Boston University | My Secret Boston

BU Hollywood archive

see

Film School

The world's largest collection of Hollywood memorabilia

Judson B. Coit Observatory

do

Seeing Stars

How to see the night sky up close and year 'round

Perfume Corner

shop

Scents and Sensibility

A fine fragrance shop you really have to sniff out

808 Gallery

do

Art House

An often-overlooked gallery where the art is free to see

Running along the Charles River

do

Trail Mix

A running route with flora, fauna, and great views

In Your Ear

shop

For the Record

A record store where vinyl is still king

Myles Standish Hotel

see

Players' Club

A home to both a star athlete and a civil rights icon

Braves Field

see

Home of the Braves

Where Boston's other ballclub played

Ken's Noodle House

eat

Noble Noodles

Genuine Japanese noodles—way off the beaten path

Sunset Cantina and Sunset Grill & Tap

eat

Coco Crispy

A southern food staple gets a tropical makeover.