North End is the Place to be in Boston
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Ask any Bostonian what is the best place to visit, and they’ll tell you to check out the North End . Located in the area of Hanover Street and Prince Street along the waterfront, this old neighborhood is the site of the Old North Church and the famous Paul Revere House.
The North End was the first stop for several waves of immigrants, especially the Italians. You’ll find plenty of Italian restaurants, pastry shops, and unique items shops all crammed into narrow streets. The smell of roasted garlic, basil tomato sauce and the sounds of happy diners fill the air. North End is often packed with tourist staying at the best hotels in Boston , and locals who flock to the area to chill and relax after a good bout of shopping.
Unlike Boston’s Back Bay and downtown Boston, North End has a very European feel to it; there are so many places to explore, especially on a summer week-end evening when the Italian feasts are held all through July and August. Like the Fisherman’s Feast and the St. Anthony’s Feast held the last Sunday in August.
After a great Italian meal, North End is a great place to hang out for the afternoon too. You can sit back and people watch or take a walk around the small narrow streets and alleyways and find some hidden treasures. The area is mostly Mom-and-Pops, which makes for a more low-key pleasant place to keep coming back to during your stay.
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