Boston boasts one of the most beautiful alleys in the world, according to USA Today
"This narrow cobblestone street is known as the most photographed street in the country – and it's easy to see why."
There’s a reason why Boston visitors often flock to historic Acorn Street.
USA Today just named the prominent Beacon Hill pathway among 10 of the most beautiful alleys around the world.
“Alleyways sometimes have reputations for being dark, dank and maybe even dangerous, but not all alleys are like that,” wrote USA Today. “Some are legitimately gorgeous.”
“Tourists and locals alike pose before backdrops plucked straight from Longfellow: charming front doors, vine-covered brick walls, gas street lamps, and quaint cobblestones,” The Boston Globe once wrote about the famous alley, noting “On Acorn Street, the struggle for the perfect Instagram shot is real.”
Here’s why USA Today’s 10Best editors lauded it:
This narrow cobblestone street is known as the most photographed street in the country – and it’s easy to see why. It’s gorgeous. Nestled in the famous Beacon Hill, this area once housed one of the largest Black communities in Boston, pre-Civil War. It’s conveniently located near many stops on the Black Heritage Trail.
It should be noted that photoshoots and professional photography are not currently permitted on the private way due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Due to our concerns around COVID-19, we are limiting access in order to maintain the privacy and health of owners,” wrote members of the Acorn Street Association on its website. “Please remember that people live here and consider your fellow visitors as well as the residents as you pass by!”
View USA Today’s list of most beautiful alleys.
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