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- Boston Common. The Freedom Trail starts at Boston Common. Word to the wise, it’s not the Boston Commons. This 44-acre park was the first city park in America dating back to 1634.
- Massachusetts State House. From the Boston Commons, you can see the iconic golden dome of the State House. Charles Bulfinch, America’s first professional architect, designed it after another one of his famous structure – The Capital Building.
- Park Street Church. Puritan Religion, Boston, and the quest for freedom go hand in hand since the colony began. Park Street Church was an epicenter for religious faith and activism since the first sermon in 1810 and continues to remain active today.
- The Granary Burying Ground. The Granary Burying Ground is Boston’s third-oldest cemetery and the final resting place for many notable Revolutionary War-era patriots.
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- Stop A – The Boston Common. The oldest public park in the United States (1634) outside the Park St. Subway Station, the first subway in the United States (1897).
- Stop B – Massachusetts State House. Follow the Trail up to the Massachusetts State House (1798), which is the oldest continually running state capital building in America.
- Stop C – Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. Walk back across the street and you will be at the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial which shows Gould-Shaw and his men of the 54th regiment of the Union Army.
- Stop D – The Park St. Church. Follow the trail back into the Boston Common to the starting point take a left down Tremont St. (follow the brick line) and cross Park St. The Park St. Church (1809).
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Where does the Freedom Trail Start. The Freedom Trail starts at Boston Common (map). The Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles (4 km) long and to walk it will likely take you an entire day. Plan on it taking longer if you have children or want to spent more time at any of the sites.
May 22, 2023 · Originally conceptualized in the 1950s, the Freedom Trail ® is an iconic symbol of Boston. Its red brick line snakes through some of the oldest parts of the City, navigating visitors to some of the most significant historic sites in the Downtown, North End, and Charlestown neighborhoods of Boston.