" Eastie Pride " Growing up in East Boston we locals call…read moreit Eastie. It was but an honor to live & grow up here . The diversity of the city is epic . The community is awesome. This place is so dear to my heart . Visit if you can everyone will love to see you in Eastie !!

I will never move back to the city of Boston again. Well at least not permanently. If I ever…read morebecome rich I will get a remote office/ satellite home in eastie. Its sole purpose will be to have a place I can bring my dogs and crash while I go to a restaurant in Boston or see a concert on impulse. It's the most dog-friendly, least creepy part of the city to reside. Hyde park is basically suburbia, and I'd much rather live there but it's too far from all the Hub-bub that is Boston. Better schools, nicer parks and some hidden gems for restaurants because so many different ethnicities live in this area. It's like Greenwich village ...except a lot less hipsters as NY!

For $5 take the Ipswich Essex Explorer from the Ipswich train station to Crane Beach and back…read more When you add the price of a r/t ticket from Boston's North Station, the total per person is $18.50. And for those of us people without a car, this is a HUGE savings. You could be a group of four and even a ZipCar for a day wouldn't be cheaper since parking at Crane Beach is $22 (unless you're a member) and you would run the risk of hitting traffic or worse: a full parking lot! Granted that I planned and planned for this day trip via public transportation, it was still extremely easy when push came to shove. Our day went as such, thanks to the Ipswich Essex Explorer: 8:00 AM up and at 'em 9:30 AM running to the Newburyport Rail at North Station: bought two tix for Zone 6 (to Ipswich) 10:20 AM arrival at Ipswich train station; the trusty Ipswich Essex Explorer waiting patiently for train arrivals; but Dave and I did not jump right on. 10:25 AM perused through the Farmer's Market downtown and grabbed some fresh nectarines and apples for under four bucks. 10:30 AM walked the Riverway Trail over the river and direct to the Ipswich Information Center (also a bus stop) to use the bathroom and get some breakfast recommendations. 10:40 AM arrival at Sophia's, back in Ipswich downtown to enjoy a hefty breakfast. 11:35 AM head back to the Information Center 11:45 AM pick up the Ipswich Explorer and head to the beach (the bus is EMPTY and the trip is maybe 8 minutes). 12:08 AM bus drops us off and we're in! LOTS of people are here, but there is also a LOT of beach 2:30 PM refreshed, burnt, and in need of shade, we head to the bus 2:45 PM bus pick up from beach and head to Russell Orchard 2:50 PM chill at Russell Orchard for about 40 minutes: taste wine, eat ridiculously fresh cider donut, check out Big Boy, and listen to music 3:44 PM bus pick up from the Orchard (gotta get on the appropriate side of the main road) to head back into town 3:55 PM bus drop off at the Visitor Center in town -- head to Choate Bridge Restaurant for Ipswich Ale, lobster rolls, and fried clams! 5:45 PM head back to the train for a 6:00 boarding. Check out related Yelp reviews for the full experience. Regardless, I HIGHLY recommend taking the Ipswich Essex Explorer, though I can't speak for the Essex portion of the trip. For only $5, the bus basically takes you anywhere you want to go (but see schedule) and you're guaranteed to get onto the beach (unlike those driving suckers). The Ipswich Essex Explorer is courtesy of the Cape Ann Transportation Authority and only runs seasonally between June and Labor Day on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.

Am I really reviewing a town? I guess I am. Gloucester is an old sea town with real fishermen and…read morefisherwomen! They also have white collar folks that summer here. I love love love Gloucester and recommend you come here for a few days just to take in the sweet salt air and look at the sun-kissed skies. You won't be disappointed when you are here.

Thanks Reggie and Rosa Mexicano Burlington staff for wining and dining us! It's definitely also…read morefantastic having additional options just outside of Boston to experience! I arrived early not knowing how traffic on a rainy Monday would fare and was immediately welcomed and greeted by everyone! They were all very friendly, attentive and hospitable! I chose the red sangria, it was very refreshing and not too sweet. Then they brought out one by one the passed appetizers and laid out more foods on the serving table. I came from a work event that already had food so I wasn't as hungry as I would have been otherwise. Everything I tried was great! Loved the festive decor. Always happy to see some familiar faces and got a chance to meet some lovely new folks! Can't wait to try out the Yelp socks and will be using the clip for some chip bags :D. Looking forward to trying Rosa Mexicano again in the future when I'm back in the Burlington Mall area!

