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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.

   • Architectural style: Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Federal
   • Architect: Charles Bulfinch

   • Built: 1795
   • Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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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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.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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6. www.tripsavvy.com › the-top-8-things-to-do-inThe Top 9 Things to Do in Beacon Hill - TripSavvy

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   • Boston Common. Address. 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Phone +1 617-635-4505. Web Visit website. The Boston Common is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, as it's the oldest public park in the United States, dating back to 1634.
   • Freedom Trail. Address. 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Phone +1 617-794-7512. Web Visit website. If you're visiting Boston for the first time and want to dive into the city's history, walking along the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail is the best way to do just that.
   • Boston Public Garden. Address. Boston, MA 02116, USA. Phone +1 617-635-4505. Web Visit website. If you're near Boston Common, walk just a little bit further to reach the Boston Public Garden, the country's very first public botanical garden.
   • Massachusetts State House. Address. 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133, USA. Phone +1 617-722-2000. Web Visit website. If you're walking through the streets of Beacon Hill or the pathways of the Boston Common, you'll notice a building with a golden dome, made from copper and topped with gold.

7. www.timeout.com › boston › beacon-hillBeacon Hill neighborhood guide - Time Out

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   Dec 13, 2023 · Beacon Hill is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Boston. Its picturesque red-brick row houses, gas lanterns, and steep, narrow streets make taking a walk in the neighborhood a treat.

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   Where is Beacon Hill?

   • With its brick, ivy, cobblestones, and historic style, the neighborhood of Beacon Hill, Boston is a favorite spot to stroll for both tourists and residents. Welcome to Beacon Hill, Boston historic beauty at its finest.

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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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   Should you walk through Beacon Hill?

   • In 1979, Yankee Magazine advised readers that walking, not driving, through the Boston neighborhood of Beacon Hill was the only way to really savor the historic district’s character and appreciate the generations of “scholars, builders, statesmen, and seafarers” who have made Beacon Hill, Boston, their home over the years. I couldn’t agree more.

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   Why should you visit Beacon Hill?

   • Today, Beacon Hill charms with picturesque streets, farm to table eateries, tony small-scale shops, and amazing hidden gem house museums. If you love mossy cobblestones, old houses, and historic landmarks, you should put Beacon Hill on your Boston itinerary.

   Best Things To Do In Boston's Historic Beacon Hill Neighborhood

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9. www.nps.gov › places › beacon-hillBeacon Hill - U.S. National Park Service

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   Jan 8, 2023 · Quick Facts. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Significance: Home of Boston's free Black community of the 1800s. Designation: Historic District, National Register of Historic Places. When the first European colonists settled in Boston in the 1620s, the area of the city we now know as Beacon Hill comprised of three peaks.