Travel Observations: Boston, MA featuring McNabb & Risley’s senior designer Linda Carver

Linda and her husband recently visited friends and family in the historic city of Boston, MA and is sharing her insider tips on what to do and see. After viewing her fabulous photos, you will want to pack your bags and head east! Sounds like a great summer trip to me!

“I had such a great time in Boston and wanted to share the top highlights of my trip with you!”

Boston Brownstones on Tremont

Live like a Bostonian in one of these amazing Brownstones; the architecture is so historic and east coast charming. I would love the opportunity to design one!

It’s fun to shop Boston’s open markets; you never know what you will find!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is as fresh as seafood gets! We enjoyed a tasty snack!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Old North Church

The Old North Church is the oldest church in the city of Boston. Built in 1723, this church is known as the church where Robert Newman signalled with lanterns the approach of the British.

 

 

 

 

 

Street art that doubles as a chair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The financial district at night

 

 

 

 

 

 

My top picks of things to do and see in Boston:

1. Visit the Boston Common; it’s the oldest park in the country and also the starting point for the famous freedom trail.

2. Walk the Freedom Trail, where every step tells a story. Tours are available for families and small groups to guide you along a 2.5 mile brick lined route that will lead you to 16 historical sites. Explore museums, meeting houses, homes, churches and a graveyard. Learn about our brave forefathers who shaped our nation.

3. Visit Fanuell Hall, circa 1742, a downtown Boston meeting hall and marketplace still in use today.

4. Visit the USS Constitution and Charleston Navy Yard. The USS Constitution is one of the oldest warships afloat in the world today. First launched in 1797 and commissioned by George Washington to protect America’s maritime interests.

5. Visit the Paul Revere home. Paul Revere’s home was built in 1680 and is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Boston. Paul Revere is the famous silversmith who is best known for his midnight ride to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming.

6. Boston and the surrounding areas have so much to offer, so take the time to experience it all. I am always amazed at how relaxed, friendly and engaging the Bostonian’s are when we visit; it makes every day there a pleasure. The abundant variety of wonderful restaurants, unique shopping possibilities and efficient transportation make it a trip that beckons you to return.