Freedom Trail - 2.4 mile path through downtown Boston; goes by 16 sites important to history of the United States
follow the brick trail
Quincy Market isn't technically on the Freedom Trail but it's next to Faneuil Hall (below)
Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall contain markets
Faneuil Hall opened in 1743. The second floor was the site of many speeches promoting independence from Great Britain.
There's an entrance to the subway on the side of Faneuil Hall
Old State House - built in 1713. Seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798
Old City Hall - There's now a Ruth's Chris Steak House in the building
Home to Boston city council 1865-1969
Home of Paul and Sarah Revere and family. Built about 1680. Revere family purchased the home in 1770 and lived there until 1800.
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