Blink! featuring the music of the Holiday Pops, is a 6-week state-of-the-art light and sound…read moreextravaganza (running until 12/31). This new holiday tradition uses over 350,000 LED lights to illuminate Boston's skyline. Blink! is a must-see holiday show, perfect for all ages. Nightly performances begin at 4:30 and run every half an hour throughout the property. The best place to see the show is near the giant Christmas tree. Then you can turn around to see the rest of the lights in Faneuil Hall blink too. The show isn't too long - enough time to have fun, but not have children get bored. I watched the show with a group of adults and we enjoyed it as well. It's definitely worth checking out while you're in the Faneuil Hall area!

A FREE EVENT DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON (November - Dec) @ FANEUIL HALL. If you're in…read morethe Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Downtown Boston or The North End area; then be sure to stop on down. I wouldn't make a special trip here just for this place but include it with some other activity that's close by. They have a beautiful giant Christmas Tree decorated with over 350,000 lights. They play pre recorded Classic Christmas Songs & sync them to the lights for a show called BLINK. They have the show numerous times each night after dark. They post the schedule. Also don't forget to check out both sides of Faneuil Hall near the Christmas tree, there are beautiful Ice Sculptures. There was The Disney Moana Ice Sculpture & The Ice Sofa which was really Cool on the other side. They let you sit on the Ice Sofa. Don't worry you sit down on a cushion so you don't freeze or stick to the surface. The colors are blue & pink. REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR PHONE OR CAMERA WITH YOU. YOU TAKE A SELFIE ON THE SOFA & BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTS & THE CRYSTAL CLEAR ICE YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE BLUE MAN GROUP! PRETTY COOL! It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

This was probably the number one "must see" on our tour of New England, and it surpassed all…read moreexpectations! (Note: If you have never heard of Dewey Cheetham & Howe, please stop reading now. This review will not enlighten you). We did not know what to expect at Car Talk Plaza since Tom & Ray's retirement. We found the odd shaped building (thanks Yelp!), with the odd shaped elevator, and took it to the third floor expecting at best to find a locked door. However, after tapping on the door, we tried it and it miraculously opened! There was absolutely nobody in the office! Evidently Doug "the subway fugitive, not a slave to fashion, bongo boy frogman" Berman and "John 'Bugsy' Lawlor were not yet back from the Sliced Ham, Razor Clam, Cherry Jam, Rack of Lamb, Grand Slam. We thought for a moment about having a romantic interlude to the sounds of "Are We There Yet Mama?" by Kelly Clark and the Wild River Band (show number 200102). However, we became consumed inspecting all the interesting gifts and memorabilia throughout the office. Once we were sated, we signed the guest book, put a pin in the Visitor's Map, grabbed an autographed postcard (or two), and proceeded back to the odd shaped elevator and back to Harvard Square. A good time was had by all.

The apparently now former office of the Car Talk shell company is still worth a visit. The name is…read morestill up in the window above Curious George...but all things must move on. Go have an espresso or cappuccino at Peet's at Brattle Square (or wherever) in Tommy's honor. Thanks for the laughs!

At first it seems like a celebration of local quirk and kitsch, this 45 minute trolley tour of the…read moreside streets and neighborhoods of Somerville, showcasing the various incandescent manifestations of overzealous holiday enthusiasm. But there's also something a bit more ominous at work here. It's like the Cold War never ended, just became condensed, localized, and about trying to out-gaudy your neighbor, rather than blow them off the map. Or maybe it is about blowing stuff up - fuses, switch boxes, the power of an entire city. Turning down certain streets, you realize that a sort of Hatfields and McCoys type turf battle is being waged, with Christmas lights as the bullets. Houses directly across from one another, annually upping the ante, trying to blot out each other even as they blot out the night sky with the wattage of a billions suns enveloping their homes. In fact, are there even homes there, underneath the blinding riot of colored lights, plastic Santas, blowup Frosty's and life sized Nativities? I don't know. There are certain houses which bear more resemblance to the mothership at the end of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, than anything built by man. You owe it to yourself to do this once, at least. The tour guides will rattle you off mini-bios of the main players, as well as the staggering amounts of their utility bills. There must be better ways you can spend a 1000 bucks in a month. Thereafter, just use the map they give you to do your own tour at a more leisurely pace, so you can truly gape in awe that these man made wonders of the world deserve. N.b. Not to be confused with the Illuminati Tour, which departs from an undisclosed location, goes God knows where, and leaves you a babbling paranoid idiot at its conclusion

