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What is the Freedom Trail and where is it?

What is the Freedom Trail? The American Revolutionary War began in Boston. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route that takes you to 16 important sites during this war. The walk starts (or ends, depending on the direction you choose to walk it) at the Boston Common and ends (or starts) at the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill.

What are the hours for the Freedom Trail tour?

The Freedom Trail Foundation's most popular tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites. Daily: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. hourly (2:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

How much does it cost to walk the Boston Freedom Trail?

The official Freedom Trail Foundation offers a tour of 11 of the 16 sites (Boston Common through Faneuil Hall). This tour takes 90 minutes and costs $14 for adults and $8 for children. This ticket price does not include admission to the sites on the Freedom Trail.

What is the best time to visit the Freedom Trail?

The Freedom Trail Foundation's most popular tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites. Select Days: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. (Check Purchase Tickets calendar for current daily schedule)

Is there a Freedom Trail App?

This app offers a fully-guided experience of historic Boston - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour.

How long does it take to complete Freedom Trail?

about 90 minutes to 2 hoursThe 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail usually takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether you choose to stop and explore one or more of the 16 historical sites and attractions. If you would like to thoroughly examine the attractions, staffers recommend that you allow 30 minutes inside each site.

Did Paul Revere ride the Freedom Trail?

Paul Revere lived there, with his many children, on the day he took his famous ride to warn the Sons of Liberty that the British were coming. The home gives a unique perspective into the lives of the 18th century colonists.

Who came up with the idea for the Freedom Trail?

journalist William SchofieldThe Freedom Trail was conceived by local journalist William Schofield, who in 1951 suggested building a pedestrian trail to link important local landmarks. Boston mayor John Hynes decided to put Schofield's idea into action. By 1953, 40,000 people were walking the trail annually.

Is the Freedom Trail worth it?

Walking the Freedom Trail is one of Boston's best experiences. On this walk, learn about Paul Revere's midnight ride, visit historic meetinghouses and churches, and learn about battles and events that sparked that start of the Revolutionary War.

Can you walk the Freedom Trail without a guide?

No, the Foundation's 90-minute walking tours are not the only way to visit the Freedom Trail! Walking tours are meant to supplement visits to the Trail, not replace visitation into the historic sites. Many historic sites have docents and exhibits that provide in-depth information about the history of Boston.

Can you ride a bike on the Freedom Trail?

While there's no one path that escaping slaves took to claim their freedom, cyclists can get a sense of some of America's Underground Railroad history from a new bicycle route of 2,100 miles that cuts from coastal Alabama up to Canada.

Was there really a Freedom Trail in North Carolina?

Freedom Roads is a statewide trail system designed to recognize the roads, rivers and ports in North Carolina that were crucial to the efforts of enslaved African Americans seeking freedom, and to those groups and individuals who supported and assisted their efforts.

Can you ride bikes Freedom Trail Boston?

While the Trail is designed as pedestrian way finding along city sidewalks, you can still use Bluebikes to access most of the historical sites along the way, with plenty of locations to start and stop your tour.

What is the code for the Freedom Trail?

Here's the code: 1R (fReedom) 2A (trAil) 3I (traIl) 4L (traiL) 5R (tRail) 60 (freedOm) 7A (trAil) 8D (freeDom) 7. Turn the dial and set the indicated letter in this order.

Why is it called the Freedom Trail in Boston?

The Freedom Trail takes visitors to Boston through a tour of sixteen sites in the city which were of importance before and during the American Revolution against British rule in the 18th century.

Why is the Freedom Trail important?

Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

What is the Freedom Trail?

The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

How many Freedom Trail sites are there?

The Freedom Trail Foundation's most popular tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites.