The juxtaposition of this building in the city is beautiful! The site of the Boston massacre where a total of 5 people died back in 1770 is also a museum! The museum does have an entrance fee.COVID Safety rating: 9/10, pretty safe. Some parts of the inside is a bit tight and social distancing can be limited if there’s 10 or more people in there.They do have hand sanitizer and a limit of people that can enter. Also I believe their gift shop was closed so people don’t linger.We went during the early afternoon on a Friday and it wasn’t too busy.

Very busy right now so we didn’t park and walk around. It definitely stood out from the rest of the city! So you can’t miss it. There was a lot of people walking around, some wear masks some weren’t. It was a very busy Sunday afternoon in Boston.

Wey interesting place to see and visit. It is near to see a place that Ive heard so much about from history books and put into perspective where something like this happened.

Take the audio guided tour offered by the Freedom Trail foundation for $15

Beautiful historic place. In covid times everything was quite and smooth.

Cool plaque, on the freedom trail. Worth seeing

For such a terrible thing, greatness came from the end results. Boston Massachusetts is where American history began!! The monumental figures who molded the city..

Great stop on the historical walking trail. Make sure to ask about the key to the building from the hotdog vendor beside the building. Also if its a hot day or you are Hungary head down the street to the farmers market or Quincy Market for some treats. Farmers market is definitely less touristy.

Walked the freedom trail and the walk may not be for people who are not used to walking a few miles. The historical sites are fascinating to visit and there is so much History in the Boston area. I would definitely recommend a visit for the family. Summer can be a bit humid, so make sure you have enough water when walking through the city.

Great historical site to visit in Boston. Must tour the Freedom Trail.

Its a large marker in the sidewalk but it represents so much more. An important place historically worthy of a visit.

Absolutely incredible if you are a history buff

Would have been nice to have a more visual sign of exactly where it happened. Gift shop was nice but your typical overpriced tourist gift shop cheapest thing I saw in there was a large pencil for a little kid Boston stuff on it $3 theres also a Lobster Claw pen for $5 not very many toys or anything for kids though really

250 years ago this spot marks the beginning of the American revolution. Actors are volunteers. Important stop on the freedom trail.

Good place to see the historical area... Have to walk a lot... Dont go during sunny time...

Beautiful spot to memorialize this important event!

Worth seeing for its historic significance. I was amazed that it was surrounded by modern Boston. This is not in some historic park or preserve but right in the midst of modern, commercial Boston. Take the Olde Town Trolley tour, and it will let you get off across the street from this site. I understand that the Declaration of Independence was first read in public here as well.

The place marks the beginning of American Revolution. The trail walks you through most of the historic places in Boston and places which led to American Revolution. Its a must visit location and especially for people who are enthusiastic about history.Best time to visit - summer/fall!

Great history piece along the freedom trail in Boston. Did the audio tour via an app due to covid.

Nice building with alot of history.

A stop on the Freedom Trail

You must book a tour that includes this historical event to really appreciate it. If you do not then you be standing in front of a marker that represent an 18th century event without its context.In such a case, pay a visit to the buildings in the area that have a lot of history to tell also.

Pretty cool spot. Surreal to think this was a integral part of the beginning of our great nation.

Excellent tour that gave me a new understanding and reality of the revolutionary war period and the key people who played a role in era. Amazing, and sad, but educational.

Beautiful historic building. With great informative staff!!

I can see dead people!

Inspiring history!

Deffinitly the coolest place on the Freedom trail. This is a must when visiting!!!!

Worth the $10 tour. We had the best tour guide! She made the history come to life as she explained the history leading up to the Boston Massacre and the Revolutionary War.

