FREEDOM TRAIL

The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

The 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail usually takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether you choose to stop and explore one or more of the 16 historical sites and attractions. If you would like to thoroughly examine the attractions, staffers recommend that you allow 30 minutes inside each site.

This hop on hop off trolley tour stops at most of the major sites that comprise the Freedom Trail:

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Boston's North End

The heart of the Freedom Trail is in the North End neighborhood and walked by 3.2 million visitors each year. The historic walking path was organized in 1951 when 16 sites were “linked” to better tell Boston’s story of the American Revolution. The red line marker weaves through 2.5 miles of downtown Boston.

In the North End, heading north, the Freedom Trail comes from Haymarket and Blackstone Street through the Greenway parks to Cross Street. The path then heads down Hanover Street, taking a short detour through North Square to pass the Paul Revere House before returning to Hanover Street. At St. Stephen’s Church, the path turns into the Prado – Paul Revere Mall park past Cyrus E. Dallin’s famous equestrian statue of Paul Revere to the Old North Church on Salem Street. From Old North, the trail heads up Hull Street to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground before heading out of the North End toward Charlestown.

Boston Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour  

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Boston common

Established in 1634, Boston Common is America’s oldest public park. Puritan colonists purchased the land rights to the Common’s 44 acres from the first European settler of the area, Anglican minister William Blackstone. 

MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE

Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the ‘new’ and current State House has served as the seat of Massachusetts government since its opening in 1798. Holding the legislative and executive branches, it sits adjacent to the former site of the historic Hancock mansion. 

OLD STATE HOUSE

Through Massacre, Revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Built in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.

USS CONSTITUTION

Launched in Boston in 1797, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and earned her nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when she fought the British frigate HMS Guerriere. 

 FANEUIL HALL

Often referred to as "the home of free speech" and the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall hosted America's first Town Meeting. The Hall's vital role in revolutionary politics had not been part of its original plans, but it became home to an intricate collection of events that shaped the nation's history. ell the story of the American Revolution an