Beacon Hill

The district of Beacon Hill is well known for its rows of picturesque brownstone townhouses and unique boutiques, all set along tree-lined sidewalks. Residents pride themselves on the small town atmosphere surrounding the area’s big city location. Two staples of Boston culture and history, Boston Common and The State House, further enhance the excellent residential community.

Boston Common’s fresh cut fields and strong standing trees attribute to Beacon Hill’s quaintness. Over the years since Boston’s founding, the area has always been a rural spot in an ever-growing city. In the past, Boston Common has acted as a camping ground for Revolutionary war soldiers and as a pasture for cattle grazing, but today stands as the nation’s oldest existing public park. On any afternoon, you can stroll through Boston Common and witness a mingling of people from all over the city. Contemplative students, hard-at-work musicians, wedding parties in search of the perfect photo opportunity, and businessmen and women on break, can all escape to Boston Common.

Just a short walk from the great park, you will discover The State House. Sitting on land once owned by John Hancock, the State House is recognizable by its gold plated dome, dramatic white columns, and red brick exterior. While The State House is an architectural triumph, keep in mind that even greater value lies in what is inside. Since 1798, the State House has functioned as the seat of Massachusetts’s government, and continues Boston’s legacy of democracy and justice.