Hanover St, Central Boston

Hanover Street is located in Little Italy. This section of Boston is very charming and fulling:) The people are somewhat inclusive and don't take well to "tourists". Having just visited there in the summers, I didn't feel a part of the neighborhood. But then again, that just may be the Northeast in general. This area of Boston is somewhat congested, in terms of traffic, and would not be considered the quietest street in the neighborhood - however, it is conveniently near to major highways.

The northern end is the italian section, but generally Hanover street is a melting pot of cultures in the US. There is a mixure of different nationalities of people living together peacefully on the street, and then there are also the tourists that frequent this street. In general the traffic is good, and so is the food. There are many many different places to eat here. I was mostly on the northern end though, but my general feeling of the whole road was good. It felt like there was a lot of positive interactions between people, and people enjoying themselves here. This is a clean and friendly area, where many different kinds of people have learned to live together happily. This is definately a place i would recommend to someone who is visiting.

Hanover Street is the heart of the North End in Boston. For those not familiar with the area, the North End is Boston's predominately Italian section.

Their is a distinct feeling of community on Hanover Street. Although it is easy to tell the local residents and business people apart from the visitors, there is not a feeling of separation between the two. Local residents can often be found in folding chairs out watching the happenings of the neighborhood and saying 'hello' to passerbys. For a real sense of neighborhood, check this street out during one of its' festivals- what a great time!

My favorite part of Hanover Street is the great cafes, restaurants and shops. Although it is, perhaps, too famous, Mike's Pastry really does offer a great selection and has the best ricotta filled canolli around. I will make trips back to Boston just for their canolli; they are just that good!

If you travel into Boston, make sure you get to Hanover Street. It can be congested if you are driving, but there are plenty of parking lots and garages in quick walking distance. It is absolutely worth the trip!