Old State House Boston Freedom Trail

Old State House

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Relive the drama and excitement of the American Revolution with fun and engaging programs and tours, interactive exhibits, beautifully restored …

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Feb 10, 2025
There honestly wasn’t a lot to see inside here, but there was some interesting information about the history of the revolutionFull review by Gioia R
Dec 31, 2024
Iconic historic building in the middle of Boston that used to be the seat of governance for Massachusetts - it's the oldest public building in Boston and one of the oldest in the U.S., so expect a lo…Full review by dustythoughts
Oct 20, 2024
It's an attractive old colonial building located in the center of the downtown district. Since there are tours and the Freedom Trail is here, expect to be confronted by crowds, even on the weekend w…Full review by Thomas V
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Site of the Boston Massacre
Probably the most famous site throughout the Freedom Trail is the Old State House which is home to the Boston Massacre in 1770. The c…
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The Old State House is an historic government building located at the intersection of Washington and State Streets in Boston, Mas…
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With antique brick facade set among downtown skyscrapers, any passerby can pick this building out as a relic from an earlier time. Now a mus…
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As the oldest surviving public building in Boston, this colonial-era landmark has one of the most easily recognizable facades in the city. Its gab…
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The Old State House is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Washington and State Streets. Built in 1713, i…
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Located:Boston, Massachusetts
Construction completed:1713
Architect:Original Architect: Thomas Joy (rebuilt 1748)
Architectural style:Georgian

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Does it cost to see the inside of the Old State House?
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It is free to tour. The following are excerpts from their website: 1. Tours begin in the State House Annex. 2. All tours are offered free of charge. 3. Self-guided tours are not available. Staff …
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It is free to tour. The following are excerpts from their website: 1. Tours begin in the State House Annex. 2. All tours are offered free of charge. 3. Self-guided tours are not available. Staff and volunteer tour guides escort visitors through the building, explaining its history, art and architecture, and the legislative process 4. Reservations are not needed for groups with fewer than 10 people 5. Tours are offered Monday through Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, on the hour from noon to 3 p.m. All tours begin in the State House Annex.
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Answer by Mary S · Mar 1, 2020
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How long is the tour?
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I spent maybe 45 mins to an hour. But you can break off when you like or simply walk around yourself. Tour is worth it for information. No extra charge I remember.
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Wow, impressed that you recognize my interest. Limited time demands picking between a tour of the state house or a …
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Wow, impressed that you recognize my interest. Limited time demands picking between a tour of the state house or a tour of Fenway Park. Comments appreciated.
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Totally different themes, obviously. You can get in and out of the Old State House pretty quickly, and once in there's not a lot to see do, so it doesn't consume a huge chunk of time but its …
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Totally different themes, obviously. You can get in and out of the Old State House pretty quickly, and once in there's not a lot to see do, so it doesn't consume a huge chunk of time but its well worth doing. Also, it's right off of the Freedom Trail, and close to the center of everything. Fenway does have limited hours, and isn't within close proximity to bulk of Boston sites. Worth considering.
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Hello, I am interested in visiting and just wonder how long the tours take. I'm interested in the Old State House Tour on …
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Hello, I am interested in visiting and just wonder how long the tours take. I'm interested in the Old State House Tour on the hour and the Boston Massacre tour on the half hour. The building looks beautiful. Judy K
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Hi Judy, we were in Boston last May and used the T (rail) to get around and found it quite easy to use The state House takes about 30 Minutes to look around and is worth a visit. For …
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Hi Judy, we were in Boston last May and used the T (rail) to get around and found it quite easy to use The state House takes about 30 Minutes to look around and is worth a visit. For the JFK Libary and Museum allow about 3 hours in total which includes getting there and back. Take the T to JFK/University of Mass Station which takes about 20 minutes, then bus from the station bus stop to JFK Museum. This takes about 10 minutes. We spent about 2 hours in the Museum. Also consider this to be worth a visit. May I also suggest a walk in the Boston Public Garden in the late afternoon as the resident squirrels seem to come out about that time. Cheers.
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