Urban AdvenTours City View Boston Bicycle Tour '09

Urban AdvenTours City View Boston Bicycle Tour

Distance: 11.61 mi	Points: 763	Calories: none
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The Longfellow Bridge, nicknamed the Salt and Pepper Shaker bridge, connects Boston to Cambridge. The bridge opened in 1906, and carries roughly 50,000 cars and 100,000 Red Line passengers every day.

Boston Public Garden

Location: 42.354072, -71.069312

Christian Science Church

Location: 42.344082, -71.085491

Copley Square

Location: 42.349918, -71.076522
The Back Bay is one of Boston's most exciting neighborhoods.

Fenway Victory Gardens

Location: 42.344161, -71.094525

South End

Location: 42.341354, -71.079054

Fenway Park

Location: 42.346207, -71.095705
Fenway Park is home to the World Champion Red Sox, Pesky Pole, and the Green Monster. The first stop on the Urban AdvenTours City View Tour is by a statue of Ted Williams. "Teddy Ballgame" is probably the Red Sox's most notable player.

The Italian North End

Location: 42.365267, -71.054850
The Italian North End of Boston is home to the oldest church in Boston, the Old North Church(1723). It is here that the famous words, 'one if by land, two if by sea' were sent.

Fenway Victory Gardens

Location: 42.344161, -71.094525
The Back Bay Fens was designed as a part of the Emerald Necklace by Frederick Law Olmsted. The Victory Gardens within the Fens was started in 1941 and is the last continually operating Victory Gardens in the country.

Christian Science Church

Location: 42.344082, -71.085491
The Christian Science Church was founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy, whose library is located adjacent to the church.

South End

Location: 42.341354, -71.079054
The 'South End' neighborhood of Boston, here in Concord Square, is filled with beautiful architecture, primarily mid-nineteenth century brick bowfront homes and commercial space. There are many great jazz clubs, eateries, and shopping in what is considered Boston's gay neighborhood.

Citgo Sign

Location: 42.350774, -71.095491
Standing tall over Kenmore Square is Boston's renowned Citgo sign. The sign was erected in 1940, has been renovated several times, and now is lit with LED's to conserve energy.

The Zakim Bridge and the Boston Garden

Location: 42.366598, -71.060343
The Zakim Bridge stands next to the Boston Garden, home to the Celtics and Bruins. The cable-stayed bridge is part of Boston's infamous Big Dig.

Hatch Shell and Esplanade

Location: 42.356324, -71.073389
The Hatch Shell is the signature piece of the Esplanade. Completed in 1941, the Hatch Shell has since been the home of the Boston Pops on the 4th of July.

Boston Public Garden

Location: 42.354072, -71.069312
The Boston Public Garden is the country's oldest botanical garden, established in 1837. The garden is home to Boston's oldest family run business, the infamous Swan Boats. You are not allowed to ride your bike through the garden, but we highly suggest walking through with your bike towards the adjacent Boston Common.

Copley Square

Location: 42.349918, -71.076522
Copley Square, located in the Back Bay and named after famous artist and sculptor John Copley, is home to the Boston Marathon finish line. Located around the square are many famous buildings, including the Hancock Tower(1976),the Old South Church(1873) the Boston Public Library(1895), and the Trinity Church(1877), among others. The Back Bay is one of Boston's most exciting neighborhoods.

Urban AdvenTours

Location: 42.361557, -71.052404
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