Too much fun. 1) I love trolleys 2) I love tours 3) I love happy people. This is a tour put…read moretogether by volunteer tour guides (Somerville Arts Council) of christmas lights and decorations around Somerville! The trolley tries to make tight turns, the tour guides are making jokes, and everyone's just excited to be there. I love the carpenter's house who adds one decoration to his set-up a year. And the guy who dresses up as santa to wave out the door to the trolley....I'd been living in for Somerville for 2 years before I took this tour and this tour really brought Somerville to life for me. To hear the neighborly stories and tidbits....and go down some of the streets I'd never drive down myself. Even if you can't make it one year, at least pick up the self-tour map so you can go check-out the cool houses yourself until the following year! When we couldn't make it one year, we picked up the map every year and will check out a couple every weekend.

This is a pretty good bridge for a walk being that it is well over two thousand feet long…read more It's also good for a run and if you are into bicycling there is a bicycle lane on the bridge so you can ride safely over it. If you're driving over the bridge during rush hour traffic it can get a little backed up but for the most part traffic moves pretty smoothly going from one end to the other. This is the bridge that connects Boston to Cambridge so if you are doing a walk along the bridge you can get some gorgeous views of the Boston skyline and MIT. I have walked over this bridge many times and I always make it a point to stop for a break every now and then during the walk so I can take in the views. Anytime you can walk over this bridge during a sunset is definitely a bonus!

While the Harvard Bridge offers a nice leisurely stroll, the real beauty comes from the views that…read moreit provides. From the beautiful sunrises and sunsets to the spectacular views of the Boston skyline; you'll be sure to witness some magical sights while on this bridge. As I was riding the bus from Boston to Cambridge, I couldn't help but notice how stunning the views of the city were while it crossed over this bridge. I noticed several pedestrians walking and running across, so I immediately stopped at the next bus stop and headed there to get a closer view. It was the perfect time too because the sun was starting to set. Walked across the bridge and then stopped to admire the colors in the sky. Stunningly beautiful views! Not only did I have the perfect sunset, but the city views were amazing too. The skyline glows at night! If you're someone who enjoys scenic vistas, then you will definitely appreciate what the Harvard Bridge has to offer. The walk across the bridge is pretty delightful as well. There will be other people and of course cars crossing, but it still has this element of peace to it. Maybe I was just too entranced by the sunset to pay attention to anything or anyone else. I did notice that other people stopped and watched the sunset too and took several pictures. I'm guessing that this is a popular spot for it. It felt extremely safe to maneuver even during the night. When in Boston, you're probably gonna have to cross this bridge at some point to reach Cambridge. You might as well make it a point to take a nice little stroll over the Harvard Bridge while you're here. I'd say that it's worth it and so would my pictures too.

Peaceful, convenient, fun place to walk, run, bike, or commute to work. I love not having to drive…read moreto get to Davis Square or MIT, and so on. This is an invaluable resource for the Somerville community, and the art features and community garden are lovely additions.

FINALLY. After so much delay. Now path was extended to…read moreCambridge Crossing. Although it is narrow, very good that I can commute via this without traffic lights

If your bf just asked for a hummer And both he and your town…read moreare a bummer Dump him and leave town And then quickly head down To the Ville that is named after Somer If the winter doesn't please you here (I hate it), the Somerville. One of the greatest places in Massachusetts and really it's just a suburb of Boston but a very amazing one. Not a very high income neighborhood - somewhere in the middle or lower middle and absolutely packed full of great Latin Eateries, especially Brazilian. The Brazilian capital of Boston probably. A whole bunch of different Brazilian places to eat including the two Pastelarias that are amazing - Somerville and Vitoria Pasteleria - and then Oasis Bakery and Oasis Cafe just inside Medford are two of the greatest eating establishments in the whole country. One of them makes great acai bowls and perfect Caldo de Cana and incredible Sucos straight from Brazil, whereas the other right next door has some of the best Brazilian buffet food you'll ever try including most of the stuff in Brazil. The wet stews are absolutely Second To None just make sure that you order all you can eat without the meat because it's a lot cheaper than trying to get that stuff by the pound or the buffet including the average BBQ meat. Links: Try the Pastel Vitoria here https://www.yelp.com/biz/pastelaria-vitoria-broadway-somerville And the Cream Of Wheat here https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-neighborhood-restaurant-and-bakery-somerville-2 And go to Oasis for sure, right next door. Oasis Steakhouse https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-brazilian-steakhouse-medford Oasis Bakery https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-cafe-and-bakery-medford Owned by Jimmy Somerville of Bronski Beat and the Communards. Who knew.

