By Ricky Thompson

For those seeking a change from the crowded stores and busy streets of downtown Boston, the Green Line’s alphabet of outbound trains service a number of locations that give the region retail variety. Plus, it’s easier on the wallet; it’s free to ride any train outbound at an above-ground stop. The following map serves as a guide to a number of destinations along the rail less traveled.

B-Line Running along Commonwealth Avenue, the B line services Boston University students in their commute from one class to the next. It branches off at Kenmore Square and packs in 22 stops before Boston College. * For those seeking first-rate rock and roll while still maintaining the intimacy of a small venue, The Paradise Rock Club and Lounge at 967 Commonwealth Ave. provides a suitable atmosphere. The Paradise, which is easily accessible by way of the Pleasant Street stop near the Brown Sugar Caf