Walk in Boston # 10, charming Beacon Hill, is a two to three miles self-guided tour, half indoor, half outdoor, to explore one of the prettiest historic neighborhoods of Boston. You will often walk along small streets lit by gas lamps and may imagine you are in an old European town.
This walk is now only available on Payhip in pdf format with a clickable map and updated descriptions.
In this pdf you will also find:
- the list of Highlights.
- the Metro stops to get there and back and infos for Cars.
- tips about restrooms, places to sit and eat.
- details about a particular place you will find on your route.
You can download it (or just the map of the walk) to your phone to help you in your discoveries.
This will allow you to live a unique experience of the city far from what you might find elsewhere.
If you purchased the Boston NYC book, this download will be free for you, just send me a note for an access code for this walk.
The description below, incomplete and with cropped photos, gives you an idea of this walk before you decide to buy it.
A: Your walk starts at … Take … toward downtown to reach your first stop, the …
B: This … and you’ll find there a map of all you can see …
On the second floor, you’ll be able to learn how it expanded, the problems it had to face, and how its innovations paved the way for…
On the 3rd floor, you’ll find a rooftop garden with views to Beacon Hill and beyond.
C: Your next stop will be…
The Classical Baroque building needs a lot of repairs, but it’s an interesting structure, and both the panels and the guide you’ll find there will give you a lot of information about …
To go there from .
The …and you’ll have to ring a bell to have someone come and open the door for you. It’s open Wed, Thu, Fri from 11am to 5pm, and Sun from1pm to 5pm, but check before to be sure.
D: Once your visit is over, exit on the right, take two more rights and find …
… You’ll have to look at it from a distance, though, as it’s a private alley; yet you’ll have a taste of the South right in downtown Boston.
E: Next, retrace your steps on…
You’ll learn there how the elite were living in the 18th century. The house was built by Charles Bulfinch in his distinctive Federal style, and sits next…
F: Once back on …
It’s not a mandatory stop, just a pleasant plaza with fountains, public art and places to sit in front of some S…. A quiet place at the edge of Beacon Hill.
G: If you keep following …
… founded more than 200 years ago, its 1st floor and a gallery are open to the public 7 days/week. The rest, 12 stories … reserved to its members. It’s also a …
Go there, and you’ll step in a very special place with studious atmosphere, masterpiece paintings, and unique views of ….
H: Next on your list, … Completed in 1789, it has had regular additions since.
To find it if you do not see … go left and walk a few hundred yards. The visitors entrance will be on your right.
You can scheduled a guided visit in advance, but you can also wander at random in the building. It’s a bit of a labyrinth with marble floors, murals, decorated ceilings, grand staircases, unexpected sculptures and all t…
The library is well worth a look, as well as … You can access their upper floors and sit there if you are quiet. Have also a look at …
I: To reach your next stop, the pretty …
There are other ways to go to …, but the idea is to visit once again the Beacon Hill streets, and enjoy their charm.
… closed to the public, is surrounded by Greek Revival houses. They are some of the most expensive townhouses in the USA, and you’ll perhaps see fine art painters at work in their vicinity.
Next, you’ll take …
If you don’t take a picture, it must be that you do not have a camera, or do not like pictures.
In any case, take it until …
J:… is known for its boutiques and antiques shops, so it’s time to explore them, except if you want to stop and have a drink in one of its café. In any case, you’ll finish your Beacon Hill exploration in style!
Once at the … you’re at the end of this tour.
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