Freedom Trail, Heritage trail in Boston, US
The 2.5-mile red brick path connects 16 historical locations through downtown Boston, the North End district, and Charlestown neighborhood.
The trail creation started in 1951 when journalist William Schofield proposed linking colonial landmarks to preserve Revolutionary War period sites.
The trail includes graveyards, meeting houses, churches, and government buildings that tell stories of American independence through architectural elements.
Visitors can take guided tours with period-dressed interpreters or explore independently using maps from the Faneuil Hall visitor center.
The red line path, marked in paint or brick on sidewalks, guides people through three centuries of American history in chronological order.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1951
Website: http://thefreedomtrail.org
GPS coordinates: 42.35996,-71.05676
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
Faneuil Hall
36 m
Boston Public Library
175 m
Boston City Hall
109 m
Old State House
146 m
Quincy Market
145 m
Union Oyster House
161 m
New England Holocaust Memorial
164 m
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
270 m
Boston National Historical Park
150 m
Exchange Place
187 m
City Hall Plaza
197 m
60 State Street
109 m
Ames Building
194 m
One Boston Place
211 m
75 State Street
212 m
28 State Street
95 m
Provident Institution for Savings in the Town of Boston
292 m
Statue of Red Auerbach
211 m
Improv Asylum
267 m
Cornhill
116 m
A Once and Future Shoreline
42 m
Blackstone Block Historic District
129 m
Winthrop Building
294 m
Sears' Crescent and Sears' Block
228 m
Second Brazer Building
199 m
Codman Building
245 m
Merchants Exchange
145 m
The Great Hall
59 mReviews
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