Boston/Beacon Hill

From MaxTravelz

One of Boston's most historic and beautiful neighborhoods, Beacon Hill is geographically demarcated by Cambridge Street to the North, Beacon Street to the South, Storrow Drive to the West, and Bowdoin Street to the East. The neighborhood is mostly residential, comprised of numerous red brick townhouses and close proximity to three of Boston's largest public spaces--the Public Gardens, the Boston Commons, and the park space that runs along the Charles river.

Contents 1 Get in 2 See 3 Do 4 Buy 5 Eat 6 Drink 7 Sleep 8 Contact

Get in

See

• The top of Beacon Hill, to the east, is crowned by the "new" State House (Park and Beacon), built in 1781 on top of land once owned by John Hancock. The dome of the State House was recently refurbished with glittering gold leaf, and makes for a spectacular view at sunset from the Massachusetts Ave. bridge.
• Just down Park St. from the State House lies the Park St. Church and Granary burial ground, home to the graves a many of Boston's most famous ancestors and the site of William Lloyd Garrison's first anti-slavery speech.

Do

• Boston By Foot Guided walking tours highlighting the architecture and history of Boston. The Beacon Hill tour includes the State House, Louisburg Square and the works of Charles Bulfinch. Schedule available at http://www.bostonbyfoot.com

Buy

• Charles St., is home to numerous antique stores.

Eat

The western end of Beacon Hill, otherwise know as the "flat" of Beacon Hill, is crossed by Charles St., home to numerous antique stores, restaurants, and Bars. Cambridge St. to the north is less quaint, more urban, and also home to numerous bars and restaurants. Bordering Massachusetts general hospital, Cambridge St. in large part caters to the employees of this hospital and the large number of students and young professionals that work in this area.

Some restaurants to consider are King and I, a consistent winner of the Best of Boston award for the best Thai food, Figs, Todd English's second restaurant of this name, The Paramount, a local, cafeteria style "joint" with great breakfasts, lunches and dinners and Artu, a wonderful Italian restaurant offering everything from Lasagna to Rotisseried Chicken.

Drink

Sleep

Contact

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