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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 Address: 147 Tremont Street, Boston CommonPhone: 617.357.8300Directions: T stop: Park Street on the Green LineWebsite: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org
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| | | | Freedom Trail: The Freedom Trail | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Exploring beautiful Boston is best on foot, as I'm sure you've been well-informed of already. The Freedom Trail has sixteen historic sites, all significant in this country's early struggle for freedom, are connected by a 2.5 mile red brick line that not only links one place to another, but the past to the present. 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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| | | | Freedom Trail: Walk through History | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
The Freedom Trail should be the #1 Thing to Do on every American visitor's list - here is where you will walk in the footsteps of America's founders. The 2.5 mile trail makes sixteen stops along a red brick or painted line, so you can't lose your way. If you start at Boston Common, you can visit the information building there near Tremont and buy a map for $2 (I'd printed out a map and all the info online but hubby didn't realize I had all the descriptions before buying the map). If you start at Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, go to the 2nd floor of Faneuil and ask for a Park Service map (free). 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 Website: www.freedomtrail.org
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