Best Restaurants in Charlestown

2017-11-06
Best Restaurants in Charlestown

Charlestown has seen the most change of any neighborhood in Boston because it is the oldest neighborhood in the city. Its river and ocean waterfronts have drawn residents and visitors since 1629. For a neighborhood that saw the shift of the original colonies into the United States, the new development and businesses that have arrived in Charlestown in recent decades must seem like a small change. But that change has left Charlestown visitors with much more varied dining options! Try some of the Charlestown Pads favorites below, and see how the best restaurants in Charlestown include trendy, vegetarian-friendly spots and historical taverns alike.

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What is it Like to Live in Charlestown?

2017-07-26
What is it Like to Live in Charlestown?
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Since it was first settled in the 1600s, the geographic boundaries and governance of Charlestown have changed quite a bit. But, even for a neighborhood in a city with a strong sense of history, Charlestown has done a standout job preserving its colonial and revolutionary era sites. As the Greater Boston Area has developed and changed in recent years, with new businesses and housing, so has Charlestown. But, as Charlestown has preserved its history, it has also retained its New England personality. What is it like to live in Charlestown? Get the skinny on the oldest neighborhood in Boston right here. Then, explore rental and real estate listings on Charlestown Pads to find out for yourself. With our help, living in Charlestown is well within your reach.
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Things to Do in Charlestown MA

2017-07-18
Things to Do in Charlestown MA
Despite all the change and growth in Charlestown in recent years, the neighborhood packs a ton of history into one square mile. The slate of new restaurants along its main roads only enhance Charlestown’s charm. With its easy-to-access location, new businesses, and exciting, American Revolution-era historical sites, Charlestown stands out as one of the best neighborhoods in Boston. So, it is no wonder there are so many fabulous things to do in Charlestown. Drop into one of these Charlestown attractions to see what we mean.
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