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NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Boston National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Boston National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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View from the pulpit at the African Meeting House, which has rows of benches and an upper gallery
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Boston African American National Historic Site
0h 5m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 10m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Yellow three-story mansion with symmetrical facade. Steps and large lawn in foreground. Framed by br
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Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
0h 13m
one-way
drive time
Distance
6 mi
Round trip
0h 26m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Fairsted
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
0h 14m
one-way
drive time
Distance
6 mi
Round trip
0h 29m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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National Historic Site · Massachusetts
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
0h 14m
one-way
drive time
Distance
5 mi
Round trip
0h 29m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Several wooden structures amid green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky and beside river.
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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
0h 17m
one-way
drive time
Distance
10 mi
Round trip
0h 33m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)
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Boston National Historical Park◆◆this park
National Historical Park · Massachusetts
Adams National Historical Park
0h 18m
one-way
drive time
Distance
11 mi
Round trip
0h 36m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Boston National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Bunker Hill Monument

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Thu
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Fri
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sat
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Dorchester Heights

Mon
unknown
Tue
unknown
Wed
unknown
Thu
unknown
Fri
unknown
Sat
unknown
Sun
unknown

Paul Revere House

Mon
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Tue
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Wed
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:15PM

Old North Church

Mon
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
11:30AM - 5:00PM

Old State House

Mon
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Old South Meeting House

Mon
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

Mon
Closed
Tue
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:30PM

USS Constitution

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:00PM

USS Constitution Museum

Mon
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM

USS Cassin Young

Mon
Closed
Tue
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:30PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

FishingGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Boston National Historical Park?
Popular activities include Fishing, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Boston National Historical Park?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Boston African American National Historic Site (5 min), Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (13 min), Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (14 min), John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (14 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (17 min), Adams National Historical Park (18 min).