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The location of the Cheers bar, formerly Bull and Finch pub that inspired the television show.
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The location of the Cheers bar, formerly Bull and Finch pub that inspired the television show.

One of Boston's most historic and beautiful neighborhoods, Beacon Hill [1] 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.

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Get in

Boylston (Green Line) and Park Street (Red, Orange Line) MBTA subway stations provide the easiest access to Beacon Hill, although they are located just a little south of Beacon Hill a few minutes' walk will take you into Beacon Hill. Try walking through Public Garden or Boston Common to take in some beautiful scenery on your walk to Beacon Hill.

See

  • Massachusetts State Capitol, Beacon & Park Streets, ☎ +1-617-727-3676 (fax: +1-617-973-4858), http://www.sec.state.ma.us/trs/trsidx.htm. Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00. The Massachusetts State House was 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 Avenue bridge.


  • The Hampshire House/Cheers Beacon Hill, See details under the Drink section.

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 Street is lined with numerous antique stores and boutiques.

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 Street to the north is less quaint, more urban, and also home to numerous bars and restaurants. Bordering Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge Street in large part caters to the employees of this hospital and the large number of students and young professionals that work in this area.

  • King and I, 145 Charles Street, ☎ +1-617-742-3447. A consistent winner of the Best of Boston award for the best Thai food.
  • Figs, 42 Charles Street, ☎ +1-617-742-3447. Todd English's second restaurant of this name.
  • The Paramount, 44 Charles Street, ☎ +1-617-720-1152. A local, cafeteria style "joint" with great breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
  • Artu, 89 Charles Street, ☎ +1-617-227-9023. Wonderful Italian restaurant offering everything from lasagna to rotisseried chicken.

Drink

Inside Cheers Beacon Hill. Note that the layout is not the same layout the Cheers show set used.
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Inside Cheers Beacon Hill. Note that the layout is not the same layout the Cheers show set used.
  • Cheers Beacon Hill, 84 Beacon Street, ☎ +1-617-227-9605, http://www.cheersboston.com. 11:00 - 02:00 (Food is served until 23:45 nightly).. The inspiration for the famous tv show lies on the border of Downtown Boston and Beacon Hill. After visiting the bar and talking with bartender Eddie Doyle Cheers producers decided to base the television show off of the Finch & Bull Pub in Boston. If you want Eddie Doyle, the man who helped to inspire the show, make you a drink he bartends Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning and has been working for the bar for over 30 years.

Sleep

  • XV Beacon, 15 Beacon Street, ☎ 1-877-982-3226 (1-877-XVBEACON), http://www.xvbeacon.com. Check in time: , Check out time:. Rooms: $300 - $1,900..

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