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New Gallery

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-06-12T16:28:52-04:00

In case you hadn't noticed, Boston-Photos has a new Gallery!
All the images on the site have been complied into an easily searchable gallery from which you can order prints directly from!

Check it out, it looks so cool!

New Gallery!

Alamy?

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-06-07T19:25:23-04:00

The Courthouse and Rowes Wharf

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-06-07T18:51:16-04:00

This was a specially commissioned item compose of over 6 different photos.
The view doesn't really exist, but the client loved it.

Patricia McDonagh In the Globe Again!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-06-04T16:29:23-04:00

In case you missed it!
Our friend and long time Beacon Hill resident, the World Class Interior Designer herself, Patricia McDonagh has been featured in The Boston Globe for one of the fabulous designing jobs she did!
Check it out here!

Check out Patricia McDonagh's Site here!

And if you are in need of a website like Patricia's or even Boston-Photos
Hop on over to Cottage street!

A nice note from James

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-05-31T22:31:24-04:00

"all cool pictures.
i love photography and all forms of art.
i am not talented but appreciate the arts to no end.
you somehow seem like a cool guy just by all the photos."
james
brookline

Thanks James!
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!

As long as you do what you love and it moves you, you are an artist, no matter what the "talent" maybe.

The Burrage House

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-05-30T17:40:02-04:00

By far, one of the most popular pages on Boston- Photos is the Burrage House page.
Is it because of the Architecture or because of the guy from the Red Sox?

I like to think it is because of the Architecture.
Designed by none other than Charles Brigham himself!

Anyway here is a link directly to the page of photos
Burrage House

Note: I also have more images of the Burrage Mansion on Featurepics that you may enjoy as well, just click one of the titles and it will bring you there!

Ol Boston Burial Grounds

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-05-28T14:35:59-04:00

My book featuring the best of my collection of images from the old cemeteries around town is now available at Amazon!
Buy it here!

I tried, I really did....

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-05-23T18:20:38-04:00

I tried to organize the site to make it more manageable and easier to navigate.

With so many different sections of the city to show, the navigation list got pretty long on the left there, so I nested some of the sections within bigger sections.

I don't know if I succeeded, only you, the visitor will know if it worked.

Drop me a line and let me know what you think of the recent changes!
Thanks

Steve

Ps That is a Whizzer Motorbike

Ol' Boston Burial Grounds! New Book! Just Published!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-01-23T08:47:36-05:00

Thanks to all the requests and compliments I have gotten on my work from the various Burial Grounds around town, I am proud to announce the release of the paperback version of "Ol' Boston Burial Grounds!"

The book goes into detailed images of the King's Chapel, Copp's Hill, The Granary, and The Old Burial Ground (Cambridge).

Check the Shop page for more details. There is a full color version and a more affordable Black and White version!
Book size is 9x7
These make great gifts!
oh, and your classroom needs one too!

New Calendars! Updated Monthly!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2009-01-19T12:16:45-05:00

NOW and NEW!
Beautiful original calendars by Stephen Orsillo of Boston-Photos!
Aside from the great photography, these calendars are now updated Monthly to provide you with 12 full months of enjoying these calendars no matter when you buy them!!!!!

We currently have 4 of them available and will be adding more as time allows!

Click here to get your new calendar!

Boston-Photos Christmas Cards!!!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-09-23T13:37:10-04:00

Exclusive Boston- Photos Holiday and Christmas Cards!
In conjunction with Greeting Card Universe, we are proud to present our first series of cards in time for the Holiday season!

You can even get them personalized and sent directly to those on your card list!

See The Good Citizen!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-09-23T13:28:57-04:00

A new Image, inspired by the three monkeys.
See No Evil
Hear No Evil
Speak no Evil!
And best of all this exclusive image can be purchased as prints or on numerous items!
Check it out here!

Web Design

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-09-09T13:32:47-04:00

Did you know that you can also hire the creator of Boston-Photos to build a website for you?
Click here for more info!

Old State House and Custom House

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-08T15:05:48-04:00

A colorful stylized version of Downtown Boston.
Seen here is the Old State House with the clock tower of the Custom House in the background.

Living On Beacon Hill

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-07T12:46:29-04:00

I was living in Newton before moving to the Hill.
I was looking for a place in town and everybody was telling me that it was too expensive.
Once I started looking, I found that living in Boston is actually cheaper than living in Watertown!

Although I have nothing against Watertown, it isn’t tops on my list for a place I would want to live.....

