Freedom Trail in Boston, MA: 250 Years of American History in 16 Stops

[@sandywatkins8484]

I've walked it several times and I always learn something new. The Freedom Trail is a must do for anyone who is even remotely interested in the beginnings of our country.

[@chattykathie7129]

The most important fact of this video is don’t go on Monday lol 😂

[@mistydlove.5512]

I grew up between Lynn, MA & Beverly, MA and my most favorite part of that fact is being blessed by growing up surrounded by SO MUCH history! I've walked these trails numerous times and STILL manage to find some cool new fact every time I am able to do it again. This country was once something to be so incredibly proud of. ❤

[@johnconnery1939]

Still is a great country

[@brandonspectator]

@@johnconnery1939 Certain states are, yes. :)

[@carasmussen27]

Boston is my favorite city. I love all the history. Revolutionary War was always my favorite part. I once made a drawing of The Boston Tea Party and wrote a paper. I am pretty sure I got an A. I wish I still had it.

[@mistydlove.5512]

@carasmussen27 I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to drive from Massachusetts to California & then back. I was 16yo and unfortunately didn't have the foresight to truly appreciate the amazing stuff I was lucky enough to see in my lifetime. We went south to North Carolina and then went west straight through all of the southern most states- stopping along the way to visit friends & family. We visited Memphis TN, The Alamo in Tx., we stopped at any old ghost towns along the way, Carlsbad Caverns, Four Corners, Laguna Beach California, San Diego Zoo, L.A., Disneyland, Las Vegas, The Grand Cannon, a bit of the "Badlands".... etc. I didn't know it then- but that was hands down the best trip I have taken still to this day. America has got to be one of the most beautiful landmasses on this planet

[@brittanydonnelly2208]

I’m glad that Mike’s won. My father used to work in Boston and would always bring pastries from Mike’s home. It’s more nostalgic than anything else.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I’ve not explored Boston extensively so it’s good to know about this very accessible trail. It is kind of jarring to see the old buildings from the 1700s next to the modern ones. Boston has some of the best Italian food you will find in the US. Their cannolis are wonderful.

[@ronaldcarlson8572]

Have walked the freedom trail and it is what makes Boston such a great city. The way that Boston mixes in their history with modern buildings is great and the way they preserve everything so well.

[@lenecp61]

I'm Brazilian and did The Freedom Trail in 2019. Boston is a beautiful city

[@coloneljackmustard]

This is by far the most entertaining and informative documentary I have seen on Boston and the Freedom Trail. It's been on my bucket list and I hope to visit in the next few years.

[@lanemeyer9350]

I work in Boston and I DEF recommend the clam chowder at Union Oyster House. Go to the Green Dragon for a drink too, also one of the oldest bars in the country

[@SIW808]

Recently took the Freedom Trail in June this year and was amazed by the history the town holds. Boston is by far the best place I've visited in the US. Really looking forward to coming back in the near future.

[@ShortbreadPug]

Bova's Bakery has the best cannoli in North End otherwise known as Little Italy in Boston. It's a block away from Mike's in a less touristy area of North End (Salem St.).

[@MB-wq]

0:47 - Boston Common 1:50 - Massachusetts State House 2:31 - Park Street Church 2:52 - Granary Burying Ground 4:05 - King’s Chapel and Burying Grounds 4:52 - First Public School & Benjamin Franklin Statue 5:24 - Old Corner Bookstore 5:55 - Old South Meeting House 6:40 - Old State House 7:23 - Boston Massacre 7:49 - Faneuil Hall 8:15 - Quincy Market 9:22 - Union Oyster House 11:43 - Paul Revere House 12:25 - Old North Church 12:53 - Copp’s Hill Burying Ground 14:26 - Bunker Hill Monument 15:35 - USS Constitution

[@ingmarheck9463]

Cool video as always. Your channel has become my favourite. Greetings from Munich Germany

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you very much! Very kind of you to say!

