Click here to adopt a duck! Get information on Downtown South Boston's Ducks on the Dan Derby Duck Race on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

In Downtown South Boston, you can stroll tree-lined streets and walk through the corridors of South Boston’s past. South Boston’s history can be traced in the wonderful collection of Victorian architecture and the charm of a small town atmosphere. Some of the richest collections of original Victorian architecture in the country can be found in South Boston.

    Spend the day visiting the wonderful shops in Downtown South Boston. Browse for hours in antique shops, get a haircut, select the perfect gift for someone special in specialty shops, take home a bouquet of flowers, furnish a home or wardrobe, do your banking, take a cardio kickboxing or yoga/pilates class, pick up the local newspaper and relax over a cup of cappuccino, grab a delicious lunch with some simple home-cooking or some eclectic fare at a New York style deli. Whatever your pleasure, Downtown South Boston has it all.

    Downtown South Boston is filled with business professionals who call the heart of their town home. These professionals provide every service necessary, from shoe repair to the preparation of wills to financial planning.