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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Historic Cemetery (Recommended selfie spot).
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36 Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
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Copp’s Hill Burying Ground – Kicking Off in the North End
We’re kicking off our Boston driving tour here at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground on your left. It's the city’s second-oldest cemetery, dating back to 1659. This hillside resting place offers the perfect starting point because it combines history, Revolution, and the atmosphere of Boston’s oldest neighborhood—the North End.

From here, British troops once aimed their cannons across the harbor during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. But long before that, Puritan ministers, merchants, shipbuilders, and everyday colonists were buried here. Among the most famous are Increase and Cotton Mather, powerful Puritan preachers, and Robert Newman, the Old North Church sexton who hung the lanterns for Paul Revere’s legendary ride.

As you look at the weathered headstones, notice the carved winged skulls, hourglasses, and grim reminders of mortality—classic Puritan symbolism. This isn’t just a burying ground; it’s a window into how 17th- and 18th-century Bostonians lived, died, and remembered their faith.

And beyond the walls of Copp’s Hill is today’s North End—a neighborhood buzzing with Italian cafés, bakeries, and narrow streets that still feel like Old Boston. So with this mix of the colonial past and vibrant present, we kick-start our journey through Boston’s history.

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  https://www.boston.gov/cemeteries/copps-hill-burying-ground
Place #2
Distance: 0.07mi , Attraction : Historic Church (Recommended selfie spot).
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5 Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
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Old North Church – “One If by Land, Two If by Sea”
Right ahead is Old North Church, officially named Christ Church in the City of Boston. Built in 1723, it’s the oldest surviving church building in the city and one of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution.

On the night of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung in its steeple, signaling that British troops were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea. That signal—“one if by land, two if by sea”—set Paul Revere’s midnight ride into motion, warning the colonists that the Redcoats were on the move.

The church itself is a beautiful example of Georgian architecture, with its tall white steeple rising above the narrow streets of the North End. Inside, you’ll find old box pews, crystal chandeliers, and memorial plaques to the patriots who worshipped here.

The Old North is more than just a historic site—it’s a symbol of Boston’s revolutionary spirit. From this small steeple, a signal sparked events that would lead to the birth of a nation.

  https://oldnorth.com/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Copp’s Hill Burying Ground – Kicking Off in the North End
Map Pin Place 2 Old North Church – “One If by Land, Two If by Sea”
Map Pin Place 3 The Boston Waterfront – Harbor of History
Map Pin Place 4 Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park & New England Aquarium
Map Pin Place 5 Paul Revere's Historic Home
Map Pin Place 6 North End – Boston’s Little Italy
Map Pin Place 7 Boston’s North Market – Part of Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Map Pin Place 8 Old State House – Birthplace of the American Revolution
Map Pin Place 9 Post Office Square & Norman B. Leventhal Park – From Asphalt to Oasis
Map Pin Place 10 Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum – A Revolution on the Water
Map Pin Place 11 Martin’s Park – A Playground of Hope
Map Pin Place 12 Summer Street Bridge – Gateway to the Seaport and Back Bay
Map Pin Place 13 Citizens Bank Opera House – Boston’s Gilded Theater
Map Pin Place 14 Boston Common – America’s Oldest Public Park
Map Pin Place 15 Beacon Street – Boston’s Grand Boulevard
Map Pin Place 16 Massachusetts House of Representatives – The People’s Chamber
Map Pin Place 17 Boston Fallen Firefighter Memorial – Honoring Bravery
Map Pin Place 18 Pinckney Street – Life on Beacon Hill
Map Pin Place 19 Acorn Street – Boston’s Most Photographed Street
Map Pin Place 20 Cheers Bar – Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Map Pin Place 21 Robin Williams Bench – Good Will Hunting’s Legacy
Map Pin Place 22 Commonwealth Avenue – Boston’s Grand Boulevard
Map Pin Place 23 Copley Square – Boston’s Architectural Showcase
Map Pin Place 24 Boston Public Library – A Palace for the People
Map Pin Place 25 Newbury Street – Boston’s Style Mile
Map Pin Place 26 Fenway Park – America’s Most Beloved Ballpark
Map Pin Place 27 Back Bay Fens
Map Pin Place 28 Museum of Fine Arts



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+ How long does this tour take?
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This self-guided driving tour includes 28 stops, covering top attractions such as Copp’s Hill Burying Ground – Kicking Off in the North End, Old North Church – “One If by Land, Two If by Sea”, The Boston Waterfront – Harbor of History, Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park & New England Aquarium, Paul Revere's Historic Home.
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The tour starts at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground – Kicking Off in the North End (Address: 36 Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
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