[@garypeacock5919]

Thanks for posting this video, I done the freedom trail late September while on holiday from Scotland, really enjoyed it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Fun you got a chance to do it on your visit!

[@patriciatennery3021]

I did that. I worked on a project there for three months. What an enjoyable time I had. Thanks for sharing.

[@jillwilliams3672]

I’m so excited to have found your videos! I’m about to embark on a New England trip and we are visiting the Kancamagus Hwy, Acadia NP, and the Freedom Trail and your videos have been so helpful! I only wish we were doing this in the fall so we could see the pretty leaves that you saw!

[@randomsomeone1617]

Love this video. You spending time with your dad is priceless.

[@robertfata2715]

Great video! My wife and I were in Boston a couple months ago and we walked part of the Freedom Trail. We ate at the Union Oyster House and it was definitely worth it! I had the cheeseburger and she had the chicken Caesar salad. We both split an order of Boston baked beans. The food was excellent! The atmosphere was really cool too. It felt like we stepped back in time. We sat right across from the John F. Kennedy booth which was really cool too. I would definitely go back and definitely recommend.

[@AmbientWalking]

Happy to be here! Thanks to you, it's possible to travel the world each day from my studio in Singapore! Thank you so much!

[@rhondaz356]

What an excellent, thorough summary of the Trail. This one, I've done. super job, as always👏👏

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you kindly!

[@elsajohnson6663]

Omg I love it! We live in Central NH and despite trips to Boston have yet to do this, but its on the bucket list. Im a huge history buff fan, and presently reading books on Paul Revere, John Hancock, James Otis and Sam Adams so cannot wait to hit this in the spring. The Revolutionary Trail in Concord Mass is really neat to see as well. Very well done video!!!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Oh wow, you would love it if you are a huge history fan!

[@sarahko2014]

I guess this popped up in my feed for the 4th of July...what a delight to tour Boston with you! Thank you for the great video!

[@BGTuyau]

Nicely done, gentlemen -and The Union Oyster House is a Boston must.

[@Jean-kp6cu]

I Love the Union Oyster House! I suggest going there at Christmas when the interior is decorated for that period. Also, tell your dad that it's possible to sit & eat in the same booth where John Hancock always ate & drank. And Yes, Old Ironsides is awesome, definitely worth going on!

[@hammockstocoasters]

I’m from New England. Maine actually. I’m super excited to be watching right now and see that you went over to Bunker Hill and Old Ironsides. Great video, as always!

[@lanimorgan2379]

Thank you for taking us along on a great tour. I look forward to seeing it in person in the future.

[@meganhudgins9536]

I ate at the Union Oyster House when I was in Boston last year! The atmosphere was really neat, and the lobster roll I got was fantastic, but all things considered I probably wouldn't get it again. I remember the price more than the taste, lol. I did the taste test between Mike's and Modern too. Found I actually liked Mike's a bit better. I tried both of their regular cannoli and a specialty one from each, and there's a cannoli Mike's does that uses a florentine cookie for the shell--one of my favorite things I had on the trip.

[@alyssamonte7]

Suffolk University alumni here! So glad I found this video because I would walk this area every single day to go to class and yet I never knew any of these facts. Thank you for the education!

[@emilyg2451]

This was every bit as great as a television program. Thanks for your explanations, and the editing was great! I love it. ❤️

[@allyip5777]

I grew up in Boston. Now I live in Asia. I’d visit my home every year and eat at Union Oyster House every time. It never gets old!

[@alic.2763]

I am from Argentina @Ali C. and love the video. I stayed there 6 years ago. Thanks and happy weekend for everybody. 🇦🇷❤

[@NieckOz]

Interesting and historic trail. I am from the Netherlands, and next Saturday I will make a short tour of 12 days in the northeast of America and the southeast of Canada. We will start in New York, and then go to Boston among other places. We will also walk the trail there. Hopefully it will not be too hot next week! Unfortunately, I got heel spurs a few months ago due to an injury, I hope I can do the whole walk without too much pain.

