The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 17 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Stops along the trail include simple explanatory ground markers, graveyards, notable churches and buildings, and a historic naval frigate. Most of the sites are free or suggest donations, although the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, and the Paul Revere House charge admission. The Freedom Trail is overseen by the City of Boston's Freedom Trail Commission and is supported in part by grants from various non-profit organizations and foundations, private philanthropy, and Boston National Historical Park.
The Freedom Trail was conceived by journalist William Schofield in 1951, who suggested building a pedestrian trail to link important landmarks. Boston mayor John Hynes decided to put Schofield's idea into action.
The foundation offers seven tours for the public, groups, private groups and schools.
Public tours leave every hour on the hour (beginning 11 a.m.) from Boston Common Visitor Center and every hour on the half-hour beginning 10:30 a.m. from ArtsBoston at Faneuil Hall.
The trail itself is free, but you can opt for a guided tour of the trail for the following prices:
Adults: $12
Students, Seniors: $10
Children (6-12): $6.50
The prices are for an online booking, which offers a 10% discount.
Some tours are more expensive (Historic Pub Crawl or Historic Holiday Stroll).
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Trail
Official website http://thefreedomtrail.org/
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Email info@thefreedomtrail.org
Phone +1 617 357 8300
Address 99 Chauncy Street, suite 401, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Coordinates 42°21'10.832" N -71°3'39.56" E
