Let’s Walk the Red Line | DrtyLndry

Ok, besides our nightlife and shopping adventures I have to write a cultural piece about my city. Boston is one of America's oldest cities and therefore it has a rich culture and history. I like the fact that in Boston new modern skyscrapers are build next to old tiny immigrant houses from the 18th century. It creates a beautiful city view and at the same time it makes you aware of the remarkable American past. The best way to explore the hidden historical artifacts Boston keeps is to walk the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a genuine red line on the pavement of the city. This is so much better than taking the subway from spot to spot, because by foot you get to see the most of the city (and walking keeps you in shape too…).  You start in Boston's Public Garden. The 1,5 hour walk takes you all the way up to Quincy Market, an old market place turned into a cute wine-and-dine area, to the North End, Boston's little Italy and the line ends at the Bunker Hill monument. Here, in 1775 the colonial troops battled the British over Boston and the books read that this encounter might have been the first step to an independent American city. Pick a warm day with friends and family, buy a booklet at the visitor's center and you're good to go. You can even book a tour with a guide dressed up in an 18th century costume for some extra sensation. My family and I decided to walk on our own, so we could stop at Starbucks for a coffee and grab a burger at Max & Dylans along the way…. The Freedom Trail || Boston Visitors Center || 148 Tremont St || www.thefreedomtrail.org

Max and Dylans || 1 Chelsea Street City Square || Charlestown, MA

Starbucks (the largest Steaming Kettle) || 63-65 Court Street || Boston, MA   Share this: Facebook