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Boston,
MA
North End
About the Neighborhood
Living in North End
North End is a historic waterfront neighborhood known for being Boston’s Little Italy. The neighborhood is home to several landmarks along the Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House, dating back to 1680, and the Old North Church. Residents can enjoy Little Italy’s popular restaurants and bakeries, like Mike’s Pastry, Cantina Italiana, Mamma Maria, and Giacomo’s Boston North End. North End has plenty of historic homes and museums such as the Clough House and the Pierce-Hichborn House, and venues like the Improv Asylum. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park showcases North End’s maritime connection, with this industrial waterfront-turned park now home to a rose garden and an illuminated trellis. If you’re looking for classic historic Boston with coastal views and Italian heritage, then North End may be for you.
Freedom Trail
Italian Heritage
Waterfront Parks
Real Estate
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Livability
Walk, Bike & Transit
99
Walk Score
Walker's Paradise
86
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
99
Transit Score
Rider's Paradise
Education
Schools
Dante Alighieri
Public · Grades PK–6
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public · Grades PK–8
Adams Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–6
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–6
Getting Around
Public Transit
North Station - Tide Street (Route 4)
Bus
Clarendon Hill - Haymarket Station (Route 89/93)
Bus
Sullivan Square - Downtown via Bunker Hill Street (Route 93)
Bus
Sullivan Square - Downtown via Main Street (Route 92)
Bus
Sullivan Square - State (Orange Line Shuttle)
Bus
Woodlawn - Haymarket Station (Route 111)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is North End located in Boston?
The North End is in the northeastern corner of Boston, with the Boston Harbor waterfront to the northeast and the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the southwest.
Is North End a good neighborhood to live in Boston?
The North End is Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, known for its historic architecture and prominent Freedom Trail sites like the Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Known as “Little Italy,” the area features a high density of Italian restaurants, cafes, and local bakeries concentrated along Hanover and Salem streets. It’s highly walkable and within a short walking distance of the MBTA Orange and Green lines at Haymarket and North Station. However, the narrow streets can make driving and parking difficult if you plan to move to Boston with a car.
What is North End, Boston known for?
The North End, Boston’s Little Italy, is celebrated as the city’s oldest residential community and houses historic landmarks such as the Paul Revere House. Today, this historic neighborhood features popular Italian restaurants and bakeries, alongside newer eateries, and narrow streets filled with historic homes and local shops.
How far is North End from Downtown Boston?
The North End is located just a short walk north of Downtown Boston.
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