Tour of the Longwood Medical Area July 31, 2011

On this walking tour, explore today's world-renowned community of hospitals, academic institutions, and biomedical research centers of the Longwood Medical Area.

Walk among the Joslin Diabetes Center, Children's Hospital and two of the flagship teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School: Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Learn of their landmark medical contributions such as the iron lung, the first successful kidney transplant, and the introduction of insulin to the United States.

Boston By Foot is a nonprofit organization to promote the architecture and history of Boston. Guided walking tours are offered regularly May-October and private tours may be requested throughout the year. See the Boston By Foot web site to see the wide spectrum of offerings or for information about becoming a member.

Official Website: http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/tours/Longwood