Goin'6 Cradles of Liberty: D.C. to Boston Tour

Re-discovering America on the Boston / Philadelphia / Washington DC Loop
Connected by friendly Motel 6 locations along the way, this Boston / Philadelphia / Washington DC Loop takes you to places of unforgettable history. We make it easy for you to see new places and re-discover old ones.

Whether you choose to walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers or feel the weight of history in the nation's most revered buildings and monuments, the extra money you save by staying at a Motel 6 can be better spent on other vacation-related activities. Here are some of the must-see attractions on this tour.

Boston's Freedom Trail
To truly appreciate the events that precipitated and ultimately ignited the Revolutionary War, there's only one place to start — Boston's celebrated Freedom Trail. Follow the red bricks of this 2-1/2-mile walking trail and you'll encounter no less than 16 sites of major historical significance, each re-tracing an early step in the fledgling nation's long journey toward independence.

Starting at Boston Common, the country's oldest park, the Freedom Trail leads you along a series of churches, state houses, meeting places, burial grounds, battlefields and monuments, where giants of early America left their indelible marks on history. Before you're through, you'll travel back in time to The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's Ride, and The Battle of Bunker Hill, as you visit legendary sites like the Old North Church, Old South Meeting House, Faneuil Hall and the home of "Old Ironsides", the U.S.S. Constitution. Most sites on the Freedom Trail offer free admission, with just a few charging a small fee. And speaking of small fees, the Boston area has multiple Motel 6 locations offering the lowest price of any national chain.

Historic Philadelphia
Philadelphia packs more history into a few city blocks than just about anyplace. See where the founding fathers risked life and limb in declaring independence from the British monarchy, where the fledgling government of a free nation drafted and signed the supreme law of the land, the United States Constitution, and where patriots like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross made lasting contributions to the revolution and life in the states.

This city of firsts includes the nation's first bank, the first post office, and the inspiration behind the modern public library. In fact, there's so much to do and see, you'll want a refresher course in history to help plan your itinerary. Fortunately, you'll find guided tours and plenty of online resources to help enhance your enjoyment of this special place. You'll also find affordable Motel 6 accommodations.

Monumental Washington DC
The list of must-see attractions in Washington D.C. stretches the limits of the imagination, with the White House, the Washington Monument, The Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Reflecting Pool and the Capitol Building right near the top. Monuments like the Vietnam Veterans, Korean War and World War II Memorials give millions of service members and their loved ones the opportunity to remember and pay their respects.

As far as learning experiences go, an amazing collection of museums dot the D.C. landscape, with the world-famous Smithsonian, The National Museum of American History, The National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery West Wing and the National Air and Space Museum all lining the National Mall and all within easy walking distance of one another. Other sites of great historical significance like Mt. Vernon and Monticello are easy day trips away, with plenty of Motel 6 locations in the area to make sure you've always got a place to stay.

Surrounded by History - Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland
If you're planning a visit to Philadelphia, you may find yourself close to some other areas of historical interest. Just a short drive north of the city, near King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the Valley Forge National Historic Park lets you see the all-important staging area for General George Washington's Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. An hour to the west, Lancaster County attracts visitors wishing to experience the quaint simplicity of the Pennsylvania Dutch settlers.

The port city of Baltimore connects Maryland to America's revolutionary past with its Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum. It's the home of Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who made the flag that flew over Baltimore's Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key's creation of our national anthem during the war of 1812. Civil War buffs will find Baltimore's USS Constellation Museum to their liking. Christened back in 1854, it's the last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy.

Home of Washington and Jefferson, Virginia's rich history pre-dates the revolutionary era, going all the way back to Jamestown, the first permanent English colony. Midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach just a few hours south of D.C., this area is also home to tourist-friendly Colonial Williamsburg and the famous Yorktown battlefield, where the surrender of Cornwallis helped cement the Continental Army's victory over the British.

No matter which area you choose to visit, Motel 6 will help make sure you don't surrender too much of your hard-earned cash on lodging.