[@huxleyginsberg13]

I used to live in downtown Boston but haven’t been back in 10 years. Thanks for showing my old stomping grounds! Crazy to see how much has changed and how much hasn’t! Was really sad to see chipotle take over the bookstore 😢

[@annaschneider225]

fr, i lost some respect for chipotle after seeing that

[@caseyflorida]

Boston is an amazing historical city. I used to live in Nashua, NH, about 45 miles from downtown Boston and I've been through that city and in most of those historic buildings and locations. I've eaten at Union Oyster House, delicious sea food there! And I've eaten cannolis at Mike's pastry. I would recommend visiting Boston as anyone's bucket list, especially if you are interested in history!

[@steed3902]

when i was 7yrs old my mother and i walked it. That day in Boston was a fun adventure!

[@gregorm9183]

3:52 "I know you're in your golden years, but...." ha ha ha good one Pops , funny guy !

[@itsnotme07]

Great job going over the Freedom Trail! I grew up just east of where you ended at the Navy Yard....I'll let you guess where that is. Anyways, bummer you couldn't get on the USS Constitution...course you're both a bit tall for that ship....I haven't been on it since 1974, when my school took us for a class trip and even back then, at 7 years old...I was tall for the ship....today, I'd be doing lots of ducking. I've never done the full Freedom Trail in one shot...but I've been on all of it. The State House is worth a trip back if you like historic actually in use buildings. You're right about the October time frame to visit...I really miss the Fall here in Dallas. Ditched the New England snow over 25 years ago. Oh yeah, the clam chowder on Highway 1 is MUCH better than Boston Chowda. But there are loads of places for even better than Sam's or The Splash Cafe in the Boston area. Couple I'd recommend? The Barking Crab near the Seaport area, Legal Sea Foods, and over in Winthrop, Belle Isle Seafood. Lots more if you head other places, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

The main takeaway is to avoid doing the trail on a monday or tuesday haha. So much history to see though. Sad to see the chipotle resides in the bookstore. No idea Boston was known for cannolis!

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha that is true if you want to see the churches!

[@IDNHANTU2day]

Another great presentation with your Pops. Keep doing it. Thank you very much.

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

Interesting, enjoyed it fully.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Melissanailzcliques]

Loved your video! I'm so happy to see you in my home state 👍👍👍 I'm in western MA and don't get to Boston often, but I love it! Tfs

[@cajayson8301]

I love Boston and loved going to so many of the Freedom Trail sites (a few of the places I have not seen are U.S.S. Constitution, the burial grounds aside from Granary). I'd say I visited 75% of this amazing trail.

[@GraceCook-g1l]

I live in CT and may do this this Summer. Not that far to go but would rather navigate by bus. Love your videos. I think they're the best on KZbin if not the Internet.

[@chattykathie7129]

Old south meeting house is where ancestors have a box pew

[@leannknight9885]

Thank you. I want to do this next year before getting on a cruise ship and wasn't sure if it is walkable for me but I think yes if I go at my own pace.

[@Stena1962]

I am planning a trip for the end of August and this is SO helpful!

[@kayleebeare]

We love when you come to visit us on the East Coast Josh! :)

[@Teeveepicksures]

There's just so much stuff to see that following the official map can even miss cool corners and hidden spots. If you love history, take your time.

[@gash666]

This video is great. My wife and I are headed there in a couple days. Thanks for such a great video!

[@jackanderson6100]

I loved the freedom trail! Looks like we had a very similar trip when I went.

[@roberthughes7114]

The massacre actually took place in the intersection of Devonshire and State but for obvious reasons the site is now directly in front of the StateHouse at Court and State.

