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There’s no better time to explore Cambridge real estate than during Restaurant Week in Boston. From March 14th to 19th and March 21st to 26th, over 200 restaurants in Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods gear up to offer three-course lunches for $20 and three-course dinners for $33. Clear your schedule for the week, book a couple of relaxing nights at The Charles Hotel, and take your taste buds on an exciting adventure in Cambridge!

Chez Henri, Rialto, and Henrietta’s Table are just a few critically praised restaurants in Cambridge that are offering mouth-watering meals for Restaurant Week. Upstairs on the Square is located in Harvard Square and is a fun place to take kids because of its rosy decor. By visiting, you’ll soon find out that getting from place to place in Cambridge is half the fun of living there! If you’re travelling with your family, using the subway is a fun, safe, and easy way to visit landmarks in Cambridge and Boston.

Take a look at the full list of restaurants in Cambridge that are participating in Restaurant Week. For advice on relocating to Cambridge, Charles Cherney is an excellent Cambridge real estate agent who is passionate about providing people with helpful information about his beloved city of residence. Stop by his website today to browse the Cambridge MLS listings and to contact him for further information.

Thinking about relocating to Boston? Why not? The Travel Channel thinks Boston is one of the country’s most exciting places to visit — and we think Boston is one of the most exciting places to live. Here’s a list of Travel Channel highlights:

Man vs. Food: Adam visited Eagle’s Deli and challenges a customer to a giant hamburger-eating duel.

Samantha Brown: Sam competed in a sausage-eating contest in East Boston.

Family Travels: The show took viewers on a historical walking tour led by costumed colonials.

The first step in the relocation process is visiting the city you’d like to live in. Visit Boston for a week and try out its restaurants (see the previous entry on Restaurant Week), museums, and shopping areas. Unsure of which neighborhood you’d like to buy in? Do you love one particular neighborhood, but are you interested in researching comparable areas? Visit Prudential Prime Properties on the web to learn all about Boston real estate and look at the homes for sale in Boston.

The town of Newburyport MA (part of Cape Ann real estate) is becoming one of the trendiest places to live in Massachusetts. Here are a few “in” things:

• Organic food and live food restaurants. Two just opened in Downtown Newburyport.
• Open spaces. This summer,  the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority announced its plan to turn a 3-acre site into a waterfront park with a playground, sculpture park, and performance space.
• Historical sites. Butler’s Toothpick, a 19^th-century navigational marker, got a new look this summer.
• Citizens gearing up to help nonprofits. Pennies for Poverty, 2 Cents 4 Change, the Salvation Army, the Masons and the Rotary Club, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association and the Roof Over Head Collaborative are just a few organizations which Newburyport residents actively participate in.

If you’d like more information about Newburyport real estate or Cape Ann real estate as a whole, visit http://capeannrealestate.com/ where you can find expert advice from Rosemary Quarato, an experienced Cape Ann real estate agent.

Part of the allure of relocating to Boston is being able to take a walk through the city streets and relive the past. Boston has retained much of its original architecture, and is well known in other parts of the country for its charming brownstones and cobblestoned streets.

The South End of Boston is a neighborhood marked by its brick bowfront townhouses and London-style squares. Hunting for homes in the South End presents a unique piece of Boston real estate where one can live in a charming brownstone and have the luxury of being steps away from the newest restaurants, bars, and shops of Tremont Street.

What might you find on a walk through the South End? The following are some notable sights.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

The South End on a snowy day

SoWa Open Market in the South End

The next time you are in Boston, take a day to explore the South End and you might just fall in love with the neighborhood.

The seaside towns of Gloucester, Beverly, and Rockport comprise Massachusetts’ own Cape Ann. Whether you are looking at an elaborate multi-million dollar estate or a small cottage, it will most likely be colonial in style. Cape Ann was settled by Pilgrims in 1623, and its towns strive to retain their colonial charm. Because of its lighthouses, beaches, islands, and overall scenic beauty, a good number of tourists visit Cape Ann each year. In the summer season, the towns hum with excitement but not to an overwhelming degree. Below are just a few homes on Cape Ann that are currently on the market.

435 Hale Street, Beverly MA

The mansion above is located at 435 Hale Street in Beverly, MA, which actually lies on the North Shore near Cape Ann. With 9 bedrooms and 4 baths, this home also includes a professional kitchen, sauna, game room, offices, playroom, and more. What’s special about this property is its roof-top deck that would be perfect for dazzling guests with views of the Atlantic Ocean. A large private beach is the best feature. This home really sets the standard for Beverly real estate.

7 Atlantic Avenue, Rockport MA

The historical home above is located at 7 Atlantic Avenue in Rockport, MA. Built in 1800, it is a landmark on the coast and offers gorgeous views of the Atlantic from each of its 8 rooms. On the exterior, its curved granite staircase leads from the balcony above to a patio below which is built with bluestone, granite, and mahogany, and even includes a built-in BBQ. The home is very close to the beach, restaurants, and the well-known art galleries of Rockport. If you are intrigued by this home, see what else is currently offered in Rockport real estate.

If you are seeking waterfront property, Cape Ann real estate has plenty of beautiful homes to browse. Residential properties are abundant in supply, and there are even several former inns and B&B’s on the market.

Rockport, MA

Rockport, Massachusetts is a small town of under 10,000 people 40 miles north of Boston. The town is part of the Cape Ann peninsula, which during warmer weather often takes a back seat to tourist-infested areas in Massachusetts like Cape Cod. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have just as much, if not more to offer.

If you are looking for the ideal place to retire, the town of Rockport might be the perfect spot. Walt Disney Productions listed Rockport, MA as one of the ten most scenic places in the United States — and it even was used as the primary filming location in Sandra Bullock’s recent movie, The Proposal. The town offers miles of coastline, five different beaches, and is close to several wildlife reservations, all perfect spots for walking, fishing, and relaxing. There is a golf club in town, and many more located all along Cape Ann.

Rockport Beach

Visiting grandchildren or children will have no problem finding fun things to do in Rockport. First, there are beach activities like swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and kayaking, with sailing lessons even offered. Even if only the boys like fishing, a fishing charter can be a fun way to take an exciting cruise across the Atlantic Coast. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s always a whale-watching trip. With Cape Ann being known as the “Oldest Art Colony in Massachusetts,” there is no short stock of art galleries in Rockport and in the surrounding areas. Taking the grandkids to a gallery can be a fun, enriching learning experience. If shopping is more up your alley, the whole family can take a walk along Rockport’s own Bearskin Neck, where there are a ton of fun shops and restaurants.

Bearkskin Neck

If you’re looking for a home in Massachusetts, consider checking out the homes in Rockport that are up for sale.