The Real Estate Agent I found is named Mark, actually, there was more than one Mark in this particular office, which I suspect is to keep people from getting confused... or would that get them more confused?

Anyway, Mark was more than helpful and honest. He set me up with a nice place, thats a decent size and reasonable rent.
The basement apartment I had on a one way side street in Newton turned out to be more expensive than this new place in Beacon Hill.
The apartment has windows on three sides and is a raised first floor!

Once I was actually living in Boston, I came to realize that is is indeed cheaper and healthier to live here.
Everything is within walking distance. That in itself cuts costs. The only time living in Boston really gets expensive is when you want to leave town!

You don’t need a car living in the city. As I mentioned, you can walk everywhere. And the walking is good for your health!
From where I am sitting as I type this, food and such is only a five minute walk down that way...
Post office and more food, a five minute walk that other way...
The train, Common, or Public Garden is only five minutes away up that way....

Beacon Hill apartments can be expensive if you don’t know where to look, but there are some landlords here that care more for the people than for the excess cash flow.
Some will rent to anybody just to keep the money flowing. I was lucky enough to find one that doesn’t rent to college kids!

Not all Real Estate Agents are the same, but I can happily recommend Mark and if anyone wants his contact info, drop me a line!

Musical Interlude on the way to Haymarket

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-10T15:26:28-04:00

I was meandering my way over to Haymarket this weekend and as I was closing in on Faneuil Hall, I could hear some music in the distance, guitars, flutes, drums....beautiful sounds for this late Summer Saturday morning.

As I closed in on Faneuil Hall the music got louder and clearer.
I recognized it as the music from the Andes, but this time it was amplified and sounded great!
At first I thought someone was just playing a recording, that was how good the band sounded.

I got drawn in and sat down for four or five songs. then I remembered that I was on my way to Haymarket!
I paid the band for the enjoyment they provided and made my way to the fruit stands....

How often this band is there, I don’t know, but they play beautiful instrumental music that you will surely enjoy!
If you see them, stop and listen to a few tunes, it will be sure to enhance you day!

Outdoor music like this is so wonderful to have here in Boston and is nourishment for the soul!

Thank you guys!

Faneuil Hall is a place where you can almost always find performances FREE to the public!
Musicians, Magicians, Acrobats and more!

Back to Faneuil Hall

Silly Politicians!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-04T11:12:47-04:00

Silly Politicians!
What a great name for this CafePress Shop!

A Local Boston Artist has designed her own line of Political Paraphenlia with a whimsical, delightful twist!
She uses kittens to promote the politicians.

What staunch Republican wouldn’t think this image is adorable?

From what I have been told, these unique and original political buttons are quite a hit in Washington.

So if you want to show your support for Obama, check out Silly Politicians!
Buttons!
Hats or even Tote Bags for your Groceries!
Shirts!
You can even get this image on a T-Shirt for your Dog!

Here at Boston-Photos, we wont get all political on you, but if we can help promote a local Artist, and we like their work, you will find us talking about it here!

Visit the Silly Politician Shop here!

After The Rains

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-04T09:38:52-04:00

Surprise Intense Thunder Showers have been pretty common lately.
We had one today that poured down so much rain and hail with strong winds that I was thankful I was indooors!
An hour after the rains ended the water was still clinging to this leaf.

A Curious Pigeon

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-08-03T11:39:58-04:00

Knowing how much pigeons love statues, I am surprised that someone would build one like this!
It reminds me of the Hitchcock Movie “Birds”
and that little Rock Dove looks so innocent and curious.....

Architectural Photography

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-31T15:31:31-04:00

We’ve been away for a few days and haven’t had the time to update the site.
I had gotten hired to photograph four historical houses here in Massachusetts for a company based in Washington DC.

With multiple Sony dSLRs in hand we went on a few photo-safaris. I did my best to capture these buildings in their best light.

Location shoots can be a blast!
Luckly we had great weather and we were able to get the project sewn up before the end of the month.

One of the houses was in Cohasset.
Nice bunch of people in Cohasset, it may change my outlook on the Cape!

Another was out in Stow.
I never even knew Stow existed in Massachusetts, I always thought it was in Vermont!

The third was up in Newburyport, quaint little place, but I think I still like Rockport better.

And the fourth one was located right here in Boston!

The pictures seen here were taken by My Lady of Yours Truly hard at work...

