Freedom Trail
A red line through old Boston linking sixteen sites of the American Revolution - a walk through the birthplace of the fight for independence.
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The Freedom Trail is a red brick line painted through the streets of old Boston, linking sixteen historic sites of the American Revolution over four kilometres: meeting houses, burying grounds, Paul Revere's house, the Old North Church and the ship USS Constitution. Following it is the classic way to walk through the birthplace of American independence.
What you actually see
- The Old State House and Faneuil Hall - the sites of revolutionary meetings and the Boston Massacre.
- Paul Revere's House and the Old North Church - the sites of the midnight ride.
- The burying grounds - the graves of the founders and revolutionaries.
- USS Constitution - Old Ironsides, the historic warship at the trail's end.
When to go
The warm months from late spring to autumn for comfortable walking, with October adding New England colour. Winter is cold and some sites keep shorter hours.
Honest expectations
It is a self-guided walk, so how much you get from it depends on doing a little reading or a guided tour. It winds through busy modern streets, so it is history amid a working city, not a preserved district. The full trail is a fair walk with some hills.
Nearby
Boston Common, the harbour and Beacon Hill are around; Cambridge and Harvard lie across the river.
What to pack for Freedom Trail
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
