Boston's Freedom Trail

It was a fun day seeing the historic sites of Boston.  I walked the Freedom Trail and it basically takes you through the history of the American Revolution as it began in Boston.  I was also able to see parts of Boston Common, Beacon Hill, North End, and Charlestown. Luckily it never got worse than a light drizzle throughout the day allowing me to get through the entire trail.

It's time to rest the legs (tired from all the walking) for tomorrow's Half.  A blog update coming tomorrow with race day pics and details.

George Washington

Walking to the start of the Trail

The bar that inspired Cheers

Boston Marathon bombing memorial at Copley Square

Walking to Beacon Hill

If you've ever seen the movie Glory than you should know who this is.

Burial site of John Hancock

Burial site of Samuel Adams.

Ever wonder where the tale of Mother Goose came from?  Well, here she is.

Burial site of Paul Revere.

Revere grave (one above this is a monument to him)

King's Chapel, first Unitarian Church of the United States

The oldest pulpit in the United States.

Benjamin Franklin

Fitting considering this is Memorial Day weekend

Old State House

The Governor's Office

Hancock's coat

Balcony from which the Governor of Massachusetts spoke

Home of Paul Revere

Revere's neighborhood in North End

Ever see The Towne?

Site of the Battle of Bunker Hill

Massachusetts arrival

I arrived yesterday to a very rainy Boston.  Once I got to my hotel and settled in it was off to pick up my packet at the Seaport World Trade Center in South Boston.  It was a nice walk through the city but it didn't last very long until the downpour.  And it lasted all night.

Today I'm going to walk the Freedom Trail to see the historical sites of Boston.  Yes, if anyone knows me I'm a bit of a history nerd so I'm excited for this.  I will also be visiting Copley Square to pay my respects at the memorial that has been set up for the victims of the Marathon bombing.

More pics posted later.

It's the best I could do for a Welcome sign considering Logan doesn't have one.