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2.5 centuries in 2.5 miles, The Freedom Trail covers 16 historic landmarks across Boston and Charlestown. Beginning in the Boston Common and ending at the Bunker Hill Monument, one can walk the trail and experience sites such as the New and Old State Houses, Park Street Chruch and Granary Burial Ground, the Black Heritage Trail, King's Chapel & Burial Ground, Faneuil Hall, the site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's house, the U.S.S. Constitution and several others, all connecting many of Boston's historic events.
The Freedom Trail Foundation (http://www.thefreedomtrail.org) offers guided tours complete with colonial-costumed tour guides throughout the year. Audio guides are also available for rent if you would rather do it alone, or just grab a map and go completely free, experiencing the trail all on your own.
The Freedom Trail has long been known as one of the most basic and "must-see" attractions in Boston. A historic and thorough overview no visitor should go without. Leave a Comment
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 Paul Revere Statue by lovemycacti
It is a red brick and painted line that you can follow to get a good grasp on the history and for appreciating the area's beauty. Because most of the buildings are tall and crammed together it can be hard to photograph some areas - keep in mind that shadows tend to strongly appear in pics and can ruin a good photo op.
You can purchase a spot for a guided tour or the newly usage of audio headphone sets ($12) each. Since we were budgeting ourselves we downloaded a guide off the internet (free) and map of the trail (free) and toured it solo. While we may not have gotten detailed versions, I recommend doing this if you're budgeted because you'll still get a good grasp on the buildings/attractions.
The Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center is located at 15 State Street. Friendly Park Rangers staff the center year round and provide scheduled, seasonal free tours. A book and souvenir shop inside the center offers a variety of informative reading materials, postcards and other visitor products.
Hours: Daily 9am until 6pm,
June through August
Daily 9am until 5pm,
September through May
Call: 617-242-5642 for more information and to reserve tours.
Free Public Restrooms are available at the Information Center at 147 Tremont Street, the Visitor Center at 15 State Street, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Charlestown Navy Yard and Bunker Hill. Leave a Comment Address: Recommend start at Boston Common Visitor CenterPhone: (617) 242-5642Directions: DowntownWebsite: www.thefreedomtrail.org/
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 The Old Corner Bookstore, on
the Freedom Trail by Jefie, 3 more photosLeave a Comment Phone: 617-357-8300Directions: Starts in Boston Common, ends at Bunker Hill in CharlestownWebsite: www.thefreedomtrail.org Other Contact: info@thefreedomtrail.org
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 old state house, boston by Myndo
I found out, that it is way more comfortable if you make the Trail backwards. Meaning: start at Bunker Hill and follow the red line from there to the Boston Common.
This way you don?t walk together with other groups of tourists and have more time to do it in your way.
Actually I think the idea of a real line to walk on right through the town funny, but it works very well. You just can?t get lost. No way.
I won?t tell you all the stations of the Trail here. They can be found in any travel guide or tourist pamphlet.
Also go and try the other walks. Boston is a town best visited by foot. Leave a Comment Address: From Boston Common to Bunker Hill
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 Freedom Trail Map by amsterdam_vallon
What makes the sites on the Freedom Trail so special is that they are not recreations or adaptations. They are real. Each one has a role in the beginning of a nation, each one connects us to the spirit of Boston's early patriots whose hearts were ignited by the spark of liberty.
Revolutionary Timeline
1630
Puritans establish the town of Boston.
1670
The first Old South Meeting House, a two-story cedar hall, is built.
1761
James Otis speaks against the Writs of Assistance at the Old State House.
1764
The Sugar Act taxation and Currency Act infuriate Colonists.
1765
The Stamp Act taxation sparks rioting in Boston.
1768
September 18-British garrison troops in Boston.
1770
March 5- The Boston Massacre leaves five dead. British uphold the Tea Act.
1773
December 16-The Boston Tea Party prompts the Intolerable Acts as punishment.