A couple of notes here...as these pictures prove, the rumor is true, I do wear the same clothes all the time! ;)
Also, if you’re in need of Real Estate or Architectural Photography, drop a line by clicking here!

Charles And Cambridge Street Area

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-13T12:17:15-04:00

Taking the MBTA to the Red Line’s Charles Street stop drops you off at the corner of Charles and Cambridge.
There really isn’t too much on Cambridge St. to see, but if you are looking for the Liberty Hotel, Mass General, or Whole Foods, you are on the right track!

As you come out of the train station the Liberty Hotel is to your right, Charles Street is to your left.
To the right of Charles Street is the Charles River and the Longfellow Bridge.

If you decide to follow Cambridge St. it will lead you up to Government Center in about five minutes. All the side streets off of Cambridge to your right are Beacon Hill.

Now back to Charles Street. Along with the beautiful old buildings, you will find many Antique Shops, Art Galleries, a couple of bakeries, some restaurants and before you get to the end of it, De Luca’s Market and a Starbucks on the corner. Charles St. actually has two Starbucks, why that is, who knows!

This street will take about ten minutes to stroll down, plus whatever time you spend at the shops.
As you walk down Charles, all the streets on you left will lead you up into Beacon Hill.

I remember one of my first times exploring the Hill on my own, I ended up walking in circles! But don’t worry if you get lost, Beacon Hill is just that, so head downhill and you will either end up on Charles, Cambridge, or Beacon Street!

Once you get to the end of Charles St. to your left is the Boston Common, to your right is the Public Garden.

And that brings us to explaining how to get to Charles St. from the other end.

Your best bet would be Park St. Station, either the Red or Green Line.

Walk up the slope of the Common until you get to the stairs that lead you to the Massachusetts State House, don’t go up the stairs, instead, turn left and walk the path down to the gates.
Across the street to your right is Charles.....

Back to Charles Street

Boston Skyline At Night

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-19T13:02:17-04:00

A beautiful moody image of the Boston Skyline over the Common.
Late at night or early in the morning?
It all depends upon your perception...
More Skyline Pictures!
Panoramas!

Public Garden Swan

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-06-28T16:18:58-04:00

On of the pair of Swans in the Boston Public Garden gracefully floats by in the lagoon.

Sunday Morning

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-14T15:30:54-04:00

A quiet Sunday Morning on Washington Street outside of Borders.
A street musician plays some soft music for the passersby.

Our New Logo!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-06-10T14:54:46-04:00

Here it is folks!
4 people, 1 Mac, lots of coffee and a Photoshop later...

The NEW Boston-Photos.com Log is born!

Shown here our logo is located at the bottom of the card showing an outline of the Boston Skyline based on the view from my Lady’s Roof Deck!

So if you see us on the street, be sure to say “Hi!”

All The Best!
Steve

At Haymarket

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-12T13:48:40-04:00

I’ve Become addicted to Haymarket!

Living on Beacon Hill, the options for food shopping are pretty slim.

You can walk down to Cambridge Street and pay the enormous price of shopping at the earthy crunchy WF.

Or you can trudge over to Copley and shop at “Shaws”, but if you intend on lugging your groceries home, the walk can get long if you live on the hill.

And then there is Haymarket.
It’s been there forever!
Boston’s outdoor produce market, open Friday and Saturday.

I hadn’t gone to the Haymarket in years, but a couple of weeks ago we took the trip over.
Yes, it’s crowded at times, but if you are looking for fruit and vegetables, this is the place to go!

I went back again this weekend, solo.
My Lady had to work and she handed me $20 before I left her place.

I returned a couple of hours later with about twenty pounds of fruit and vegetables and still had $5 left over!
Some items cost half of what you would pay in a store, some a third and some a quarter!

This same amount of fruit and vegetables would have cost at least, at least $60 at WF!
Enjoy your money without wasting it!

You will find all manner of fruit, vegetables, cheeses, herbs, and seafood.

Everything you need for a healthy diet!

It’s Summer, we all eat more fruit and vegetables this time of year, so forget the big stores and get your fresh food at the Haymarket!

Haymarket is a Boston Tradition and one that I’m glad is still here!

Don’t miss it. Make Haymarket a habit!
Your health and wallet will both thank you!

How to get there:
From the Haymarket T stop, walk towards Faneuil Hall. You wont be able to miss it!
From Government Center, walk down the stairs on the left of City Hall, cross the street and you are there!

Boston Photos 2009 Calander

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-12T23:15:57-04:00

Boston-Photos is happy to release our 2009 Calander!

