Renowned as one of the United States oldest cities, Boston was first incorporated as a leading metropolis in 1822. Boasting a rich and vibrant social as well as economic history, Boston began with a small, simple and self sufficient community that has by now evolved into a regional hub.
Located just a short drive away from downtown Boston is South End, an area thats known to be the citys most trendy and well off neighborhood. Known also as a Boston Landmark District, South End has over the years been able to attract different kinds of families and professionals. Abundant with chic restaurants, world class shopping venues, open markets as well as art galleries, South End is an area worth exploring.
However, this fashionable, upscale part of Boston was formerly a narrow piece of land called the Boston Neck that connected Boston with Roxbury. Back then this small area was largely surrounded by marshy land. During the 1840s, the Boston Neck area and the surrounding marshy land was filled in with earth in order to add more land and space due to the congestion that occurred in places like the nearby Beacon Hill as well as downtown Boston. As a result the area that is now popular as South End was formed. In 1983 it was listed as a Boston Landmark District in the National Register of Historic Places due to its historic, social, cultural and architectural significance.
The ethnically diverse South End is home to a large number of restaurants serving delectable and varied cuisine. The wide range of food choices includes French, Indian, Italian, Ethiopian, Thai and even Venezuelan. There are also a number of lavish bars and cafes located right throughout this Boston Landmark District. Townhouses and sidewalks made of bricks with charming little gardens, leisure parks and playgrounds are a common sight here.
South End has today become a fashion hub with many clothing stores available in every corner. There are countless stores specializing in womens and mens fashion wear, footwear, infant and childrens fashion, accessories to even tailoring. Some great places to visit include Kiwi Baby, Billie and Lola, Fig Leaf, Zapatos Shoes, Sooki, Laced and so much more. Residents and visitors to this area do not neglect beauty and thats why South End offers the best in beauty services from hair salons, tanning salons, spas and a whole lot more. This fashionable part of Boston also offers a wide selection of gift stores, candy stores, pet shops, photography services, toy stores, music and record stores, bookshops, electronics, pharmacies, jewellery shops, banks, fitness centres and even theatres and art galleries.
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