United States Postal Service - Symphony/Mass Ave

207 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Hana T. writes: I was running across the street (luckily didn't get hit by a car too), and the guy saw me but he locked the doors in my face anyway.  It was three minutes earlier than the official closing time!  OK, it's not that much, but still, I should've been…

Thomas Crane Public Library

40 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Heather T. writes: I've loved this library since girlhood.  They have a great website and, if your local branch doesn't have the book you are looking for, they will get it from another library in one of the Old Colony participating libraries.  Also, the main branch of…

Cambridge Public Library - Collins Branch

64 Aberdeen Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

C. W. P. writes: The beauty of the Minuteman Library system, as any member knows, is that you can request pretty much anything from any library and they will bring it to your local branch. But what I love about Collins branch transcends the stock available. It is the…

Washington Tower

580 Mount Auburn Street
In Mt Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: A historic tower with unrivaled views of the Harvard skyline, the Charles and the gleaming Boston skyscraper. It's located deep within the beautifully gothic (and annoyingly one-entranced) Mt Auburn Cemetery and stands head above their veritable…

US Post Office - Inman Square
Neighborhood: Inman Square

1311 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Meagan H. writes: I give this particular Post Office five stars because the people who work there are super sweet, funny, and don't act like they hate you (yes, I have had some very bad Post Office experiences). Also, there is rarely a line and I always find parking.

US Postal Office - Central Square
Neighborhood: Central Square

770 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02238

M R. writes: I love the United States Post Office. Aside from the occasionally long lines, this place is great.

Some people may wonder why I heap praise on something as regular as a post office. Here are my reasons: good prices, efficient and helpful staff, and…

US Post Office - North End
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

217 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02109

Ben L. writes: Man I wish that I had some sort of snappy slogan to start this review out with.  The USPS really needs to get on it.  Something simple would do.  Perhaps something that embodies the spirit of the post office leke "When you've got some mail.  Have…

Traffic Tunnel Administration Building
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

152 North St
Boston, MA 02228

Garth S. writes: If one believes the cornerstone (it has no reason to lie) the Traffic Tunnel Administration Building has stood here since 1932.  I've lived in Boston since 1994.  Why, then, did I not discover this great place until three weekends ago?  I've decided…

City of Boston

Boston, MA 02201

William S. writes: This map spot must be an error. Even so, I don't want to live anywhere else. Can you say "Greatest city in the world"?

Carpenter Center for the Visual Art
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

24 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02238

alex e. writes: The reason I'm an Architect today.
I skateboarded to high school through it, over it and under it, almost every day for four years.
I wouldn't rate it as ones of Corbu's best works, but we're lucky to have it nonetheless.

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

14 Union St
South Hamilton, MA 01982

Kathy S. writes: OK, so this is one to add to my list of reviews of places that are for the most part unexciting, don't serve alcohol, won't get you laid, won't make you look hot, where the hipsters don't hang out, and that generally yelpers probably don't go near.…

Morse Institute Library

14 E Central St
Natick, MA 01760

Ben L. writes: Great library, great collection, great staff.  

The librarians and library staff here support a massive collection and a demanding community with the feeling of small-town service and metropolitan efficiency.  I consider the community demanding,…

Bostonian Society Museum Shop

Quincy Market
S Canopy
Boston, MA 02109

Jeffrey H. writes: I found this place thanks to being an idiot.

I was lighting a candle and dropped a match on an afghan belonging to my mother...putting a huge hole in it, I decided to buy her a new one.

I work in Faneuil Hall and figured I could find something nice and…

Mobile Van Post Office
Neighborhood: Financial District

100 Federal St
Boston, MA 02228

Nicole P. writes: If you work downtown in the financial district/ Post Office Sq. you have perhaps found out that the name of this area is a misnomer because there is NO actual post office in post office square! Other people must have complained because there is now a…

Robbins Library
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

700 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

Ger T. writes: One of the most beautiful libraries I've been to in a long time. Three floors of books, with a pretty decent-sized YA section and a massive non-fiction collection. I love the reading room near the entrance, which is one of the only large rooms from…

Martha-Mary Chapel

Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776

K D. writes: Beautiful, quaint chapel perfect location for an intimate wedding ceremony. Sits atop small hill and is the picture of quintessential New England charm.  Is a perfect place for some great photos and there is also the Grist Mill across the street.…

Advanced Energy

3 Morton St
Stoughton, MA 02072

Marco m. writes: Great service and fixed rates on oil! They are able to send somebody fast for service.

French Library & Cultural Center
Neighborhood: Back Bay

53 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116

Brendan M. writes: This is apparently the second-largest French library in the US. It's in an old house and so the lay-out is rather quirky, but that just adds to the charm. Surprisingly, the focus is on non-fiction, although you'll also find both adult and children's…

Beverly Historical Society & Museum

117 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915

Lyndsay B. writes: I haven't had much experience with historical societies, but touring this house and seeing the museum was really great! The staff are very friendly and helpful. They helped my husband and I discover some wonderful things about our current home.

