Get to Know Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is one of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods and also one of the prettiest, with its cobbled streets, brick sidewalks, and gas streetlights. It’s easy to look at one of Beacon Hill’s narrow streets, like the oft-photographed Acorn Street, and imagine life 100, or even 200 years ago. There are few modern cars to mar the scene, as the neighborhood was built during the era of horse-drawn carriages, and today, street parking is famously scarce. But Beacon Hill does change with the times, albeit in a thoughtful way, of course: The iconic gas streetlights will slowly be phased out in favor of LED versions, and some of the famous Federal-style row houses have gone condo, including a historic rectory. Bostonians often use “Beacon Hill” as shorthand for the state government — a reference to the presence of the Massachusetts State House at the top of the eponymous hill.

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Living in Boston

Boston has a strong sense of place, befitting a city that inspires incredible loyalty in its residents. It’s also a city steeped in history, culture, and personality, with iconic institutions and landmarks in every neighborhood, and a distinct vernacular that’s influenced by everything from Fenway Park to Harvard Yard. Boston is a gorgeous city, blessed with four temperate seasons, with the extremes of summer and winter moderated by its waterfront location. The city’s architecture is clad in red brick, creamy marble, and somber granite, with the occasional flash of sparkling glass for the skyscrapers rising along the water’s edge. The sea is always close by, whether it’s the gentle ripples of the Charles River or the magnificent waves in Boston Harbor, while the city’s many parks and gardens soften the urban grid, offering green spaces to enjoy all year round.