Beacon Hill
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Historic Beacon Hill sits at the nine o'clock position to the center of downtown Boston. The neighborhood's convenient location to downtown Boston, as well as Massachusetts General Hospital, makes it a perfect place for busy professionals to live. Beacon Hill comprises three distinct sections: North Slope, South Slope, and Flat of the Hill. Spanning the Charles River Esplande, Beacon Hill offers residents ferry access to other Boston neighborhoods that thrive along the river. Many residents leave their vehicles parked on one of the narrow, tree-lined streets, as the area's public transit red, blue, and green lines traverse through the neighborhood. Beacon Hill adjoins the world-renowned Boston Public Garden.
Beacon Hill became the state's first historic district in 1955 and Congress designated the neighborhood as a National Historic Landmark. Both designations ensure the preservation of historic sites, many of which predate the Revolutionary War. The neighborhood features Federal Period townhouses that line gas lit streets. Brick sidewalks give the neighborhood a colonial feel amidst the towering skyline of downtown Boston. Because of high housing demand, Beacon Hill represents one of the most expensive neighborhoods to call home in the Boston metro region. Highly decorative iron work spans most properties, including the antique shops that promote colonial era antiquities.
Recognized as the most prestigious address in Beacon Hill, if not all of Boston, Louisburg Square gives residents direct access to a private park that sits in the middle of Greek Revival townhomes. Often referred to as the most photographed street in America, Acorn Street possesses cobblestones that evoke memories of carriages that moved about around the turn of the 20th century. The Massachusetts State House sits at the apex of Beacon Hill, providing sightseers with a breathtaking view of the Charles River and downtown Boston skyline. Public cultural attractions such as the Boston Science Museum are within walking distance for Beacon Hill residents.
