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Experience the flavors and history of Downtown Boston on this carefully curated happy hour tour. Following the Freedom Trail, explore the city’s rich revolutionary past alongside its legendary food scene. Over the course of three hours, you’ll taste classic dishes—Boston Baked beans, clam chowder, a lobster roll, and Boston cream pie—paired with local beer or cider. Along the way, you’ll visit historic sites, hear the stories behind these beloved dishes, and see how Boston’s architecture and culinary traditions have shaped each other.
Submitted for AIA CES approval.Learning Objectives
- Examine how the historic buildings and landmarks along the Freedom Trail reflect different architectural styles.
- Understand how the built environment of Downtown Boston, including its historic markets, taverns, and waterfront, influenced the city’s iconic food scene.
- Discover how Boston’s downtown architecture blends preserved historic structures with modern developments.
- Learn how historic buildings have been repurposed for contemporary use and explore the challenges and successes of preserving architectural heritage.