A great historical site, that traces Revere's ride during the revolution. Walking tours are consistently going by, and if you're there when one is going through, you'll overhear them discussing the events of that time. A fun quick way to spend a few minutes as you navigate Boston. read more

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We were lucky enough to get a parking spot on Hanover Street on a oddly quiet Saturday afternoon. We were right at the Paul Revere Mall. Lots of history. There is a cut through that leads to The Old North Church, The Gift Shop, and Salem Street. Cool to see a piece of history that Ive seen in movies such as The Town. read more

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kinda whatever but it's a really nice little place to chill with so many trees and shade around, with benches! lots of tour guides around here telling the stories of how paul revere warned the colonists that the british were coming in the middle of the night -- lov history! read more

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Who is Paul Revere? Why does he have a statue in Boston? Well, all this would be known if you studied American History in school. He rode on a horse to warn against a possible attack from the British during the Revolutionary War. This is one of the places that people come and visit to take a photo of this man in history. Overall we came here during the night from our hotel, it was a nice and safe walk! The statue itself was large and he is actually on his horse. It also has his name on it so you won't miss it! read more

Paul Revere Mall - Infamous - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved this area. Beautiful area to sit and relax. Nice shade and greenery. Enjoyed visiting on the freedom trail read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Paul Revere Mall is not a stop on the Freedom Trail, but the path leads you straight through it. It is just outside the Old North Church where Paul Revere hung his lanterns to want the people of Charlestown that the British were coming. The mall is not a shopping mall but rather a large open courtyard. There is a statue of Paul Revere on a horse and along the walls it pays tribute to all those who fought it all of the conflicts America has been a part of. It would be easy to quickly make your way through this to get to the next stop, but I would say it is worth slowing down and taking the time to read the plaques on the wall. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place to take a stroll and learn some history. We were following the freedom trail and stumbled on this unexpectedly. If you follow the freedom trial, you don't really realize how far your walking because there's always something historical along the way. read more

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None of my college degrees are in history- so hubs gave me a Paul Revere history run down. And here we are. The Mall is located in Boston's North End section. It's well-kept and looks like more of a courtyard. Ground and walls are done in brick and stone with trees lining the sides. There's a huge, non-operating water fountain(?) towards the back of the courtyard- which I'm sure at one point was the center of attention. Exploring the Paul Revere Mall on a Sunday afternoon was interesting. What's also interesting is picking one of their benches to shoot the breeze or eat your lunch. read more

Paul Revere Mall - The Red Coats Are Coming! The Red Coats Are Coming! - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm not a history buff BUT I appreciate real life visuals of accounts learned long ago. In Boston on business, I grabbed a to-go cannoli from Mike's Pastry Shop and walked to the monument which served as a time capsule, flooding my mind with classroom memories. Surprisingly, I recalled "the Old North Church" just before seeing it behind the statue in the distance. The courtyard had lots of shade with seating built into the walls of the surrounding buildings (#forethought). I noticed the horse has 1 front leg raised which signifies (I think) that the rider died of war related injuries; when both legs are raised, its purported that the rider died in battle. No legs raised? Rider died of natural causes not related to any war efforts. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So through the night rode Paul Revere; And so through the night went his cry of alarm To every Middlesex village and farm,--- A cry of defiance, and not of fear In the hour of darkness and peril and need, The people will waken and listen to hear The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed, And the midnight message of Paul Revere. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere - (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) If you love history, you have to visit this holy ground that is appropriately found on Boston's Freedom Trail. The Paul Revere Mall leads you to the Old North Church, where the "one if by land and two if by sea" lanterns shone, and from where Paul Revere's ride signaled the coming invasion of British soldiers into Boston. But before you reach the Church, you'll see the famous bronze statue of Paul Revere astride his horse sounding the alarm that the enemy soldiers had arrived. There's a good reason that this is one of the most photographed sites in a city that is rich in history. It's an iconic image. read more

