Once home to stockyards, slaughterhouses and meatpacking industries, Allston today is a thriving mecca of activity. Largely
populated by students and young families, Allston caters to the individual looking for something different ? and cheap. It is
hard to turn a corner in this neighborhood without running into a discount furniture or thrift store. Allston's Harvard Ave.
boasts everything from upscale eateries and pool halls to local dives and mom-and-pop grocery stores. There is rarely a
quiet moment in this neighborhood ? everyone from students to the elderly traverse the streets of Allston through all
hours of the day and night.