FOLLOW THE LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE STORY.

Freedom Trail · Boston

America’s stories are written into its landscapes.
Header: During the summer, the park hosts Town Meeting programs in Faneuil Hall. These interactive programs allow visitors to participate in lively debate on a topic once debated in the Great Hall. · NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS · Photo credits
PLACES THAT KEEP THE PAST CLOSE

A story worth following.

Walk Boston’s revolutionary-era story through meetinghouses, burial grounds and public spaces. Give yourself time to go inside selected sites instead of hurrying from marker to marker.

A desk with paper and two sets of quills frame a person in colonial wear standing in the aisle.
During the summer, the park hosts Town Meeting programs in Faneuil Hall. These interactive programs allow visitors to participate in lively debate on a topic once debated in the Great Hall.
NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS
View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill
Established as one of the country's first naval shipyards, the Charlestown Navy Yard witnessed 174 years of shipbuilding. Today, it is home to USS CONSTITUTION and USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793).
NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS
BUILD YOUR OWN CHAPTER

Places to begin

  • Boston Common
  • Old North Church
  • Bunker Hill

Suggested starting points, not a turn-by-turn route. Choose a manageable local section; stops may be far apart.

Make the visit work for you

Plan for city crossings, uneven paving and separate admission arrangements at some sites.

Give the story time

Allow time for interpretation, a short walk and conversations. One well-chosen historic place can be more rewarding than a rushed list of stops.

Bring your group comfortably

Confirm parking, restrooms, walking surfaces and group reservations with each site. A historic trail designation does not guarantee coach access.

Official visitor information ↗

U.S. visits only. Historic routes may cross private property or have disconnected public sections. Official links provide current maps, access and operating information. Photographs may show earlier conditions.