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The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk that connects 16 historic sites related to the American Revolution and beyond. Learn about the events, people, and places that shaped the nation's birth from costumed guides, see photos, and read reviews.
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Boston Latin School Site/Benjamin Franklin Statue. Old...
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Welcome to Boston's Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red-lined...
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There are many ways to make the facts of history become part...
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Walk Into History® and experience more than 250 years of...
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- Massachusetts State House
- Granary Burying Ground
- King's Chapel & King's Chapel Burying Ground
- Boston Latin School Site/Benjamin Franklin Statue
- Old Corner Bookstore
- Old South Meeting House
- Old State House
- Boston Massacre Site
- Faneuil Hall
- Paul Revere House
- Old North Church
- Copp's Hill Burying Ground
- USS Constitution
- Bunker Hill Monument
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May 22, 2023 · Explore Boston's history along the red brick line of the Freedom Trail ®, a 2.5 mile route to some of the oldest and most significant sites in the city. Learn about the American Revolution and other movements, controversies, and challenges with free self-guided audio tour or guided tours.
Explore 16 sites where the American Revolution was launched in Boston, from churches and burying grounds to museums and meetinghouses. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation and experience over 250 years of history with walking tours, audio guides, and more.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path that connects 16 historical locations in Boston, such as the Old North Church, the USS Constitution, and the Bunker Hill Monument. Learn about the trail's origin, the official sites, and the nearby memorials and attractions.
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If you want to walk the Freedom Trail, but don’t necessarily want to enter every single site, which ones should you visit? Here are our favorites: 1. Granary Burying Ground,we loved the old headstones 2. Paul Revere House,for its historical importance 3. Old North Church,for its importance in American folklore
You can walk the Freedom Trail in either direction.If you start at Bunker Hill in the morning, you can climb the obelisk before the crowds arrive. Most sites are open from 9 to 5,but this can vary depending on the day of the week and the season. If you plan on entering these sites, make sure you check the operating hours before you go. Have a meal ...
Here are a few more tours that make nice additions to the Freedom Trail. These don’t take the place of walking the Freedom Trail, but they are interesting add-ons to the Freedom Trail experience:
Learn about the 16 sites on the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that traces the history of the American Revolutionary War in Boston. Find tips on how to walk the trail without a tour, what to see and do at each site, and a map of the trail.
Paul Revere House. Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.
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Explore the historic sites and stories of the Freedom Trail with this self-guided audio tour. You can listen online or download the official NPS App for free and enjoy the tour anytime, anywhere.