Chinatown - Boston,
Massachusetts
Boston's Chinatown is the third
largest Chinese neighborhood in the country. Located between the
city's Financial District and Theater District, Chinatown is one of
the most densely populated neighborhoods in Boston. Locals and
tourists alike are drawn to the area's large selection of Asian
restaurants and bakeries, where they can sample everything from dim
sum to almond cookies. During the popular August Moon Festival,
children carry brightly colored lanterns and revelers eat sweet
cakes known as Moon Cakes, each containing a secret message. The
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, which opened in 2005, is a
tremendous resource for the community, providing residents with
English-language classes, childcare, and social and recreational
opportunities.
Located between Chinatown, Downtown and South Station, in recent
years the Leather District has emerged as a distinct Boston
neighborhood. Made up of old leather factories transformed into
residential and commercial uses, the Leather District boasts a
historic appeal while offering 21-century amenities. Residents
cherish the 'loft living' options that characterize this community.
Locals do not have to travel far to sample some great restaurants,
cafes and shopping destinations. The Leather District will also
experience the splendor of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway as
this innovative project nears completion.
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