Centrally located minutes from the Freedom Trail and Downtown Crossing, this neighborhood bar claims to be the friendliest place in Boston. Tucked away from the downtown crowds on Province Street, regulars enjoy the Hub Pub's $7 pitchers of beers and its better-than-average selection of bar foods—everything from chicken fingers to jalapeno poppers to buffalo wings. Great place to grab an after-work brew.

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Located near the Park Street MBTA subway station, the Boston Common Visitor Information Center is at the start of the Freedom Trail. Maps and tourist information. Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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The wooden buckets, butter churns, and apple crates are made by Colonial Trading Co. We buy all of our wood in rough, random widths. With the help of regular woodworking machinery, we turn this lumber into the wonderful buckets, butter churns, and crates. Each copper nail is personally hand-nailed by Jonathan Myer. Our items have been used by colonial era reenactors, and have even been used as props on the shows Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and The Wild, Wild West Show The wagon wheels, hay rakes and forks, and wrought iron items are made by local craftsmen. The wagon wheels and wrought iron is actually made by local Amish families. (Check out our other web site, www.amishcraft.com, to see more authentic Amish-made items.) The decorative fruit is imported, but we believe it compliments our products well.

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The Downtown Crossing Association is a partnership of businesspeople and residents who work together to address neighborhood issues with one strong voice. Our agenda is determined by our members, who share a collective vision of strengthening our neighborhood, the business environment and the natural vitality of this exciting urban area. From ensuring clean, safe streets to promoting area events, the Downtown Crossing Association’s collaborative efforts are an urban success story.

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