Legendary Boston

Updated: June 23, 2006

From former brothels to beat poet hangouts, our staff recommends the most legendary spots in Boston.

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Legendary Boston

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Parlor Restaurant And Lounge
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    250 Milford St, Upton, MA 01568 (map)

    Creative American comfort food, served in the site of a former brothel that was known as the Primrose Motel.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jacob Wirth Restaurant
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    31 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Durgin Park
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    340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    One of Boston's most famous restaurants has been serving classic Yankee comfort food since 1827.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Boston Park Plaza Hotel
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    64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Every President of the United States since 1927 has spent a night at this huge hotel.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Union Oyster House
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    41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108 (map)

    The country's oldest restaurant in continuous service lures touristy crowds with its fresh seafood and award-winning chowder.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Omni Parker House
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    60 School St, Boston, MA 02108 (map)

    Legend has it that this storied hotel's employees have witnessed ghosts in the halls and mysteriously flickering lights.

  7. 7 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Anthony's Pier 4
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    140 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210 (map)

    Waterfront institution has hosted numerous presidents and celebs, as reflected on its "Wall of Fame," one of the city's largest.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Boston Common
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    South side of Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 (map)

    Legend has it that one of the country's oldest public spaces is haunted by the ghosts of hanging victims.

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  1. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Francesca's Restaurant
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    150 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

  2. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Scullers Jazz Club
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    400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02134 (map)

    High-end jazz and a great river view in an upscale, elegant setting.