{"id":34113,"date":"2023-10-26T23:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T23:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=34113"},"modified":"2025-12-19T21:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T21:05:42","slug":"a-locals-guide-to-everything-on-bostons-freedom-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/a-locals-guide-to-everything-on-bostons-freedom-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local\u2019s Guide to Everything on Boston’s Freedom Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boston is a city teeming with history around nearly every corner. While this city built on Massachusetts Bay is chock full of unique ways to explore our nation\u2019s past, one of the best ways has to be the Freedom Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking along 2.5 miles of red brick among Boston’s beautiful historic neighborhoods, you\u2019ll experience much of America\u2019s early history. The Freedom Trail was created with the idea that there needed to be a clear, concise way for folks to have better accessibility to Boston\u2019s historic sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was officially dedicated in 1951, and since then, it\u2019s been a must-do activity in Boston for families, history buffs, casual tourists, and pretty much everyone. I find there\u2019s little better than trekking the Freedom Trail on one of New England\u2019s gorgeous fall days. Bring a bag with water, snacks, and a camera, and get exploring. I\u2019ll cover all of the sites along the way for a quick look at what to see on the historic Freedom Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to the Freedom Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First off, let\u2019s talk about how to get to the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re visiting for the day, I recommend parking at the Boston Common Parking Garage. This is the best starting point for walking the trail, and it\u2019s relatively easy to access this parking garage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re staying elsewhere in the city or don\u2019t want to drive in, you can access the Freedom Trail by taking Boston\u2019s public transportation system, the MBTA aka the T. You can take the Green, Orange, Blue, or Red line to reach the Freedom Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to tour Freedom Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We might be biased, but going with a local is truly the best way to get to know this Boston attraction and our city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of just wandering from plaque to plaque reading stuff, the history comes alive when you have a born storyteller leading the way. Plus, you discover more than just history. Your guide will highlight the architecture (like Georgian and Renaissance Revival), the scenery of Rose Kennedy Greenway, the secrets of modern Boston, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for our Freedom Trail Highlights Walking Tour<\/a>, and you\u2019ll see what we mean. It\u2019s 400 years of Boston right up to the modern day, delivered in about 90 minutes, immersive, and interactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now without further ado, let\u2019s get to the main stops on Freedom Trail you can see from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boston Common<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Founded in 1634, Boston Common<\/a>\u2019s claim to fame started with the American Revolution. This is the spot where the Colonial militia assembled for the Revolution, and it continued to be a meeting spot for war meetings throughout history, public hangings, and public assembly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this day, it\u2019s a place for free speech, though Boston Common is most popular for its ballfields, skating rink, and Frog Pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massachusetts State House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Technically the \u201cnew\u201d State House (the Old State House is further down on the Freedom Trail), the Massachusetts State House has served as the seat of the Massachusetts government since it first opened in 1798. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sits on the south side of Beacon Hill and overlooks Boston Common and Back Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park Street Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the best parts of exploring Boston is the fact that there are old buildings mixed in with the new \u2014 history really comes alive here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park Street Church was founded at the beginning of the 19th century (1809), and its striking 217-foot steeple was once the very first landmark that travelers saw when approaching Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granary Burying Ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Perhaps my personal favorite on the Freedom Trail, this historic burying ground is tucked in among the city\u2019s bustling streets. You\u2019ll find a number of historic and notable citizens in their final resting place here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it has approximately 2,300 markers, there are in fact a number more buried here without markers. The experts estimate that there are over 5,000 souls buried here. Here are a few graves to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n