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The Freedon Trail
Visitors can take tours
or walk back into American history. Walking tour takes about 2
to 3 hours and is the best way to connect to Boston’s past.
A Red Brick or Painted Line guides you past 16 sites from the Boston
Common to the State House to The Old South Meeting House, the Boston
Massacre,
Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. A Boston
tour is not complete without a visit to the Freedom Trail.
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/tour.htm |
Paul Revere's House
Self guided tour. Originally built in 1680 this is one of the oldest historic
house museums in the US. Small wooden home of Revolutionary hero Paul Revere
back in the late 1700’s sits in Boston’s Historic North End.
You’ll find period furnishing, many that belonged to the Revere Family,
plus there’s an outside courtyard.
http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ |
U.S.S. Constitution
This is the oldest warship afloat in the world. Commissioned
by President George Washington this ship soared through many of battles
including the war of 1812. Step aboard 200 years of history. Also the
U.S.S. Constitution Museum is a wonderful stop for original artifacts
and information back the sailors that sailed aboard this great American
ship.
http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/
http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ |
Boston Common
This is the start of the Freedom Trail. Approximately 50 acres of land known
now as the Boston Common. The Common played a large role in the history of
Boston and the nation. Before the Revolutionary war British troops camped
on this former cow pasture. The Common is one of America’s oldest public
parks. Today visitors can enjoy the gardens, walk through the parks or take
a swan boat ride.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/bostoncommon.asp |
Old North Church
In 1775 from the steeple of the North Church two lanterns hung warning Bostonian’s
of the British arrival. Original built in 1723 the Old North Church is still
an active Episcopal Church. Several Presidents have made historic visits to the
North Church including President Monroe who received Holy Communion at the altar
rail in 1817. President Theodore Roosevelt attended a service. Presidents Franklin
Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge spoke at the church.
http://www.oldnorth.com/ |
Faneuil Hall
Dating back to 1742, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the spot of the old marketplace
and meeting house. Shops are located on the first floor of the old building.
Upstairs at the meeting house American patriots like Samuel Adams and John
Hancock once spoke. The old building is located in front of wonderful shopping
and restaurants. This is one of Boston’s most popular stops.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/faneuilhall.asp |
Old South Meeting House
The site of the start of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams started the protest
against tax and gave the go-a-head for the Boston Tea Party. Built in 1729,
the South Church hosted many historic American figures like Benjamin Franklin
a member of the church.
http://www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org/ |
Bunker Hill Monument
This is the site of the first major battle in the Revolutionary war. The famous
words of Colonel William Prescott were uttered on these grounds; “Don’t
fire until you see the white of their eyes.” The monument stands 220
tall and 294 steps to the top.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/bunkerhill.asp |
Boston Tea Party Historical Society
Your complete resource on this historic event. Pictures, documents, location, participants, timeline and much more.
http://www.boston-tea-party.org/ |
Boston Tea Party
Authentically restored, full size working replica of one of the Boston Tea Party ships. The ships spans 110 feet long. Exhibits and films.
http://www.bostonteapartyship.com |
Fenway Park
What trip to Boston would be complete without a tour of Fenway Park the home of the Boston Red Sox. Fenway opened in April 1912 as one of the largest ball parks in America. Through the years hosted such Red Sox greats like Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Joe Cromin, Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski and Ted Williams. The Red Sox provide guided tours of the park.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/bos/ballpark/index.jsp |
Historic Burial Grounds
King's Chapel and King's Chapel Burying Ground is the cities oldest.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/kingschapel.asp |
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
This is the cities second oldest burying grounds in Boston.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/coppshill.asp |
City of Boston
Additional Information about the City of Boston visit the following web sites.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/
http://www.bostonusa.com/visitor/visitor.php |
Transit Information
MBTA is the best way to get around the city. You'll find plenty of subway stations in the city. For more information visit the MBTA website.
http://www.mbta.com/ |
Hidden Boston
Boston is a city with a great number of world-class restaurants. Visitors and business people have their choice of popular eating establishments in areas such as the narrow alleys of the North End and the bustling avenues of the Back Bay.
http://hiddenboston.com |
BostonCityLinks
Boston tours, hotels, nightlife, movies, restaurants, Freedom Trail, business directory, dating information, plus theater information and much more. The one stop for all of your city needs.
http://www.bostoncitylinks.com |
