365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

#41 the Dark Side of Boston

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Jun 05, 2010

Enjoy a day in Boston on foot! Boston By Foot is offering an unusual tour of the darker side of the city at 5:30pm today! Participants should meet the guide at the corner of Hanover and Cross streets, next to Mother Anna's restaurant.

The original tour is based on historical events and includes the dagners of Richmond Street, the scourges of small pox and influenza, the vandalizing of the Royal Governor's house, the Molasses Flood, the Brink's Job and Whitey Bulger and pals.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from the guide. Reservations are not needed.  See the whole schedule for this weekend.