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This Week's Featured Neighborhood: South Boston

One of the Most Up-and-Coming Neighborhood in Boston

Although it was once essentially an Irish Catholic community, recently South Boston has become one of Boston's most up-and-coming neighborhood. "Southie" has become increasingly desirable among young professionals and families attracted to the community and easy access to public transportation.

South Boston is also home to numerous film shooting locations including Good Will Hunting, Mystic River, The Departed, Gone Baby Gone, and more. Recently "Southie Pride" was more illuminate than ever when people from all over flock to the neighborhood to enjoy the South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade.

via. southbostontoday.com

In addition to the parade, people come from all over to enjoy the neighborhood's scenery and rich history. Castle Island, a Revolutionary War-era fort and 22-acre park that is connect to Boston is a big part of South Boston's breathtaking waterfront views. South Boston is also home to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, The Institute for Contemporary Art, and additional waterfront buildings.

Some restaurants include: Morton's The Steakhouse (Steak): 2 Seaport Lane Strega Waterfront (Italian): 1 Marina Park Drive Menton (French): 354 Congress Street Rosa Mexicano (Mexican): 155 Seaport Boulevard

Some bars & pubs include: Shenanagan's Irish Pub: 332 W Broadway Stats Bar and Grill: 77 Dorchester Street Murphy's Law Bar: 837 Summer Street

Be sure to let us know your favorite spots in South Boston by commenting on our Facebook! For more information on South Boston, feel free to message our Rental Agents directly at our new rentals Facebook page, Charles Rentals.

For South Boston listings please visit our website http://www.thecharlesrealty.com/.

Sources: https://www.cityofboston.gov/neighborhoods/southboston.asp southbostontoday.com