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Freedom Trail

Boston, MA 02109
617-357-8300
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As featured in 3 days in Boston and 1 other guide
Ranked #5 of 192 attractions in Boston
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Type: Historic Walking Areas, Trails
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Walking, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveler Description: There are at least seven Different Tour Companies that tour guests on the Freedom Trail:  The Freedom Trail Foundation :Daily tours every hour on the... more »
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Jarvis Bay Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The Freedom trail is a painted red line around the city of Boston, past 16 historical sites. We found it very interesting and a great way to spend a day in Boston.

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orlando
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Very well marked trail giving the history and landmarks for the American Revolution. They have taken great care in this city to preserve and honor the beginnings of our nation.

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Salem, Oregon
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8 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We did this on our own without a guide. We followed the red line on the roads and sidewalks and really enjoyed all the sites and the history there, very fun to do!

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Galaga
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

This is such a fun thing to do in Boston, outdoor and historic and you can see lots of cemeteries and what a way to learn about boston history. Highly recommend and will come back to do again!

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Livingston, United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I walked the Freedom Trail on one of my last viists to Boston, in fact it may well have been my last visit. I hope to get back there again at some point though. Anyway enough of my rambling. I really enjoyed the trail but it does take a bit of time to get round and in fact I didn't... More

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West Midlands, England
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

My wife and I decided to walk the freedom trail during our few days in Boston. We started in the afternoon as it had been raining in the morning and we'd intended to walk the whole route. However, as there are so many things to stop and see on the way, we only made it about half way before time... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This truly gives you a sense of the history in Boston. I think next time I would get the headset rather than sticking my nose in a book.

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Newton, Massachusetts
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This is a great trail and introduction to the city of Boston. Helpful to read up on the sites beforehand so that you have more information on the cemeteries, etc.

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Took a beautiful walk through the freedom trail on a recent weekend (one of the first times we'd actually walked outside following the 6-month Boston hibernation!). Lots of historical landmarks along the way and the perfect sunday afternoon activity whether you're a tourist or a local!

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Seattle, Washington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

meh. i forgot there was a guided tour option, which would have been so much better than just walking the trail. it's about 2 miles long with a lot of cool stops and some of them have entrance fees. don't pay the $3 for the map at the boston commons visitors center at the beginning. the stops are listed online,... More

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