Suggestions for Historic and Protected Site near Downtown Boston, Boston

Julie M. • November 29, 2016Variety of food places to choose from. Italian, seafood, thai, chinese, everything. Bakeries with delicious treats for those with sweet tooth. Seating area but packed on weekends.

Harumi U. • August 19, 2014Right in the middle of Freedom Trail where you can find just about everything while you are traveling. Also you will find tons of street performers.

Ken H. • July 13, 2012One of the nicest gift shops on the Freedom Trail. Lovely historic Boston mugs. They now assign you a Revolutionary character on your pass, which is fun.

Jake S. • June 20, 2013While here, inquire about upcoming events; this building often has guest lecturers or speakers present in the main meeting hall. Interesting to see modern issues discussed in a historic building.

Tara S. • August 8, 2016Great hosts for the tour! Well worth the cost of admission.

Christopher W. • August 8, 2015How can you not be moved by the moments outlined along the entire Freedom Trail. To see the chain of events that have led to the greatest democracy this planet has ever known.

Joseph C. • October 25, 2011Enter through the back to find WalkBoston- great walking maps available!

Melissa R. • May 9, 2016The memorial, itself has a very simplistic design. However, the design also has a powerful impact. Walking through and looking at the numbers was a humbling experience.

Jesse • November 2, 2013A great man, still. A wonderful monument.

IWalked Audio Tours • September 28, 2011Franklin was born here in 1706 as the 15th of 17 children. Actual home burned down in 1872 but builder ensured legacy would not be lost and carved a bust over front entrance. More info in blog. <LINK>

IWalked Audio Tours • September 28, 20112' long hollow stone brought over from London in 1700 by painter Tom Childs who used stone as paint grinder. Said to be zero marker but this is actually the MA State House. More info in blog. <LINK>

Caitlin K. • March 9, 2014Amazing history all the way back to the 1600s. Take your time looking at all the cases. Terrific historical artifacts

IWalked Audio Tours • September 30, 201118' bronze sculpture by Gyuri Hollosy in remembrance of anti-Communist riots in Hungary on 10/23/1956. Notice heads at bottom & hole in flag. Artist removed Communist symbol. More info in blog. <LINK>

Unofficial Tours • August 10, 2010Built in 1712, the Old Corner Bookstore is the oldest brick building in Boston and was the meeting place of famous authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe & Henry Wadsworth Longfellow