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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Beacon_Hill,_BostonBeacon Hill, Boston - Wikipedia

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   Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and the hill upon which the Massachusetts State House resides. The term "Beacon Hill" is used locally as a metonym to refer to the state government or the legislature itself, much like Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill does at the federal level.

2. newengland.com › exploring-beacon-hill-bostonExploring Beacon Hill | Boston's Most Famous Historic ...

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   Sep 2, 2022 · Discover the historic beauty and charm of Beacon Hill, Boston, with its brick, ivy, cobblestones, and exclusive residences. See photos of the neighborhood's landmarks, doors, windows, and fall colors.

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3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g60745-dBeacon Hill - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Beacon Hill. 2,409 reviews. #23 of 607 things to do in Boston. Neighborhoods. Write a review. About. The famous Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestoned streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

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4. www.thegeographicalcure.com › post › what-to-see-inBest Things To Do In Boston's Historic Beacon Hill ...

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   • Massachusetts State House: Symbol of Freedom. This magnificent hybrid Neo-Classical and Federal style State House is one of the best things to do and see in Boston.
   • Boston Anthenaeum: A Library Built By Brahmins. At the foot of Beacon Hill lies Boston’s oldest library and one of its oldest museums, the Boston Athenaeum.
   • Boston Common: Boston’s Oldest Green Space. Boston Common is the oldest city park in the US. It dates back to 1634. In Boston’s early days, the park was used for cattle grazing and as a training field for the British militia.
   • Old Granary Burying Ground: Patriot Resting Place. Right behind the Boston Athenaeum, you’ll find Granary Burying Ground. It’s the most visited cemetery in Boston.

5. www.thebostonbrief.com › beacon-hillExplore Beacon Hill: Your Friendly Guide to Boston’s Gem

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   Dec 4, 2023 · Discover the charm and history of Beacon Hill, a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn about its narrow streets, pre-revolutionary homes, red-brick sidewalks, boutique shops, house museums, and iconic landmarks.

6. boston.curbed.com › maps › beacon-hill-tour-bostonBeacon Hill in two hours: What to see when ... - Curbed Boston

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   Apr 14, 2016 · Explore the quaint and historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill in Boston with this guide to its highlights. See the State House, the Common, the Public Garden, and more in 120 minutes or less.

7. www.boston.gov › neighborhood › beacon-hillBeacon Hill | Boston.gov

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   May 24, 2024 · Beacon Hill is home to the Massachusetts State House and many historical landmarks, including the Boston African American National Historic Site. One of the oldest communities in the City gets its name from the beacon that once stood high on the hill to warn locals about invasions.

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   Which Beacon Hill townhouse is open to the public?

   • A classic grand Federal with a view of the State House, the Nichols House Museum on Mount Vernon Street (once described by former resident Henry James as “the only respectable street in America”) is the only Beacon Hill townhouse open to the public. Have you ever visited historic Beacon Hill, Boston?

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   Is Beacon Hill a protected historic district?

   • It’s no surprise that Beacon Hill is a protected historic district. To reach a neighborhood liaison for Beacon Hill, email contactons@boston.gov or call 617-635-3485. Storrow Drive. Beacon Hill’s architecture and layout reflect old colonial Boston.

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   Is Beacon Hill a good neighborhood?

   • Despite the abundance of brick and stone, you’ll find plenty of greenery in Beacon Hill. Of course, Beacon Hill brick is hard to avoid. Brick meets cobblestones meets pavement. The neighborhood is so popular with tourists, it’s helpful to know where NOT to tread.

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   Does Beacon Hill have a Catholic Church?

   • While home to a Paulist chapel, Beacon Hill is currently one of only two neighborhoods in Boston that does not contain a Catholic parish church. Beacon Hill is predominantly residential, known for old colonial brick row houses with "beautiful doors, decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, narrow streets, and gas lamps".

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