YOUR GUIDE TO
BOSTON
Welcome to Boston,
the #1 student city in the U.S. A thriving city found at the forefront of American history, Boston has more than 50 higher education institutions and is home to over 325,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. Boston is known as “America’s Walking City,” and there is much to explore. Check out the landmarks, grocery stores and resources recommended by our students!
Boston neighborhoods Boston is home to 23 unique and lively neighborhoods which vary in size and personality. Residents can explore an arts district, Chinatown, historic sites, and vibrant student communities. Students live in many neighborhoods around the city but most choose to live within walking distance of UMass Boston.
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Boston Common/ Public Garden
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The Freedom Trail
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Boston Public Library
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Museum of Fine Arts
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Museum of Science
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Fenway Park
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Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market
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The State House
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Boston Harbor Cruises and Duck Tours
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
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TD Garden
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UMass Boston is only a 10-minute subway ride from the heart of the city.
Resources
Useful apps
Grocery stores
Banks
■■ Star Market - walking distance from UMass Boston ■■ Stop and Shop - walking distance from UMass Boston ■■ Phú Cường Market ■■ H-Mart ■■ Waltham India Grocery ■■ Jia Ho Supermarket ■■ C-Mart Supermarket ■■ Good Fortune Supermarket ■■ Hamdi Halal Market
■■ Santander ■■ Bank of America ■■ Citizen Bank
Shopping There is nothing that you cannot get in one of Boston’s major shopping districts. Newbury Street and Copley Place’s boutiques and stores include some of the world’s top fashion brands. Downtown Crossing has over 200 retailers and is just a 10-minute train ride from UMass Boston. You can purchase everything from clothing and groceries to health and beauty supplies.
Transportation The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), known locally as “The T,” is the United States’ first public transportation system. The T is easy to navigate and students can purchase a discounted pass through UMass Boston.
■■ Uber Ride Share Service ■■ Lyft Ride Share Service ■■ ■■ Grubhub Food Delivery ■■ T-Mobile ■■ Uber Eats Food Delivery ■■ ■■ Yelp ■■ ■■ Venmo ■■ Amazon
Phone plan and card providers
■■ MBTA Public Bus and Subway ■■ Zip Car ■■ Logan International Airport ■■ Bolt Bus ■■ MegaBus
Furniture ■■ IKEA ■■ Amazon ■■ Wayfair ■■ Hayneedle ■■ Target
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