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Boston Harbor has gone through troubled times, as most of it was unaccessible for many years. The area has been slowly revitalized, and you can now walk a great deal of it. You can start in the North End, near the Bunker Hill Bridge, and watch old men playing boules, then continue around Atlantic Ave. to Christopher Columbus Park, stopping to see the view of the harbor islands, and see the planes take off and land at Logan Airport. From here, you can walk to the Aquarium, where there are several cruise lines in operation. Further along you come to Rowes Wharf, with dinner and show cruise ships, and the Boston Harbor Hotel and Towers, then cross the old Northern Bridge to the Seaport District.
A perfect walk on a beautiful day, you can end with afresh seafood dinner, overlooking the harbor.
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Boston is a great city for walking. You can explore most of the downtown area on foot. Summer is a popular season with tourists, most of whom take the Freedom trail, which is a great idea. You can do the trail in its entirety, or you can take a short detour and explore Boston Harbor.
One of the oldest in North America, Boston Harbor hasn't yet experienced the transformation/renewal seen at other harbor city (like San Francisco's Pier 39). This is a blessing, as you can catch the winds and a view of the ocean on the wharf without being pestered by a tacky souvenir shop.
The mainstay of the Harbor is the New England Aquarium. Though not the biggest or the best in the world, it's charming and has many interesting exhibits. It's even the setting for a movie ("Next Stop: Wonderland"). On Long Wharf, there are many cruise ship operators that can take you for a tour of Boston Harbor, around the Harbor islands, or to Stellwagen Banks in the Atlantic for whale-watching. Once you're done, head to the North End for a sumptuous supper and dessert. Leave a Comment Directions: Subway Blue line, Aquarium stop, or Orange line, Haymarket stop.
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