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Boston National Historical Park
Getting Around
Boston is a walking city and most historic sites are within a short walk to one another. The Freedom Trail, a red brick line along the sidewalk, connects most of the sites in the park. Points of interest, hotels and retail areas are accessible on foot or by the MBTA subway (T). Water transportation runs frequently between downtown Boston (Long Wharf) and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Limited visitor parking is located at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Several commercial parking garages are located in downtown Boston near the Freedom Trail sites and in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Boston Tea Party from Library of Congress Collection  

Did You Know?
Did you know that not until 1835 did folks start referring to the event of December 16, 1773 as "The Boston Tea Party?" For the previous 62 years, the event had been called just what it obviously was, "The Destruction of The Tea.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST