Stops Along the Freedom Trail

1. Boston Common

2. Site of the Liberty Tree (Washington & Essex Streets)

3. State House (Beacon & Park Streets)

4. John Hancock’s House

5. The Beacon (The Monument behind the State House)

6. Park Street Church (Tremont & Park Streets)

7. Old Granary (Tremont St., near Park Street Church)

8. King’s Chapel

9. King’s Chapel Burying Ground

10. Benjamin Franklin’s Statue

11. The Old Corner Bookstore (3 School Street, Corner of Washington St.)

12. Site of Franklin’s Print Shop

13. Old South Meeting House

14. Site of Benjamin Franklin’s Birthplace

15. Old State House

16. Site of the Boston Massacre

17. Faneuil Hall

18. Quincy Market

19. The Tea Party Ship

20. Paul Revere’s House

21. Saint Stephen’s Church (Hanover Street)

22. Paul Revere Mall

23. Old North Church (193 Salem Street)

24. Copp’s Hill (Hull and Snowhill Streets)

25. USS Constitution (Charlestown Navy Yard)

26. Bunker Hill (Charlestown)

Boston Common

This 40-acre area is the nation's oldest public park. The land was set aside for public use in 1634 (originally as a cow pasture and training ground. The Commons also has a longstanding tradition as a place where demonstrators can exercise their right to freedom of speech without having to obtain a permit. Admission Free.

Park Street Church

Free, seasonal tours. Call (617) 523-3383 to learn more.

This church is best known for its location at "Brimstone Corner" (named for its use as a gunpowder storage area during the War of 1812) and as the setting of William Lloyd Garrison's first anti-slavery speech.

Granary Burying Ground

The first of the three burying grounds on the trail, Granary is notable as the final resting place of John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.