Boston By Foot

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2nd Harrison Gray Otis House, 85 Mount Vernon Street.
2nd Harrison Gray Otis House, 85 Mount Vernon Street.
The three John Hancock buildings.
The three John Hancock buildings.

Boston By Foot is a non-profit organization offering guided architectural and historical tours of Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1976, Boston By Foot offers daily scheduled tours from May through October and year-round pre-arranged tours for groups and private parties.

Tours are conducted by a trained corps of over 200 volunteers. To date, more than 200,000 residents and visitors from around the world have participated in Boston By Foot tours.

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[edit] Lecture Series and Docent Training

The Old State House surrounded by buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Old State House surrounded by buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Each spring, Boston By Foot offers a six-week Lecture and Field Trip Series. Taught by distinguished architects, historians, and engineers, this course is open to the general public for a nominal tuition and those wishing to become a volunteer guide.

[edit] Awards

Boston by Foot has received several honors including: Honorary Membership, American Institute of Architects 2003; Best Tour of Boston 1999, Boston Magazine; Institute Honors, American Institute of Architects, 1996; Commonwealth Award, Boston Society of Architects, 1986; Honorary Membership, Boston Society of Architects, 1982; Editor's Pik, Yankee Magazine, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002; Volunteer Recognition, The New England, 1997.

[edit] More Information

Boston By Foot for schedules, special tours and becoming a volunteer guide.

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[edit] External Links

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