Podcast Tour Boston The 22 Billion Dollar Scar and Salvation

2 hr 3 minGerman, EnglishCambridge, United States

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Embark on a sweeping, visually-striking journey through the heart of Boston to uncover the story of the most ambitious, controversial, and transformative mega-project in American history. You will walk the very path where a roaring, elevated green monster of a highway once choked the city, and discover how engineers froze the earth, moved mountains of dirt, and spent 22 billion dollars to bury it. This is a story of staggering engineering triumphs, heartbreaking community displacement, and the ongoing battle for the soul of Boston's neighborhoods.

A 4.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 123 min Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

The northern gateway to the Big Dig, offering a stunning view of the iconic Zaki
m Bridge and setting the stage for the project's massive scale.
10 min
North End
Boston, United States
A lush green space that physically and psychologically reconnected the historically isolated Italian-American North End to downtown Boston.
10 min
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
100 Atlantic Ave, Richmond St, Boston, United States
A waterfront park that highlights the restoration of pedestrian access to Boston's historic harbor, while grappling with its own contested historical monuments.
10 min
The site of an unprecedented engineering feat where a historic, active subway st
ation was underpinned and suspended while a massive highway tunnel was dug beneath it.
10 min
The vibrant heart of the financial district's Greenway, showcasing contemporary
murals and food trucks where a dark concrete wasteland once stood.
10 min
Boston's major transit hub, where engineers artificially froze the ground and us
ed massive hydraulic rams to jack concrete tunnels beneath active train tracks.
10 min
The southern terminus of the Greenway, representing a community's historic resis
tance to the highway and the ongoing struggles with gentrification.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

From Boston's main station, take local public transport toward Nashua Street Park. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Nashua Street Park, Boston, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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