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Activity Downtown, Boston

Freedom Trail

An activity in Downtown, Boston, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Freedom Trail in Downtown, Boston
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Why go

2.5-mile red-brick line past 16 Revolutionary-era sites.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Boston, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Neptune Oyster and Bell in Hand Tavern.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Boston. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Neptune Oyster

    Small North End oyster bar famous for its hot buttered lobster roll.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bell in Hand Tavern

    Tavern dating to 1795, one of the oldest in the country, with live music near Faneuil Hall.

    Drinks · Downtown Boston & the Waterfront · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Union Oyster House

    Open since 1826, the country's oldest continuously operating restaurant, with a raw bar and chowder by Faneuil Hall.

    Food · Downtown Boston & the Waterfront · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Union Oyster House

    America's oldest operating restaurant (1826), serving oysters at a raw bar.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mamma Maria

    Long-running Italian restaurant in a townhouse on North Square, steps from the Paul Revere House.

    Food · Downtown Boston & the Waterfront · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Regina Pizzeria

    The original 1926 North End pizzeria serving thin, charred pies.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Freedom Trail is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Boston

Another curated activity in Boston. See the full Boston guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Boston run from 34°F in January to 82°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Freedom Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Boston from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Boston weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Freedom Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Freedom Trl, Boston, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.36297, -71.05612
Destination
Boston, Massachusetts

Freedom Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Freedom Trail?

Plan on about 3 hours at Freedom Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Freedom Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start at Boston Common and finish in Charlestown.

Is Freedom Trail free?

Yes, we list Freedom Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Freedom Trail?

Freedom Trail is at Freedom Trl, Boston, MA, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Freedom Trail?

Freedom Trail appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Boston.

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