Boston
Short trip to Quincy, MA Elks lodge. Fortunately they open the bar early and there were people we could get information from. How to get to Boston? Several ways, but the consensus was “Take the boat”. Commuter ferry leaves from Quincy.
We took a drive to locate boat terminal and see if that looked like a plan. We found terminal and went inside to get info. Boat leaving in 15 minutes. Quick park car and pay, buy tickets, get to dock and watch boat arrive. One hour quiet boat ride with about ten other passengers and we were in Boston.
Armed with a cartoony chamber of commerce map and a minimal transit map we dead reckoned our way into downtown Boston to the Freedom Trail National Historic something visitor center. Success! And a good accurate map with street names. The visitor center is situated about half way along the Freedom Trail. We chose to do the northern portion first and headed toward Concord. I won’t describe the whole path. It passes a number of spots significant in the American Revolution. Pictures and descriptions will show our journey.
Paul Revere House
Street outside Paul Revere House.
Old North Church from whence lanterns were hung.
USS Constitution. “Old Ironsides”
One quarter of the gun deck of the Constitution. More guns on top deck. This ship had some serious fire power.
She made it
The Freedom Trail is marked by a red line that winds through downtown Boston. Very helpful. Top picture is north end - Bunker Hill. Middle picture is a small piece showing transition between different surfaces. When sidewalk is red brick the line is outlined with white granite bricks. Bottom picture is southern end – visitor center in Boston Commons.
Franklin family plot. Ben Franklin is buried in Philadelphia. Been there.
John Hancock
Paul Revere
Mary Goose was the inspiration for the Mother Goose stories. Writer of stories is buried next to her.
Boston
Cheers!
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