Choose Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston to see downtown from afar and feel like an explorer in almost unknown territories. It is a 3 miles 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. It is available on Payhip.com/ImagesVoyagesImpressions in pdf format with a clickable map (very useful to access a lot of additional information on the places that interest you) and detailed descriptions of your itinerary (you'll see the link to access it below). On this pdf, in addition to the map and the description of your itinerary, you will find:
You will be able to download this pdf on your phone (or just the map if you prefer) and it will help you in your discoveries without forcing you to follow it. It will allow you to wander in this part of the city knowing that you will not be lost and if it’s your first visit, that should be a comfort! Find now this pdf on Payip.com/imagesVoyagesImpressions Otherwise, the text below, incomplete, without map and without photos, is the beginning of the description of this walk. It’s perhaps not the most recent one as revision on it are made regularly, but it should give you an idea of what you will have on this pdf if you are still hesitant to buy it right away. Remember, though, these walks focus on art, culture, architecture, open spaces, and free entries, not anything else. A : Your walk starts at Maverick 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 Chelsea 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 Sumner Street towards Jeffries 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 Sumner 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, Belmont 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. You've now reached the end of the extract of Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston.
Convinced it is what you were looking for? You can find it on Payhip.com/ImagesVoyagesImpressions and buy it as a pdf. There, you'll also find the 17 others walks of this series if you want to further explore the city on your own.
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Walk in Boston # 1, the forgotten West End Walk in Boston # 2, the other North End Walk in Boston # 3, the old and new East Boston Walk in Boston # 4, sculpture, art and architecture at MIT Walk in Boston # 5, the historic Charlestown Walk in Boston # 6, Castle Island at South Boston Walk in Boston # 7, along the Dorchester Bay Walk in Boston # 8, the trendy Fort Point & Seaport Districts Walk in Boston # 9, the Chinatown, Downtown and Financial Districts Walk in Boston # 10, charming Beacon Hill Walk in Boston # 11, Beacon Hill and the surrounding parks Walk in Boston # 12, luxurious Back-Bay Walk in Boston # 13, shopping and culture in Back-Bay Walk in Boston # 14, the touristic Waterfront & the Greenway Walk in Boston # 15, discover the South End Walk in Boston # 16, from Symphony to Brigham Circle Walk in Boston # 17, from Brigham Circle to West Fenway Walk in Boston # 18, Harvard University and its surroundings Back to the map |