South End The South End is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the Boston area. It covers a vast area which runs from Massachusetts Avenue all the way to Chinatown. Its main thoroughfares such as Columbus Avenue and Tremont Street are intersected by lovely tree lined side streets with charming red brick row houses.

The South End was originally one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in Boston and is an extension of Back Bay proper. The streets of Lower South End such as Arlington, Berkeley, Clarendon, and Dartmouth run all the way from the Charles river in Back Bay, connecting the two inner-city neighborhoods. The changes that took place in the mid-century saw many inner-city residents move to the suburbs. The South End became an area known for its rooming houses and transient population. In the last three decades, however, this unique part of the city has undergone a renaissance marked by innovative and upscale architectural restoration. Some of the most striking examples of contemporary renovations, within the structures of existing brownstones, can be found here. Today, the South End is home to families and single working professionals alike. There is also a large number of residents with artistic backrounds, because the South End is also home of the Boston Center for the Arts and the Boston Ballet.

In addition, the South End is known for its numerous excellent restaurants, which range from the most trendy gourmet spots to smaller more intimate bistros. The list includes Mistral, The Claremont Cafe, Hamersleys Bistro, 647 Tremont, The Garden of Eden, Metroplis Cafe, Aquitane and many, many more.  Ultimately, it is the combination of the people, the architecture, and the urban lifestyle that makes the South End, truly one of the hottest, most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in the city.