Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston

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Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston, will allow you to see downtown from afar and feel like an explorer in almost unknown territories.

It is a 3 miles unusual self-guided tour in a quickly changing neighborhood.

You will be in quiet streets and alleys then along the harbor with superb views of the city center in front of you; finally, you'll stroll in a completely renovated area with many places to sit and relax in front of the sea.

🧁There is an excerpt of it below to give you an idea of what ​​it is.

 💓Otherwise, it is available in full for a few $ on Payhip/ImagesVoyagesImpressions in a PDF file that you'll be able to download on your phone.

👌NB: 

• You can read much more about the general content and philosophy of these walks on the home page and see some comments there too.
• The excerpt is the beginning of the description (a bit truncated here), after the full map and the useful info about highlights, metros, buses, bikes, restrooms, and so on. 🚗
• The letters correspond to points indicated on the map, so you always know where you are along the trail or where you're heading.

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​A: Your walk starts at ... Square and if you're hungry or just want to try some Colombian pastries before hitting the road, look for La Sultana Bakery on the left as you head towards the airport.
 
If you want something heartier, the best New York-style pizza (according to Boston magazine) is 10 minutes away on ... Avenue. It’s called Santarpio’s and you can only pay in cash so come prepared!
 
All these detours didn't get you far along your walks as in fact, you have to take ... Street towards ... Point but if you went to the pizzeria, you already have a good idea of the neighborhood: rows of triple deckers and still a lot of immigrants even if their origin has moved from Russia and Italy to South America.
 
It comes from the fact that East Boston has traditionally been and still is a working-class neighborhood even though it is quickly gentrifying, particularly along the old docks where construction is increasing. Jeffries Point where you are heading was the richest part with its rows of houses which are now listed as national monuments- at least some of them.
 
B: Your first stop on ... St. will be at Our Lady of Assumption Church. It is open to all (in principle because recently it was often closed) and has an impressive organ at the back of the nave. It testifies to the importance of the Catholic community at the beginning of the 20th century.
 
On your way, you will see gardens below the houses and you will probably wonder how long it will take before the neighborhood and its discreet charm are discovered by developers (in fact, 5 years later, it’s coming and you’ll see it too!).
 
In the meantime, ... Square which will be on your right after the church is still a quiet place and you may regret not taking a book with you to sit and relax.

(The rest is on the pdf...)

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Ready to explore the city on your own?

Find this Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston, at Payhip.com/ImagesVoyagesImpressions along with some of the 17 others of the same series that you might like, all updated regularly, and you’ll soon be on your way to unique adventures!

​NB: In case you haven't seen it already, the map showing you where all these walks are is on the Walk in Boston page, along with links to some walks’ bundles offers and suggestions for your first visit.