Boston's North End Neighborhood

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Here, the streets are narrow and compact, and there is history – Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, burial grounds – seemingly around every corner. The neighborhood is packed with restaurants, virtually all of them Italian, and the locals carefully maintain their deeply-rooted ties to Italian culture.

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The Italian heart of town

The Italian heart of town

With the Big Dig dust finally settled, trendy mixes with traditional in an accessible North End. Explore this popular neighborhood with our interactive map.
Historic North End

Step through time in Boston's North End

Tour the historic sites that mark the rich, complex past of one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods.
Insider tour of the North End

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Tour the neighborhood with an area native to discover some fun, surprising sights.
North End festivals

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Glimpse back at the historic district's iconic cultural and religious festivals.

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