Why We Love/Hate Boston

The good, the bad, the ugly: Boston, MA.

Kenmore Square: Love

Restaurants, restaurants, CITGO sign, Fenway!

Kenmore Square: Hate

No explanation necessary.

Bars: Love

Plenty of choices, near public transportation, all age groups

Bars: Hate

2am close, T shuts down at 12:30. Happy hour is illegal.

Transportation: Love

T, bus, car, taxi, boat, commuter rail-- go anywhere!

Transportation: Hate

Green line. Crazy drivers. Rush hour(s).

Sports: Love

Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots

Sports: Hate

See Kenmore Square: Hate

Food: Love

North End, Newbury Street, Restaurant Week(s), Faneuil Hall, etc.

Things To Do: Love

Aquarium, MFA, Boston Commons, Boston Gardens, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Museum of Science, Fenway, etc.

Things To Do: Hate

Tourists.

Seasons: Love

4 distinct seasons. Beautiful leaves. Pretty snow. Lovely spring. Warm summer.

Seasons: Hate

This.

Holidays: Love

Fourth of July fireworks, Patriot's Day and the Boston Marathon

Solidarity: Love

When it really matters, Boston always comes together. In our love/hate relationships, love prevails.