Yes, Boston is a great walking city.
Every corner brings some new historic site or some interesting building to look at.
And from the throngs around Quincy Market to the fruit and vegetable sellers of Haymarket to the sunbathers along the Esplanade, Boston is a place to watch people. Together, the people and the building create an urban experience duplicated in only a few other places. Take a virtual walk through Boston - Click on any of the following. Please note that this is very much a work in progress. Classic buildings There are some buildings that just define Boston, from colonial masterpieces to more modern edifices such as the Hancock.