Boston

On our way home from Cape Cod, we stopped in Boston.  We only had one day to spend there and quickly realized we could spend much more time there.  We definitely hope to go back someday.  We had some good travel tips from our friends Nicole & Laura.  Thanks guys!

Although public transportation was recommended, we just sucked it up and paid the $23 dollars to park in the Boston Common parking ramp. 

We then commenced on The Freedom Trail, a walking tour that passes along many of the city’s historic sites.  Never do you feel more like a tourist than when you are reading a AAA guidebook while literally following a red brick/painted line around the city.  It was, however, very interesting, informative, and fun! 

Here are some pictures from along the trail:

Cade & Dad in front of the “New” State House on Beacon Hill

along the trail we saw several graveyards, where many historical figures are buried including Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere among others some of the very detailed and macabre designs on the headstones

statue honoring Benjamin Franklin

Old State House  -  The Boston Massacre occurred below the balcony in 1770.  The Declaration of Independence was first read publicly in Boston from this balcony. 

Dad & Cade in front of Faneuil Hall

Then we entered the North End or Little Italy.  Just walking through there made my mouth water.  I wanted to stop at every bakery and gelato stand.  Next time we will have to budget extra time to spend there!

Paul Revere House

statute of Paul Revere with Old North Church in the background

  classic Cade pose with Old North Church in the background 

In the gift shop at the church we bought Cade a beautifully illustrated children’s book version of Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride.

We, unfortunately, didn’t make it to Bunker Hill or to the USS Constitution on this trip.  We followed the little red path back  to Boston Common and then walked to the adjacent Boston Public Garden. 

Both the Common and the Public Garden were beautiful.  We enjoyed a ride on the swan boats.

Cade liked looking at the ducks

Before we left, we made sure to see the Make Way for Ducklings statue.  I loved that book as a kid!

Cade spent most of his time at the statue trying to close the beaks of the ducks

That night we stopped at the L.D.S. Boston Temple.

We got up early the next morning and drove home.  We had a great time in New England and hope to be able to visit again and see all of the things we missed!

  Cade being a trooper in the car after many, many hours of driving