It’s no surprise that Back Bay topped Boston magazine’s list of Best Neighborhoods to Explore in the Snow — nor that Newbury Street is central to the perfect Back Bay snow day.

“If staying inside is more your speed when the weather outside is frightful, take to Newbury Street on a snow day. Just off Newbury on Clarendon, sequester yourself in the brasserie-style chocolate shop, L.A. Burdick, with a to-die-for cup of drinking chocolate. Or, one block away, reserve a window booth at MET Back Bay and relish in the hot chocolate flight of your childhood dreams. After you’ve had your fill of warm drinks, brave the cold outdoors for a brisk walk under twinkling lights on the Comm. Ave. mall.”

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