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The Freedom Trail

The Boston Freedom Trail is a world-famous historic attraction visited by over 4 million people every year. Marked by a red brick line, it stretches through downtown Boston, leading you to 16 historically significant sites connected to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

Covering 250 years of American history, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burial grounds, parks, and a ship that tells the inspiring story of the American Revolution and beyond.

You can walk the trail on your own or join a 90-minute tour led by local guides, immersing you in the city’s unique history, from the landing at Plymouth Rock to the beginnings of the American Revolution. 

 

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Stops on the Fredom Trail

Boston Common
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible 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
Beacon Hill
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchar Accessible, Restrooms, Braille,Large Print, Listening Device 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.
Park Street Church
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair access, Restrooms The church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, atop the site of Boston’s town grain storage building, or granary. Designed by Peter Banner, the 217 ft. steeple of Park Street Church was once the first landmark travelers saw when approaching Boston.
Granary Burying Ground
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible Established in 1660, some of America's most notable citizens rest here. Named for the 12,000-bushel grain storage building that was once next door, the historic burying ground has approximately 2,300 markers.
King's Chapel
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Founded in 1686 as Boston’s first Anglican church, King’s Chapel is home to over 330 years of history. The 1754 granite building still stands on the church’s original site: the corner of Boston’s oldest English burying ground.
Boston Latin School
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the oldest public school in America. It offered free education to boys - rich or poor - while girls attended private schools at home. Until the completion of the schoolhouse in 1645, classes were held in the home of the first headmaster, Philemon Pormont. A mosaic and a statue of former student Benjamin Franklin currently marks the location of the original schoolhouse.
Old Corner Bookstore
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop Constructed in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore is downtown Boston’s oldest commercial building and was home to the 19th-century publishing giant Ticknor and Fields, producer of many venerable American titles including Thoreau’s Walden, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Longfellow's Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and the Atlantic Monthly including Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Old South Meeting House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair, Restrooms, Large Print, Braille, Listening Device Experience history where the Boston Tea Party began! This hall rang with words from Puritan sermons, public meetings, and the tea tax debates - visit Old South Meeting House and add your voice to history.
Old State House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop 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.
Boston Massacre Site
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible On March 5, 1770, after months of tensions due to occupation and taxation, Bostonians and Redcoats clashed in the streets of Boston. What ended with five civilians killed by gunfire, Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr, led to the rallying of Bostonians against the Crown and the evacuation of troops in Boston. They would not return until 1774.
Faneuil Hall
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms 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.
Paul Revere House
Downtown
Freedom Trail Stop, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms, Large Print Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.
Old North Church
North End
Visit the site that launched the American Revolution! Built in 1723, Boston’s oldest church is best known for the midnight ride of Paul Revere and “One if by land, two if by sea.” Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
North End
Freedom Trail Stop Named after shoemaker William Copp, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is the final resting place and burying ground of merchants, artisans, and craftspeople who lived in the North End.
USS Constitution
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop 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.
Bunker Hill Monument
Charlestown
Freedom Trail Stop The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War and predicted the character and outcome of the rest of the war.
Freedom Trail
Downtown
Freedom Trail, Popular, 1.5 hours, Wheelchair accessible The Boston Freedom Trail is a world-famous historic attraction visited by over 4 million people every year. Marked by a red brick line, it stretches through downtown Boston, leading you to 16 historically significant sites connected to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

 

 

Freedom Trail Tours

Freedom Trail and Boston Market Walking TourBoston from $240 Check Restaurant
Small-group Boston Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston4.8from $245 Check Restaurant
Guided Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston4.7from $25 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston4.4from $25 Check Restaurant
Guided Tour of the Freedom TrailBoston4.8from $25 Check Restaurant
Guided Freedom Trail TourBoston4.5from $26 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Guided Walking TourBoston4.6from $30 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Small-group TourBoston5from $35 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail History TourBoston4.9from $39 Check Restaurant
The Freedom Trail TourBoston4.5from $45 Check Restaurant
Two-hour Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston4.8from $45 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Self-guided Walking TourBoston3.8from $5 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Pub CrawlBoston from $50 Check Restaurant
Private Freedom Trail Walking TourBoston from $510 Check Restaurant
Food to Freedom Trail Small-group Walking TourBoston5from $539 Check Restaurant
Small-group Freedom Trail Pub CrawlBoston4.7from $60 Check Restaurant
Three Self-guided Freedom Trail ToursBoston4.3from $7.75 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail & North End Walking Tour in BostonBoston3.7from $75.86 Check Restaurant
Freedome Trail Revolutionary History TourBoston5from $76 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail and Historic Taverns Guided TourBoston5from $83 Check Restaurant
Freedom Trail Food TourBoston from $99 Check Restaurant
 
 
 

