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Top 10 Walk: Boston, Massachusetts

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Updated January 15, 2012

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The Boston Freedom Trail Year-Round Walk #730 earned a slot among the Top Ten Walks in the USA in 2000, as voted by the clubs of the American Volkssport Association.

Voting history:
1996: #1
2000: #8
2004: #4
2011: #8

Walk Details

The start is at the Boston National Historic Park Visitor Center, 15 State Street Boston, MA (across from the Old State House). Tel: 617-242-5642. The Visitor Center opens at 9 am and closing time varies by season. Closed major holidays.

The 11 kilometer (6.8 mile) walk includes Boston Common, Paul Revere's home, King's Chapel, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Tea Party Ship, Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument, the Granary Burying Ground, the State House, the USS Constitution, Saint-Gaudens' tribute to the Civil War's first black regiment, Quincy Market; the waterfront, and downtown shopping areas.

Things can change suddenly, check the current information Walk N Mass Club Site

Register at the start point, take a map and have a great time.

More >> Photo Gallery of Boston Trail

How to Enjoy the Top Walks

AVA year-round walks are open to any walker. Locate the starting point by searching by state. At the starting point, locate the start box with maps and directions. Sign the waiver and enjoy the trail.
AVA Year-Round Walks Listings
How to Walk a Year-Round Walk

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