The Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile red-brick path that leads you past 16 historically significant sites, including meeting houses, burying grounds, and churches central to the American Revolution.
Free to walk, though some individual sites charge small entry fees. Takes a half day to walk comfortably.
More landmarks & architecture in Boston
Boston Public Library (McKim Building)
Designed as a 'palace for the people' in 1895, this Renaissance Revival masterpiece features grand murals by John Singer Sargent and the majestic Bates Hall reading room.
Tip: Free admission. Quiet is strictly enforced in the reading rooms. Allow 1-2 hours.
Trinity Church
A masterpiece of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, featuring heavy stone construction, clay-tiled roofs, and exquisite stained glass.
Tip: Price band €. Guided and self-guided tours are available daily.
Massachusetts State House
Designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1798, this building is a masterpiece of Federal-style architecture, topped with a dome covered in 23-karat gold leaf.
Tip: Free admission. Free guided tours are available on weekdays.
Faneuil Hall
Often called the 'Cradle of Liberty,' this historic meeting hall was the site of crucial speeches by Samuel Adams and other patriots protesting British rule.
Tip: Free admission. The ground floor is a bustling marketplace, while the historic Great Hall is on the second floor.