Do you want to know Boston in an easy and fast way? All you have to do is do the well-known Freedon Trail (Freedom Trail). This walk will allow you to know the history of the city by showing you some of the most emblematic places . Look for the red line and go all over the area. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles long, and was created in 1958. It connects a total of 15 historical sites. Some of the most important are:
– Boston Common
This is the oldest public park in the world. In 1830 it was declared illegal for farmers who allowed their cows to graze in the area, but it remained open to the public. Today its beautiful gardens and are the perfect hosts for numerous concerts, events, and great walks in which to relax.
– The State House
It was designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1795 and was completed in 1798. Since then some new parts have been added but the historical value remains the same. Both Governor Samuel Adams and Paul Revere were present at the laying of the first stone.
– Granary Burying Ground
This is the most famous cemetery in the country. You can find the graves of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and the victims of the Boston Massacre.
– King’s Chapel
This was the first Church of England in Boston and later became the first Unitarian Church of the United States. Next to it is the oldest cemetery in the city.
– Globe Corner Bookstore
This building was built in 1712 and is still used as a bookstore today.