Walk the Greenway

Above Interstate 93 is the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a lovely and lush linear park. It is a fairly well-liked destination and frequently draws sizable crowds, particularly in the summer when the weather is pleasant and there are lots of events. While the adults stroll or jog, or even benefit from Trillium's, the neighborhood brewery, the kids can have fun at the carousel.

The ribbon-shaped Greenway links the mile and a half distance between Boston's Italian North End neighborhood and lively Chinatown, flanked by Faneuil Marketplace, historic parts of Downtown, and the Financial District on the west and hugging the coastline along the Harbor on the east.

You can see much of these surrounding areas as you walk the length of the Greenway and of course you can make detours to explore them - but this walking tour focuses on the various attractions, events and fun things to do in the Greenway's series of unique parks. Free to stroll, this verdant strip provides plenty of resting places, a perfect option for a cheap date. Keep an eye out for the periodic festivals, events and art displays located on or near the park.