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Embark on a sweeping, visually-striking journey through the heart of Boston to uncover the story of the most ambitious, controversial, and transformative mega-project in American history. You will walk the very path where a roaring, elevated green monster of a highway once choked the city, and discover how engineers froze the earth, moved mountains of dirt, and spent 22 billion dollars to bury it. This is a story of staggering engineering triumphs, heartbreaking community displacement, and the ongoing battle for the soul of Boston's neighborhoods.
A 4.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 123 min
Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Boston's main station, take local public transport toward Nashua Street Park. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Nashua Street Park, Boston, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Chinatown Park, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Boston's main station. The departure point is Chinatown Park, Boston, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The northern gateway to the Big Dig, offering a stunning view of the iconic Zakim Bridge and setting the stage for the project's massive scale.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2North End
A lush green space that physically and psychologically reconnected the historically isolated Italian-American North End to downtown Boston.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
A waterfront park that highlights the restoration of pedestrian access to Boston's historic harbor, while grappling with its own contested historical monuments.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The site of an unprecedented engineering feat where a historic, active subway station was underpinned and suspended while a massive highway tunnel was dug beneath it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The vibrant heart of the financial district's Greenway, showcasing contemporary murals and food trucks where a dark concrete wasteland once stood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6South Station
Boston's major transit hub, where engineers artificially froze the ground and used massive hydraulic rams to jack concrete tunnels beneath active train tracks.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The southern terminus of the Greenway, representing a community's historic resistance to the highway and the ongoing struggles with gentrification.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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