Beacon Hill, a historic neighborhood in downtown Boston, is one of the most expensive and sought-after residential areas of the city. Decorated with brick sidewalks, Federal-style rowhouses and gas-lit streets, Beacon Hill mixes 19th century small-town New England with the metropolitan city of Boston. Surrounding Beacon Hill are prominent Boston landmarks such as the Boston Common, Public Garden, Massachusetts State House and the Charles River.
Cambridge and Charles Streets, the neighborhood’s main streets, offer an excellent variety of shops and restaurants to both residents and tourists including antique stores, home decorating shops, delectable food shops, clothing stores, coffee shops and bars. Visit the above-mentioned attractions plus be sure to check out the museums and walking tours of the neighborhood to discover its architectural beauty first-hand. With so much to offer, Beacon Hill is definitely a must see in Boston for anyone traveling to the city.
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