Back Bay: City Center

If one neighborhood captures the essence of Boston, it’s Back Bay. Located in the heart of Boston, it includes the city’s most famous and exclusive shopping area, Newbury Street, some of its most recognizable buildings, including the iconic Hancock Tower and the much-photographed Trinity Church, and the Victorian brownstones that for many represent quintessential Boston architecture. From the heart of Back Bay, it’s a short, beautiful walk to the glimmering Charles River Esplanade, the winding, flower-lined pathways of the Public Garden, and the breathtaking McKim Building of the Boston Public Library, with its arched ceilings, intricate stonework, and Renaissance-inspired cloistered courtyard.