Summer Walking Tours to Enjoy in Boston

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston has played a pivotal role in much of the country’s history. Today, you can walk the streets of the Cradle of Liberty to explore the city’s rich history as you encounter landmarks and historical sites unlike those in any other city. Whether you are interested in learning more about Boston’s history, culture, or heritage, here are a few summer walking tours you can enjoy this summer:

The Freedom Trail

Boston’s Freedom Trail is arguably Boston’s most well-known historical walking trail. This 2.5-mile brick-lined trail takes you through 16 historical sites that include meeting houses, museums, churches, and burial grounds. Each stop along the way denotes a place where the colonists who would become the United States’ first citizens made or celebrated history and culture relevant to U.S. independence. Some of the Freedom Trail’s stops include Boston Common, King’s Chapel, the Granary Burying Ground, the site of the Boston Massacre, Bunker Hill Monument, and the USS Constitution. Walking the Freedom Trail is free for all; you can download a map online and start at any point you like. Alternatively, you can take a guided or self-guided MP3 tour of the trail, downloadable to your phone or MP3 player directly from the web.

The JFK Trail

The JFK Trail is a 16-stop trail that takes you through Boston sites frequented by President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA, before moving to New York for much of his early life. However, he came back to Boston in 1936 as a student at Harvard University, and Boston eventually became a springboard to his election as the president of the United States. Sites include Weld Hall and Winthrop House at Harvard University, JFK’s birthplace, St. Stephen’s Church, and the Parker House Hotel. The JFK trail can be walked or driven, with a downloadable map available for your GPS-capable device.

The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail

Although the founding fathers are often the most well known for their historical contributions, Boston has been home to many founding mothers as well. The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail seeks to highlight women’s contributions to Boston history, taking you through sites that include Back Bay, downtown Boston, Chinatown and South Cove, Beacon Hill, and Charlestown. Both self-guided and guided tours are available as you explore the rich history created and perpetuated by the women of Boston.

The Boston Sports Trail

Boston is well known for its devoted sports fans and successful sports teams. Whether you are a fan of a specific team or would simply like to engulf yourself in the past and present of Boston-based sports, the Boston Sports Trail has something to offer you. Stops along this walking trail include the Oneida Football Club Monument in Boston Common, the Boston Public Library, Matthews Arena, and Fenway Park. Directions and more information are downloadable on the web so you can use your tablet or phone to guide you through each of the Boston Sports Trail’s 13 sites.   

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