In Boston, you can walk the 2.5 mile-long
Freedom Trail across downtown and visit 16
historic sites. Start in Boston Common, the
oldest city park in the US. Here, you can
see the Frog Pond, Brewer Fountain, and the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Across the street is the Massachusetts State
House. You can also see the Shaw Memorial
dedicated to the 54th Massachusetts Colored
Regiment. Nearby is another icon - the Park
Street Church.
Keep walking to the Granary Burying Ground,
the final resting place for many American
patriots, like Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John
Hancock, and Ben Franklin's parents. You can
walk the trail yourself or join in a tour.
The next stop is the King's Chapel, an 18th-century
National Historic Landmark. This was the first
Anglican church built in colonial New England
during the reign of King James II.
Nearby is the Old City Hall, which was also
home to the Boston Latin School. Outside is
a statue of Ben Franklin, as well as one of
a donkey - symbol of the Democratic Party.
The Old South Meeting House was the largest
building in colonial Boston and stage for
some of the most important events.
The Old State House was the center of political
life in colonial Boston. It was here that
the first reading of the Declaration
of Independence was given. Just outside, the
Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770.
Nowadays, the Bostonian Society runs the Boston
history museum here. Head inside to browse
the many informative exhibits.
Historic Faneuil Hall has been a marketplace
and meeting hall since 1742. Head in Quincy
Market, where you can choose from a variety
of vendors to sample some of Boston's fresh
seafood, including the famed clam chowder.
Our final stop is the Paul Revere House, once
home to the legendary patriot. There are no
photos allowed inside, so you'll just have
to go see for yourself!
