Walking Boston: 34 Tours Through Beantown's Cobblestone Streets Historic Districts Ivory Towers and Bustling Waterfront

About this book

Boston is a walkers town. Its as clear as the brick red path marking the Freedom Trail the bright blue signs of the Harborwalk and the green of the Emerald Necklace series of parks. Bostons nearly 400-year history has led to the development of hidden neighborhoods historic sites and iconic parks that tempt both Bostonians and visitors out onto the sidewalks paths and trails lacing this close-knit city. In addition the Big Dig project which helped revive downtown and the waterfront by moving Interstate 93 underground has created an energy and excitement that has driven projects like the Harborwalk and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Walking Boston offers the best of Bostons new and old rambles. This portable guide features detailed maps original photos and public transportation information for every trip. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow and a "Points of Interest" section summarizes each walks highlights.