This is an easy walk from the Park Street subway—just cut across Boston Commons. Beautiful place to stroll and gawk. Beacon Street has incredible old townhomes, one "wow" after another. One disappointment, however: Our guide book starred Acorn Street and called it a "gem." We saw it and sort of felt, "huh?" Compared to other Beacon Hill streets, Acorn Street... more

This is one of the most quaint and beautiful neighborhoods I have ever seen. We stumbled upon this by accident when driving around Boston. Luckily, we were able to snag a parking spot right in the area. There is not much public parking available in this neighborhood, so take a train or shuttle here if possible. I felt like I... more

Visitors from the western parts of the U.S. who want to experience a residential neighborhood very different from what they're familiar with at home should make a point of touring Beacon Hill. (The North End and the Back Bay are a couple of other Boston neighborhoods that you ought to see as well.) The look of the area is so... more

Spend some time walking around this historic (yet expensive) neighborhood. The architecture and history envelops you at every street and alley. A who’s who of Boston has lived or lives here and it is truly a great urban neighborhood. more