Guidebook for Jamaica Plain & Boston
Sightseeing
This is the one Sam Adams brewery that offers a tour. It's free and just a few minutes walk from my place.
164 locals recommend
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetThis is the one Sam Adams brewery that offers a tour. It's free and just a few minutes walk from my place.
It's around an hour drive from my place to Plimoth Plantation, and Uber cost around $100 (depending on surge pricing) 1-way. There are also public transport options that take around 2 1/2 hours. To find them, search in google maps.
134 locals recommend
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren AveIt's around an hour drive from my place to Plimoth Plantation, and Uber cost around $100 (depending on surge pricing) 1-way. There are also public transport options that take around 2 1/2 hours. To find them, search in google maps.
Salem is around 1 hour away by public transport on the T train (Orange line to Rockbury Line) or $100 each way on Uber (depending on surge pricing). Public transport options change daily, the best option is to go to google maps and it will show the fastest way to get there
164 locals recommend
Salem
Salem is around 1 hour away by public transport on the T train (Orange line to Rockbury Line) or $100 each way on Uber (depending on surge pricing). Public transport options change daily, the best option is to go to google maps and it will show the fastest way to get there
Food Scene
Excellent Southern food, great ambiance, and friendly, professional staff.
14 locals recommend
The Frogmore
365 Centre StExcellent Southern food, great ambiance, and friendly, professional staff.
Tasty pastries and big fresh sandwiches. Nice place to sit outside or do some work on your laptop if you are lucky to snag a table and don't mind the din.
102 locals recommend
Ula Café
284 Amory StTasty pastries and big fresh sandwiches. Nice place to sit outside or do some work on your laptop if you are lucky to snag a table and don't mind the din.
Despite the fact that this is a chain, it's a cozy place with a great vibe, lots of books on the walls, full of students and former students reading and work and drinking coffee or enjoying tasty treats. Lots of seating, relaxed. A/C is on high during hot summer days and the fireplace keeps things warm on winter nights.
145 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StDespite the fact that this is a chain, it's a cozy place with a great vibe, lots of books on the walls, full of students and former students reading and work and drinking coffee or enjoying tasty treats. Lots of seating, relaxed. A/C is on high during hot summer days and the fireplace keeps things warm on winter nights.
A fun place for some authentic Cuban food. Simple, affordable, and friendly staff - might not have the finest cuisine in the town, but a quick bite of rice and beans are filling and tasty.
82 locals recommend
El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre StA fun place for some authentic Cuban food. Simple, affordable, and friendly staff - might not have the finest cuisine in the town, but a quick bite of rice and beans are filling and tasty.
Cozy, colorful Spanish tapas restaurant & wine bar with a tiny shop in back selling books & music. A real neighborhood gem.
128 locals recommend
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StCozy, colorful Spanish tapas restaurant & wine bar with a tiny shop in back selling books & music. A real neighborhood gem.
One of the best ice-cream shops in Boston. Dozens of flavors, snacks and fresh coffee. Large fun space to decompress.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StOne of the best ice-cream shops in Boston. Dozens of flavors, snacks and fresh coffee. Large fun space to decompress.
Ethiopian Cafe
377 Centre StSome of the best Ethiopian food in Boston!
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StThe best (but not cheapest) Asian restaurant in town.
A bit of a walk, but worth it - delicious sandwiches and a neighborhood institution!
53 locals recommend
Fiore's Bakery
55 South StA bit of a walk, but worth it - delicious sandwiches and a neighborhood institution!
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic dive pub, with a lot of character and characters. Locals love the good beers and laid back vibe.
66 locals recommend
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StA classic dive pub, with a lot of character and characters. Locals love the good beers and laid back vibe.
The Haven
284 Perkins StGreat Scottish pub with delicious food and beer.
Great food in the day, lively bar at night. Best is "movie night" on Sunday nights!
82 locals recommend
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveGreat food in the day, lively bar at night. Best is "movie night" on Sunday nights!
Parks & Nature
Jamaica Pond
Great place to stroll.
This beautiful and peaceful arboretum is worth a visit, and it's also surrounded by lovely neighborhoods and homes with character.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayThis beautiful and peaceful arboretum is worth a visit, and it's also surrounded by lovely neighborhoods and homes with character.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveOne of the great art museums of the East Coast.
The Footlight Club is the oldest continuously-running community theatre group in the United States of America, having performed every year since 1877.
17 locals recommend
Footlight Club
7 Eliot StThe Footlight Club is the oldest continuously-running community theatre group in the United States of America, having performed every year since 1877.
Essentials
Great grocery store with tons of fresh options. Offers delivery on larger orders.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StGreat grocery store with tons of fresh options. Offers delivery on larger orders.
If Whole Foods is closed, or you don't want to pay premium, Stop & Shop is a great alternative.
393 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StIf Whole Foods is closed, or you don't want to pay premium, Stop & Shop is a great alternative.
This is a small store that pre-dates the gentrification of the neighborhood. You will only find the very basics here. Nothing organic or too pricey. But the people who run it are friendly and it's open late - just a few minutes from my place.
Las Villas Market
78 Mozart StreetThis is a small store that pre-dates the gentrification of the neighborhood. You will only find the very basics here. Nothing organic or too pricey. But the people who run it are friendly and it's open late - just a few minutes from my place.
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StGreat little store with lots of organic and local treats.
Shopping
This is a nifty thrift store that is worth a visit - maybe you'll find a little treasure. I bought an antique wooden filing cabinet (look for it in my house) for only $40!
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StThis is a nifty thrift store that is worth a visit - maybe you'll find a little treasure. I bought an antique wooden filing cabinet (look for it in my house) for only $40!
Papercuts J.P.
60 South StCool little bookstore with friendly staff and quirky selection.
Streetcar
488 Centre StGreat wine store - good selection and friendly people.