Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

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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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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

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