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A beautiful piece of The Freedom Trail. The area was clean and well maintained. Near the statue there are benches to rest and take it all in. At the end of the mall is Old North Church. You'll find the mall is a short walk from the touristy area of Quincy Market and the famous Mike's Pastry just off of the mall. The Paul Revere statue is a must see if traveling The Freedom Trail, an obviously important part of history. Don't miss this spot if checking out the historical sites in Boston. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Grungy stank. Empty paint pails filled with trash, rusted metal and junk, really excite you about history. There are loose shingles on roofs and holes where bricks used to be. Vagrants, homeless and bums just pall around on benches. Guys begging. Garbage was all over! There are gnawed off bones in the street. It smelled like something rotten: and flies, it was like an infestation from a horror film. Gnats and bees. But that's really all it has going. This walk is dumpy and dilapidated. Looks like wild animals shredded the garbage sacks.. or humans. Come if you have to.. unmemorable. Rebel review: barely 2 read more

Paul Revere Mall - looks like a T-bone - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's a "mall" but in the classic "alley" definition rather than the new "shopping destination" definition. The Freedom Trail passes through here and goes right past this wonderful statue of Paul Revere on horseback and to the Old North Church. On a warm or cool day, a nice place to sit and reflect, enjoy the tiny amount of green space that you can in the middle of a major urban metropolis. Good for people and tourist watching as they stride past on the Trail. A few benches here and probably lots more vendors on a nicer/warmer day so that you can eat the delicious sandwich you picked up from one of these great Italian bakeries. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When we come to the north end it's a must stop We stop at Mike's Pastry first then come here to relax it's shaded and quiet there and often have musicians playing music stop and notice all the history in this area it's a very charming place read more

The Paul Revere Mall isn't a mall in the typical sense. It's a parkway- like the National Mall in Washington, DC. It's by Paul Revere's historic house, the Old North Church. It's very charming, especially in autumn, with all the gold&red foliage. It's a notable part of the Freedom Trail, with plenty of amenities like benches, drinking fountains, and it's kept incredibly clean. It's not as busy as the Boston Common or the Boston Public Garden. A hidden gem of sorts. The focal point is the majestic equestrian statue of Paul Revere. A commanding presence. One wonders what Revere would make of the folks chowing down on authentic Sicilian pizza at his feet, watching the world go by. If you're doing a historic walking tour of Boston, the Paul Revere Mall is definitely a "Let's go to the mall!" great place to stop, reflect, relax. read more

