Upon arrival, we wasted no time getting into the heart of Boston! We took public transit in from our hotel which was just outside the city. Public Transit is a fabulous way to get around in Boston. The trains are never full (unless it's after a sporting event or concert, etc), and they are always clean. The only downfall about the trains is that they shut down for the night at 1am. So, if you plan to be out after 1am, you should probably line up a ride home!
Being we went into Boston without a plan, we could really start anywhere. The stop we got off on happened to be along the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a tour of famous historical sites and people, taking you all throughout the city. Our first stop along the Trail was the Old Granary Burying Grounds for historical people like Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and believe it or not, Mother Goose! Yes, Mother Goose was real, and not just a fictional character that you read about. In these Burying Grounds you can see the actual gravesites of these people and read about them on their graves.
Walking more along the Trail, we came upon the Old City Hall! This Hall was nestled within a bunch of old buildings that epitomize the thought of Boston. I just couldn't get enough!
There are plenty more sites to see along the Freedom Trail, such as Boston Commons and Faneuil Hall. Tours are available to those who wish to visit each site, but we chose not to, as we wanted to see these sites independently. I will describe these areas of Boston in my next bunch of posts! Keep reading!
Tips on the Freedom Trail:
-The Freedom Trail is marked by lines on the ground, so you will know when you are at a site, if you choose not to take the tour.
-The tour lasts 2+ hours, so plan accordingly if you decide that is what you want to do.
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