Beacon Hill is a small, one square mile residential neighborhood that offers some of the most quaint shopping, dining and strolling in Boston! A self-guided walking tour will allow you to see a variety of landmarks and homes along the cobblestone streets, including the homes of Beacon Hill residents Sen. John Kerry or singer/songwriter Carly Simon; the Charles Street Meeting House, where abolitionists such as Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison once gave public address; and the former homes of writers such as Louisa May Alcott and Alfred Hitchcock.
Quaint antique shops, unique boutiques and enchanting restaurants and dining facilities also dot the streets of Beacon Hill - and be sure to visit Cheers, the Beacon Hill bar that inspired the hit television show of the same name! You'll have no trouble losing yourself in this charming Boston neighborhood that is built on community camaraderie and pride!
