 Beacon
Hill, named for the light that stood upon the hill in decades
past, now embodies
the look and feel of historic Boston.
With gas-lamp streetlights and 19th century
style homes, most now converted to apartments, the Beacon Hill
area is ideal for pleasant walks during any season.
Though the cobblestone and brick
lined streets that run up to the unchanging row houses give the
air of classic Bostonian Elite, it is the new elite that have
taken over. With its
walking-distance proximity to the business district of downtown,
apartments and condominiums have been carved into the once
single-family homes, making Beacon Hill is as popular as ever.
Geographically bounded on the West
by the Charles River, area residents have easy access to the
Esplanade (The walking path along the river) and the favored
activities of running, skating, and biking along the banks of the
Charles. Visitors
should be aware that crossing Storrow Drive (a four lane highway
between Beacon Hill and the River) should only be done at the
clearly marked overpasses.
To the area’s south, within
walking distance, is the world famous Boston Common and Public
Garden. With the rose
gardens, historic statues, and pleasant walks just within reach,
it is no surprise why Beacon Hill is popular with Tourists and
locals alike.
For those interested in the “must
see” of the tourist traps, The Bull and Fitch Pub, is located on
Beacon St. Though the interior is different, the façade will be
recognized as the one used on the Cheers television series.
Some of the best views of the city
are also accessible near the Beacon Hill Area.
From the Longfellow Bridge (an extension of Cambridge St.
on the North end of Beacon Hill), you can enjoy the fantastic
skyline at night and the lovely sailboats on the Charles River
during the day.
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