Wandering Bean Town ~ with Jan O’Brien
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Boston is one of the best wandering cities ever! It’s fairly compact and it is jammed with history, sites, sounds, and pubs! In this week’s Wandering Zen we experience Boston with Jan O’Brien and her sistas! Let’s hit the trail…
Wandering Boston – Setting Your Internal GPS from the Sky
Boston is one of the best cities to wander. There is an incredible amount of history, architecture, art, and culture in a relatively small area, so much so, that it can be easy to miss things if you don’t get a general idea of where things are physically located. There is an easy remedy to that challenge, however, just look to the sky and head for the second tallest building in the city – The Prudential Tower. Just a mere 40 feet shorter than the John Hancock Tower, the Prudential Tower stands proudly at 750 feet and offers up amazing views of the city and beyond. It is the absolute perfect venue to set your internal GPS before you wander this amazing place.
Wandering Zen ~ Boston’s Freedom Trail
Let’s head to New England and take a quick stroll down the historic Freedom Trail in Boston. This 2.5-mile trek is a must see while in Bean Town.
The Glass Flowers of the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a True Mind Blower
The Glass Flowers of the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a true mind blower. Yes – the plants that you see in this pic are made of glass! We wandered upon this exhibition but you should definitely put this jaw dropping display on your list of things to do on your next visit to Boston.
Fenway Park is Arguably the Most Famous Ballpark in the MLB
It was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in March of 2012, a month before the centennial of the field. Seating is varied as the ballpark has been modified over the years which makes it very interesting, historic, but interesting. On our last visit we were in a older section and my knees literally touched the seat in front of me. 9 innings of that wasn’t going to work so we spent the game walking around the stadium, which was awesome. Grogs and dogs all around!
Bartholdi Does Boston
The frieze atop this tower was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1876. If the name sounds familiar, he is the same French sculptor that created the Statue of Liberty. Other famous works by Bartholdi include The Lion of Belfort in France and the Bartholdi Fountain in the US Botanical Gardens in Washington DC to name a few.
Make Way For Ducklings in Boston’s Public Garden
The bronze sculptures depict Mrs. Mallard and her 8 ducklings as they cross the park. Seeing them will most definitely bring a smile to your face. Being nearly life-sized you’d think they be tricky to find, however, all you need to do is search for the group of giggling children and happy adults near the gate at the corner of Beacon Street and Charles Street.
See Boston from Above and Set Your Internal GPS
Beautiful view of the Charles River flanked by Back Bay to the south and Cambridge to the northPrior to the 19th Century the Back Bay was literally a bay but was filled to add more territory to Boston town. Today the area is home to exquisitely preserved brownstones,...
Faneuil Hall – The Home of Free Speech
Faneuil Hall was built in 1742 at the site of the old town dock. Samuel Adams was often heard voicing his opinion against the imposition of taxes on the colonies encouraging the Colonist to rise up against the British. The Hall has an impressive collection of art...
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge – Come on You Know What Bridge This Is!
At the northern end of the Big Dig project in Boston stands the impressive Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge. It's a contemporary landmark in a city that is steeped with history. Zakim was a civil rights leader who worked, among other things, as the New England...
The Blair HIll Inn is the Jewel of Moosehead Lake
Sunset over tranquil Moosehead Lake in Maine. In a place where it’s rumored that moose outnumber humans 3:1 there is no doubt that you can get in some well-deserved R&R here! The lake is the largest in the state of Maine and the largest mountain lake in the...
The Freedom Trail in the Boston National Historic Park is a 2.5 mile trek through history
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile trek through history that you do not want to miss. In fact, there are 16 sites of historical interest
The Stunning Clay Cliffs and Light on Martha’s Vineyard
The Clay Cliffs and the Light at Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard are a definite stop as you wander the island. The Wampanoag called this area home and began whaling the area prior to English settling here in 1669. The Tribe still calls the...
The Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park have a Rich History
The Carriage Roads in Acadia National Park were the brainchild of industrialist & philanthropist (and landscape design enthusiast) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Built in the early part of the last century, the roads and bridges are for the...
Cape Cod’s Beaches are Just the Start
The Cape Cod National Seashore was established in August of 1961 by JFK. This set aside and protected a large portion of Cape Cod for environmental and recreational use. Its pristine beaches, beautiful nature trails and historic sites are a...
Acadia National Park – More than Meets the Eye
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park you get a real sense of the many islands that dot the coastline of Maine and all of New England. Acadia NPS was the first National Park on the East Coast and is a great place wander. So much to...