Moved to Somerville 4 months ago. So far it is quiet and nice. It is a mixture of old…read morebuildings/shops a d newly built ones. I need to explore more!

If you want to make a Union with your car, as in, sit in traffic forever, then this is a great…read moresquare to join you and your car in Union. Because ouch the traffic. I quite like Union Square which is a really adorable little part of Somerville in the suburbs of Boston. Lots of great ethnic food around here and a lovely place to hang out in the summer - but not so much in the winter and forget the traffic around here it's a nightmare.

I think it is lame. I don't have stores I want to go. I only like Reliable market that sell Asian…read morefood. Other than that, there is donut shop (I don't like American donuts), and nail salon, massage etc, but those shops look very old and not inviting to me.

A very nice find, a cool area of Boston. We booked an inn near by in Cambridge and Davis Square had…read morethe closest T-stop (Red line) for our location. When we first exited the T-stop we were amazed how lively and fun the square was on a Thursday night! Lots of good eateries around, stores, friendly locals you can start a conversation with while waiting at a stop light. A band was playing in a parking lot near by for locals. Sommerville Theater is right there. Tufts University in the vicinity. They also have events, festivals all year round. A Bostonian friend told me that the area wasn't as safe years ago, it didn't have a good reputation, but things have changed a lot since. Davis Square is a very cute, charming part of town, but a tad confusing to orient yourself with many intersections and streets around. We got used to it fast. Safe, cool, hip area, lots to do around. It was a good home base for our trip.

There is plenty to see and do at Davis Square. It in one of the stops on the Red Line and is…read moreconvenient for getting around Cambridge. They have plenty of resultants and snack shops. There is a ton of outdoor seating for when it is nice. Be on the lookout for the statues as well. There are ten figures walking around the square doing everyday task. I will say they are a little freaky though, especially at night.

On Boylston st. Just south where the Boston Public garden & Boston Common meet you can find the…read moreEdgar Allan Poe statue. Another cool statue that you can stumble upon just walking through Boston. During the Boston marathon weekend this one of the statues the city put a participant bib on. The only one statue I saw with a bib was the Democratic Donkey by old city hall. Makes me wonder how many statues in the city does Boston put bibs on during marathon weekend.

I've been a huge fan of Edgar Allan Poe's writings since middle school. Re-reading his stories is…read moresomething I never get bored doing. For that reason, this statue holds a special place in my heart (as I'm sure it is for thousands more like me who love his literature). It's a beautifully designed bronze sculpture created by Stefanie Rocknak in 2014. It is located at the Edgar Allan Poe Square. As he was originally from Boston, it seems a fitting tribute to his memory.

Love this historic neighborhood. I could have walked here way longer and I would return to explore…read moreit even more. It is majestic, one of the oldest in the city, dated around 1795. Great restored historic house, nice cobblestone streets, everything is well maintained and elegant. Isabella Stewart Gardner used to live here, you can see her older house, it has a plaque on it. It borders Boston Common and the beautiful Esplanade! If you have time while visiting Boston, definitely stroll on the streets of Beacon Hill. You'll get a better sense of the city. There are museums around, you can take a tour or created yours like I did!

This is one the best spot to visit when you are in Boston…read more It is known to be most photographed street in Boston. It was built in 1800s for tradespeople. You can see the original cobblestone ( uneven rocks). Be careful while walking on the rocks. They are very uneven. Use the mini sidewalk. It is so beautiful! Beautiful lamps and of course the brick buildings. Make your stop here when you are in Boston. Highly recommended.