History Comes Alive! Take a Road Trip to Boston

Put on your walking shoes, a warm hat and gloves and follow a red-bricked route through the city. On this two-and-a-half-mile route you will find 16 historically-significant sites from the time of the American Revolution that will captivate imaginations of all ages. From Boston Commons, to the Granary Burial Ground, Faneuil Hall, and Paul Revere’s House, all the way across the Charles River to the Bunker Hill Memorial and the USS Constitution, the walk is a great showcase for Boston's rich history. There are a couple of ways to take this all in. If you book a tour with the Freedom Trail Foundation, it’s possible that Mehibitale Dawes will lead you on the tour and you’ll learn why her husband almost became as famous as Paul Revere. Whichever 18th century-costumed guide you get will engage young and old along the 90-minute tour, telling tales of history that you've likely heard — and some that you haven’t. The tours cover quite a bit of ground, so If you don’t think your younger kids will manage it, then follow the route on your own.

Good to know: There is a smart phone app that you can purchase that will help guide you along the route if you decide to trek out on your own. https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/book-tour/smart-phone.shtml

The Freedom Trail Foundation

Book a Tour: thefreedomtrail.org

Purchase Tickets: Boston Common Visitor Information Center

Boston Common Park
139 Tremont St.
617-536-4100
Online: boston.gov