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Published: September 26th 2022
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The brick strip
This is a little sample of what the brick road is. Very easy to find, follow and doesn't mess up traffic lines. Okay history buffs, this trip was for you! The city, history, museums is not my favorite activity BUT I heard that accessing downtown Boston is super easy and I really wanted to get out and about today. It has been raining, windy, power outages, even Hanscom Air Force Base has been without power for four days now. Listening in on the water cooler conversations around base and researching the commute online I came up with the following plan. Drive Hwy 2, not the 95 (to avoid the morning commuters), park at Alewife Station, purchase a two-stop subway pass ($4.80), take the red line to Park St. That put me at the Boston Common off Tremont St. That was the beginning of the Freedom Trail that I followed. Approximately 2 miles long, lots of wait time at cross walks, picture taking, visit a museum here and there and of course time to stop and taste the amazing foods! I ended up spending about 6-7 hours doing the walk. There are tours available but those did not look appealing to me, so I self guided myself through the walk.
Easily found by a brick strip either inlayed or painted pattern on the
Old North Church
The church was closed for tours, I only got to see the outside and read the history of the building online. roads and sidewalks, I just followed the brick path like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. I waited out the weekend and choose to go on a Monday. Good call! Many people mentioned what a zoo it was on the weekend. I was able to get most of my pictures without other people in them, approach reader boards with information about the area and/or statues that I was visiting. The only tour I did pay for was $6 to visit Paul Revere's house that he owned from 1700-1800. It still stands in the same area as the old photos, has replicas inside, and lots of information about his life.
Many of the statues were of past political and religious men. I found the more popular names to be of interest to me. I did wander through about three graveyards that have prominent people laying there. Granary Burying Ground is by far the more popular. Such as Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Benjamin Franklins father. The path also led me through a number of parks which gives a chance to look at statues, sit to rest, and enjoy the adventure.
Boston Public Market is great for purchasing
Paul Revere
A large church bell on display at Paul Revere's home. local gifts, Faneuil Hall Marketplace for small dining, picture taking and there even was a dinosaur exhibit, and Quincy Market is loaded with every kind of restaurant. HINT: you wont find a McDonalds here! I smelled the aromas, looked at the perfectly placed dishes on the counter trying to entice people passing by to purchase a dish, but I held out. I chose to dine at The Green Dragon. Ordering bangers and mash smothered in Irish gravy, a side of Boston baked beans and their own house brewed beer, an ale. The Green Dragon Tavern has a long and rich history, playing an important part in the freedom of Boston during the War of Independence. Established in 1654, The Green Dragon was a favorite haunt of Paul Revere and John Hancock (whose brother lived next door!). It has been ratified by Daniel Webster – the famous historian, that it was indeed in the Green Dragon that the plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concord were overheard thus starting the famous ride of Paul Revere. Afterwards for no special reason I picked the Beantown Pub for a slice of Boston Cream Pie to go. That's what I am snacking on
Granary Burying Grounds
Some of the stones dated back to the late 1600's. Very difficult to read, I am glad there were placards around the area to get information from. right now. I can't tell you what I paid for it, but it was worth it.
Walking back to the Park St. subway stop was easier and much quicker. Beating the evening rush hour traffic, I found my car quickly and got back to camp at a reasonable hour. I am so impressed with the system Boston has for visitors. Many clean public restrooms, filtered water fountains that you can refill your own water bottle from, easy transit system, and the Freedom Trail covered most things to see in the area. My belly is full of delicious food, my feet and back are sore, and I have memories that will last a lifetime.
It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.
Michelle
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Your trip is amazing