With no public funding in sight to re-open the Hull Street restrooms on the Freedom Trail, the Old North Church has opened its own toilet facilities to the public on a trial basis. The two bathrooms are located in the basement of the gift shop. These are the only restrooms open to the public on Read More…
Tag: Tourism
Welcome to the Historic North End; Sorry, No Public Restrooms
When the three million annual Freedom Trail walkers leave Faneuil Hall and enter the North End, little do they realize they have to traverse the entire neighborhood and over to the Charlestown Navy Yard to reach the next public restroom. Unfortunately, that is the current situation along the North End Freedom Trail since the Hull Read More…
NY Times’ Travel Section Highlights North End/Waterfront
The New York Times published an extensive travel article on the North End/Waterfront area, “In Boston, Change is in the Air” with particular focus on “Boston’s New Waterfront” and attractions in the North End. There is also a photo gallery on its web site: Click here to view the slide show. An excerpt from the Read More…



