Description
The Boston Freedom Trail is a pathway that links important revolutionary sites in Boston. Seven of the Freedom Trail sites are part of the Boston National Historic Park. Most of these sites are owned and operated by local nonprofit organizations which preserved them many years ago. Some of them receive assistance from the National Park Service. In addition, the National Park Service operates two visitor centers; one at 15 State Street across from the Old State House; and one at the Navy Yard, next to the Constitution. Both of these centers offer slide programs as well as visitor assistance. Free fold-out maps of the Freedom Trail are available at the National Park Service visitors facilities.

The Boston Center for International Visitors operates an information booth on the Boston Common at the beginning of the trail. The Trail is marked with a red line or red bricks or in some cases signage. The Boston Center for International Visitors version of the Freedom Trail sells for a modest cost. Most of the Freedom Trail sites are open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., in the summer and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in the winter. Guided tours are available from April to October. Because of the narrow streets where many important historic sites are, bus and trolley tours are only available in some areas. The Freedom Trial also passes several restaurants and shops and stores to enjoy and/or buy goods, especially at Faneuil Market.

How to Use This Tool
The Freedom Trail offers an exciting opportunity to find out how historic sites might be linked in other communities. This type of trail has the opportunity of soliciting private sector partners since the trail can pass in front of businesses thus attracting interested entrepreneurs to assist in the development of the trail. Innovative marking techniques might also take place along with the development of specialized maps and guides.

Contacts
The Freedom Trail in Boston
National Park Service in Boston
(617) 242-5642 or Voice/TDD (617) 242-5690
http:\\www.nps.gov/bost/freedom_trail.htm

The Boston Center for International Visitors
Information Booth on Boston Common
(617) 542-8995
227-4500 Chamber of Commerce
536-4100 Convention Center

Utah Division of State History
300 Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Phone: (801) 533-3500
Mormon Historic Trail from This Is The Place State Park to Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah

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