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Tara on the Freedom Trail! - Boston
Tara on the Freedom Trail!
Eating my way through Boston's North End!

My first trip to Boston was a very short stopover in 1999, so this year I decided to do it right. Along with my family, I spent about three full days in Boston, devouring the flavors of the Italian North End (and several pounds of ricotta chese, I'm sure!), and touring a city full of American history. I was also there for the 4th of July celebration, which has to be the best in the nation! Please check my tips for all the details.
Note: this is just in progress and will take a while to complete, so check back in a bit for more!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:The North End is culinary heaven, and the history can't be beat!
  • Cons:What's with the insane drivers? They're vicious!
  • In a nutshell:A great place to discover American roots and gain several pounds! :)
  • Last visit to Boston: Jul 2003
  • Intro Updated Jul 8, 2003
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My Home Base in Boston - Boston Good place to stay in north Boston Hotels (1)

This is an ideal place to stay because you don't have to drive into the main part of Boston to get here, and it's just a... more travel advice

Cappuccino Heaven - Boston Best cappuccino Restaurants (10)

Home of the best cappuccino I had in the North End--absolutely spectacular. :) This place is casual, but they do have... more travel advice

A popular place! - Boston Elegant North End Dining Restaurants (10)

A lovely little restaurant tucked away on one of the quieter streets in the North End, this place was a fantastic find... more travel advice

Bunker Hill Monument - Boston Bunker Hill Momument Things to Do (6)

This is the site of one of the turning point battles fought in the Revolutionary War, and the momument is a tall obelisk... more travel advice

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    omidamini's Profile Photo
    Jul 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Dear Friend, Thanks for good information, You made nice Boston Page.

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    Luchonda's Profile Photo
    Apr 23, 2006 at 12:20 PM

    Thx for the resto tips on Boston, gonne get me one in Ghent.LOL Thx for sharing the historical tips on Boston too

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    madamx's Profile Photo
    Mar 10, 2006 at 8:00 PM

    24-hour desserts?? Boston is my kinda town! Great restaurant tips ~ Helen

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    garridogal's Profile Photo
    Feb 18, 2006 at 7:52 AM

    I give you credit. In my almost 20 years of living here I've never climbed up the Bunker Hill monument. Good for you!

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    850prc's Profile Photo
    Sep 24, 2005 at 8:05 AM

    Gr8 Beantown peek, Tara. I believe that you and I are of one mind when it comes to restaurant tips. Yours are most entertaining. Nothing like a great meal on vacation, huh?

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    Cruefan's Profile Photo
    Jun 6, 2005 at 5:23 PM

    Ahh you discovered Bova's. I've been there many times at 2:00 AM for a cannoli fix. Nice page and pics :)

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    Azhut's Profile Photo
    Feb 17, 2005 at 11:56 PM

    Well with cannoli, pizza and cappuccino it seems you went to Italy lol! Funny page I like it very much:-) Thanks

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    easyoar's Profile Photo
    Nov 11, 2004 at 12:19 PM

    I see you mention one of my over-riding memories of Boston - the appalling driving. I've driven in many cities across the world, and Boston has the worst and most needlessly aggressive I have come across!

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    kazander's Profile Photo
    Jul 8, 2004 at 6:58 AM

    The 2 times I went i was lucky enough to see the fireworks from office buildings, great views, no crowds! Boston is a wonderful town!

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    deecat's Profile Photo
    Oct 11, 2003 at 4:56 PM

    Enjoyed your pages on Boston..great suggestions for bakeries and cappuccino. The north end sounds excellent. I'll have to visit.

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