Head to Long Wharf to visit the Aquarium, or catch a boat to Charlestown or even Cape Cod. Taking in 16 of Boston’s most famous cultural and historical sites, the 2.5-mile-long (4-kilometer) Freedom Trail winds through downtown Boston, from southerly Boston Common, the nation’s oldest public park, to the Bunker Hill Monument on the north side of the Charles River. The length of the trail is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and takes about 90 minutes to complete, but if you want to visit the sites along the way, it can be a whole day affair. Head north from the end of the Common to see the golden dome of the State House, and travel through government center to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, both a historic and popular destination worth a quick visit for a first time to Boston. The start of the Freedom Trail is Boston Common. It leads you through the 16 major sites and monuments. Continue on through the Gardens and take in some open green space at the Boston Common, where you can spend time throwing a frisbee, sitting on a park bench, or, in the winter time, skating on the frog pond. The Freedom Trail is a beloved 2.5 mile pedestrianized walk wiggling its way through historic Boston. Have your camera ready to capture its peaceful beauty in the middle of a bustling city. Stroll through one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where, during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting children and eager tourists through the pond. Other stops along the route include the nations first public school, the Massachusetts State House, several cemeteries, meeting houses and the Bunker Hill.
The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with historical and iconic sites in Boston.
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