Beacon Hill & Charles Street, Boston

by Jefie
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John Kerry's house (the one
with the flag) at Loui

For most of the 19th century, Beacon Hill was Boston's most wealthy and popular neighborhood. A lot of attention was paid to architectural details throughout the construction of the streets and houses of Beacon Hill, with an effort to make it as eye-pleasing as possible. As a result, Mt. Vernon Street has once been described by novelist Henry James as "the only respectable street in America", and to this day, Acorn Street is still one of the most photographed streets in Boston. It is possible to go on a guided walking tour of the Beacon Hill area (http://www.historictours.com/boston/), and don't miss Louisburg Square: this elegant street was once home to writer Louisa May Alcott (Little Women) and is now home to Senator John Kerry.

Phone: 617-523-9490

Website: www.beaconhillonline.com

Other Contact: webmaster@beaconhillonline.com


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By gilescorey

on July 3, 2004

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Wintry, Messy, Beacon
Hill

Now, you gotta wander through Beacon Hill, right? All those Boston images - cobblestone streets, narrow avenues, leaning townhomes, and buckling sidewalks - that's Beacon Hill, my friend! Sure, there are some tough hills and confusing side streets, but just foray into the hood and discover this charming neighborhood. It's Boston, after all, and you can't get THAT lost. FYI: bricks are very slippery when wet. Use caution!

Address: Between Charles St. & the waterfront.

Directions: Area bounded by: Storrow Dr., Cambridge St., Beacon St., Bowdoin St.

Website: http://www.beaconhillonline.com/


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Updated By pili

on March 1, 2003

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Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a beautiful neighborhood with narrow streets. This charming, gas-lit neighborhood is a carefully preserved reminder of how Boston looked about 1850. In this area you can find the most expensives houses in Boston.


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By rids

on August 25, 2002

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Charles Street Antique shops, restaurants, charm. See the website below for all this street has to offer.

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Updated By londonlover

on August 25, 2002

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Cobbled streets--don't
try high heels here!

The cobbled streets left over in some areas of Boston are great! But I wouldn't want to drive on them...or anywhere in town, for that matter. There's a very good public transportation system, and the locals all think you're crazy if you try to drive downtown.


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By acemj

on August 25, 2002

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This is a great neighborhood to live in or just to go for a stroll through. However, be prepared for the steep hills if you plan to walk. The homes display beautifull windows and doors and wrought iron in various forms. It will also benefit you to take a guide book that shows which homes are historically significant.

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on August 25, 2002

the lovely quarter of Beacon Hill, with gaslights and cobbled little alleys. it's a 1800's quarter with lovely red brick houses.


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Updated By zChris

on June 17, 2003

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Acorn Street

See Acorn Street, the most picturesque (and photographed) street in Boston, which is always curiously empty of tourists despite its popularity with photographers. The street is the best example of intact cobblestone in Boston, the entire street being composed of the little stones. I suggest keeping to the narrow sidewalks along the sides- the stones can be quite tough on the feet. The street is in Beacon Hill between Willow and West Cedar Streets.

Directions: One block south of Mount Vernon Street, near Louisbourg Square


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Updated By zChris

on June 25, 2003

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Charles Street

Walk along and shop Charles Street, the elegant main street of the neighbourhood. Lined with classic Georgian brick buildings holding classy restaurants, antique stores, and other unique businesses, Charles Street is primarily quiet but still interesting. It gives off the feel more of an overdeveloped village street than a major street in a great metropolis. The Charles Street Meetinghouse at Charles and Mount Vernon is a neighbourhood landmark, and the (supposedly) original 7-11 store is up a few blocks from there.

Directions: Between Beacon and Cambridge Streets, Beacon Hill T stop: Charles/MGH (Red Line)


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Updated By zChris

on June 17, 2003

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Louisbourg Square

Wander around Louisbourg Square. Beacon Hill's premiere address was laid out in the early 19th century in the pattern of many Georgain squares in London. A long ovular green graces its centre which is only accessible by residents of the square, who hold keys to the park. The houses facing the square are all built in a similar design to give the impression of one long, continuous facade, which undulates with the curvature of Boston's signature bay windows. For some reason, bits and pieces of cobblestone still stick out of the pavement in Louisbourg Square, which doesn't seem very picturesque (as it was probably intended to be) but is an indication of what the square once looked like.