Tag: Boston

Boston: Convention Centers Walking Map – Steps to the Heart of Boston

Boston is not only a historic city but also a very walkable one. Many sites that were significant in the development of Massachusetts and the nation, along with well-known neighborhoods and modern landmarks, lie between Boston’s main convention centers — Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, the State House, Chinatown, Back Bay, Copley Square, Filene’s Basement [the original], Hancock and Prudential Towers, Newbury Street shopping, residential lofts in Bay Village and the Fort Point Channel District. The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC] and the Hynes Convention Center [Hynes] are close to the City’s best sights. With only a few minutes’ walk you’ll experience the character of Boston.

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Boston: Downtown Development Shaping our streetscapes Walking Map (2008 Edition)

WalkBoston explores events and projects that affect the pedestrian environment. Here we spotlight projects in Downtown Boston lying between Government Center, the Waterfront, South Station and Park Square. In this area—less than a square mile—20 large-scale projects have been proposed. All will change and enliven the Downtown pedestrian environment. WalkBoston plays an important role ensuring walker-friendly/safe designs and has an impressive record of getting cities, towns, state agencies, developers, institutions, and elected officials to recognize and accommodate the needs of walkers. Every additional member helps our message be heard.

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Boston: Connecting Land, Water & Art–Walking map

Terrific routes—via land and harbor—lead to the Institute of Contemporary Art [ICA]. We’ve highlighted waterfront art installations along interesting walking routes from MBTA stations. Times include no stops.

Silver Line/Courthouse—5 min.
Silver Line/World Trade Center—6 to 8 min.
Red Line/South Station—15 to 20 min.
Blue Line/Aquarium—20 to 25 min.
Orange Line/Downtown Crossing—25 to 30 min.

This map was prepared as part of WalkBoston’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Walk and is distributed as a gift to walkers who enjoy art in urban settings. Thanks to our many sponsors for making it possible.

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Boston: Convention Center – Forays on Foot Walking Map

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC] symbolizes the city’s redevelopment of a former industrial area. The BCEC, a new Boston landmark designed by architects Rafael Vinoly/HNTB, opened in 2004. The area around it, originally a 1,000-acre salt marsh, was filled incrementally for use by marine-related industries and railroads. With those now gone, the South Boston Seaport District is becoming a cultural, tourist and residential neighborhood. Its development gained force with the opening of the Big Dig roadways, which provide new vehicular access.

Near the BCEC are many “only-in-Boston” sights – some immediately visible, some hard to find. Within easy reach are three museums, the Boston Tea Party site, the Big Dig, historic engineering bridge artifacts, the harborfront, a fishing fleet, Boston’s old wool trade buildings, contemporary architectural landmarks, and many restaurants. A bit farther are downtown’s Colonial and Revolutionary attractions.

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Boston: Massachusetts General Hospital Map

These routes are designed to let you leave the hospital behind and explore adjacent neighborhoods and sites. Many sides of the community are highlighted – the historic buildings of Beacon Hill, the riverside park [Charles River Esplanade], downtown’s historic core at Faneuil Hall, American Revolution sites associated with Paul Revere, Old Ironsides, and even the fictional walk taken by 8 very famous ducklings. Walks range from 1 to 2.5 miles round trip. Choose a walk that fits the time you have available and the sights you want to see and set out for an adventure!

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