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Sip & Savor Summer at Bar Boulud
Take advantage now of special summer rates for private dining!
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Charlie Numbers Flies Into The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
An out of this world package awaits families of all ages at the award-winning five-star hotel.
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Welcoming GIADA
Welcoming Italian luxury clothing brand GIADA to Boston’s Back Bay.
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Open Newbury: July 14 Recap
A photo recap of the first Open Newbury of 2019.
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Open Newbury Event Guide: July 14
All the highlights for making the most of the first Open Newbury of the year: July 14.
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Sox at Fenway? Stop into Solas for Their Home Field Menu
Solas’ Home Field Menu is available in addition to their full menu wherever the Sox play at Fenway.
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Delicious New Desserts Debut at Oak Long Bar + Kitchen
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen’s pastry chef, Lindsay Le Blanc has introduced two dishes to the restaurant’s dessert menu.
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Traffic Advisory: July 4th Celebrations
Parking advisories and traffic closures for the July 4th celebrations in and around Back Bay.
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Concerts in the Courtyard at the Boston Public Library @ Boston Public Library
Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
Free, one-hour concerts in one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces. The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts throughout the[...]
Jul 24 @ 7:05 pm – 8:05 pm
7:05 pm
Join Prudential Center for FIT on the Garden this summer! Prudential Center fitness partners are bringing Boston’s best fitness trainers and instructors to our free summer fitness series. Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm, you can experience[...]
Summer Tunes with Berklee at Prudential Center @ Prudential Center
Jul 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5:00 pm
Enjoy summer evening concerts featuring talented musicians from Berklee College of Music. Showcasing a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, Americana, and singer/songwriter performances, Summer Tunes will take place on the below Thursdays from[...]
Concerts in the Courtyard at the Boston Public Library @ Boston Public Library
Jul 26 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
12:30 pm
Free, one-hour concerts in one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces. The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts throughout the[...]
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Getting Here
Getting here might be half the fun, but not nearly as much fun as being here. There are many different transportation modalities available to you for getting to Boston’s Back Bay. By car, the MBTA, bus, trains, and taxis. If you’re staying close enough, you can walk — or simply step outside.
Where to Stay
Boston’s Back Bay is a destination with places to stay that are among the finest in the world. Making the Back Bay the center of your stay in the city affords you not only beautiful accommodations, but access to all that Boston has to offer — much of it within walking distance. See the list of where to stay.
Shopping & Dining
The Back Bay is legendary for shopping and dining. Some of the best in the world for retail, browsing, window shopping, art galleries, and so much more. Restaurants are on every block — casual to formal, and provide a wide array of cuisines to choose from.
Attractions & Culture
You can’t beat Boston, and especially the Back Bay for attractions and culture. You could stay in the area for a week and still not see it all, plus what’s within reach for you throughout the Boston area.
Parks & Green Spaces
Parks and green spaces abound in Boston’s Back Bay. Every season of the year offers a cityscape that’s second to none for visiting and strolling.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BBA is the advocate for your business in the highest levels of government in the City of Boston. It provides advice and consultation to individual members regarding zoning, licensing, permits, signage, parking, and transportation.
