Boston-the largest city of New England is distinguished by its several distinct neighborhoods and most of this neighbor hood earlier happened to be independent towns, which, later on assimilated into the city Boston. Boston’s neighborhoods include Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain (JP), Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End and so many more which are still known by their respective names.

All the neighbor hoods despite of passed through such a long span of time, more than of one century are still known by their ancient names. Some of the popular names as popular in folklores of Boston are "Beantown", "The Hub" (shortened from Oliver Wendell Holmes' phrase 'The Hub of the Universe'), "The City of Higher Learning" (due to the plethora of universities and colleges in the Boston area) and - particularly in the 19th century - "The Athens of America," are the names associated to the fabulous city, Boston.

"Boston Proper" is comprised of many neighborhoods like the historic areas of Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, the Fenway, the Financial District, Government Center, the North End, and the South End. In Boston Proper many significant buildings are located.

In spite of geographical distinctions all neighborhoods of Boston retain their distinct cultural identities. East Boston is located on a peninsula across Boston Harbor. Allston and Brighton are adjoining neighborhoods. However, Allston is more urban than Brighton. The North End is well known as an enclave for Italiam immigrants and is famous for its Italian food.

The Black Bay is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in America. It is a very fashionable destination as Newbury Street, Boylston Street and Commonwealth Avenue all possess trendy shops, fancy restaurants and vintage homes. Hence, each of the districts of Boston has its own cultural milieu and historical background.