Beacon Hill

The beacon on this hill that used to warn settlers about foreign invasions is long gone, and today Beacon Hill is a close-knit community in a downtown location. The neighborhood's cobblestone streets and brick rowhouses directly border the Boston Common and the Public Garden, American's first botanical garden. The gold leaf of the State House Rotunda adorns the hill and shines across the Common. The base of the hill is home to Charles Street, with its charming boutiques, antique shops, specialty grocery stores and romantic dining establishments. This historic neighborhood offers some of the finest classic Boston architecture, including Louisburg Square.