach St), Boston, MA
Monument · Chinatown - Leather District · 20 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Mey: Smaller than NYC's Chinatown obviously, but still a great place to go for some banh mi sandwiches, pho and bubble tea!

Jillian's Lucky Strike is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

9. Jillian's Lucky Strike

7.0
145 Ipswich St (at Lansdowne St), Boston, MA
Bowling Alley · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 69 tips and reviews

Heather B.Heather B.: This place is huge! 3 floors of fun, you really can't get bored here because there's so much to do. Play pool, relax and have a beer :)

10. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 280 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Mey: Stop by the frog pond in the summer to dip your feet in and cool off!

Harvard Square is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

11. Harvard Square

8.9
2 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Plaza · Harvard Square · 100 tips and reviews

Andrew A.Andrew Almeida: Great in the summer and fall.Grab a latte at ABP and just watch people from all over the world pass by.Great restaurants Border cafe, Tavern, Grafton street pub, Charlies kitchen just too many to list

The Esplanade is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

12. The Esplanade

9.6
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews

Voravut R.Voravut Ratanakommon: Talk a romantic walk on a moonlit night & soak in that Boston style.

13. @kristinward's heart

33 Harry Agganis Way, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Allston · 1 tip

Monica M.Monica Mey: The way to this heart is coconut anything, preferably via Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee.

Coolidge Corner is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

14. Coolidge Corner

Brookline, MA
Neighborhood · 19 tips and reviews

UrbanAmpUrbanAmp: Hit up the Coolidge Corner Theatre for an eclectic and carefully picked selection of movies.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

15. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.4
876 Commonwealth Avenue (Commonwealth & Amory), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Fenway Park is one of Favorite Boston Spots.

16. Fenway Park

9.2
4 Jersey St (btwn Lansdowne St & Van Ness St), Boston, MA
Baseball Stadium · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 740 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Boston: We like this place because it's really old but still really important. Kind of like the White House, but with sausage and beer! -IFC Viewer Read more.