Take a look at a map of Boston, and you'll see what I mean. Unlike Peter Parker's native New York City, arranged on an orderly grid, Boston is a jumble of non-parallel streets. It seems pretty random, but actually, this hodgepodge is a testament to Boston's history.
The Freedom Trail is a “highlights reel” of Boston historical markers, museums, churches, and a ship informing visitors about Boston’s Revolutionary History. This interactive trail is marked by red bricks or a painted sidewalk that winds through the city streets of Boston.
oston’s Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles of history that winds through the heart of Boston. Most people walk the trail North to South, so the Freedom Trail ends at the Bunker Hill Monument, and starts at the Boston Common.
Pets on leashes or harnesses are welcome on the Bostons’ Freedom Trail, however, many of the historic sites will not allow an animal inside.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile trail that winds its way through the heart of Boston. You can take a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail which is the best way to experience the historical sites.
Mayor John Hynes put the plan in motion, marking the 2.5 mile long trail with the iconic red bricks that we know today. By the time that the Freedom Trail was completed, 40,000 people were walking it each year! Around four million people walk the Freedom Trail every year now.
Without factoring in the time taken to experience all of the stops, it should take an average walker about a couple of hours to complete a 2.5 mile journey on foot. However, the additional time taken to visit the sites is entirely up to you.
The Boston Freedom Trail is an urban hike with plenty of access to food, water and directions if you get turned around, but you will still want to have a good self-guided app, a pair of walking shoes, snacks and water.
Boston’s Freedom Trail is a collection of museums, city parks, historic sites, graveyards and even a massive frigate ship affectionately called “Old Ironsides.” All of these fascinating sites are connected over a 2.5 mile long trail that winds its way through the heart of Boston.
Paul Revere's three story home is located in Boston’s North End or “Little Italy”. Built in 1680 and is the original home and not a replica. It’s the oldest house in Boston. Paul Revere didn’t grow up in the house, rather he lived in it from 1770 to 1800.
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