Beacon Hill

Whether it be in my own city (Indianapolis), abroad or in other US cities, I love to seek out historic neighborhoods that are oozing in charm. These neighborhoods often make for great walks and are within arm’s reach of tasty local eats and shops. Beacon Hill is no exception to this rule. From the window boxes filled with daffodils and pussy willow branches to the quiet cobblestone alleys, I found myself in Beacon Hill twice during our three days in Boston. On Charles Street, the main artery of the neighborhood, you’ll find bed and breakfasts, gourmet markets, ice cream and more. If you find yourself on the edge of Boston Common, you are within arm’s reach of Beacon Hill — don’t miss out!

This neighbourhood, how could you not give it 5 stars? Why should we be even rating a neighbourhood?
Anyways, Beacon Hill is the central area for where abolitionists were during the time of the Underground Railroad. It houses the «Black Heritage Trail» which includes points of interest and houses that were once significant to American history.
It also houses one of «America’s most photographed streets»…which is Acorn Street. Cobblestone walkways, which are extremely hard to walk on” are a rare sight, it’s cool to be actually able to see it and all of its glory.
Keep in mind that people actually live in these houses. This neighbourhood is beautiful! Would love to see it in the Spring.
Worth a visit if you have time!

Although most of the building just apartment on the Beacon hill, I just like to have a walk here. The area just looks very different compared with the rest of the city. Most of the apartment just look rich and expensive, It really does remind me some neighborhoods back in UK. This area actually has a long histroy as background, if you are interested at it. you can find the Founders Memorial in the Boston Common and read about it.
If you travel here by bike, that you got to be careful. Even For just walking, I could really slide down from the top of the hill to the end of the street, without trying. the hill isn’t really high, but just quite tilt. it could be funy when there are not that much cars around.
Around this area, there are couple other sights shouldn’t be miss, such as Massachusetts State house, that place just looks amazing. and some othe mounuments. And the shopping street just across the Boston Common. in case you like to buy something. I really like this place, very diferent and historical.

This is the area that I had seen in all of the gorgeous Pinterest photos. I loved be beautiful brick buildings and picturesque windowsills. The sidewalks were historic cobblestones. Its a very high end area that starts right at the Massachusetts State House.

This part of Boston is very pretty and yelling to be photographed, but beware of the word «hill», because in fact it’s full of almost vertical hills that you have to go up and down, and you’ll end up exhausted in less than 10 minutes. I thought I’d end up in heaven as I was sweating, and I couldn’t enjoy the rest of the day in Boston because my feet were killing me. The tourist trolley is not an option, as it can’t get into the narrow streets. My recommendation is to make it your last stop before taking a taxi to your hotel.
It’s good for kids if you want to exhaust them :)

What a wonderful neighborhood. Small streets with tall ivy covered brick brownstones with rooftop patios, adorable shops, beautifuly maintained buildings whose historical value is as obvious in its architecture as it is with streets like Revere.
For my Bay Area buddies Boston is impressive. Beacon Hill is like the SF Marina’s wealthy cousin. I see more Europe in Boston than i do California and as a big city girl Beacon Hill is the type of neighborhood i dream of living in someday.
The neighborhood residents we met were so awesome and so proud of their homes obvious in the well manicured and clean sidewalks and entryways, gardens, and storefronts.

nice spot to visit. better go there before the sun goes down caz you won’t get a good picture when it is dark. One thing to clarify, the address is at Acorn st on Beacon hill.

Despite the fact that Beacon Hill is home to expensive restaurants and shops with stuff I don’t need, as well as rich people who pay more for their houses than I will probably ever make in my life, I still love it.
Why? Because I am a history nerd and Beacon Hill is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. There are so many cool homes here, as well as the African-​American History Trail and the African-​American history museum. Get a historical tour of the neighborhood through one of the organizations that offers them (Boston By Foot, for one) and impress your friends/​family next time you walk through the neighborhood.

Generally awesome and historic neighborhood to spend a couple of hours in, I’d highly recommend taking a walk down Acorn street and stopping into some shops on Charles before making your way over to the esplanade.

I really love the area of Beacon Hill! The buildings are adorable, the monument on the hill is fascinating and the park area is very restful. There are great views over the city, we bought some strawberries from the farmers market and sat watching the city of Boston move about its day. A great place to be

Easily one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Boston!
Fine dining, original designer clothing,
and one of a kind shops galore abounds here.
The deal: forget the stilettos. They’ll get caught in the brick sidewalks… And your feet will hate you walking up the hills anyway!

