Best of Boston

Best Neighborhood Diversion, Union Square

Urban Axes

Feeling tense? Make your way to Urban Axes, where resident “axperts” will lead you in throwing honest-to-God weapons at a wall. Stress relief just got [...] read more»

2018 Best Neighborhood Diversion, Union Square

Loyal Supply Co.

Somerville

Even in a sea of emailed wedding invites and digital birthday wishes, nothing beats the power of pen and paper. Especially when said stationery comes [...] read more»

2015 Best Neighborhood Diversion, Union Square

Prospect Hill Park

Somerville

George Washington raised the Grand Union Flag here in 1776. Now marked by a castle monument, the city still raises the flag here every New [...] read more»

2014 Best Neighborhood Diversion, Union Square

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour

Union Square

The Wonka-esque factory may be hard to find, but the chocolate samples (in flavors like chipotle chili) are well worth the extra effort. read more»