Back Bay is an officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is most famous for its rows of Victorian brownstone homes — considered one of the best preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States — as well as numerous architecturally significant individual buildings, and cultural institutions such as the Boston Public Library. It is also a fashionable shopping destination (especially Newbury and Boylston Streets, and the adjacent Prudential Center and Copley Place malls) and home to some of Boston's tallest office buildings, the Hynes Convention Center, and numerous major hotels.
Great spot for a picnic, enjoy a coffee, read a book or explore Boston's history. Since Boston is such a walkable city, be sure to cut through on your way across town. The swan boats are a great activity for kids, as well as the 'Make Way for Ducklings' statue. Many spots show off Boston's skyline in it's glory which makes for many good spots for pictures.