Our “Classic Boston” Calander contains all the images from our Limited Edition Prints Collection.

We have left the white border around the images which will enable you to cut off the page after the month is over and frame the image to create instant Art for your walls!

Order yours Today for Only $17.54!

Cafe Quattro for the Best Pizza, Salads and More!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-18T18:04:25-04:00

Cafe Quattro
I love this place!

Walking down Somerset Street one afternoon, with my Lady, we stopped to look at the menu in the window of Cafe Quattro.

We'd passed by the restaurant many times before but never stopped, this time we did.
We didn't feel like cooking that night so we ordered a pizza to go.

"Gennaro" was the style we settled on, a thin crust pizza made with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and sliced onions!

First of all, this was a 20" pizza for under 10 bucks!

Second, this pizza was the best either one of us had had in a long long time!

You could tell just by the smell that it was going to be good, and with the first bite we were hooked!

Fresh ingredients, fresh made and just the right combination and amount of toppings.
This pizza is a masterpiece!

Before long we were ordering this pizza every week, sometimes more often.
Then we branched out, tried the other pizzas, those too were winners!

We were hooked on Cafe Quattro!

Next, we tried the Spinach Salad (with tomatoes, onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon bits), now mind you, I never cared for raw spinach until I tasted the Cafe's Salad.
Perfect!

Then we tried the Crabmeat Salad (over a garden or caesar salad with artichoke hearts, onions, black olives and roasted red peppers), the Tuna Salad..

Not a single disappointment, the portions are generous and the prices are more than reasonable.
Most everything in Cafe Quattro is priced at under 10 bucks and all of it is made fresh!

Cafe Quattro is located at 4 Somerset Street (617- 557-9291), just off of Beacon Street near Suffolk University.
The Cafe delivers locally and also has a catering menu.

When you're touring Boston, this Cafe is a great place to stop to refuel!
Try the "Gennaro" Pizza - YOU'LL BE HOOKED!

Touring With The Dead

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-02T15:07:28-04:00

King's Chapel and The Granary are two of the oldest burial grounds in Boston dating back to the 1600's.

The Granary is behind the Park Street church and got it's name from the Gain building that used to be on that spot.

You will find many famous folk in these two graveyards.

To get there take the T to Park Street Station, either Red or Green Line.

When you exit the Station you will see the big brick and wood church that is Park Street Church, cross Park Street and just after the church on your left will be the Granary.

When you leave the Granary go left and keep walking down Tremont to the next set of lights, that is Beacon Street.

Cross Beacon and then cross over Tremont and King's Chapel is right there!

You can also get there via the Blue Line by exiting at the Government Center stop.

As you leave the subway, circle around the underground entrance and head left following Center Plaza, which is that big curved building across the street.

Follow Tremont and before you get to the Beacon Street Traffic lights, King's Chapel will be on your left.

If you look out the back of the burial grounds, you will see the Old City Hall and a statue of Ben Franklin.

When you leave King's Chapel, head left, cross at the lights and up ahead on your left is the Granary, right behind Park Street Church.

Back to Graveyards

Getting To Boston Common

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-06T14:14:05-04:00

There will be no public hangings and please leave your cattle at home!

Although in the early days of the Common there were public hangings and you could bring your cattle...

Boston Common is easy to get to via the T.
Taking the subway, the stop you want is Park Street Station.
You can get there with either the Red or Green Line.
When you exit the T you are there!

The Common is a gentle uphill slope that leads you up to Beacon Street.
There are lots of walking paths and big chunks of lawn and many park benches.

The Boston Common is built to be a welcoming and comfortable space, kinda like one huge backyard.

In one section there is a playground near the Frog Pond.
With water fountains and a shallow pond to cool off in in the summertime.
In the winter it turns into an ice skating rink.

There is a section devoted to the dog lovers of the city and in another section during the summer you will find a professional outdoor stage set up for one of many Shakespeare plays.

Scattered about the Common there are many monuments and many people. Most are harmless.

There are some homeless here and some that pretend they are, just to let you know. Some of them could use a little help, some not.
Use your judgement when giving alms to the Beggars and the homeless for some may be making more money than you!

If you look at the Common from Tremont Street, the section close to the street and over to your left, according to local lore, is where the drug dealers and prostitutes hang out, so be warned.

We want to make your visit to Boston a fun and knowledgeable one.....

