Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Plan your Beacon Hill adventure Beacon Hill is one of Boston's smallest and most historic neighborhoods, featuring a mix of grand townhouses and fashionable shops. Stroll down Charles Street to spy pricey antique shops, enticing cafes, and swanky clothing boutiques. Find Boston: Lodging | Attractions | Restaurants | Nightlife | Shopping

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Sense of security

PacSafe's new messenger bags combine the sleekness and function of traditional over-the-shoulder travel bags with James Bond-like security features.

HOTELS

• Bulfinch Hotel

  One block from North Station, the Bulfinch is as... More

• Onyx Hotel

  This plush boutique hotel opened in 2004 on a... More

• Fifteen Beacon

  Nonstop pampering, high-tech appointments, and... More

• Holiday Inn Select Boston Government Center

  At the base of Beacon Hill, near Massachusetts... More

ATTRACTIONS

• Massachusetts State House

  Boston is one of the only American cities... More

• Nichols House Museum

  A stroll around Beacon Hill can leave visitors... More

• Museum of Afro-American History

  The final stop on the Black Heritage Trail, this... More

RESTAURANTS

• Spire

  International flavors, a stylish dining room, superb local ingredients, and an unfailingly inventive...More

• No.9 Park

  One of Boston's most acclaimed restaurants sits in the shadow of the State House, an area better...More

NIGHTLIFE

• Cheers

  If you're out to impersonate a native, try not to be... More

• Harvard Gardens

  A Beacon Hill standby, Harvard Gardens is a... More

SHOPPING

• Koo De Kir

  In the heart of 19th-century Beacon Hill, Koo De... More

Three to get ready

Meet a trio of Beacon Hill residents who are preparing for this year's hidden gardens tour.

Take a literary tour of Boston

From the streets of Back Bay to the State House dome, discover the Boston sites that have inspired dozens of authors.

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Flowing (and not-so-flowing) fountains

Discover fountains of all shapes and sizes throughout Boston.

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More secret spaces

Get an insider’s peek in some of Boston's most secret (and fascinating) places.

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Our Fenway favorites

From blueberry beer to red hot wings, take a peek at our picks near Fenway park.

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Boston's best hotel pools

Jump in and experience the city's coolest hotel pools. Grab a drink at the juice bar, see a rooftop view or relax in luxury.

Explore the Garden

Boston's Public Garden draws thousands of visitors to its manicured grounds.

Black and white Boston

Take a trip down to the Harbor and see more scenes from the Hub's dramatic cityscapes.

Hotel cocktail guide

Planning a night on the town? Check out our guide to the top Boston hotel bars and their signature cocktails.

Around the hub

Readers share their snapshots of Beantown.

Checking In

Planning a romantic or relaxing weekend? Need a place to stay? Peruse B&B and inn reviews from around New England.