![]() The Italian bakeries have some seriously amazing goodies and we immediately picked up a pair of cannolis (which were the best we’ve ever had). The North End is not only Boston’s oldest neighborhood (since 1630), but also serves as one of the best ‘Little Italy’ neighborhoods we have come across in the U.S., from the buildings to the food. We now found ourselves in a part of Boston that, with its red brick buildings, could have been central London. Waddling full and content out of the market, the red line then lead us to North End… Quincy Market was easily one of our favorite stops along the trail – a paradise for foodies! There are dozens of food stands lined up, and while they ain’t healthy, they sure offer up some delicious concepts and cuisines. Check out this guy flipping over five fully-grown adults! Amazing! The red line then led to Boston’s famous Quincy Market, but just before that we bumped into a terrific group of break dancers who entertained a huge crowd with their moves. Mr Adams stands proudly in front of another historic building: Faneuil Hall, where he had held many important meetings and speeches, which eventually led to America’s independence. ![]() Not a beer, but the actual sculpture of Samuel Adams, leader of the American Revolution and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Love that contrast between the Old State House and the modern architecture of the surrounding skyscrapers along the Freedom Trail! We finally arrived at the Old State House, and it was on this balcony where the Declaration of Independence was read to the crowds on July 18, 1776. It depicts the tragic of the first Irish immigrants in Boston and the triumph of later arrivals. The architecture in the city is as intricate as the Irish Famine sculpture is vivid. We stopped and chatted with him for a bit before heading to the Massachusetts State Capitol with its distinct golden dome and further on towards the King’s Chapel & Burial Ground. Though not technically a part of the Freedom Trail, we were very excited about the street food vendor selling Peruvian arepas in Boston Common. The famous Ducklings statues refer to the main characters of the popular children’s book – Make Way For Ducklings. We started in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States. Here are our favorite pictures from our Freedom Trail walk: ![]() Even total map-o-phobes should have no problem sticking to the trail as it passes 16 significant historical sites that played a role in the American revolution, such as the site of the Boston Massacre, Bunker Hill monument, a Benjamin Franklin statue, the Old North Church, the Old State House and the Old Southern Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party was initiated. There’s no need to join an organized tour – the 2.5 mile long trail is marked by a red line on the ground which takes you through different neighborhoods and combines historic and contemporary Boston sights. The two quick days we spent in Boston were far from enough time to explore the city properly, and it was decided that the best way to maximize our time in town would be to take a Freedom Trail tour. What to pack for your trip | GlobetrotterGirls Packing List.
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