An officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, the historic district of Back Bay is famous for its numerous Victorian brownstone homes, 19th-century urban design, architecturally significant buildings, and broad tree-lined streets.
Back Bay is located as follows: Charles River on the North; Arlington Street to Park Square on the East; Columbus Avenue to the New York New Haven and Hartford right-of-way (South of Stuart Street and Copley Place), Huntington Avenue, Dalton Street, and the Massachusetts Turnpike on the South; Charlesgate East on the West.
The zip code for Back Bay is 02116 and is considered to be one of Boston’s most expensive and desirable residential neighborhoods along with Beacon Hill. It is also known for the best shopping and outdoor eateries in town along Newbury Street, Copley Place, and The Shops at the Prudential Center.