Paul Revere Mall
Paul Revere Mall
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Plaza located behind Old North Church.
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Neighbourhood: North End
Wandering around Boston’s North End can feel like being transported to Europe. Stroll down Hanover and Salem streets for the finest Italian restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and a few boutique shops. Take part in the big debate as to whether Modern Pastry or Mike’s serves a better cannoli. Before your food coma sets in, make sure to stop by historic Paul Revere’s home, and follow the Freedom Trail to Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Take a rest in a cafe on Hanover street and observe the quirky, European character of the North End.
How to get there
- Haymarket • 7 min walk
- North Station • 9 min walk
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kay-cee-1138
Houston, TX486 contributions
Sept 2022
It's nice to that the Paul Revere Mall is a part of the official marked Freedome Trail route. The scenic pedestrian walk (which is the original definition of "mall") behind (southeast of) the Old North Church is a peaceful tree-lined promenade that offers a quiet break from the city bustle. Brick-paved, lined with brick walls and overlooked by brick residential buildings, the Mall certainly feels different than the concrete-heavy parks and walkways of some cities. The walls are covered with large commemorative plagues that invite one to pause and read them. At the far southeast end by Hannover Street (which is the entry to the Mall, if you're following the Trail) is a statue of Paul Revere himself. Standing between him and the street, one can line things up so that the statue and the North Church steeple are in the same shot. There are benches all along the Mall, and toward northwest end, a pleasant bubbling fountain.
We were there in late September and were reminded of the season as there were already small piles of fallen leaves, like heaps of gold swept into the corners of the walls.
We were there in late September and were reminded of the season as there were already small piles of fallen leaves, like heaps of gold swept into the corners of the walls.
Written October 28, 2022
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Dragonz Fyre
Brandenburg, KY54 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We walked all around the North End from Long Wharf….this plaza is quite serene in the bustle of the city. The fountain is relaxing to listen to while taking time to let feet rest. There was a beautiful operatic street performer while we were there….it was amazing to hear echoing off the old cobbles.
Written August 30, 2022
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY15,010 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We found our way to the Paul Revere Mall and were happy to see the statue of Pail Revere’s Midnight Ride. Unfortunately here was a lot of construction with safety gates and signs everywhere. Even Paul was marred by construction signs.
Written March 4, 2019
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bwco
New Jersey1,747 contributions
This is just a walkway between the Old North Church and the statue of Paul Revere. There is a fountain in it, but it was turned off. This is nothing special. Don't go out of your way to see it.
Written September 23, 2010
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Jenny B
Amarillo, TX116 contributions
Aug 2019
This mall has brick fencing on either side with memorials to people who served in different military wars. There are benches to sit along the way, and nice fountain.
Written September 14, 2019
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Jack H
Greenville, SC2,224 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
I'm not sure if it was because I was getting really tired after a full day of touring, but I really enjoyed some peaceful moments in this Mall, laid out between the famous Old North Church and the less known but equally lovely St Stephen's Church in Boston's North End..
The walk (as I took it) began at the Old North Church. We were on our way to the Paul Revere house and an arrow pointed us to it - otherwise I'd not have known the Mall existed. It was a hotter than usual day and I first just welcomed the shade, then realized I was strolling along a very lovely "lane" lined by trees, and I took it slowly, lingering in it before once again tackling the Trail.
to the right of the church as you approach its main entrance is a museum and gift shop. I discovered that this was once a chapel (named for St Francis) belonging to a small group of Italian immigrants in the Waldensian sect. This is the reason that the beautiful greenery behind the Old North is called the St Francis of Assisi Garden. I am a very "lapsed" Catholic, but St Francis has always been one of my favorite saints, so this in itself was pleasing. A bit farther down the mall the name changes (or maybe both are used, not sure) to the Old North Garden. There I noticed an oddly glittering area on the left near a birdbath. I discovered this to be row upon row of dog tags, one each to commemorate those US military who had fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars wars. I found it quite moving.
