USA250: Boston Revolutionary Walk
The FreeWalkers are coming! The FreeWalkers are coming! To Boston!
Date and time
Location
Boston Common Park Street Station
Park and Tremont Streets Boston, MA 02108Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours 45 minutes
The FreeWalkers are coming! The FreeWalkers are coming! To Boston!
Start: Boston Common, Park Street Station
Finish: Portal Park
Distance: 8mi
Where to find us: plaza near Park Street Station
Mini: Old Boston history tour
Terrain: paved and gravel
Transit: Amtrak, Greyhound to South Station
Return: less than a mile
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: history, urban
Coordinator: Charles Updike
It's Patriots Day. Join us on the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Take an historic and scenic journey around old Boston as we visit the places and discuss the events that led up to the Shot Heard 'Round the World.
Amtrak from NY Penn will get you to the start, up to and including a 7:41am Friday departure arriving at 12:06pm. Greyhound Flixbus from midtown Manhattan departing at 7:30am will get you there as well.
Reserve your hotel room as early as you can, as this is a popular weekend. Suburban hotels with transit connections to Boston may be worth a look.
Highlights:
Boston Common
Massachusetts State House
Park Street Church
Granary Burying Ground
King's Chapel and Burying Ground
Boston Latin School
Old South Meeting House
Old State House:
Boston Massacre Site
Faneuil Hall
Paul Revere House
Old North Church
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Bunker Hill Monument
USS Constitution
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.