The North End is the city's oldest residential community, where Europeans have continuously lived since the area was settled in the 1630s. Although immigrants were not exclusively Italian, the neighborhood grew into Boston's "Little Italy," and has popular Italian restaurants lining the streets.
Take a stroll through the narrow streets of this charming neighborhood to feel transported centuries back. Get a taste of Italy with a delicious pasta meal, and finish on a sweet note with a treat from the local bakery.
Follow the path along the numbered stops on the map from start to finish. The guide below talks about the story behind each stop. You will visit famous locations such as the Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground, as well as quieter and lesser-known parts of the North End where tourists rarely venture.