Paul Revere Mall is a mall that sells knowledge, relaxation, and memories. The price for these commodities is zero. Tucked away in the historic and picturesque North End of Boston, the Paul Revere Mall is a shining jewel on the necklace that is Bostons Freedom Trail. Walking on the 2.5 mile trail south, it is between Old North Church to the west and St. Stephen's Church to the east. As Fodor's states it is bookmarked by two churches. The Paul Revere Mall is a linear public space overlapping Bostons Freedom Trail that connects Old North Church to St. Stephen's Church. There were two times that I walked Boston's Freedom Trail through the Paul Revere Mall. Both times they were southbound from the periphery of the North End bound for the Old State House (and site of the Boston Massacre). When we walked along the Freedom Trail towards the Paul Revere Mall, the first sight is the Old North Church. This is the famous church where the lanterns were placed to warn, "The British are coming." The Old Church is a point of interest worthy of a separate review. It ties in with the Paul Revere Mall. Prior to continuing through the mall, I stepped inside the oldest church in Boston for a few minutes. A few minutes later I was on the mall taking pictures of it. The Paul Revere Mall starts at the Old North Church. It is on the left side of the brick walkway that takes the Freedom Trail from Salem Street to Hastings Street. Across from the Old North Church is an establishment that sells souvenirs in a historic building. Proceeding past the church, the brick walkway widens before a set of steps. From this vintage point, you have a fantastic vista of the mall. Up close stands the large granite fountain. The designers of the mall also known as the Prado designed it with the large granite fountain as the centerpiece. This was one focal point in an urban open space influenced by European cities. At the time they were tearing down what was Webster Avenue and demolishing residential buildings in the early 1930s, it was designed as the Prado. However, 83 years later the linear park celebrates Paul Revere. In the distance from the steps stands the famous Paul Revere equestrian statue. We'd make our way towards it. On the way to the Paul Revere statue, the topography was mostly brick. Regardless that this is parkland, the majority of the nature are the twin rows of linden trees bordering the path. Additionally bordering the path are brick walls that include bronze plaques that celebrate famous North Enders. Speaking of North End, one of the reasons that they tore down Webster Avenue for the park was to provide valuable open space in the built up North End. It was only recently that they replaced the elevated Central Artery with the downtown Greenway system that borders the North End. When we neared the completion of the Paul Revere Mall where Bostons Freedom Trail turns right onto southbound Hastings Street, we spent a few minutes on the bench by the Paul Revere equestrian statue. Cyrus Dallin's Paul Revere statue is truly the centerpiece of the mall. It captures Paul Revere's historical ride on the horse when he warned that the British are coming. If it was in 2016, Paul Revere might warn that the tourists are coming. The tourists weren't shooting guns but photos. There were a superfluous of tourists and history lovers I ought to add photographing away at the awesome statue. It required patience to take pics of Paul Revere on the horse without strangers by the legs of the horse. When there was a break from the army of smartphone photographers I got in some shots of the statue. Looking east I photographed the back of the horse and Paul Revere with the close by St. Stephen's Church. Looking north I got the side view with the towering linden trees. Then looming west Paul Revere and the horse were facing me with the Old North Church in the distance. After visiting The Paul Revere Mall we continued south bound for the vicinity of the Paul Revere House. At no cost, we brought memories, relaxation, pictures, at the Paul Revere Mall. I highly recommend exploring Bostons Freedom Trail that will include the Paul Revere Mall. read more

We walked through this park during an early morning and I hadn't been through it in a long time. It was a peaceful time of day to take a walk and it was great to be surrounded by so much history. read more

Paul Revere Mall in Boston, MA is not the ultimate shopping experience. It still attracts plenty of locals and tourists though. Of course, the Paul Revere statue along with the Old North Church are the attractions here. Good place to go, take photographs, and people watch. Make sure to grab a cannoli at Modern Pastry while you are in the area. read more

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Have been here two times on my trips to Boston because I am a huge history guy and I appreciate real life visuals of history. The first time with it being right off the Freedom Trail. Steps behind the Old North Church. I had the chance to walk through this park during an early morning with kids and family's moving around going to school it was really great and calming with the area lined with trees and plenty of seating to watch the world go by. The second time I was able to take my 15 year old sister to Boston this was one of the sites she was truly looking forward to seeing due to all the photos of the mall on the web and in her history books and in her eyes did not disappoint. read more

A brick park leading from Hanover Street to the Old North Church. This is not a traditional park with grass but there are trees lining the walkway and a pretty little fountain. A statue of Paul Revere stands at the front of the park. During tourist season you can also find a hot dog/lemonade vendor and a t-shirt vendor. This is a great place to rest along the freedom trail and a place locals hang out. There is a water fountain but be aware I've seen local let their dogs drink from the fountain. If you have a wipe handy, use it before drinking. There is a school adjacent to the mall with a small playground that is open after school hours and weekends to the public. Keep your eyes out for dog poo as there tends to be a few inconsiderate dog owners. Don't let your kids play in the fountain. It may be pretty but dogs romp around and pee in there. Be aware there are signs posted that no wading is allowed in the fountain. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Fountain during August's National Night Out - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Right off the Freedom Trail. Steps behind the Old North Church. I lived right next door. Great place for people watching and a place to sit and think. It's a great area lined with trees and plenty of seating. Grab a cannoli and watch the tourist stroll by. This place is a must see. Take a photo op in front of Mr Paul Revere. It's close to the Waterfront and many great restaurants in the North End. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I finally found it: the Paul Revere statue that is front-page figure for the Freedom Trail brochures! Paul Revere Mall is near the end of the Freedom Trail and is in the middle of the Old North Church and the New North Church (St. Stephen Church). The park has the Paul Revere statue and a water fountain in the center lane that is flaked by trees and benches. However, the park is unfortunately poorly maintained. The most obvious sign of destitution was the water fountain that was struggling to spout water. I am shocked why this place isn't maintained well given its location and significance. The bottom line is that it's a relaxing but average park that provides stellar photo spots for the Paul Revere statue and the churches. Paul Revere Mall should not be somewhere that you would not go out of your way to see unless you are following the Freedom Trail. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

