Freedom Trail

Thirteen of us met at the Bunker Hill Monument where we started the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile hike through Boston which passes by 17 historical landmarks.  First, we all climbed the 296 stairs to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument for some great views of the city.  This was the most rapid elevation gain that most of us had for a hike at the start.  Than we began the hike which was blazed by a solid red line about a foot wide painted on the sidewalks, occasionally the painted line converted into a double red brick line.

We ventured along the trail to the USS Constitution, our nations oldest naval vessel still in service.  After passing through naval security we toured the three masted sailing ship with the help of several of the crew members.  Continuing on the trail we checked out the Copp's Hill Cemetery than checked out the Old North Church.  We made it into the church just in time for a short presentation on the history.  Next, we walked through the North end of Boston with the strong aroma of roasted garlic and Italian fare exciting our stomachs, we passed through the open-air market, than found ourselves in front of The Oyster House.  Here we diverted off the trail to visit the Holocaust Memorial across the street than got back on track until we got to Pi Alley.  Our leaders guided us to a gay bar where we hung out for a half hour and had a few drinks.  How convenient there be a gay bar right along a trail!  Once we continued again we stuck mostly on the trail to the end at the Boston Common than made our way to the front door of Club Cafe for the GO Holiday Party.

WalkaboutBrian

Join us for a nice walk of the Freedom Trail before the Go Holiday Party. The trail is about 2.5-miles. We will begin in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Monument and end at Boston Common.  Along the way, we will see famous landmarks of American history including Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House. We can also grab something to eat and drink along the way. From the Boston Common we will walk to Club Cafe.