Those of you, who are visiting Boston maybe for the first time, why not take a tour Boston area? If you have been thinking over the idea take the plunge and visit the Boston Freedom Trail for a brilliant overview of the freedom struggle and the historic monuments that add to the American freedom struggle history.

Freedom Trail history

The Freedom Trail actually comprises red-brick walking trail that is 2.5 mile long, leading you to that leads through 16 of the historically important sites that make Americans proud of their freedom struggle.

The idea of the Freedom Trail was conceived by William Schofield, a local journalist in 1958. He wanted to have a trail that marked the historically important sites relevant to the American freedom struggle, so that young Americans can have a taste of the origins of their freedom struggle while taking a tour Boston area and understanding all that went into the making American History.

The trail is maintained and preserved by the Freedom Trail Foundation which wants to educate children and adults on the historic sites of American freedom struggle. It should be known that the the Freedom Trail is a part of the Boston National Historical Park.

What to see while on your tour Boston area of the freedom trail

• The entire trail takes you though 16 historical sites that are important in American freedom history
• The trail also takes you through the best old neighborhoods of Boston that will give you an insight into an old world charm. Some of these include, Beacon Hill's old brick brownstones and village squares, Charlestown, the home of Battle of Bunker Hill and the resting spot of the celebrated ship, the U.S.S. Constitution and North End's lively Italian community within the winding streets.
• A tour of the entire trail takes about two to three hours and covers about two and a half centuries of the country's glorious history.
• A red brick line connects the entire trail to each of the sites acting as guide for those without an official tour guide.
• As a part of the tour Boston area the trail will give you the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the both the historic as well as modern side of Boston.
• In case you don't want to walk, you can take a ride on one of the trolley tours that will allow you to choose where you disembark to see a particular site up and close.
• The 2.5-mile long trail starts with Boston Common and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument.

Some important information while taking the tour Boston area

Self-guided tours are available through the Boston Common Visitors Center, which is located at 148 Tremont Street; you can pick up maps and brochures describing the trail details here.

For guided tours, you can contact the Greater Boston Convention and the visitor's bureau.

From the months of April to September, guided tours are conducted by National Park Service rangers

Usually, admission to most of the sites on the trail is free except for- the Old State House, the Paul Revere House and the Old South Meeting House.

If you are driving down to Boston for taking a tour Boston area, you could use the Boston Common underground parking garage on Charles Street for keeping your car.

In order to reach the beginning of the Freedom Trail take the Red or Green Line to Park Street Station and you'll find yourself at the Boston Common.

The 16 historical sites on Freedom Trail in respective order are

• Boston Common
• Massachusetts State House
• The Black Heritage Trail
• The Park Street Churchand Granary Burying Ground
• King's Chapel and Burying Ground
• Benjamin Franklin statue and the First Public School site
• Old Corner Bookstore
• Old South Meeting House
• Old State House
• The government beheld site for the March 5, 1770 Boston Massacre
• Faneuil Hall
• The two notable monuments to Paul Revere - the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church
• Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• The USS Constitution and Museum
• Bunker Hill Monument

Besides being a wonderful opportunity at availing a tour Boston area, the Freedom Trail will not only frequent you with America's history but also give you a sneak peek at Boston's cultural heritage.