Restaurants near the Freedom Trail

Trattoria Il Panino Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Citrus & Salt Contemporary Mexican Seaport$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Union Oyster House Seafood Faneuil Hall$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside Seafood Seaport$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Serafina Seaport Italian Seaport$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
75 Chestnut Contemporary American Beacon Hill$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Moxies - Boston Seaport American Seaport$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Ma Maison French Beacon Hill$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Pink Taco - Boston Mexican Seaport$$Excellent Check Restaurant
State Street Provisions American Financial District$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Lucia Ristorante Unspecified North End$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Hook + Line Seafood Seaport$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Quattro Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
TreMonte Restaurant - North End Italian North End$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Panza Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Vinoteca di Monica Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Tiki Rock Comfort Food Financial District$$Awesome Check Restaurant
casarecce Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Peregrine - The Whitney Hotel Boston Unspecified Beacon Hill$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Ristorante Saraceno Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Massiminos Cucina Italiana Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Nico Italian North End$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Rosa Mexicano - Boston Mexican Seaport$$Awesome Check Restaurant
STREGA Italiano – Seaport Italian Seaport$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Mare Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Estella American Beacon Hill$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant Irish Beacon Hill$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
The Daily Catch - Waterfront Seafood North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Ciao Roma Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Joe’s Waterfront American North End$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Faneuil Hall$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Strega North End Italian North End$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Tresca Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Lucca North End Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Aqua Pazza Seafood North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Libertine Italian North End$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Arya Trattoria Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf Seafood Faneuil Hall$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Isabella Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
The Florentine Cafe Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Limani Grille - Seaport Mediterranean Seaport$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Mamma Maria Italian North End$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport Unspecified Seaport$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Villa Francesca Italian North End$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Rowes Wharf Sea Grille Seafood Financial District$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Toscano Restaurant Italian Beacon Hill$$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Umbria Italian North End$$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Mooo BEACON HILL Steak Beacon Hill$$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
The Nautilus Pier 4 Pan-Asian Seaport$$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
No. 9 Park European Beacon Hill$$$$Awesome Check Restaurant
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Boston Steakhouse Seaport$$$$Exceptional Check Restaurant
Wolfgang's Steakhouse - Boston Steakhouse Beacon Hill$$$$Awesome Check Restaurant

  

Hotels near the Freedom Trail 

Studio Ready 4 Students & Traveling Professionals! 310Theater District, Boston$$7.4* Check Restaurant
Small Fully Equipped Contemporary Studio Near MGHBeacon Hill, Boston$$5.4* Check Restaurant
Modern Studio In City Center, Near Boston CommonBeacon Hill, Boston$$6.5* Check Restaurant
citizenM Boston North StationWest End, Boston$$$8.7* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport DistrictWaterfront, Boston$$$8.8* Check Restaurant
Boston Omni Parker House HotelDowntown Boston, Boston$$$8.1* Check Restaurant
Moxy Boston DowntownDowntown Boston, Boston$$$8.1* Check Restaurant
Temple Place SuitesTheater District, Boston$$$7.0* Check Restaurant
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport DistrictWaterfront, Boston$$$8.4* Check Restaurant
The Westin Boston Seaport DistrictWaterfront, Boston$$$8.3* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #15Beacon Hill, Boston$$$8.3* Check Restaurant
Oasis Guest HouseFenway Kenmore, Boston$$$8.7* Check Restaurant
Downtown Beacon Hill, Convenient, Comfy Studio #14Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.5* Check Restaurant
Downtown Beacon Hill, Convenient, Comfy Studio #10Beacon Hill, Boston$$$8.0* Check Restaurant
Downtown Beacon Hill, Convenient, Comfy Studio #1Beacon Hill, Boston$$$8.2* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #9Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.9* Check Restaurant
Stylish Studio on Newbury St, THIS IS BOSTON! #12Back Bay, Boston$$$8.0* Check Restaurant
Cozy Furnished Studio in Beacon Hill #4Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.6* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #12Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.4* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #2Beacon Hill, Boston$$$8.0* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #6Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.4* Check Restaurant
Charming & Stylish Studio on Beacon Hill #11Beacon Hill, Boston$$$7.2* Check Restaurant
Cozy Newbury Street Studio, #5Back Bay, Boston$$$7.6* Check Restaurant
Comfy Beacon Hill Studio Great for Work Travel #13Beacon Hill, Boston$$$6.1* Check Restaurant
Sonder The HancockBeacon Hill, Boston$$$7.8* Check Restaurant
Enjoy Spring Time In Boston 406Theater District, Boston$$$7.7* Check Restaurant
Hilton Boston Park PlazaTheater District, Boston$$$$8.0* Check Restaurant
Harborside InnFinancial District, Boston$$$$8.2* Check Restaurant
The Godfrey Hotel BostonTheater District, Boston$$$$8.9* Check Restaurant
The Langham, BostonFinancial District, Boston$$$$9.1* Check Restaurant
Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston WaterfrontWaterfront, Boston$$$$8.2* Check Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Boston HarborEast Boston, Boston$$$$8.3* Check Restaurant
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, BostonBack Bay, Boston$$$$9.4* Check Restaurant
The Ritz-Carlton, BostonTheater District, Boston$$$$8.1* Check Restaurant
Boston Yacht HavenWaterfront, Boston$$$$9.7* Check Restaurant
Hotel AKA Boston CommonDowntown Boston, Boston$$$$8.0* Check Restaurant
Meco HotelWest End, Boston$$$$ Check Restaurant
Spacious Fully Furnished Apartment by Logan AirportEast Boston, Boston$$$$9.2* Check Restaurant
Beautiful 3BR 3BA Duplex parking Best Location BostonNorth End, Boston$$$$9.2* Check Restaurant
Boston Harbor views Modern north end condo FREE PARKING!North End, Boston$$$$8.0* Check Restaurant