The Boston Common is a nice place to spend a few hours on a picnic, reading a book or just passing through to get to all the nearby areas like the State House, Beacon Hill, The Public Garden, Downtown Crossing, or the old burial grounds, all of which are a stone's throw away from the Common.

Back to Boston Common

Happy 4th of July 2008!

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-07T13:44:02-04:00

The fireworks lit up the sky on the night of July fourth 2008!
Unfortunately from our vantage point, high above the State House, a lot of the fireworks were obscured by the cloud of smoke created by the display.

Getting To The State House

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-04T16:49:31-04:00

The Massachusetts State House is located on Beacon Street.

The easiest way to get there is to take the T's Red Line to Park Street Station.
As you exit the T, you will be deposited in the Boston Common. In front of you is the Historic Park Street Church.

But if you turn to your left and look up the slope of the Common, at the top of the hill you will see the golden dome of the State House!

Well, there ya go!
Walk on up, take a tour, check out the cool statues, but before you go be sure you circle around the State House to the right!

There you will find a nice garden and memorials for Fire Fighters and Police Officers.

If you keep circling around to the back and far side of the State House, not only will you be entering the famous Beacon Hill area, but you will also get some dramatic views of the State House additions designed by the same Architect that gave us the Burrage House!

On your way up to the State House at the top of Park street is the Beacon Hill Fox25 News Studio, the place where VB always hangs out.

You may also run into "Spare Change Guy". Quite harmless and doesn't really need your money, just walk on by and try to ignore the gravelly horror movie voice!
Local lore has it that VB once had him on the newscast and since then he continues to haunt the area.....

Back to State House

How To Find The Burrage House

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-04T16:23:26-04:00

The Burrage House is located in the Back Bay at the corner of Hereford and Commonwealth Ave.

I find the most enjoyable way to get there is by following the Commonwealth Ave Mall.

Along the mall you lose all the hustle and bustle of Boylston and Newbury Streets.
Surrounded by trees, grass, majestic statues and a few dog walkers.

As I mentioned in the "Getting Around The Copley Area" section, the streets in this part of town are laid out alphabetically, so all you have to do is follow the mall until you get to Hereford Street.

If you began walking up the mall from the Public Garden, The Burrage House will be on your left.
It stands out so much from the surrounding houses that you will be hard pressed to miss it!

The Gargoyles, Angels, and Cherubs will be calling out and beckoning you closer and closer!

No amount of photographs can do this building justice.
This is one you have to see in person!

Back to Burrage House

Getting Around The Copley Area

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-04T12:24:37-04:00

The Copley Area is one of the easiest to get around!

The three big streets, are Commonwealth, Newbury and Boylston
Commonwealth Ave is actually two one way streets with the Comm Ave Mall running in between them.

All the cross streets here, set up like a grid, are in alphabetical order which makes it much easier to orient yourself while roaming around.
The side streets are:

Arlington
Berkeley
Claredon
Dartmouth
Exeter
Fairfield
Gloucester
Hereford
Massachusetts Ave

What happened to I-L is anyone's guess.

Anyway, Copley is within minutes of the Boston common and even closer to the Public Garden, and makes for a nice walk if you are in either one of the areas.

To get there via the T, the Green line is the way to go and they have a bunch of stops in this section of the city. Arlington, Copley and Hynes.

Along Boylston is where you will find the big landmarks like the Hancock Tower, The Pru, Trinity Church, The Public Library and the Apple Store.

There is also lots of shopping along Boylston along with fast food joints and the like.

Over on Newbury is where you will find many Art Galleries and Fancy Boutique Shops.

Bolyston has a more wide open feel while Newbury has the Classic Boston Brownstone feel.

Meanwhile, on Commonwealth Ave, there is no shopping, but it does have some great houses to check out and the long skinny park they call the Comm Ave Mall.

You will also find more Beggars on Boylston than you will on Newbury and over on Commonwealth there are usually none at all.
Before you decide to give them your hard earned money, keep this fact in mind, the average Beggar in Massachusetts makes over $80 a day cash and tax free......

Back to Copley

A Note On Directions

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-06T16:35:42-04:00

Boston is a walking City.
There aren't any driving directions to be found here.
Trust me, leave the car at home or at a far away train stop. You will be a lot happier!

While guided tours have their place, I fully encourage touring the City of Boston on your own!
Guided Tours are kinda like going on a field trip from school. Informative but not much room for exploration.
Boston is a City to be explored!

