On the Road to Boston
Aug 06 2009
We ended up at Hanscom AFB outside of Boston for an extended U.S. historical study stay. Minuteman National Park was minutes away (no pun intended). The bikes were loaded, a lunch was packed, and away we went for a ride along the Battle Road Trail, where the Brits marched along on their way to Concord and Lexington. Paul Revere also rode along the road warning that the Brits were coming. Interesting It was interesting to observe the road that started our country’s path to having baseball and apple pie as national icons as opposed to soccer and Indian curry.
On another day, we made our way into Boston and walked our way around the Freedom Trail and Boston Commons. We saw the USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall, and where the tea was dumped into the bay, making it totally undrinkable.
The stop was fun, educational, and the kids bagged three National Park Junior Ranger badges for their collection!
New England has been fun. I especially love the “No Drinking and Driving” signs with the little martini glasses. I picture Thurston Howell III from Gilligan’s Island saying, “offff course lovey, no martinis, just gin and tonics while driving.”
I am so glad you made it to Boston it is just full or history. It sounds like you hit all the highlights including the tourist trap
Faneuil Hall:) I still go to Faneuil Hall when I am home and enjoy just walking around looking at the sights!
Enjoy your next stop!
@Pat – the Hall was fun for the walk through, but the food was not so hot.