1775
April 18-Paul Revere and William Dawes, Jr., ride from Boston to alert the countryside that British troops are headed to Lexington.
1775
April 19-The British retreat to Boston after the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
1775
June 17-The Battle of Bunker Hill leaves heavy casualties.
1776
March 17-Washington liberates Boston. British evacuate with troops and local Tories.
1776
July 18- Declaration of Independence is read from the Old State House balcony.
1788
June 21-The Constitution is ratified.
1789
George Washington makes triumphal visit to Boston as first President.
1795
Construction begins for the new State House.
1797
USS Constitution is launched.
1809
The Park Street Church is built.
1822
Boston is incorporated as a city.
1829
July 4-William Lloyd Garrison speaks against slavery at the Park Street.
1843
June 17 -Bunker Hill Monument is dedicated. Leave a Comment Address: The Freedom Trail Start from the Boston Common
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 Park St. Church and Granary
Burying Ground, Boston by cruisingbug
Besides Boston Common, the other sites are:
the State House, Park St. Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, First Public School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House Museum, site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, USS Constitution, and Bunker Hill. Some sites charge admission but most are free. Altogether an easy walk which can take a couple hours or all day depending on your level of interest.
Up until Paul Revere's house, the sites are located close together so be sure not to accidentally pass by one (we missed the Bookstore at first - you walk right next to it and can see it better from the Meeting House). Leave a Comment
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The Freedom Trail is an excellent way to introduce yourself to Colonial Revolutionary Boston. In about 2 to 3 hours the Trail will take you along 16 historical sites. It covers well over two and a half centuries of what is considered "America's most significant past".
The sites are followed along a brick or painted line which serves as the guide connecting the sites along the route. Along the Trail you will encounter many other interesting and significant sites.
Following is a list of the sites along the Freedom Trail:
Freedom Trail
Boston Common
Massachusettes State House
Park Sreet Church & Granary Burying Ground
Kigns Chapel & Chapel Burying Ground
First Public School Site & Ben Franklin Statue
Former Site of the Old Corner Bookstore
Old South Meeting House
Old State House
Boston Massacre Site
Faneuil Hall
Paul Revere House
Old North Church
Copp Hill Burying Ground
USS Constitution & Charleston Navy Yard
Bunker Hill Monument
You can meander yourself around the Freedom Trail at your pace or sign up for a Guided Tour. For more information check out their website where you'll find locations and times of where you can start your guided tour. Leave a Comment Website: https://store.thefreedomtrail.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2
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The Bunker Hill Monument is a bit of a misnomer, as it is built on Breed’s Hill (where the Battle of Bunker Hill took place). Bunker Hill is a short distance from Breed’s Hill. This enormous monument marks the spot were British and Rebel forces clashed on June 17, 1775. The Monument is 67 metres tall, and you can climb all 221 steps to the top, from which there are excellent views of Boston, Charlestown and the River. Although the land for the Monument was purchased in 1825, it wasn’t dedicated until 1843 – and the Society that built it nearly went bankrupt because of it. Today there is a small building attached to the monument with a few paintings of Revolutionary figures, while the main museum (opened in 2007) is across the street. Bunker Hill (or rather Breed’s Hill) is allegedly where the phrase “don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes” was popularized. The accuracy of this popularization is in dispute, but it’s still a fitting end to Freedom Trail, as you get to see the whole of the spectacular city from the top of the Monument once you’ve climbed up. Leave a Comment Address: Monument ParkDirections: In Charlestown, about a ten minute walk north of the Charlestown Navy Yard
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 Freedom Trail Banner by risse73
It is best to obtain a free map from the Information Center at the Boston Common and do a self-guided walk through this trail. There is also a free ranger-guided group walk from the Old State House.
For more information about the Freedom Trail, check out this website:
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
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 Time distance map between
places of interest by BruceDunning,
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I walked 9 miles each day for two days, and got rather tired but it was worth the effort to see what is important.
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