Follow the red-brick road, otherwise known as Freedom Trail. The trail stretches 2.5 miles and leads the way to 16 historical sites that are significant to American history. Some of the sites and attractions include the Boston Common, the Old State House, the Bunker Hill Monument, the Paul Revere house and the site of the Boston Massacre.
Samuel Adams isn't just an important name in American history, it's also an important name in American beer. Visit the Samuel Adams Brewery to see how one of our country's most famous beers is made. You'll learn about the brewing process from start to finish, taste the malts used for beer making, smell the hops used for the brew, and taste the final product as well.
Learn about the important contributions made to Boston and our nation by the African American community at The Museum of African American History. This institution offers insight to the struggles, the triumphs and the stories of African Americans from the Colonial Period and throughout the 19th century. Exhibits feature important African American figures like Colin Powell, Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela, and also showcase art works and artifacts.