[@UmangChadha]

What a beautifully captured video

[@MaryJaneHancock]

That's a great video. TY for posting. I am walking it tomorrow. 😊

[@goldbug6237]

One more tip for you and your viewers. There is an option to take the ferry boat back to Boston area after you finish the walk at Navy Yard. It is a low cost and great views for sure.

[@sunsdude01]

I just did it on 10/27! Loved it!

[@ThroughMyLens]

So awesome! I am glad you got to do it!

[@dbj91791]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you

[@davidturner4407]

Union Oyster House is DEFINITELY worth it, so is pizza by the slice in the north end.

[@ayviseye124]

Great video! Should’ve seen it before I went on my self tour. Nice explanation on places 👍

[@rich-bk7md]

Great video my first time on the Freedom tail was 1972

[@BruceLee-kf7rl]

Hey good for you for loving your country!

[@DelaneWilkins-tp2cd]

Loved this informative video! We plan to stay an extra day in Boston after our cruise in Sept./Oct and will definately be walking the Freedom Trail. Unfortunately We'll be there on a Monday when several things are closed but it looks like there is still a lot to see.

[@paktehmusa6730]

Awesome and very informative tour. Hope to get there one day.

[@craftypup508]

This was very helpful! We started at the USS Constitution and had to walk that bridge right off the bat, it was helpful to know what to do. We only made it to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Logged a lot of miles today. 😄

[@lissettemontalvo9625]

Your video is so nice! Your voice is very soothing and your dad is so cute! Nice to see father and son traveling together ❤👍🏻

[@mariadelcmontalvo6116]

Like always excellent 👌

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tduffy5]

Very well done. I wish that you had gone on a Wednesday. Thanks.

[@maryfettig3378]

Great job on the video!

[@iamcoreilly]

I truly loved the Constitution museum, all interesting and educational. I was there on the right day and got to tour the ship. It was very hard to find a place to park downtown and I ended up somewhere in the middle of the trail. Nobody could tell me which way to go to the beginning or to Paul Revere's house, not even a mailman! Finally I ran into a tourist who had been to the Revere house and he pointed me in the right direction. It was an interesting tour but in my mind I have it mixed in with the House of Seven Gables in Salem. Just old, interesting and historic.

[@marywilliams1343]

Good video. Wish I saw it before I visited.

[@2011woodlands]

I visited the ship in the early 80s, can't remember the details. Niagara, Ontario has a surprising amount of history within easy walking distance, several museums, usual tourist traps, one of the bloodiest battles of the War of 1812 took place near a present day church with many historic markers in the area for pedestrians to read.

[@pauldegregorio6432]

Local guy here. You are right about the chowder & lobster roll as well as Modern vs Mikes. Mike’s is getting better over the years. My family is from a couple streets away. Modern was always the local favorite. Their cannoli advantage was that they would fill them as ordered so the shell stayed crunchy. Union Oyster House does and should remain in the past. There are better choices. Recommend Regina Pizza on Thatcher Street for best pizza north of New Haver CT. Sorry all the stuff was closed. Bostonians lie! Especially when that close to the state house. No surprise they were not working though.

[@johnshields6852]

Boston born I love my city, it's a great place to live, it's where it all started, a snowball fight that helped trigger the end of oppression from England and began the United States of America.🇺🇸

[@jonathanlourie9267]

Nice video. First the USS Constitution is a great tour. A must see to learn why American sailors were so feared. Plus the battle against the HMS Java is a great story. Second, you can get back to Boston from Old Ironsides by taking the MBTA Water Shuttle which drops you off near the New England Aquarium.

[@almi3767]

This was great! Thanks for posting!👍❤

[@phub467]

worked at the Union Oyster House in ‘82 in high school every Saturday & Sunday

[@cherylramsey3409]

When I was very young, my father used to bring my brothers and myself into the Boston Commons, and we would ride on the Swan boats. Call we always have to stop along the river, Charles and watch the boats race. And make any visits into the museums located in Boston. According to On one visit to Boston we went on the USS Constitution. many many times to Thanual Hall and Quincy Market . Also many of the signs honoring volunteer infantry have multiple names of my ancestors on them. A graveyard in Boston (as poorly kept as it is.) There are some of my ancestors buried. And Mother Goose is buried in the same part of a smaller cemetery. Yes there was a real Mother Goose.

