Bay Village

BAY VILLAGE

Despite being Boston’s smallest neighborhood – a mere 700 residents over 12 blocks – Bay Village has one of the city’s largest arrays of amenities – in short, all you can ask for in an urban setting. The quiet tree-lined streets have little traffic, ensuring you a good night’s sleep. The historic brick rowhouses, enriched with brick sidewalks and gaslamps, have all the splendor of Beacon Hill, having been built by some of the latter’s homebuilders and craftspeople as their own residences. The Art Deco buildings recall the golden age of Hollywood, having once been film distribution centers for the likes of Columbia Pictures and Paramount. The hidden gardens and pocket parks are great places to read a book, peruse a laptop, catch your breath, and enjoy the day. The annual block parties surround you with friendly neighbors, kids and pets. And you’re also surrounded by convenience: situated south of the Boston Common and Public Garden, west of downtown and the Theatre District, east of the Back Bay, and north of the Mass. Pike and the South End, Bay Village puts you within walking distance of all the shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation you’ve ever imagined, not to mention multiple transit routes: the Green and Orange lines, the Commuter Rail and Amtrak. If you’re longing to be in the center of the action but away from the noise, check out Bay Village – a little place with a lot to offer.