Not far from the stirring memorial, in about the center of the mall, there is a lovely, simple fountain, where I recall hearing, for the only time during my short stay in Boston, birds chirping.
By this point you should be able to see a statue in the distance and beyond it at the end of the mall a church - St Stephen's, as already mentioned. A short stroll farther and you come to the statue, at first seeing the rear end of a horse - if you can't by this time guess the rider, for shame! It is of course an equestrian statue, and a very nice one, of Paul Revere, if I had to name one probably THE showpiece in the mall. By the way, before you head round to the front of the statue, have a look back - the Old North Church and the Mall are before you - a really lovely sight.
Only a few steps takes you out of the mall and onto the street, the sounds of traffic and the busy scurrying of residents and tourists. You should pay a short visit at least to St Stephen's, if for no other reason than that it might sustain the bucolic peace you found for a few minutes strolling the Paul Revere Mall.
The walk (as I took it) began at the Old North Church. We were on our way to the Paul Revere house and an arrow pointed us to it - otherwise I'd not have known the Mall existed. It was a hotter than usual day and I first just welcomed the shade, then realized I was strolling along a very lovely "lane" lined by trees, and I took it slowly, lingering in it before once again tackling the Trail.
to the right of the church as you approach its main entrance is a museum and gift shop. I discovered that this was once a chapel (named for St Francis) belonging to a small group of Italian immigrants in the Waldensian sect. This is the reason that the beautiful greenery behind the Old North is called the St Francis of Assisi Garden. I am a very "lapsed" Catholic, but St Francis has always been one of my favorite saints, so this in itself was pleasing. A bit farther down the mall the name changes (or maybe both are used, not sure) to the Old North Garden. There I noticed an oddly glittering area on the left near a birdbath. I discovered this to be row upon row of dog tags, one each to commemorate those US military who had fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars wars. I found it quite moving.
Not far from the stirring memorial, in about the center of the mall, there is a lovely, simple fountain, where I recall hearing, for the only time during my short stay in Boston, birds chirping.
By this point you should be able to see a statue in the distance and beyond it at the end of the mall a church - St Stephen's, as already mentioned. A short stroll farther and you come to the statue, at first seeing the rear end of a horse - if you can't by this time guess the rider, for shame! It is of course an equestrian statue, and a very nice one, of Paul Revere, if I had to name one probably THE showpiece in the mall. By the way, before you head round to the front of the statue, have a look back - the Old North Church and the Mall are before you - a really lovely sight.
Only a few steps takes you out of the mall and onto the street, the sounds of traffic and the busy scurrying of residents and tourists. You should pay a short visit at least to St Stephen's, if for no other reason than that it might sustain the bucolic peace you found for a few minutes strolling the Paul Revere Mall.
Written June 18, 2015
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Gmanusm
Albuquerque, NM488 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We were disappointed with the amount of construction around this historic site but we also understand the need. The historical significance is worth the visit even with the construction 🚧.
Written October 21, 2018
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Don P
Dallas, TX13,818 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Nice small plaza in the North End on the Freedom Trail. It is right behind the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House. It is essentially an easy way to walk to get to the Paul Revere sites at one end of the mall. It is shaded and would make a nice stop on a hot day.
Written June 24, 2017
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sm05060
4,472 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
We walked part of the Freedom Trail which is marked out by a red line on a guided tour. The Paul Revere Mall is close to The Old North Church and the St Stephen's Church and has a large statue of Paul Revere on his horse. Don't forget to check out the fountain at the other end. A nice place for a stop on your way to other places nearby.
Written June 23, 2017
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Mediterranean Cruise
Derby, KS315 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
A great mall to visit during your Boston travels. We visited the mall as well as the Paul Revere statue. This is a must see while in Boston..
Written October 14, 2016
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How accessible is the mall and statue now, brining a group March 10, 2019
Written March 5, 2019
Well it’s very accessible but when we were there in October they were doing some construction upgrades so one end of the park was fenced off. They should be done now.
Written March 6, 2019
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