Dawna says that in Charles Village there's something to do every night of the week, and businesses love their locals.

Nikki Verdecchia is proof that Hampden can get into a woman's bones. As a girl, she visited her Nana there, and later her parents settled in a rowhouse on Falls Road. So, when Nikki was ready to be a homeowner, she came home -- leaving Canton for some place less showy.

Mt. Vernon has the perfect mix of diverse people, culture and places to eat and drink for Michael. And his favorite spot knows his drink order when he walks in the door, which is just cool.