Boston's Downtown Crossing Neighborhood

Plan your Downtown Crossing adventure Downtown Crossing is an eclectic mix of historic sites, shopping, and hip restaurants and clubs. Sift through the bargain shelves of the Brattle Book Shop, watch musical street performers, visit the Old South Meeting House, or enjoy a fine meal at one of the numerous award-winning restaurants in the neighborhood. Find Boston: Lodging | Attractions | Restaurants | Nightlife | Shopping

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HOTELS

• Langham Hotel Boston

  This is one of the best business hotels in the city, with the most central location... More

• Hyatt Regency Boston

  This centrally located 22-story hotel lives two lives... More

• Nine Zero

  This is anything but a traditional Boston hotel. Sleek and... More

ATTRACTIONS

• Boston Ballet

  Boston Ballet's reputation seems to jump a notch every time someone says, "So it's not just The... More

• Kings Chapel & Burying Ground

  Architect Peter Harrison sent the plans for this Georgian-style building... More

RESTAURANTS

• Fajitas & 'Ritas

  This entertaining restaurant is one of the most fun places around... More

• Locke-Ober

  "Locke's" is the traditional Boston restaurant, a power-broker favorite... More

• Cosí Sandwich Bar

  Flavorful fillings on delectable bread make Cosí (pronounced "cozy,"... More

NIGHTLIFE

• Charles Playhouse

  The off-Broadway sensation Blue Man Group began selling out as soon as it arrived... More

• Cutler Majestic Theatre

  A popular dance and music performance space, the recently restored... More

SHOPPING

• Borders Books

  Two levels of books and one of music, plus a cafe, author appearances ... More

• Macy's

  Across Summer Street from Filene's stands New England's largest store... More

• DSW Shoe Warehouse

  Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and men's shoes... More

Inside Downtown Crossing

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Revolutionary history

Boston is still leading the revolution, one story at a time. Take a tour of the Freedom Trail.

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Hotel cocktail guide

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