During our trip to Boston when we walked a crapton, AT and I walked the Freedom Trail, which led us to many places, one of which is the Paul Revere Mall. We spent some time here to rest on the benches, take some photos with the Paul Revere statue, read the plaques, and enjoy views of the North End of Boston and the nearby Old North Church. During our visit to Boston, there was construction happening at the Paul Revere House and most of it was not available for the public to see. I was disappointed and opted for us to not pay for admission to see only a small portion of the house, so we stopped at the Paul Revere Mall afterwards. Luckily, there is nothing to pay to be here and there are fun things to capture to remember your stop. [#Yelp365: 37/365] read more

Great historic walk. Fun place to take kids and people that love history. Great day trip.

Just the kind of place I wish I could go to more often on really low key days. This quaint little section of the very busy north end is extremely nostalgic for so many reasons. It is located almost at the end of Hanover St - at least where the line of restaurants end. Absolutely a big tourist attraction to take pictures of the statue of Paul Revere with the beautiful backdrop. I'm a Bostonian now - and I walk past the commotion on and off, plenty a many times (yet to go trigger happy with my iPhone camera) It's just great a feeling to be out and about in the area. My favorite thing to do is continue walking towards the end of the street and then walk along the intermingled old and renovated buildings of north end, along the edge of the Atlantic and the union wharf. Just a long aimless walk that takes my mind off of everything - the little, the big, the mundane. And then circle back to the mall and sit there and decide what the next thing on the agenda should be. Simpler joys of life. Perks of being in the city - love it! read more

Yet another stop on the Freedom Trail. We stopped here on our way to snap a few photos and sit for a few moment's in front of the fountain which obviously wasn't turned on yet despite it being spring. It was pretty cold afterall. I found this to be more interesting than the actual Paul Revere house especially since I was of course allowed to take photos of it. It's definitely one of the more popular historical spots. I probably saw more people here than any other stop on the Freedom Trail aside from perhaps the gift shops. Lots of families with children surrounded us. read more

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This is a small little park with the statue of Paul Revere in the middle. He is such an iconic figure in the revolution that it was a must stop for me even though it literally is just a statue in front of the Old North Church. read more

Its a really cool little strip on the Freedom trail of all things Paul Revere. You can see his home, his statue, his church and i think there is something else that i am forgetting. It is really neat to see all the history and know that Paul was such an integral part of the revolution and to see how well preserved a lot of these things are is pretty cool too read more

Paul Revere Mall - The statue - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Paul Revere Mall has the Paul Revere Statue, which is the most photographed statue in the city. We enjoyed taking some fun photos ourselves. It's a nice place to sit for a while under the shade before continuing on the Freedom Trail. read more

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Nicely Done The statue is quite nice, and the square is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll. read more

Awesome statue of the legendary Paul Revere. Loved that he had an ugly Christmas Sweater on when we visited on Christmas day. The neighborhood this park is stationed in is impeccable. Great job to the city of Boston! read more

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This is a great place to park yourself and get out of the sun during the summer time after touring the world famous North End. It's centrally located to all the historic sites and great Italian restaurants. read more

Paul Revere Mall - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Kind of destitute, looked like it needed some TLC, but still an amazing memorial. The fountain wasn't on, but it was January...

Tree lined history with benches, plaques to read, Paul Himself astride His trusty steed, even a recent Afghan memorial.