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Echoes of Liberty: Alleys, Churches & Colonial Lore, Boston, Massachusetts

Echoes of Liberty: Alleys, Churches & Colonial Lore

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Here is a walk through old alleyways, historic churches, and quiet courtyards that uncovers Boston's founding stories, revolutionary spirit, and lesser-known local tales.

Along the way

1
Rose Kennedy Greenway (North Street Section)Begin your journey where modern Boston meets its historic past, on the vibrant Rose Kennedy Greenway.
2
Paul Revere HouseStep back into 1775 at the Paul Revere House, the oldest remaining building in downtown Boston.
3
Old North Church & Clough HouseStand before the iconic Old North Church, where two lanterns famously signaled Paul Revere's ride.
4
Copp's Hill Burying GroundWander through the solemn beauty of Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston's second oldest cemetery.
5
Blackstone Block & Union Oyster HouseDiscover the winding alleys and historic buildings of the Blackstone Block, one of Boston's last surviving 17th-century street patterns.
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Faneuil Hall SquareConclude your tour in the bustling Faneuil Hall Square, often called the "Cradle of Liberty." This historic marketplace and meeting hall played a pivotal role i

The route

Distance2.3 km
Walking≈ 32 min
Running≈ 14 min
Climb↑ 10 m
RouteCircular

A 2.3 km circular route from Boston to walk, run or cycle, with 10 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 10 m in total

Before you go

StartRose Kennedy Greenway (North Street Section), Intersection of North Street and Cross Street, Boston, MAOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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