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The Freedom Trail is a 3.15-mile trail that connects the 16 most important historical landmarks in downtown Boston. The trail starts on Boston Common and ends at the USS Constitution in...
The renowned Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile, brick-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites. Find trail stops, map, audio tour and more!
- How Long is the Freedom trail?The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile red-brick path featuring a unique collection of 16 historic sites throughout Downtown, the North End, and Charlesto...
- Where does the freedom trail start?We recommend starting your journey at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street and concluding at the USS Constitution in...
- Does it cost money to experience the Freedom Trail?There is no fee associated with walking the Freedom trail, making it the perfect activity during your visit to Boston! There is, however, a fee ass...
- How do I buy walking tour tickets?Tickets to guided tours of the Freedom Trail can be purchased online or at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont Street, Boston...
- Is the Freedom Trail wheelchair-accessible?Yes, the Freedom Trail and guided walking tours are wheelchair accessible.
- Are dogs allowed on the Freedom Trail?Yes, dogs are allowed on the Freedom Trail as it is a path on city sidewalks and in public spaces such as Boston Common, Bunker Hill Monument groun...
- Where can I find maps of the Freedom Trail?A downloadable map of the Freedom Trail can be found here.
- Boston Common. Tremont Street. Often referred to as the oldest public park in America, the Common dates back to 1634. A long list of history-making events have taken place here since that time, including the departure point for the Redcoats on their way to the Battle of Lexington & Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
- The State House. Beacon Street at Park Street. Completed in 1798, the Massachusetts State House, or “New State House,” is one of the oldest buildings on Beacon Hill.
- Park Street Church. Park & Tremont Streets. The Park Street Church was the scene of a number of historic “firsts” including William Lloyd Garrison’s first anti-slavery address on July 4, 1829.
- Granary Burying Ground. Park & Tremont Streets. This graveyard lays claim to the remains of three of the signers of the Declaration of Independence: John Hancock, Sam Adams & Robert Treat Paine.
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Explore the 16 stops on the Boston Freedom Trail! This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own.
Boston Freedom Trail Map. Each of the major sites along the Boston Freedom Trail map has a button that when clicked, pops up historical facts as well as a link to additional information. Traditionally, the Freedom Trail begins at the Boston Common, which is located on the bottom of this map.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walking route through downtown Boston, Massachusetts. This route, which is part of the National Park System, follows a red line of brick or paved paths through 16 historical sites that are all connected to the history of the American Revolution.
