Things to Do in Beacon Hill, Boston

Beacon Hill features historic red brick townhouses and is close to the Public Gardens, Boston Commons, and the Charles River park space. It's also home to the Massachusetts State House.

Boston CommonCity Park
Massachusetts State HouseHistoric Landmark
Granary Burying GroundCemetery

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Top things to do in Beacon Hill

Boston Common
★ 4.7 · 38.5k
City Park★
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
Every day
6 AM – 11:30 PM
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Massachusetts State House
★ 4.5 · 607
Historic Landmark★
Grand, circa-1795 building where the state legislature meets, with monuments, free tours & more.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Granary Burying Ground
★ 4.7 · 509
Cemetery★
Samuel Adams & Paul Revere are among the patriots buried at this storied site on the Freedom Trail.
Every day
9 AM – 4 PM
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Boston Athenæum
★ 4.4 · 157
Library★
Stately 1807 library & museum featuring art galleries, guided tours, readings & more.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 8 PM
Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Public Garden
★ 4.8 · 18.6k
City Park★
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
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Acorn Street
Plaza
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Edgar Allan Poe Square
City Park
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Bookstore
A neighborhood hangout, this cafe offers a curated selection of books, a full-range menu of locally sourced fare, and hosts literary events.
Mon
10 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Fri
8 AM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7 PM
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Music Research Library
★ 4.8 · 169
Record Store
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Beacon Hill Chocolates
★ 4.6 · 190
Chocolate Shop· $$
Quaint candy shop with a Victorian vibe offering local & imported treats.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Beacon Hill

Cheers
★ 4.4 · 10.0k
Pub· $20–30
Tourists visit this classic bar with iconic facade for pub grub, pints & nostalgia.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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The Paramount
★ 4.3 · 2.1k
Diner· $20–30
American comfort food institution that's cafeteria-style for breakfast & lunch, full-serve at night.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
8 AM – 9 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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21st Amendment
★ 4.4 · 965
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Low-key watering hole (across from the State House) serving beer, cocktails & bar bites.
Every day
11:30 AM – 2 AM
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Mooo.... Beacon Hill
★ 4.6 · 1.5k
Steakhouse· $100+
Sophisticated, modern steakhouse featuring high-end cuts, a full bar & an extensive wine list.
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FLORINA Pizzeria & Paninoteca
★ 4.7 · 813
Pizza· $1–10
Contemporary counter serve offering classic & signature pizzas, plus pasta, panini & salads.
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Emmets
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Irish· $20–30
Classic Irish alehouse supplying pints of Guinness & other draft beers, traditional pub fare & wine.
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