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A day in Beacon Hill , Boston , MA

 



Bracon Hill




The home of world-renowned institutes Harvard and MIT and its intriguing history, Boston makes an irresistible destination for any travelers or history buff. Here are many neighborhoods steeped in history that will take you through the time gone by, Beacon Hill is such a bonafide destination with a European feel that takes you back to revolutionary times yet a sheer blend of cosmopolitan city neighborhoods. It is filled with homes with stately architecture with Victorian style, one-of-a-kind boutique antique stores, and cozy coffee shops on narrow winding streets with gas-lit lamps that make you visit this charming and sought-after historic neighborhood in any season. Beacon Hill is home to many influential personalities including William Blaxton original owner of Beacon Hill, an early English settler in New England and the 1st European settler of Boston and Rhode Island, Renowned poet Robert Frost, Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thurman and many more. 




What to do in Beacon Hill?

Photograph on Acorn Street—Walk into the most photographed Acorn Street. Rarest of these days in the USA, this original cobblestone quint aesthetic street is gratifying, with lined houses with beautiful decorative doors. You are in the most picturesque corner of Boston. 





Visit Beacon Hill Books & Cafe - If a bookstore is the prettiest place then your answer is Beacon Hill Books & Cafe. A three-story bookstore with a cafe in the basement makes this place one of the prettiest. It has a cozy fireplace and upscale interiors and is a great place for young adult readers too. 





Admire the enthralling architecture of Sunflower Castle. Nested in the intersection of Mount Vernon and River streets, Sunflower Castle is delightful and whimsical. It was built in 1840 and, in 1860, became home to interior designer and artist Frank Hill Smith. It is an instantly distinctive architectural character amidst the brick houses. In 1904, watercolor artist Gertrude Beals moved into Sunflower House. Her studio was on the third floor of the home. 


Fuel yourself up in the cozy yet elegant Cafes...Beacon Hill is full of cafes.

Unwind yourself with a hot cup of coffee or fill yourself up with a scrumptious breakfast a satisfying lunch or a cozy dinner, you will find the best places here. 

Shop your heart out. If you have a knack for vintage or unique fashion, you are in the right place. You will find unrivaled dresses, special pieces of jewelry, and home decor. 

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  1. Cassandra StingerDecember 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    That bookstore looks beautiful! I totally want to go in there now.

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