It’s better than Backbay, imo. Wish I could tour inside of these homes. So petite!!!

very cute area. i like going here to walk around and shop, ending up at the Esplanade

Awesome 3 years spent in BH — Anderson and Revere —
Rent was ridiculous for the location… considering Louisburg Square was 2 blocks from me…
Pro —
Historical awesomeness…
Cute lanes…
Like, 10 pubs within walking/​staggering distance…
WF across Cambridge St…
Red line stop… so awesomely central !
Longfellow bridge…
Charles River Esplanade… great running route along the river… best in the world !
Great hill training !
The Paramount, Upper Crust, and Café Vanille on Charles St…
The super booze shop on Charles, and Savenor’s !!! …
Well — Charles St is just plain awesome
Short walk to the Common…
Very short walk to work…
Con —
Not much…
Winter can be brutal… snow on sidewalk… piled high !
Sucks to own a car… (I didn’t). especially in the winter
Rodents… Ace Hardware on Charles St has a great selection of traps and poisons…

I’m totally biased because I lived here for two years. But Beacon Hill is a beautiful, historic neighborhood. Notice how I said neighborhood? Yes, it’s a real neighborhood, with families, young couples, young professionals, and college students. Close to everything downtown and anything important you want to see or do… not sure what else you could ask for in a neighborhood. I would walk to anywhere — North End, Aquarium, Faneuil — you get the point.
My only peeves are that trash collection days end up with a lot of trash on the streets (instead of the garbage truck) and it’s a little crowded. And rent is expensive.
Another plus, John Kerry lives here!

Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood of Federal-​style rowhouses and is known for its narrow, gas-​lit streets and brick sidewalks. I like the architecture, the narrow streets, the small little shops, the people watching, and the view. As for ever living here, I’m reminded of some advice that my Father once gave me: If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it.
The neighborhood is named for the location of a former beacon atop the highest point in central Boston, once located just behind the current site of the Massachusetts State House. And because of that prominent location, the term «Beacon Hill» is also often used by the local news media to refer to the state government or the legislature.
The Unitarian Universalist Association is also Headquartered here of which my parents remain members. Beacon Hill is also included in the route taken by the fictional Mrs. Mallard and her children, depicted in Make Way for Ducklings, a book for children by Robert McCloskey. The story is commemorated every year in May by a parade through Beacon Hill to the Boston Public Garden.

Classic architecture, narrow streets and pricey rent … sounds like the Village but I’m in Boston so it’s gotta be Beacon Hill.
Cute mom and pop stores around the edges of the neighborhood.
Take out the snooty people and the fact that it’s in Boston and it might be a little better. :-p

This is my favorite neighborhood in Boston.
Cons–
It will cost you your arm, leg and first born or if you are lucky you will find a studio with like a half a window, 2 sq feet bathroom and a counter for a kitchen for a mere 1500. Besides the price, the only other annoyance is the upper class women and their two-​stories-​triple –decker-​5000– dollar– strollers and newborns in cashmere onesies. The thing is, the streets are way too narrow to accommodate the mommies and mere mortals. Thus, beware of the upcoming stroller.
Pros–
–absolutely breathtaking
–lots of places to eat
–the biggest whole foods
–close to the garden and the common
–pretty
–amazing architecture
–charm
–more cute dogs (think Charlottes dog in sex and the city) per block then people
–old ladies in vintage Chanel suits
–pretty
Maybe one day I will make enough money and I will stay here. Or maybe I should hunt for a man whose family owns property there. Nah, Ill just work hard.

Beacon Hill, you have been good to me.
You opened your cobblestone to my high heeled feet.
You opened my eyes to the Big City.
You gave me hope when I thought all was lost.
You gave me strength when I needed it most.
All I have to do is stroll down Charles in the spring, summer, winter, or fall.
And there you are.
And there I am.
I hope you will be my home again someday.

Beacon Hill is an incredible neighborhood to live in. Whether you’re on the side closer to Charles St. or the State House, it’s an idyllic neighborhood with a variety of interesting stores and places nearby.
It’s also a great area to walk around, and to find stuff. Charles St. has a variety of shops and food-​related establishments; Cambridge St connects you to the all-​important grocery/​convenience options, and the State House area has a variety of pubs and bars just on the cusp of Downtown.
The best part of being in Beacon Hill is to live here. Yes, I live in a closet. But it’s a nice closet, and it’s convenient to every single line. Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Silver. All 5.
All of this is what makes the Hill both convenient and overall wonderful.