Explore Boston’s North End Boston
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Touring Boston’s North End. The North End is an exciting village to explore on foot, and several walking tours reveal the rich history, culture and arts of this captivating village. Walk the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail and watch Revolutionary War history come alive. The red brick walking trail winds its way through Boston’s most historic streets, sites and attractions, including the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, Copp's Burying Ground, the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Stop by the Paul Revere Mall and witness the famous statue that dates back to 1885. Michele's Topor's North End Market Tour introduces you to the many colorful Italian markets, shops and trattorias of Boston’s "Little Italy." Discover the hidden secrets of this wonderful neighborhood on the celebrated North End Secret Tour, which leads you to over 40 unique sites where pivotal events shaped the community and the life of the Nation - from Colonial times to modern day.
North End Art & Culture. Discover a world of art, science, history and performing arts at the North End’s intriguing museums and theaters. The district offers many of the city’s most impressive museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Museum of Science, Children’s Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fogg Art Museum, The Boston Historical Society and Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, Museum of Afro American History Boston and the Museum of Printing. Visit the magnificent theaters of Boston's Theatre District, which offers live entertainment from rock concerts to opera to Broadway musicals. Visit St. Stephen's Church, a beautiful Italian Renaissance church designed by Boston's own Charles Bulfinch in 1804 and features an 1805 bell cast by Paul Revere. During the summer months, you’ll enjoy outdoor festivals that honor the Patron Saints including Saint Anthony's Feast – an annual celebration held the last weekend of August in the North End. [Top]
North End Art & Culture. Discover a world of art, science, history and performing arts at the North End’s intriguing museums and theaters. The district offers many of the city’s most impressive museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Museum of Science, Children’s Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fogg Art Museum, The Boston Historical Society and Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, Museum of Afro American History Boston and the Museum of Printing. Visit the magnificent theaters of Boston's Theatre District, which offers live entertainment from rock concerts to opera to Broadway musicals. Visit St. Stephen's Church, a beautiful Italian Renaissance church designed by Boston's own Charles Bulfinch in 1804 and features an 1805 bell cast by Paul Revere. During the summer months, you’ll enjoy outdoor festivals that honor the Patron Saints including Saint Anthony's Feast – an annual celebration held the last weekend of August in the North End. [Top]
InterContinental Boston – A Landmark Hotel Near Boston’s North End. Overlooking Boston Harbor Waterfront, InterContinental Boston is a luxurious landmark in the heart of downtown Boston – walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Boston’s North End. Our enchanting 4 diamond AAA rated hotel features luxury accommodations with Harbor views, world-class service and lifestyle amenities, such as a Spa & Health Club, heated indoor pool, business center, wireless internet, exceptional restaurants with culinary delights, lively bars, 32,000 sq. ft of state-of-the-art event space, elegant ballrooms, personal concierge, transportation and incredible Specials & Packages to help you explore Boston’s North End. [Top]
Dining in Boston’s North End. With a diversity of ethnic eateries, the North End is a palatable paradise – from an authentic Asian feast in Chinatown to the classic Italian cuisine that the district is famous for. Throughout the North End, you enjoy a culinary adventure of fresh seafood, Irish pub fare, Spanish tapas, French-Cambodian treats, traditional American dishes and endless ethnic discoveries. Stroll down narrow and winding streets, stop at a cafe for a cappuccino, listen to the buzz around you and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and aromas of European-American life.
North End’s Sensational Sights. Boston’s North End houses the city’s most famous and historic attractions, including Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument and Copp's Burying Ground. Discover our nation’s earliest heritage and experience the history of our great nation. [Top]
North End’s Sensational Sights. Boston’s North End houses the city’s most famous and historic attractions, including Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument and Copp's Burying Ground. Discover our nation’s earliest heritage and experience the history of our great nation. [Top]
Paul Revere House. One of the few remaining buildings in Boston from the Colonial Period, Paul Revere House in Boston’s North End is true American Landmark. Originally built in 1677, the house was the living residence of Paul Revere and his family from 1770 to 1800. One of America’s legendary heroes, Revere is famous for his historic ride on April 18, 1775 when he warned Adams and Hancock in Lexington that the British were coming. Today, the house is a museum furnished with items from the early colonial period. In the courtyard, hangs the original bell that was cast by the silversmith in 1804.
Old North Church. Built in 1723 in Georgian style, the Old North Church is a rare and beautiful building where art, history and faith meet in a spiritual way. It was from the steeple of the Old North Church that the two lanterns associated with Paul Revere were hung by Robert Newman, Church sexton, on April 18, 1775, igniting the American Revolution and leading to the independence of our Nation. Still an active Episcopal church, the Old North Church features a bust of George Washington from 1815 and the oldest bells in North America - hung in 1745. [Top]
Old North Church. Built in 1723 in Georgian style, the Old North Church is a rare and beautiful building where art, history and faith meet in a spiritual way. It was from the steeple of the Old North Church that the two lanterns associated with Paul Revere were hung by Robert Newman, Church sexton, on April 18, 1775, igniting the American Revolution and leading to the independence of our Nation. Still an active Episcopal church, the Old North Church features a bust of George Washington from 1815 and the oldest bells in North America - hung in 1745. [Top]
