Join The Histrionic Academy's merry band of Revolutionaries for an exciting journey through Colonial Boston and the American Revolution! Captain David Hawkins, Corporal Jonathan Hoyt, Freelove Bliss, and others are waiting to show you Boston's Historic Trail like you've never seen it before! Path to Independence The Histrionic Academy's Path to Independence Tour is led by unique colonial characters created by our trained Historical Interpreters. The Standard Tour begins at Boston Common Visitor Center and ends at Faneuil Hall. The Extended Value Tour (offered at 10:30am, June, July, & August) begins at the Boston Common Visitor Center and ends at Paul Revere Mall in the North End. Path To Independence Tour Times: 7 days per week / Meets at the Boston Common Visitor Center 10:30am & 11:30am 2:00pm, 2:30pm & 4:00pm
Tickets: Adult: $12.00 Student & Senior: $10.00 Child : $6.00

The original Old South Meeting House was built in 1729 by a Puritan congregation who hardly imagined the building's future prominence in American history. Within these walls Ben Franklin was baptized and Samuel Adams uttered the words that led to the Boston Tea Party. Today, the Old South Association honors the tradition of controversial debate by sponsoring public forums and discussions of current topics. Despite the ravages of both overzealous British troops and time itself, the building remains largely intact and true to its 18th-century form. Admission $5, students and seniors $4, children 6-18 $1, under 6 free. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A theatrical audio program tells the story of compelling figures from Old South's past and recalls the actual Boston Tea Party Meeting on December 16, 1773. Most kids know the tea party story and will enjoy this vivid retelling. Children's scavenger hunt is included in admission price. One of the landmarks along the The Freedom Trail.

Park Street Church was built in 1809, and was the site of the old town granary where grain was stored. Among many 'firsts' in this country, this is also the location of the first Sunday school program in 1816, the oldest radio ministry in 1923, the start of the Billy Graham evangelistic crusades, as well as the start of the Animal Rescue League more recently. Samuel Francis Smith’s hymn, “America” (otherwise known as “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”), was first sung on the front steps of the church by Park Street’s Children’s Choir on July 4, 1831. Founded in 1660, the Granary is the third oldest burying ground in Boston and is one of the stops on the Boston Freedom Trail.

Post Office Square is a little slice of peaceful nature in the chaos of the bustling Financial District. This is a privately owned and managed park that is most widely used as a lunchtime spot for all of the office drones during the warmer months. It is here where Bob from accounting will shed his blazer, stake out a small piece of grass on the lawn, and enjoy his lunch with the sun on his face.

During the lunchtime hours a jazz quartet plays music to the delight of everyone. With benches, a fountain where the kids can play in and you can cool your feet on, and a large well kept green space, Post Office Square Park is one of the nicest spots in the city.

The park is bounded by Pearl, Franklin, Congress and Milk Streets.

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Gift shop and central stop for the Old Town Trolley tours that offers “transportainment” to thousands of tourists who visit the Hub. The Old Town offers fully narrated tours and the trolleys circulates throughout the city from Back Bay to the New England Aquarium to the Boston Common. What’s great about Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston is that you can hop on and off at any of their 18 destinations scattered throughout the city.

Everything at the 250,000 sq. ft. Children's Museum is hands-on. Exhibits like the famous “Bubble Land” and the “Raceways,” which uses ramps and golf balls to demonstrate laws of physics outside of the classroom, create the perfect combination of education and fun for children and adults alike. Highlights include the “Japanese House,” where kids sit inside a mock two-story silk merchant's home in Kyoto and experience Japanese customs, the “New Balance Climb,” a 2-story climbing maze, and a new “Arthur's World” exhibit inspired by the popular children's program. Weekends feature special performances on the Kid Stage, and there is a special area for toddlers and exhausted guardians. The “Recycle” shop sells recycled-from-industry cardboard, plastic, foam rubber, and other doo-dads suitable for arts-and-crafts projects. The famous Milk Bottle kiosk outside offers ice cream and sandwiches in the summer. A large museum shop offers educational books, toys, and games. Call or check the website for numerous special events. Admission $9, seniors and children 2-15 $7, age 1 $2, infants and museum members free. Friday 5-9pm, $1 for all ages. Due to the construction of the Congress Street Bridge, please allow extra travel time to the Museum. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. There's a beautiful walkway that runs under the Evelyn Moakley Bridge to the Barking Crab and leading to the Boston Children's Museum. Quiet with seating so that you can enjoy a romantic walk and take in the wonderful view. As part of its commitment to “green design”, the Museum has integrated roofs with plantings into the new addition; storm water retention system to reduce run-off into the Fort Point Channel; new infrastructure and fixtures to ensure building efficiency; and use of recycled, local, low-emitting building materials. Neil Gordon of the Museum is on the Friends of Fort Point Channel Board of Directors and is actively involved in the support, planning and promotion of the historic Fort Point district and its neighborhoods. Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.

The Massachusetts State House, also called the 'new' State House, was built in 1798 and operates as the state capitol and seat of government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It overlooks the Boston Common on Beacon Hill, and is recognizable by the gilt gold dome topped with a lantern and pine cone. Originally, the dome was made of wood shingles and leaked terribly, then replaced with copper in 1861. The front of the building features an elevated portico with classical Corinthian columns, set against the red brick of the facade. A wooden codfish hangs in the House of Representatives chambers, representing the importance of the fishing industry to the Commonwealth. The building was expanded in 1895 with a large annex, and in 1917 marble wings were added. This is one of the stops on the Freedom Trail, and guided tours are offered daily and are free of charge. Halloween Fun: A special Halloween walking tour of Beacon Hill's murders, executions, ghosts and politicians among the spooky decorations and celebrations of the residents. Tickets are $15. For more information check it out Here