The best of Boston; An Insider's Guide to Beantown

Local Community and Arts

Boston is known for its strong community spirit and has seen a massive drop in crime rates over the last decade. To close, we'd like to showcase just a few of the people who help make Boston a better place through their varied efforts, be it through art collectives, new start-ups with a passion for the city or highlighting interesting points of note in and around Boston.

• Jammin' With You - http://www.jamminwithyou.com/bostonmusicblog/ - Music lessons and great family activities in and around Boston.
• Boston Artists - http://bostonartists.blogspot.com/ - Exactly what it says on the tin, though with a leaning towards comic art.
• Boston Knuckle Head - http://www.bostonknucklehead.com/ - Original clothes from this young clothing company, specializing in urban-style threads.
• Boston Cyclists Union - http://bostonartists.blogspot.com/ - An essential organization and site, especially since Boston is rapidly equaling many European cities for its cycling infrastructure.
• Boston Handmade - http://bostonhandmade.blogspot.com/ - A massively mixed bag of goodies from local artists and crafts enthusiasts.
• Boston Art Portal - http://bostonartportal.com/ - A useful resource for searching out exhibitions, galleries and artists by particular style. Recommended for whenever you have a spare afternoon to fill.
• Boston Art Club - http://www.bostonartclub.com/index.html - If you’re keen to own a piece of fine art, or perhaps trade some of your own, we highly recommend the Boston Art Club on Appleton Street. If you’re just visiting the city, applying for membership and booking viewings/consultations in advance.
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