Weave your way through the city center, the birthplace of the American Revolution, and soak up some of the country’s earliest history on Freedom Trail. The 4 km (2.5 mi) brick-lined trail passes 16 historical city monuments, including museums, churches, and political sites. Begin your walk in the Boston Common, the location of the British forces' encampment during the occupation of 1775-76. Then head to the impressive Massachusetts State House, which was built shortly after the revolution and now houses state government offices. Don’t miss a chance to visit the site of the infamous Boston Massacre, or to tour the oldest house in the city, the home of Paul Revere. While most visitors choose to walk the trail freely, guided tours and audio headsets are available at the tourist center. Arrange your visit to Freedom Trail and discover more family-friendly attractions in Boston using our Boston travel itinerary maker.
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mystceli
A faire pour découvrir les anciennes demeures de boston par contre si vous avez des problèmes pour marcher à eviter car assez long more »
To discover the old houses of boston however if you have any problems to walk to avoid car long enoughView original -
Ravellodreams
Recently walked with my two young nephews. They especially enjoyed the Granary Burial Grounds and the Bunker Hill Monument - everyone climbed to the top to see a great view of Boston and the Harbor. E... more »
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Walter M
The Freedom Trail is one of my favorite trips through Boston. I have traveled the route several times and never tire of it. It provides so much history of our founding country in a relatively small ar... more »
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Gregg Gandy
We weren't sure if we wanted to tour by ourselves or take the guided tour. I am so glad we did the guided group tour. Our tour guide Isaiah Thomas could not have been better. He was engaging and made the tour not only educational but great fun. How he could keep his cool in his uniform in the summer heat and still smile and tell jokes is amazing.
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J Clifton Meek
Walk, don't ride the bus. Even though the weather was in the 30s and breezy, walking the Trail gives one the opportunity to experience Boston and to get visceral feeling for the place. It also let's you enjoy the architecture and make sudden stops for tasty treats! The history in Boston is omnipresent, which is lovely; the Trail lets you get the high points in focus and provides a context for just walking around and soaking it in.
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Tushar Rao
Awesome place. Historic and scenic. I loved the vibe of the places and the places that the trail took me to. You can also book a guide or be part of a guided group, which is a lot more fun.
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Ahmad Alaboh
A very nice American History tour. The host Isiah Thomas is well informed and entertaining.
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Raja Sankurathri
Walk, explore and make it a memorable trip...super crowded place on the weekends...enjoyed every bit of it.
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