[@rocknrudy]

Laying it out step by step was perfect for what I was looking for! Great video! P.S. thank you for trying out the cannolis! Also good to know, lol.

[@gwentwitty3810]

I’ve toured them all The old North Church was amazing. Paul revers house really cool. I’m from Boston toured many places on school trips. The US constitution. Was also amazing.

[@janedigiovanni8284]

This was very helpful. Thanks.

[@crankfastle7919]

Super interested in going one day but because I’m from New Zealand I’ll have to save a bit to go! The freedom trail was introduced to me in the fallout 4 game, and since I first played it I’ve wanted to visit Boston so much!

[@swimteamlifestyle7337]

We watched your Yosemite video before visitng there last month!

[@denniswhite1399]

Thank you great video so many photo ops

[@kclancy8128]

I hope you can come back on days when the sites are open. Union Oyster House a good dining experience. The Bunker Hill tower climb is really a fun experience. I hope that opens up again. The U.S.S. Constitution is a must. The U.S.S. Cassin Young is at the Navy Yard along with the two museum buildings. The Charlestown Navy Yard is a nice place. You can also pick up a Boston Harbor tour shuttle from there. Come back soon and visit our renowned art museums.

[@handel781]

We Love Massachusetts from Tehran, Iran 🇮🇷❤️🇺🇸

[@TKids-mr1kb]

Got see part freedom trail thanks Boston

[@improperbostonian6722]

Welcome to America's history cradle! Nice job!

[@markyuen2312]

Here's an off the wall question for you, Josh. While doing these videos, do you ever run into people who has seen your previous "California Through My Lens" videos and have a conversation with them?

[@robincarroll7027]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@justinenavarro2778]

Do you have a geiger counter?

[@stormcloak1822]

Mine is in the shop

[@nancysugarman4505]

so helpful, thanks! glad youenjoyed it though so much was closed! I learned not to go on MOnday.

[@WonderfulEagle-mm1vj]

If we jad known about yhe freedom trail mom would have loved this.

[@BackroadExploits]

Very nice tour. I had hoped to do the trail this past October too, but didn't prioritize it. Perhaps this year. Can't believe your Dad is just trying Cannolis! Did not know you could walk from Bunker Hill to Old Ironsides! There is public underground parking lot right next to the Common, so you don't have to walk so far for parking. Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@ebonybryant5681]

Hey how was the fall foliage during your October trip?

[@BackroadExploits]

@@ebonybryant5681 It was amazing. I have several videos on my channel that I'm just getting up, LOL.

[@ebonybryant5681]

@@BackroadExploits I’ll be sure to check it out! Any restaurants that are a must to visit? And did you get a chance to go to santarpio's pizza?

[@BackroadExploits]

@@ebonybryant5681 We didn't make it to Boston but will check out Santarpio's if it is good. In Sudbury, the Wayside Grist Mill is a beautiful place to visit and their historic Inn has good food and is really special.

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

I would say that this trail would be a good way ro see the city and its history if you have a short time in Boston

[@Panos835]

Awesome Thanks for sharing Subscribed 👍

[@scarlettrhett1575]

Next time try Roy Moore lobster Company in Rockport mass !!🦞🦞🦞🦞

[@MightieDuckie]

Hangings is crazy

[@8_bit_furniture]

We were able to spend time in a very nice city.

[@DennisinMA]

Modern all the way. We taste test every summer. There is no contest.

[@masadshabir5997]

i have explored it many many times in assasin creed 3 and i will visit it inshaAllah one day

[@C-TOS]

Lots of dangerous wildlife on wheels across the cities. I am glad yall made it through the trail.