They…

Federal Reserve Bank
Neighborhood: Financial District, Waterfront, South Boston

600 Atlantic Ave Ste 100
Boston, MA 02210

Erik L. writes: I like the design of this building on the edge of the Financial District and South Boston. Its slim and the horitontal and vertical lines give a very geometric look. I know the opening is supposed to allow the sea breeze to come through, but I can't…

United States Postal Service - Central Square
Neighborhood: Central Square

770 Massachsetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Erica D. writes: I actually became a Yelp member just so I could give this post office a review.  I had the best experience today with a friendly USPS worker named Diane, who made jokes with me about the bazillions of packages that I needed to send rather than giving…

Cambridge Public Library

359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Jessika D. writes: As far as library's go, this one isn't the most attractive or impressive, but it is pretty darn functional.  This library is a former high school and it shows.  You almost feel like you are back in high school yourself.  
Each genre of books has its…

Waltham Public Library

735 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02454

Joyce K. writes: I can't say much for the selection of books but since it's linked to the Middleman network of libraries across the greater Boston area, you'll eventually track down what you're looking for.  I love how old, big, and beautiful this place is.  I forget…

Old State House
Neighborhood: Dorchester

206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108

Brendan M. writes: True story: After serving as a focus point during the colonial era and war of independence, the old State House housed various shops until the second half of the 19th century, when it became so decrepit that it was in danger of collapsing. The city…

Boston Police Department

3 Vine Street
Dudley Square
Roxbury, MA 02119

Brian D. writes: I decided these hard working guys deserve a little praise. All politics, general city wide crime statistics and rap song lyrics aside these are some hard working sons of bitches (at least in the Dudley station), and no I am not a copy myself.

I've…

House That Brian Built - DEMOLISHED

Greenough Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: Brian Joyce built a house from scraps along a stretch of state owned land by the Charles between Greenough Blvd and Cambridge Cemetery. This was a magnificent creation from a Harvard Square 'character' with all the dumpster-scavenging skills you…

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

100 Beverly St
Boston, MA 02114

Annie P. writes: This is that thing you see when you are in the North End.
This is the thing the tourist's zoom in on with their cameras to capture.
This is the thing you walk over to finish off the Freedom Trail.
This is the thing that tells me we are going the wrong…

Weeks Footbridge
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

953 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: A bridge for people not for cars. Yay!

The Weeks footbridge crosses the Charles river between the Harvard Business School and Harvard proper. It's a picturesque faux-medieval bridge that appears in most postcards of Harvard with a rowing boat popping…

Secret Squantum Park

20 Moon Island Rd
North Quincy, MA 02171

Tom E. writes: I invented this name as there's already a Squantum Point Park but I prefer this semi-secret one. I guess it's not really a park but the coastal area behind the American Legion building where the road to Moon Island becomes restricted for anyone who's…

US Post Office - Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

655 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Quinn E. writes: Once, I waited so long in line here that my phone ran out of battery during my 327th game of Bejeweled!  Seriously, there's always a line out the door on Saturdays. So why 4 stars? Because you can avoid that mess if you use the automated postage…

Boston Public Library - West End Branch

151 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114

Lauren W. writes: So, this library location is nothing like the Copley location. West End branch is small, old, and outdated. It reminds me of my elementary school library.
However, even though this library appears to not be on par with the central, Copley location,…

Taiwanese Consulate
Neighborhood: Downtown

99 Summer St
8th Floor
Boston, MA 02228

Dorothy C. writes: If you need some papers authorized/notarized, or you've lost your passport/ID, they can help you. Very nice folks.  High security, and sleek offices.

Lynn Armory

38 S Common St
Lynn, MA 01902

Hana T. writes: A good road test location because:

a.  You really suck at driving or are just a beginner
b.  The roads around there are really easy and don't have many cars
c.  Unlikely to meet crazy ass drivers like in Boston- less stress
d.  Short waiting time for…

Stevens Memorial Library

345 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845

Tori G. writes: This is my local library, I've been going here to borrow books since kindergarten. It's a pretty building, kind of getting run down though.

I'd like to give it the full 5 stars, but North Andover is a small town, hence they have a small library. They…

Somerville Public Library
Neighborhood: Davis Square

West Branch
40 College Ave
Somerville, MA 02143

Kristin M. writes: i am a recent rediscover-er of this thing called a "library"!  after living in somerville for four years now, i am proud to say i finally have a SPL card.  i've only spent about ten minutes in their physical location, but the card is still powerful…

American Legion Marsh Post #442

Gerry's Landing / Elliot Bridge
Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: While this place on its own is rather nondescript, they host a banging party on the waterfront. I highly recommend a "Dancing on the Charles" event during the summertime. My gripes are that they tend to play more techy house music, and I like the…

Suffolk County Courthouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

3 Pemberton Sq
Boston, MA 02108

JR M. writes: I have gone to jury duty twice, once in Cambridge (Middlesex County), and once at Suffolk County Courthouse. I haven't been seated on a jury. I really want to be seated, it's been close, but it hasn't been in the cards.

Suffolk County Courthouse is…

Stoneham Public Library

431 Main St
Stoneham, MA 02180

Amy K. writes: While I've only been a member for a little over a year now I have to say the kind folks at the Stoneham Library have treated me pretty well. Odd to admit it but I hadn't been a member of a library in a few years and the process of searching and…