Grab a street map and if you need directions.....ask!
You will find that the Boston residents are proud of their City and will be glad to point you in the right direction!

The Secret Garden Tours and the Private Home Tours are recommended, but as far as exploring the streets and landmarks, I personally think you will have much more FUN exploring on your own!

And isn't that why you would want to visit Boston? For some FUN?
And hopefully I have encouraged you to do just that!

Home

Walking Tour Of Historic North End

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-10T15:25:00-04:00

Ok, so you arrived at the North End, maybe via the direction given below.

As you cross through the Rose Kennedy Greenway, go towards the right.

Enter the North End by going down North Street.

The first place we get to is Police Station #1
I tried to do a little research to find the history on the Station, but I couldn't find any.
Stop, take a few pictures and continue up North Street.

On your left is the Pierce/ Hitchborn House and right beside it the home to Paul Revere.
Stop, take some more photos, maybe tour the buildings and then head up the street a little more and you are in North Square!

Leave North Square by heading left and then right onto Hanover Street, a little bit down on your left will be Paul Revere Mall!
More picture taking time! Look at that statue, I like this one better than the one of George Washington in the Public Garden!
Here in the mall you will find some vendors and lots of places to rest in the shade.

When you are ready, finish walking through the mall and you are in the backyard of the Old North Church. It is tricky to get good shots here because it is so crowded, but you should try!

Right up the hill in front of the Old North Church is Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

Well, this is where I stopped my safari. If you get a map from the North End Chamber, they will lead you on further to such cool stuff as the site of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 down on Commercial Street and then off to the U.S.S. Constitution.

I was in dire need for an Iced Coffee so I stopped my adventure at Copp's Hill.

So after you finish taking shots of the tombstones, wander back down the hill, take a right onto Salem Street and a little bit up on the left you will find the best Iced Coffee in the land at a great little coffee cafe called “Boston Beanstock Coffee Co.” at 97 Salem St. Tell them Boston-Photos sent you!

Sit down, relax and look through your new pictures!

And that is the Historic North End Tour, Boston-Photos Style!

Back to Historic North End

Directions To Public Garden

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-06-15T11:03:59-04:00

I find that the most enjoyable way to get to the Garden is as follows:

Take the Red Line to Park Street Station.
It will drop you off at the Boston Common.

Walk up the slope until you get to the stairs that lead you to Beacon Street and The State House and take a left.

You will now be on a wide pedestrian walkway, follow that downhill until you get to the end.
As you are walking, Beacon Street will be on your right.

Once you get to the gates you will be at the corner of Beacon and Charles
If you look over to the right, there will be a Starbucks in case you need a coffee drink, and in case you need a snack De Luca's market is just around the corner on Charles and has everything you need for a picnic in Boston's Public Garden.

After you grab your snack, head back across the street and enter the Public Garden.

With lots of places to sit, on the ground or on one of many park benches, it is a great place to bring a picnic, to feed the ducks, to see some of Boston's landmarks or to cruise the lagoon on the famous Swan Boats.

Oh, did I mention that there are many flower beds?

There is no cost to tour the Public Garden and there is a water fountain located near the Brass Ducks.

Back to Public Garden Page

Directions To North End

bostonphotos@boston-photos.com — 2008-07-03T11:03:58-04:00

If you are already in Boston, the easiest way to get to the North End, is to cut through Faneuil Hall, as you exit out the back you will see the North End across the wide streets.

If you are taking the T, use either the Orange or the Green Line to get to Haymarket.
As you come out of the station, head towards downtown, towards the clock tower of the Custom House.
If you plan your trip for a Friday or Saturday "The Haymarket" will be open and you can get some great deals on fruit and veggies, fish and cheese!
To your left is the North End.

If you use the Blue Line, you can get off at Government Center head down the Plaza stairs after you exit the station and cut through Faneuil Hall, or cut around the mall by going left at the bottom of the stairs and heading down Union Street, a nice example of Old Boston.

Cross over the streets, Surface Road and Cross Street and dive right in!
The little park you cross through is the North End Park also known as The Rose Kennedy Greenway.
You will find that Hanover Street is the busiest in the area but the other streets are worth exploring also.
The North End is a warm wonderful place with many many many Italian Restaurants!

The locals tell me that Modern Pastry IS the Best in town!
I haven't done any testing yet, so I can't say for sure!
Any pastry I have had in the North End has been top notch!

The North End of Boston is the place to eat when you are in the area.

To follow the trail we took on the Historic North End page Click Here!

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