Delicious tacos!…read more Thanks Reggie and Rosa Mexicano for this delicious Yelp event! I had a great time talking to Yelpers and enjoying the delicious bites that Rosa Mexicano provided for the night. The taco bar was super delicious. I really enjoyed fixing my own tacos and eating them when they were still hot. The huge bowl of guacamole was also very good that I kept going back for more. I really enjoyed that this event was not too crowded and that everyone got to enjoy a second round of tacos. My favorite was the birria tacos! The meat was tender and super flavorful. I also couldn't get enough of that guacamole! There were four different kinds of yummy margaritas to sample and I think my favorite was the pomogranite margarita. I enjoyed the restaurant's decor and fully stocked bar. I can't wait to come back again for those tacos!

Must see if touring Newburyport; exquisite views, amazing food; nuff said, I'm there...I could live…read morehere its so good.

The ulimate in island rustica. Everytime I visit The Stack, I feel like I've arrived some place…read more truly special; like a doorway has opened into the happiest place of my soul. Here you'll find impeccable cuisine and service, without the pretentiousness often found in at properties of similar character. Enjoy the views, comfort and unique soundtrack that can only be found on the western shores of the island. The Stack not only is my favorite place on Plum Island, it's my favorite place in the entire northeast. Everytime I open the door, I feel like I can relax, be myself and enjoy the best of times with my favorite people; a true rarity.

My friend Gus came here, but when I visited, I never Saw Gus. Get it…read more This is a suburb of Boston, the old school beachside part of Boston north of Revere and south of Salem. I've been here many times, and I can recommend 2 pizza places up here as well, and a roast beef spot, as this part of Boston is famous for its Roast Beef sandwiches, made in a style that only Boston makes them. The Duchovny movie (with Demi and Amber in it) was filmed in this town... The Joneses. They also have the Iron Works here, the first one in the US. And it's close to a lot of heavenly beaches, the likes of which you'd never know Boston had, unless you know, and visit for yourself.

This town has some pretty cool history in it. Its home to the first iron works in the country…read morewhich is located on the Saugus River. Its also home to the Rumney Marsh, Prankers Pond, and Breakheart Reservation. There is a ton of cool wildlife thanks to that. I walked down to the pond and saw a beautiful heron and a few orioles.

If I could afford it, I would live here…read more Great little downtown area, place is full of history, some nice houses around, good location. I've always liked Lexington!

You can find the best schools in Lexington! Strongly recommended…read more Students who attend Lexington school have the best results in different tests and competitions.

Things that lurk…read morein the sea. The very first lighthouse built on Ten Pound Island was back in 1821. Gloucester was a very important harbor and since the island sits right in the way of the entrance people sensibly figured a lighthouse on the little island would be a good idea. The lighthouse was cheap and poorly constructed and another light made of cast iron was completed in 1881 and still stands. About 39 feet tall it originally had a 5th order Fresnel Lens that is now in a museum up in Maine. Gloucester can be a spooky place with all kinds of storms and fog and people can see strange things in in the mist. And all kinds of odd and bizarre things have indeed been seen out by the lighthouse. The very first sea serpent sighting was back in the 1600's and so many have been seen that this is sometimes called The Sea Serpent Lighthouse. By the early 1820's sightings of the beast were so common that people use to come here just to get a look at it. Many sworn affidavits by very credible people were signed, describing the beastie in detail. The light is quieter now and very few monster sightings are recorded anymore. The famous artists Winslow Homer lived here for a while around 1880 but he apparently was more busy with his painting than looking for monsters. The lighthouse was restored in 1980 and looks almost like new. The only way to get to Ten Pound Island is by boat but it's less than a mile off shore so it's a pleasant kayak trip. Just be careful to keep an eye open for something large and bizarre that still might be lurking out there.