The Back Bay is a thriving commercial center and one of Boston’s most
prestigious neighborhoods. It accounts for 18% of Boston jobs,
houses 50% of the city’s hotels, and is home to 26,000 residents.
Within just ½ square mile, the Back Bay offers exceptional shopping
and dining, luxury and mid-priced hotels, first-class commercial office
space, and a host of prominent medical, educational, and cultural
institutions.

Amid this extraordinary range and volume of activity, concentrated
in such a compact area, the Back Bay also manages to retain
the charm of a residential neighborhood. Its pedestrian-friendly
sidewalks, public green spaces, beautiful brownstone
homes and quiet residential avenues create a one-of-a-kind mix of
urban and residential elements. The Back Bay is both a marvel of
urban design and an essential driving force for the local and regional
economy.

Learn more about the fascinating History of the Back Bay from its development from a salt water marsh to the thriving neighborhood it is today. Find out about the exciting art scene, and catch a Bird’s Eye View from above!