The Old State House

by Ben Prepelka

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The Old State House

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Ben Prepelka

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One of the best ways to experience the Boston National Historic Park and all of the city's sights, sounds and pleasant cafe aromas, visitors are invited to follow Boston's Freedom Trail. First proposed in 1951 by the Old North Church sexton Bob Winn, the two and a half mile route is best experienced on foot. For serious history buffs there are many guided tours of Boston. But as a casual tourist and willing to navigate the Freedom Trail on your own, a few of the must see stops include Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Here, market stalls on the first floor still serve shoppers just as in the days of Paul Revere. A stop at the Granary Burying Ground reveals the grave-sites of famous patriots, John Hancock, Paul Revere and John Adams. The Old State House, built in 1713, served as both the seat of Colonial and state governments. Under its balcony, marked with a circle of cobblestones, is the site of the Boston Massacre.
Across the Charles River, visitors will enjoy see Bunker Hill Monument and the famed warship USS Constitution.
For those unfamiliar with Boston, the National Park Visitor Center is located in Faneuil Hall at 4 South Market Building. This is the perfect place to get started on your journey through the pages of Boston's history.

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