【Freedom Trail｜Walking on the red bricks of history】

#MayGoodDestinations2025 #Boston When you come to Boston, one of the most unmissable things to do is to embark on the 4-kilometer-long **Freedom Trail**. This is a red brick trail that connects 16 important historical sites during the American Revolution. Starting from Boston Common, it goes all the way to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charleston, as if you have personally walked through the starting point of the founding of the United States. I started from Boston Common and followed the red brick line on the ground. I didn't need a map and I didn't worry about getting lost. The first stop was the Massachusetts State House, with its golden dome shining in the sun, and it was extraordinary. Then I walked into the streets of the old city, passing by Park Street Church and Granary Burying Ground, where many heroes of the War of Independence are buried, such as Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The tombstones are old and mottled, and the atmosphere is solemn and sacred. On the way, we will pass the Old South Meeting House, which was the gathering place of the Boston Tea Party. Further ahead is the Old State House, which impressed me deeply. There is a plaque at the door, marking the place where the "Boston Massacre" took place. Standing here, I can imagine the anger and turmoil of the colonial people. You can take a break at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market in the middle, eat a lobster burger or shellfish chowder, replenish your energy and continue walking. The last few stops include Paul Revere House and Old North Church, until you cross the Charles River and arrive at the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument. Although my feet are a little sore, my heart is full of emotion. Walking the Freedom Trail is not just about seeing buildings and statues, but more like a history lesson in action. For me, this is a journey of "walking, seeing, and thinking". In the route where cities and stories intersect, I have a new understanding of the weight of the word "freedom".