One of the important stops on the Freedom Trail in Boston is the site of the Boston Massacre that took place just outside the Old State House on 5 March 1770. Many consider this event to be a catalyst for the eventual American Revolution that saw the colonies formally part ties with the British Crown.The site is marked by a seal upon the location where British soldiers, being harassed by a mob, fired upon a crowd, killing 5 colonists. There are plenty of opportunities to learn about this monumental event in American history as you make your thought the Freedom Trail attractions in Boston. However, at this location, you simply see the seal marking the location of the event.You can conveniently take in a viewing of the seal and location in a couple minutes before going onward into the Old State House or over to Faneuil Hall depending on which directly you are going as part of your Freedom Trail visits go. As such, it is an easy sight to take in if you are sightseeing in the area.

The city center was nice. Probably one of the must go places when you visit Boston.

Thought it was neat being there, but had to come home to read more about it n listen on YouTube to a video about it. Its just a circular brick area near the old state house (beautiful old building) in the middle of all those skyscrapers. Samuel Adams statue is also near by. Its like you have top hunt for everything except that beautiful old building. The circular spot is to the right of the old building, but Paul Reveres picture is from in front. Guess you shouldnt put such in the street for cars to run over.

A site with great significance but you would not know it unless you know history.. Needs ... Something ... to bring out its importance to our history.

An intriguing little square with an immense amount of important history attached!

Was pretty cool to be in a place so full of History

There is only some brick work to commemorate the massacre. The building next to it is a museum that forms a long line pretty quickly. The convenient part is there is access to the T directly under the building.

Freedom trail is loaded with history

Very interesting to visit the Freedom Trail in Boston

Obviously a historic location. Just not a whole lot to look at.

I hear so much about Boston Massacre. I think it very important for America. When I first come here I walk over without me realize. Later I see the circle. Boston is amazing city where I feel I walk through history. Too bad there is not bigger memorial here for Boston Massacre. In my photo you see small brick circle on ground. That is Boston Massacre site.

One of the coolest places to see on the Freedom Trail. We exited the near by subway on our first day in Boston and were standing on the spot of the massacre and didnt realize it because we were trying to figure out where we were. Not important, but I thought it was funny.

Very iconic place to visit. Would highly recommend. Location of the Boston “Massacre”

Had a great time here, amazing history that every American should experience.

This is one of the best places in Boston that you must visit

Great site!! There is a museum in the old statehouse that gives yours about the Boston massacre that are very well done.

First, I saw the place on the map. Was navigating to the blue line. When I went there I could not find the station:)) A woman helped me and told that the subway station is actually in this historical building. Now I came to an apartment and saw the picture of the historical site. I realized I walked through the sign on the land. But I diint pay attention, I will see tomorrow again as a foreigner with fresh mind;)

I love Americas story. Being able to be in the exact place that historical events that changed history for America happened is something I think all Americans should do. Boston has so much to see!

5 stars for being historic but really, a sad reminder about how some things never change, especially in light of genocides currently occurring in certain parts of the world. How many more of these sites are we going to erect to keep us from killing each other?

Wish a bit more info around

Lol.. massacre indeed. 4+1. Hype and spin tales from history were interesting as told in a variety of ways by different sources. Just like always, history is written by the victors and they like to change their minds.

Its a 5 star as its well maintained and knowing the the place where massacre happened in 1770 makes you appreciate history.

Lots of history. We did our own walking tour. A very good day.

Lots of nice history behind this place but as of now its mostly just modern buildings

We saw this as part of the Freedom Trail walking tour. Great tour with a lot of history.

Great and beautiful place

They died for U.S.A. Independent Country !

The history in this area is phenomenal.

Im tours Im a Bostonian its history

This was very hard to stop and admire. You will have to walk to admire it.

It is incredible to visit sites that have such significance in our countrys history and independence! Those curating these spots along the Freedom Trail are doing a great job!! The sites are easy to find and are significant for anyone who enjoys history.

Great walking distance from several historic sites. Very Clean area and a great tour is available.

Tour guides talk was a little too politically charged.

One of my favorites on the trail! It was such a feeling to stand where so much history has taken place! We even bought some tea that was pushed into the harbor all those years ago!

Probably you will pass by and will not noticed this mark on the floor. Unfortunately, I felt there is a lack of information about the event.

