Walking Tour Of Historic North End
Ok, so you arrived at the North End, maybe via the
direction given below.
As you cross through the Rose Kennedy Greenway, go towards the right.
Enter the North End by going down North Street.
The first place we get to is Police Station #1
I tried to do a little research to find the history on the Station, but I couldn't find any.
Stop, take a few pictures and continue up North Street.
On your left is the Pierce/ Hitchborn House and right beside it the home to Paul Revere.
Stop, take some more photos, maybe tour the buildings and then head up the street a little more and you are in North Square!
Leave North Square by heading left and then right onto Hanover Street, a little bit down on your left will be Paul Revere Mall!
More picture taking time! Look at that statue, I like this one better than the one of George Washington in the Public Garden!
Here in the mall you will find some vendors and lots of places to rest in the shade.
When you are ready, finish walking through the mall and you are in the backyard of the Old North Church. It is tricky to get good shots here because it is so crowded, but you should try!
Right up the hill in front of the Old North Church is Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
Well, this is where I stopped my safari. If you get a map from the North End Chamber, they will lead you on further to such cool stuff as the site of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 down on Commercial Street and then off to the U.S.S. Constitution.
I was in dire need for an Iced Coffee so I stopped my adventure at Copp's Hill.
So after you finish taking shots of the tombstones, wander back down the hill, take a right onto Salem Street and a little bit up on the left you will find the best Iced Coffee in the land at a great little coffee cafe called “Boston Beanstock Coffee Co.” at 97 Salem St. Tell them Boston-Photos sent you!
Sit down, relax and look through your new pictures!
And that is the Historic North End Tour, Boston-Photos Style!
Back to Historic North End
As you cross through the Rose Kennedy Greenway, go towards the right.
Enter the North End by going down North Street.
The first place we get to is Police Station #1
I tried to do a little research to find the history on the Station, but I couldn't find any.
Stop, take a few pictures and continue up North Street.
On your left is the Pierce/ Hitchborn House and right beside it the home to Paul Revere.
Stop, take some more photos, maybe tour the buildings and then head up the street a little more and you are in North Square!
Leave North Square by heading left and then right onto Hanover Street, a little bit down on your left will be Paul Revere Mall!
More picture taking time! Look at that statue, I like this one better than the one of George Washington in the Public Garden!
Here in the mall you will find some vendors and lots of places to rest in the shade.
When you are ready, finish walking through the mall and you are in the backyard of the Old North Church. It is tricky to get good shots here because it is so crowded, but you should try!
Right up the hill in front of the Old North Church is Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
Well, this is where I stopped my safari. If you get a map from the North End Chamber, they will lead you on further to such cool stuff as the site of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 down on Commercial Street and then off to the U.S.S. Constitution.
I was in dire need for an Iced Coffee so I stopped my adventure at Copp's Hill.
So after you finish taking shots of the tombstones, wander back down the hill, take a right onto Salem Street and a little bit up on the left you will find the best Iced Coffee in the land at a great little coffee cafe called “Boston Beanstock Coffee Co.” at 97 Salem St. Tell them Boston-Photos sent you!
Sit down, relax and look through your new pictures!
And that is the Historic North End Tour, Boston-Photos Style!
Back to Historic North End
Directions To North End
If you are already in Boston, the easiest way to get to
the North End, is to cut through Faneuil Hall, as you
exit out the back you will see the North End across the
wide streets.
If you are taking the T, use either the Orange or the Green Line to get to Haymarket.
As you come out of the station, head towards downtown, towards the clock tower of the Custom House.
If you plan your trip for a Friday or Saturday "The Haymarket" will be open and you can get some great deals on fruit and veggies, fish and cheese!
To your left is the North End.
If you use the Blue Line, you can get off at Government Center head down the Plaza stairs after you exit the station and cut through Faneuil Hall, or cut around the mall by going left at the bottom of the stairs and heading down Union Street, a nice example of Old Boston.
Cross over the streets, Surface Road and Cross Street and dive right in!
The little park you cross through is the North End Park also known as The Rose Kennedy Greenway.
You will find that Hanover Street is the busiest in the area but the other streets are worth exploring also.
The North End is a warm wonderful place with many many many Italian Restaurants!
The locals tell me that Modern Pastry IS the Best in town!
I haven't done any testing yet, so I can't say for sure!
Any pastry I have had in the North End has been top notch!
The North End of Boston is the place to eat when you are in the area.
To follow the trail we took on the Historic North End page Click Here!
Back to the North End
If you are taking the T, use either the Orange or the Green Line to get to Haymarket.
As you come out of the station, head towards downtown, towards the clock tower of the Custom House.
If you plan your trip for a Friday or Saturday "The Haymarket" will be open and you can get some great deals on fruit and veggies, fish and cheese!
To your left is the North End.
If you use the Blue Line, you can get off at Government Center head down the Plaza stairs after you exit the station and cut through Faneuil Hall, or cut around the mall by going left at the bottom of the stairs and heading down Union Street, a nice example of Old Boston.
Cross over the streets, Surface Road and Cross Street and dive right in!
The little park you cross through is the North End Park also known as The Rose Kennedy Greenway.
You will find that Hanover Street is the busiest in the area but the other streets are worth exploring also.
The North End is a warm wonderful place with many many many Italian Restaurants!
The locals tell me that Modern Pastry IS the Best in town!
I haven't done any testing yet, so I can't say for sure!
Any pastry I have had in the North End has been top notch!
The North End of Boston is the place to eat when you are in the area.
To follow the trail we took on the Historic North End page Click Here!
Back to the North End
