The home of the Revolutionary War's midnight rider Paul Revere sits half block south of Prince Street at the corner of Moon Street and Garden Court. The house was built in 1680, and Revere moved in in 1770. Inside you will find furnishings and decor true to the 18th century and a courtyard with a bell from the USS Constitution. The house opens most days at 9:30 a.m.; it closes at 5:15 p.m. in spring and summer 4:15 p.m. in autumn and winter. Admission is $3.50 per adult, $3 per student and $1 for kids 5 to 17.
James Rego Square is also referred to as Paul Revere Mall and the Prado, and it sits two blocks northeast of Prince Street at the corner of Hanover and Clark. The park is a peaceful space lined with cobbles and tall oak trees. In the center you will find a bronze statue of Revere, which has been the subject of many a photo over the years. Along the walls you will also find plaques and inscriptions telling tales of the history of the park, Boston and the country. The park is free to enter and closes at dusk.
The Old North Church, where two lanterns were held up when British warships were seen (sending Paul Revere on his midnight ride) is located two and a half blocks north of Prince Street on Salem Street at the corner of Hull. The tall white spire is visible from blocks away, and the simple construction belies its Anglican identity. Visits are free, and the church is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or later all year. It's closed on Mondays in January and February.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in Boston except the King's Chapel Burying Ground. The site dates to 1659 and is located two blocks north of Prince Street on Hull between Salem and Snow Hill Streets. The land is the eternal resting place for many of the area poor including artisans, crafts workers and black members of the "New Guinea" neighborhood whose graves are unmarked. The cemetery is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
