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COLLiDE Travel is an interactive collection of city guides curated by local bands, artists and tastemakers. Spanning the globe, hundreds of creatives have shared their favorite local hangs, from the underground to the upscale, and everything in between. So choose a city and start exploring!
Boston, MA
“I learned almost everything I know about music from Boston and the people there. It’s shaped my entire life, so everything I put into my music comes from Boston in one way or another.” — Caye
Curated by: Lina Tullgren, Caye
city guide:
Boston, MA
venue
Wally’s Jazz Club
Cozy, old-school jazz & blues club hosts nightly performances by students & locals.
Wally's Cafe Inc., Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
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outdoors
Arnold Arboretum
"Just go. It is a paradise. Make sure you check out the bonsai garden." — Ruby Rose Fox
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Arborway, Boston, MA, USA
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shopping
LIT Boutique
"LIT on Newbury street is amazing. Great pieces and affordable." — Ruby Rose Fox
LIT Boutique, Newbury Street, Boston, MA, USA
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venue
Brighton Music Hall
"For emerging nationals Brighton Music Hall is the spot." — Ruby Rose Fox
Brighton Music Hall, Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, USA
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ONCE Ballroom
"For small to med local acts check out The Lizard Lounge or Once Ballroom." — Ruby Rose Fox
ONCE Ballroom, Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, USA
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Lizard Lounge
"For small to med local acts check out The Lizard Lounge or Once Ballroom." — Ruby Rose Fox
Lizard Lounge, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
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landmark
Mass. Ave Bridge
"Walk across the Mass. Ave bridge at night. Best view of the moon and the city in the summer." — Ruby Rose Fox
Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, Boston, Mass, USA
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coffee
City Feed and Supply
"Only place to get iced coffee." — Ruby Rose Fox
City Feed and Supply, Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
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food
Our Fathers
'Our Fathers is a killer restaurant based on a Jewish Deli. Get the octopus." — Ruby Rose Fox
Our Fathers, North Harvard Street, Boston, MA, USA
food
The Met Back Bay
"Great Charcuterie bar." — Ruby Rose Fox
The Met Back Bay, Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA, USA
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bar
Galway House
"Go the Galway House to meet the real townies." — Ruby Rose Fox
Galway House, Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
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food
Island Creek Oyster Bar
"Island Creek Oyster Bar for fancy oysters." — Ruby Rose Fox
Island Creek Oyster Bar, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
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shopping
Bodega
Shoe, cap, and sportswear retailer hidden behind an entrance disguised as a convenience store.
6 Clearway St, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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bar
Royale Nightclub
Spacious multilevel mega-club draws trendy crowds for DJs, dancing, and live-music shows.
279 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States
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bar
House of Blues – Boston
Boston outpost of the world-famous chain of concert venues. Hosts hundreds of touring artists each year and offers Southern-inspired dishes at their in-house restaurant.
15 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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landmark
Washington Tower
62-foot marble tower built in the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Named for George Washington, the tower provides excellent views of the surrounding area.
Magnolia Ave, Watertown, MA 02472, United States
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coffee
Quebrada Baking Co.
Locally-owned bakery with an array of handmade desserts, breads, and breakfast pastries, plus coffee.
208 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474, United States
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bar
Felipe’s Taqueria
"Its always popping and you can get amazing burritos whenever you want." — Caye
21 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
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outdoors
Charles River
The Charles River (sometimes called the River Charles or simply the Charles) is a river in eastern Massachusetts. From its source in Hopkinton, the river flows in a northeasterly direction, traveling through 23 cities and towns before reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Boston.
Charles River Esplanade, Boston, MA, United States
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shopping
Cheapo Records
Veteran music store stocking a vast range of used vinyl, cassettes & CDs in an array of genres.
538 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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shopping
Deep Thoughts
Laid-back record store buying & selling vinyl, tapes & CDs in a range of genres, plus books & DVDs.
138b South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, United States
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karaoke
Courtide
Bar-goers flex their vocal chords on weekend karaoke nights at this no-frills local hangout.
291 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141, United States
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theater
Harvard Film Archive
The Harvard Film Archive is a film archive and cinema located in the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
24 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
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food
Broadsheet
Small-batch coffee roaster serving espresso drinks & Mediterranean-inspired light bites.
100 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
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Asta
Upscale New American fixed-price tasting-menu dinners served amid exposed brick in a simple setting.
47 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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