One of the most historic and sought-after neighborhoods in Boston. Offering upscale dining and boutique shops.
Although in some ways it resembles the Back Bay with brick streets and gas lamps, yet perched on a very steep hill, Beacon Hill represents one of Boston's most upscale and affluent neighborhoods. Downright wealthy, beautifully restored and updated and modernized brownstone homes climb the perches of Beacon Hill up from Charles Street where upscale restaurants and bars vie for the disposable income of residents and visitors. Beacon Hill is home to some government homes, athlete second homes, and retirement retreats for wealthy urbanites. Not only is it quintessentially Boston, but Beacon Hill is also about as upscale as Boston gets, and it has absolutely no low-rent district to speak of.