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    Infamous
    Francine L.

    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!

    Brittany T.

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

    Sunny P.

    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.

    Lexi M.

    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.

    The Red Coats Are Coming! The Red Coats Are Coming!
    Mercedes C.

    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.

    Pravash M.

    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.

    Dan R.

    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.

    Lauren C.

    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.

    looks like a T-bone
    Christian L.

    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

    Bruce K.

    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.

    A bit of history
    PatrickJ T.

    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.

    Fountain during August's National Night Out
    H. R.

    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.

    Randy V.

    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.

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

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

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

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