The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Peaceful Places
The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England by Jana Riess
Hidden Spring
This interesting book written by Jana Riess in association with the Historic Boston organization will help you find balance when you visit Boston or New England. When visiting a lot of places while in a new area, tourists can often find themselves over tired and stressed.
The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England provides peaceful, restful places so that you have a balance between hectic and serene on your trip. The author has divided the book into chapters for each of the New England states, as well as Boston and Cape Cod. She provides a comprehensive index and glossary.
Other useful components of the book include:
History of the spiritual life in New England
Architectual elements of sacred buildings
Information about church interiors
Protocol of visiting a house of worship
Interesting tips, definitions, and data in sidebars
Each listing of a sacred space, park, lighthouse, trails, etc. includes:
Address
Driving directions
Hours open
Telephone number
Website if available
Admission fee information
Nearby attractions
Fascinating background commentary
The author's writing style makes New England's spiritual past come alive, and the present intriguing. Bottom Line: If you are visiting New England, make sure you have a copy of this book!
More Resources
Boston's Visitor Bureau
Historic Boston
Massachusetts Tourism Office
Secret Boston
Where to Purchase The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England
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