Mary Baker Eddy founded the Church of Christ, Scientist (aka, the religion of Christian Science) which holds education as a basic tenant. This library building is a testament to this remarkable women. It includes exhibits, a shop, the Mapparium, Quotes Cafe and in the library both Reference and Research Rooms. The Mapparium is a must-see for any visitor (or resident). A stained glass globe of the world - it's truly a wonder to behold. It's also fun to see how the world has changed since it was created. You need to buy a timed ticket for entry. The Quotes Cafe is a little-known spot - quiet and with really good food. The "Hall of Ideas" is really amazing, digital projected quotes on all sorts of topics move around the floor, walls and fountain. To visit Mapparium and the upstairs exhibits there is a $6.00 admission fee ($4 for seniors/youth/students). But the Hall, shop and cafe can be accessed by anyone for free. Stop in on your next walk down Massachusetts Avenue. Hours:

• Exhibits and Shop Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 4pm
• Last Mapparium Show at 3:40pm
• Quotes café Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm
• Reference Room Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays
• Research Room Tuesday-Friday 10am to 4pm, open first Saturday of each month, by appointment only*

The Church of Christ, Scientist has 1900 Reading Rooms. From their website: Each Reading Room is a community bookstore and reading center for the exploration of spiritual healing, prayer, and spirituality. A Reading Room:

• Offers a wide variety of books, materials, magazines, audio, and video products (in various languages), including Bible materials as well as Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and other writings by Mary Baker Eddy.
• Sponsors special activities and community events, and also participate in national and local conferences, fairs, and expos.

Your typical Indian restaurant - all your favorite curries, nan, tandoori treats.

Another in the endless line of low-priced, not-so-great quality Chinese restaurants that pop up in places that drunk college students can easily make their way to in the wee small hours. Not a place to eat if you are a foodie, know a foodie or even aspire to ever know a foodie.

Near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street Pizza Pie-er is a small establishment with an interesting menu. They've expanded the traditional pizza to have an array of crusts (4), sauces (10), and toppings (34). The crusts and sauces are the largest differentiators that you don't see at other establishments, and it's refreshing to see a focus on healthier fare as well (this includes items such as whole wheat or multigrain crusts). Plenty of veggie and meat options to please anyone in your crowd, The staff is friendly, the tabletops resemble pizzas with lots of toppings, and the ambience is much more pleasant than you would assume from the location and the facade. When the other pizza options nearby can be greasy and college-infested, Pizza Pie-er makes for a cleaner, tastier option. Or dozens of options! Good for a quick bite on your way to the Berklee Performance Center, shopping on Newbury Street, or on your way down to the The Esplanade Extra perk? Not just a lunch or dinner sit-down spot. Late night delivery is available til 1230 during the week and 1:30 Friday and Saturday, and late night takeout til 1 am during the week and 2 am on Friday and Saturday!

Another of the restaurants along this strip of Massachusetts Avenue, catering to the student population. Open late for when you've been drinking and need a slice.

Another of the ethnic restaurants along this strip of Massachusetts Avenue, catering to the student population. A menu that features all the normal Thai dishes. It's really just the counter and a few token seats - more take-out than anything else. Signature dish is, yes - you guessed it, Tom Yum soup.

A typical nail salon with the usual services. Relocated from across the street.

This is a liquor store plus (more than the average "packy"). Sort of a cross with a convenience store so you can pick up more of what you need besides the booze!

Located on Massachusetts Avenue, near Berklee School of Music, and in the Back Bay area, this hole in the wall is the area's best resource for costumes, whether its for Halloween or a run-of-the-mill costume party. Open 7 days a week, you can always snag something for a last-minute costume emergency--and who hasn't had one of those? Wigs, boas, platform heels, fishnets, crazy hats, facepaint, sunglasses in all shapes and sizes, pre-packaged costumes, inexpensive shoes, props, belts, bandanas, costume jewelry--you name it! Relatively inexpensive, and a wide variety of choices for men and women in a good range of sizes. Don't try to get close to Dorothy's around Halloween - they hire muscle to control the crowds waiting to get in. Instead, stop by Dorothy's all year round and build up an arsenal to fit your every costume need. Insider tip: looking for rainboots without crazy JCrew prices? Dorothy's carries them in multiple colors and patterns--even animal themes like ladybugs and bumblebees. Other best finds? clown wigs and facepaint in every school's colors. Member of the Bicycle Benefits organizations Accepts collegeclub.com student discount cards