New England 2018 Day 5

October 2 – Happy Birthday, Jason!

Another day of rain, mist and fog. Another day of Boston traffic. Another day of the horrible terrible bumpy streets of Boston. Despite the conditions outside, we were able to have a great day in Boston. I will also say the people here (locals) were very nice. I was told to expect cold and rude.

Boston, Massachusetts

Sign on the Old North Church.
The Old North Church, Boston.
Statue of Paul Revere’s Ride.
I zoomed in to get this shot because the surrounding scenery…
…looked like this!
Paul Revere’s House.
We toured inside this house, but unfortunately no photography is allowed inside.
Paul Revere’s house and the Old North Church are located in the Little Italy section of Boston. The streets are lined with many beautiful Italian restaurants. Too bad we were there at 10 in the morning.
We were able to score a genuine cannoli at one of the Italian shops.

We were not able to see downtown Boston with any sunshine or clear skies, no no clear skyline shots; however, the low clouds make for some pretty neat pictures too.

Downtown Boston
Downtown Boston
Downtown Boston
Downtown Boston.
The small brick building with the small gold dome is the Old State House.

Lunch at Cheers, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

In front of the iconic bar.
Cheers.
NORM!
This does NOT look like the TV show bar!
The real pub was named Bull & Finch Pub.
Steak sandwich
Cheers Cheeseburger
Cheers!

Massachusetts State House, Boston, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts State House in Boston is a spectacular building! The majestic exterior with the gold dome, and the interior with multiple colors of marble, and the historic portraits and statues all combine to make this building almost overwhelming to take in. I have many pictures other than what I have posted here – you can see them in the Capitols link.

Massachusetts State House (state capitol building)
Looking up at the rotunda.
Concord Bridge mural
Bust of President John Adams.
Memorial to Army Nurses.
A kneeling nurse tends to an injured soldier during the Civil War.
This is for OUR Army nurse – Kayla!
House chamber
Second floor
First floor rotunda
Hall of flags

Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts

Gravestones dating back to the 1600s.
Grave of Samuel Adams.
Grave of John Hancock

Parker House Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts

Mary Jean in front of the famed Omni Parker House Hotel.
Going in…
…for genuine Boston Cream Pie!
The Parker House Hotel is known as the creator of Parker House Rolls, and Boston Cream Pie!

Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

Fenway Park
Banners for the all-time great Red Sox players
Statue of Carl Yastrzemski
I saw him play in the first major league baseball game I ever saw in person.
Statue of Ted Williams, considered by many to be the greatest hitter in baseball history.
My dad saw him play several times.

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument marks the location of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. Called Battle of Bunker Hill, the hill was actually known as Breed’s Hill. On June 16, 1775, The 2,200 British soldiers overran the 1,200 Patriots, but the British lost more than half of their men, a devastating loss. The monument is open for visitors to climb the 294 steps to the top, where there are beautiful views of downtown Boston. I did not climb because the clouds were so low (and I was a little tired).

Bunker Hill Monument
Revolutionary War cannon
Statue of William Prescott, commander of the Patriot forces during the battle.
Colonel Prescott is known for giving the order: “Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes”.
Gaslight near Bunker Hill Monument.

Lexington, Massachusetts

Minuteman Statue on Lexington’s Battle Green.
Farmers were dedicated to be ready to fight the British “in a minute’s notice”.
Buckman Tavern, where the Lexington Militia gathered on April 19, 1775 prior to the battle.
Lexington Battle Green, site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Monument of the Battle of Lexington

Concord, Massachusetts

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
(Concord Hymn, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, written in 1837 for the dedication of the Obelisk monument at the Old North Bridge).

Old North Bridge, site of the first shot fired to start the Revolutionary War, called
“The Shot Heard ‘Round the World”.
The Old North Bridge
Site of British grave at Concord.
A little snarky!
Concord Minuteman statue at Old North Bridge.