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Old North Church

193 Salem St., Boston, MA 02113
617-523-6676
Ranked #8 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Owner description: The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in...... more » Owner description: The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot. « less
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Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Popped in here during our own Freedom Trail jaunt and it was worth the stop. We enjoyed hearing the guide tell us a lot more about this historic site than we formerly knew. Beautiful and a reminder that our country's freedom was hard fought. More

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Dallas, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I caught the tail end of and organized visit to the Church and really enjoyed my visit. The guides were very informative and made the story of Paul Reverre come to life. Must see for any visitor to Boston. More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

In addition to the historic and architectural significance of this Boston landmark, it's a wonderful place to take a few moments out from a busy vacation and relax/meditate. I especially liked the small courtyard outside (with the statute of St Francis). More

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florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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It is always great to be able to time travel and the Old North Church allows you a peek into the past long enough to make it a great journey. Always great to go back! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
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So if your not familiar with: "Listen My children and Ye shall hear", or Paul Revere's midnight ride, then find the answers and the architectual beauty of this icon in Boston. A vibrant Practicing Episcopal Congregation worships on Sundays at 9 and 11AM. Enjoy the Choir, the historic Organ and the peace of the service. More

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Newport Beach, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Don't miss the North Church and other local historical places. More

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Athens, GA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Great place. Be sure to check out the bricked over window in the back & ask someone about the story. More

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Fulton, New York, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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A great place to get your hands on some of our nations history, What excited me about visiting here was that you are able to walk around and sit in some of the pews. You can touch pretty much everything and really get a sense for the place and the history of it. It is a beautiful old building and... More

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Middleton Ma
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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I have said before.Born here have been able to travel a lot of places in the World (still am able).Boston has so much to offer. It is a wonderful place More

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Ithaca, New York
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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On weekends they give you a little 5 min talk about the place, and for a price you can go on the tour of the bell ringing room two flights up and the basement crypt. A historic way to kill an hour before or after a nice meal in the north end. More

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