Where does Freedom Trail start and end?

Freedom Trail Sites Begin your journey at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center located at 139 Tremont Street and conclude at the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

How long is the Freedom Trail in Boston Massachusetts?

4 km
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Whats at the end of the Freedom Trail?

The Freedom Trail ends at the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. You can walk or take the Charlestown Water Shuttle to get back downtown Boston.

Where are the stops on the Freedom Trail?

Special markers implanted in the sidewalk denote the stops along the Freedom Trail. Freedom Trail marker through a red brick sidewalk. Freedom Trail next to Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long (4.0 km) path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts, that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States.

Is there an interactive map of the Boston Freedom Trail?

Our interactive map of the Freedom Trail includes all 16-historic stops along its 2.5-mile route through Boston. We’ll give you the tools and tips to take a free walking tour including all of the Freedom Trail stops in order with site descriptions. You can even view our interactive map in Google Maps and follow along as history comes to life.

How many people walk the Freedom Trail a year?

By 1953, 40,000 people were walking the trail annually. The National Park Service operates a visitor’s center on the first floor of Faneuil Hall, where they offer tours, provide free maps of the Freedom Trail and other historic sites, and sell books about Boston and United States history.

When did Freedom Trail start?

The Freedom Trail was conceived by local journalist William Schofield , who in 1951 suggested building a pedestrian trail to link important local landmarks. Boston mayor John Hynes decided to put Schofield’s idea into action. By 1953, 40,000 people were walking the trail annually.