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The Hull Peninsula Walking Map

The Hull Peninsula Walking Map

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One of Boston’s best-kept secrets is the pleasure of walking the Hull peninsula–a long stretch of shoreline and flat, sandy public beach that welcomes discovery. The town’s relative isolation has contributed to this status: it’s out of the way, exposed to the elements, and virtually an island. Another factor might be the town’s dual personality. It’s called “Nantasket” when the topic of discussion is the old summer resort, with its grand hotels and sweeping verandas, or the contemporary, Styrofoam-cooler-style refuge for day-trippers, surfers, and sun worshippers. (The summer population can swell to more than 30,000 residents and 150,000 daily visitors.) But “Hull” describes the quieter, year-round town and its approximately 11,000 eclectic winter residents.

You can catch a blazing sunrise over the ocean and one-of-a-kind sunsets over the bay. In summer you’ll feel the luscious cool ocean breezes; in winter, the rich aroma of salt water and seaweed, sweetened by the cold.

Click for “WalkBoston’s The Hull Peninsula Walking Map” on Google Maps

Dedham Walking Map

Dedham Walking Map

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In Dedham the charm and grace of the early 1800s are still in evidence. Its center holds the town’s oldest houses and community buildings and still has bustling activity connected with the Norfolk County Courts. It stands distinct and removed from other parts of town, where farms became subdivisions and local industries once produced everything from shovels, boot to cigars.

Founded in 1635, Dedham was strategically located on the great highway of foot, horse, and wagon travel that ran from Virginia to New Hampshire. In its prime Dedham hosted presidents and political leaders, the nation’s first free public school, and notable events such as the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti.

The town lost much of its economic primacy before the twentieth century, however, and the automobile hastened its conversion to a suburban community whose boundaries blurred with those of its neighbors. This walk takes you on a loop around an oasis of history in a modern suburb.


Click for “WalkBoston’s Dedham Walking Map” on Google Maps

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

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

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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.

Click for “Boston Convention Centers Walking Map” PDF


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

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

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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

Boston: Connecting Land, Water & Art–Walking map

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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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