South Boston or Southie, as the locals call it, is one of the most densely populated areas in the city of Boston. With a large number of people staying in the region, the ways for recreation for locals and visitors are also innumerous. There are a number of parks in the region, a few of which are very popular. Also, for the tourists, the region has several luxury, bread and breakfast accommodations.

Six of the most famous parks in the city of Boston are situated in South Boston. These parks are namely, Fort Independence Park, Bumpkin Island Park, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, South Boston Bark Park, Independence Square and the Fifty Federal Street Park.

List of South Boston Parks with their locations on Map

http://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=parks&find_loc=South+Boston%2C+Boston%2C+MA

The Bumpkin Island is the perfect location to spend a weekend with friends. Camping locations can be right beside the Beach and thus the experience could be magnificent. The South Boston Bark Park is an amazing place, if you are looking for a walk on any kind of day especially the frozen winters.

Website of South Boston Bark Park

http://web.me.com/sfccz/sbbarkpark.org/Welcome.html

A relaxing and soothing hotel is must for a traveller, who spends all the day in recreation and sight-seeing. South Boston is such a place, where you can be tension free about finding a decent stay as there are good hotels in plenty. The place has hotels managed by the biggest chain of hotels such as Super 8, Renaissance Hotel and Courtyard by the Marriott Group of Hotels. These hotels are known for their customer service and amenities such as full furnished rooms, free wireless internet and complimentary breakfasts.

All Hotels in South Boston

http://www.allhotels.com/all-south-boston-hotels-d14343

Renaissance Hotel at Southie by the Marriott Group of Hotels

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boswf-renaissance-boston-waterfront-hotel/

Courtyard Boston Reviews at Tripadvisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60745-d555224-Reviews-Courtyard_Boston_South_Boston-Boston_Massachusetts.html

If you are visiting Boston for the first time, you should also get to know more about the various neighborhoods and areas that constitute Boston. Just like the city is filled with historical sites and monuments and museums, the neighborhoods itself reek of history. Especially on a Boston Mass travel it is good to know a little bit of the history.

What makes the South Boston significant?

- This locality in Boston is right next to the Dorchester Bay

- The area is home to the working class Irish, Polish and Lithuanian community of the city

- The neighborhoods used to be one of the poorest white neighborhoods in the entire country

Why is it historically significant?

- It was in this area during the American revolution that George Washington fought back with the British and forced them out of Boston

- Edgar Allen Poe also wrote a famous story based on a castle located in the neighborhood

- This area was also the first in the whole country to commemorate the Vietnam veterans with a memorial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Boston,_Boston

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The area however is now witnessing a lot of development and an increase in property prices in the recent years.

The South Boston Speedway is a track with a tradition that goes back to 50 years! It is one of the most premier race tracks in the entire country and is also said to be the best NASCAR sanctioned short track racing in the whole country. Today, some of the best NASCAR drivers in the racing circuit have trained in the South Boston Speedway track.

General Information

This racing track is endearingly called SoBo by loyal fans who frequent the South Boston Speedway. It is a 4/10 mile oval and also has modern facilities that can enable a whole family to have wholesome fun and entertainment.

http://www.southbostonspeedway.com/TrackInfo.htm

History

The South Boston Speedway was inaugurated in 1957, in the month of August as a quarter-mile dirt track. The original owners of this racing track were the late Buck Wilkins and also the late Dave Blount. The first race was held on 10th august, 1957 and the seating capacity at that time was only 1000 bleacher seats. Now that has gone up to 8000 seats. The track was sanctioned by NASCAR in 1960 and held its first NASCAR race on the 16th of April, in 1960. In April 2000, Joe Mattioli III bought the South Boston Speedway.

Directions

From the address of 58 West, you must take a 360 East towards Richmond. From Richmond, go for an approximate distance of two miles and you will see the track on your right hand side. If you are coming from 501 North, then take 58 West this time, after that go 360 East. Similarly, the track will again be two miles away from this distance and on your right hand side.

Track Rental Information

The South Boston Speedway can be rented on all days of the week from Monday to Friday. If you want to check availability of the South Boston Speedway for rental, then call on the following number:1-434-572-4947.