The four kilometre-plus Boston Freedom Trail showcases the city's most famous revolutionary sights through the downtown core. Along the way you can admire important landmarks that helped earn Boston its “Cradle of Liberty” nickname.
The trail starts at Boston Common, one of the oldest public parks in the United States. At the centre of the 20-hectare green is a monument to those who lost their lives in the Boston Massacre. From here, follow the redbrick road to Massachusetts State House, which was once a meeting point for the Sons of Liberty, an undercover group of patriots who operated during the American Revolution.
Don’t miss Park Street Church, built in 1809 and topped by a soaring spire. It was used to store gunpowder in the War of 1812 and also gained a reputation for its fiery preaching sermons. Bunker Hill Monument is the final landmark, accessed via winding cobblestone streets. The granite obelisk stands over 65 metres tall and commands sweeping panoramas over Boston and the North Shore.
Getting around Freedom Trail
The Boston Freedom Trail starts at Boston Common in the heart of the downtown core. There are multiple MBTA stops located along the Boston Freedom Trail, including Downtown Crossing, State Street, Government Centre and Haymarket.