An Epic place definitely worth visiting

Just a quick passing by. Not a good photo op.

Very very cool. Stumbled up on it accidentally. Seeing that old building surrounded by the skyscrapers is crazy.

Pretty cool sight from a historical standpoint, but not that much if youre just going about your day-to-day business

It was crazy to see where the first shot was fired. Definitely my favorite stop on the freedom trail. If you love history, youll enjoy it as well.

Its amazing we can actually step I to history right on this site. Stop for a money and close your eyes. You can just imagine the rowdy crowds as they were making there way to this site.

Nicely marked and good explanation of what happened at this location. It is mostly a quick take a look spot as you walk on the Freedom Trail.

History along the Freedom Trail. What makes Boston special

Its looks pretty in the outside but I never been inside

Lots of history and this is a must do as part of the freedom trail.

The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred on King Street in Boston on March 5, 1770. British soldiers killed 5 civilians and injured 6 other civilians in the incident. The aftermath of this incident was to ignite a rebellion in the British North American colonies and eventually lead to the American Revolution. Because of Britain ’s large military presence in Boston and North American colonial people ’s dissatisfaction with their ongoing exploitation, the situation between soldiers and civilians was tense, and civilians began to continuously abuse and attack the army, leading to the use of firearms. Three civilians were shot dead at the scene, 11 were injured and two died after the incident. I love this place.

It is a great place, recently renovated for visitors. Great peace of history right on the middle of the business district.

Beautiful State House, and at the corner is the site of the Boston Massacre, nicely presented in a street cover. This location is also a great travelers location (due to the subway stop under the State House). Love that Boston has preserved their history so well with this being a stop for the historic walking Freedom Trail = great way to see the citys historic buildings and now modern architecture that has been built since the late 1700s. Feel very safe walking the trail and enjoying the sites on my own, but they also have tour guides, and foodie guides around this wonderful city of history!! Check it out, even if you only have a short time in town...it will be worth it!

Definitely take the history walking tour

Just one of those must sees on the history stops.

Very interesting and important spot for USA history

Very cool piece of American history.

Dont miss this important historic site (in front of the Old State House) during your visit to Boston. We were fortunate to be there on the Fourth of July for the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony above the marker

Considering what this site represents, its odd to give it a 5-star rating. However, from a historical perspective, its interesting. Great for history buffs.

The Boston Massacre site is marked by a stone and metal inlay in the sidewalk. Its amazing to think that this exact spot marked the first event in a sequence that created the United States of America! Its along the Freedom Trail, so dont forget to stop by if youre walking the trail.

For the history nerds like myself!

243 reading of Declaration of Independence on July 4th. Highly recommend. Every citizen should experience this.

Its a well kept area and there are always tours going around in the area so you can stop by for a quick learning experience in colonial Boston

We had a wonderful time here. Romance, food, great guy... what could be better

Wow what a beautiful state I loved every minute of my visit the people and the beautiful sites I will be back

Visited here as part of the freedom walking trail. It was good to have a guide to explain the significance of everything. So much history!

Amazing piece of American History.The shots that started it all.

Very nice. A must see while in Boston

Part of the freedom trail. Go do the tour its well worth it.

Took a tour from Fanuel Hall while I was in town visiting my family. I am a Boston native but live elsewhere for work. Wanted my wife to get the local historical perspective of the massacre and surrounding historical events. Tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, and on top of it all gave the tour on a cold drizzly day. She was a real trooper. Great tour.

Not really much to see and being that its paved and walked on with many pedestrians it is hard to imagine what it might have been like. Not really sobering you want to make A point of going to see really.

Reenactors were fun! Loved the preservation

You can always come to learn history with your own eyes and ears.

A great tourist site to visit and to learn the history behind it. Coll to see how the United states was formed

The site that spurred on the Revolution and birth of a Nation - this is sacred ground in America.

A lot of great history in the city I believe is the best in the world. People are generally very friendly and the history of the beginning of our country unfolds in Boston.