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Falling in Love With … Boston
June 03, 2012
Summer is the loveliest time of year in Boston, and the best season for exploring those secret places that quietly define the city’s essence
For 130 years, the elegant and signature Swan Boats have been plying the waters of Boston Public Garden. (Photograph by Steven Phraner) Just across from the Boston Common at the top of Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House is instantly recognizable by its shining dome, which is gilded in 23-karat gold. (Photograph by Tim Klein) Wisteria climbs the façade of a house on Beacon Hill. Gardening is one of Boston’s most passionate pursuits. Every summer throughout historical neighborhoods, the city’s garden clubs offer tours of these magnificent private spaces. (Photograph by Mark Micheli) A statue of Benjamin Franklin graces Boston’s Freedom Trail, whose red bricks lead visitors to more than a dozen historical sites, including the home of Paul Revere and Faneuil Hall. (Photograph by Tim Klein) The city crackles with excitement on the fourth of July, as Independence Day fireworks explode over Boston Harbor. (Photograph from Boston Globe via Getty Images) Fresh herbs beckon from a stand in the Farmers Market, Copley Square. (Photograph by Matt Kalinowski) Sunbathers enjoy a tranquil afternoon in Boston Common, which dates back to 1634. (Photograph by Tim Klein/Gallery Stock) A scholar hits the books at Harvard University, the oldest institution for higher learning in the U.S. (Photograph by Tim Klein)
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