The Boston North End is a place of history, vibrant culture, great food and interesting people. Widely regarded as being the oldest residential neighborhood in Boston it has almost 400 years of history with some of Boston’s wealthiest residents settling here in the 1630’s. Though the area gained fame as an upper class suburb at the outset, it later became a poor community constituted mostly by freed black slaves. During the 1800’s the area housed many Irish immigrants who subsequently became the majority until the early 1900’s. The cultural and social changes of the North End did not stop there, during the early part of the 20th century it was the hub of Jewish religion and culture in Boston; Hebrew inscriptions on many buildings in the area are testament to this fact. Today the North End is home to a large number of Italian-Americans earning it the nickname “Little Italy”.

Though it is one of the earliest settlements in Boston, much of the North End architecture belongs to the 19th and 20th centuries.  Among some interesting architectural works are the Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, the Clough House and the Pierce-Hichborn House which are representative of the varied tapestry of American design.

North End’s other claim to fame is the presence of many excellent restaurants in its precinct, no doubt influenced by its large Italian population. The hundred or so dining establishments that are squeezed into North End offer culinary delights from all over the world. But what the North End is famous for is its delectable Italian food; regional delicacies from places like Abruzzi, Puglia, Sicily and Lombardy can all be enjoyed in this tiny American neighborhood. 

Specialty gourmet food outlets that stock everything from mozzarella to flax seed are to be found, while artwork, high quality apparel and a variety of gift items can also be bought at North End Boston. Millennium Bostonian, a North End Boston hotel, is located conveniently close to this destination and provides easy access to the variety of shopping options here. When not indulging in the array of shopping at North End Boston, hotel guests can be assured of a comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Millennium Bostonian Hotel with its range of amenities.