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Bunker Hill Monument is a beautiful and historic spot. There are great views with plenty of space to walk around. The lawn is dog-friendly though pets are not allowed inside.
If you like history this is a great place to go. A great monument on some really beautiful grounds. Another great place to take kids and teach them about American heritage.
We did it, climbed the Bunker Hill Monument! When it's open you can climb all 294 steps to see a lovely view of Boston. They advise you can take your time with it, so that's what we did! This encouraged me to not speed up, and everyone inside was friendly. This has become part of the National Parks so there are rangers there for information if you need, plus across the street is a NPS Visitor Center with info to read and this cool miniature display of the Battle of Bunker Hill that reads aloud the story with the press of a button. Definitely a spot to check out, weather permitting if you want to climb up--if it's too hot they close the tower. All in all a cool stop to learn about Boston History on the Freedom Trail.
Bunker Hill Monument is where Freedom Trail end or it's close to end if you have USS Constitution like we did. So, it's rewarding to see the tall Monument once you walk and cross the bridge to Charlestown. The Monument was built 50 years to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill when the New England soldiers fought and own over the British army. It is a peaceful site and area, with nice benches where you can rest and enjoy the surroundings. I check out the interior - a room with some memorabilia and historic facts to take in. I didn't go all the way up, we were tired of walking all the Freedom Trail by that point and needed to save our energy to finish it. But that would be a cool thing to do and see the views. Going up to the monument makes you discover a nice area of Boston and the monument guides it toward it. If you finish Freedom Trail here, cheers to your accomplishment of walking one of the most interesting historic paths in the country!
If you start your walk on the Freedom Trail in Boston Common, this will be near the end. In fact, the hill climb and the majestic sight of the obelisk was basically the end of my walk because I didn't need to see the USS Constitution. A boat is a boat. Besides, Jamie W and I had walked enough, and it was time for a cannoli break anyway. While it was free of charge to explore the informative exhibit at the base, we didn't climb the 294 steps to the top. What, do I look like a show-off? We did take advantage of the misting machine outside, which moistened us appropriately during a heat wave. To us, that was the true finale of the Freedom Trail. RELATED - Exploring Boston? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/57pful0bhV
The last stop on the freedom trail this a great historic national park. A towering monument with stairs going up to it. There is also a cooling mist on the side of the monument. There is plenty of the room in the park to have a picnic or just enjoy the peach and solitude of a park in the middle of a neighborhood. Didn't have time to go the top of the monument, but there is still plenty to look at around the monument itself. Its a fun educational experience, and dare I say must see experience in Boston.
Save some energy for this. You climb stairs to get to the monument, and then there are about 300 stairs to the top of the monument. There is a nice little museum at the bottom of the monument. The only bad news is that there is no bathroom at the monument. Great view, though. Put this one on your bucket list.
Be very mindful of their hours. Unfortunately we went on a weekday that the museum wasn't open. It was very strange to see so many local people lying out on the hill where this battle took place. lol. We still learned a lot and made a trip to Warren Tavern after. The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution, taking place on June 17, 1775, in Charlestown, MA. The battle was fought between the British Crown and New England forces, and lasted about 2 hours. The battle is named after Bunker Hill, the highest hill, but most of the fighting took place on Breed's Hill. Led by Gen. William Howe, King George's troops climb Breed's Hill in perfect battle formation. Legend has it that as they advance, American officer William Prescott cautions his men not to waste their powder, exclaiming "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." The British attacked up the hill 3 times, but retreated twice before finally forcing the Americans to surrender due to a lack of gunpowder. Although the British won the battle, their troops count 282 dead and another 800 wounded.
This historical attraction is FREE. With almost 300 steps up the monument, there are great views once you reach the top. Unless you're an athletic person, be prepared for sore legs a couple days afterwards.
Full Disclosure: Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for a big hill to climb. Walking the Freedom Trail isn't for the weak. If you do make it this far (and aren't starting here) it might be your toughest battle yet.
This is a must visit. Both the Monument and the Museum. I strongly urge that you do it on foot, following the Freedom Trail. Save it towards the end when you are tired. It will allow you to really grasp the strategic significance of the battle and why this spot was so significant. Tour the Museum first and spend some time at the diorama to get oriented and understand what you will see across the street. The Monument is very impressive on the inside. Walk the grounds and enjoy the views. THEN, why this was where a major engagement took place will make strategic and tactical sense. Although the British forces managed to defeat the rebellious colonists within the hastily dug in positions on the 3rd try when the colonists were out of shot and powder, the British losses were significant and forced the British to leave Boston to refit. As leave the Hill, RIDE back and enjoy a meal with beverages in honor of those that gave their lives.
PROS: This monument was amazing. nice landscaping, very clean, tiny display of stuff inside the building 10 feet away from it, it's free, and staff is friendly. At the top there's a defibrillator, air vents for a/c, and security cameras for your safety CONS: This has no elevator so it requires you to climb 295 steps. They allow 20 people in at a time which the top room will get cramped OVERALL: I highly recommend you seeing the monument and climbing it if you're able to do so.
can be underwhelming to some and i get it; which is why i was fine with seeing her from afar HAHAHA lov how these buildings are built and still kept clean!
We were lucky again to have caught the live musket demonstrations -- we watched two of them - once before we climbed the inside of the Bunker Hill Monument and once after we climbed down. The park rangers were both ladies dressed as men. Loved the progressiveness of this. Both so knowledgeable and well spoken. Answered questions from large crowds. Fired these tricky historical muskets like professionals, of which they are! I was surprised that the musket balls don't go far. They didn't have to clear the park of people walking. They were unconcerned of the condo windows on the other block shattering. It was a bit of a mental disconnect and so interesting. The climb up the interior of the monument was tiring but relatively short. Tiny windows at those top for a wee view. I had lived here but never done the touristy stuff like this. Great to have done it now! read more
Worth the hike up 294 steps to see 360 degree views of Boston from up above. The was a must do because it's free and part of The Freedom Trail. The surrounding area is walkable to see like the USS Constitution and the museum and the Paul Revere midnight landing sight. read more
24 days ago
Bunker Hill Monument is a beautiful and historic spot. There are great views with plenty of space to walk around. The lawn is dog-friendly though pets are not allowed inside. read more
4 months ago
We did it, climbed the Bunker Hill Monument! When it's open you can climb all 294 steps to see a lovely view of Boston. They advise you can take your time with it, so that's what we did! This encouraged me to not speed up, and everyone inside was friendly. This has become part of the National Parks so there are rangers there for information if you need, plus across the street is a NPS Visitor Center with info to read and this cool miniature display of the Battle of Bunker Hill that reads aloud the story with the press of a button. Definitely a spot to check out, weather permitting if you want to climb up--if it's too hot they close the tower. All in all a cool stop to learn about Boston History on the Freedom Trail. read more
Bunker Hill Monument is where Freedom Trail end or it's close to end if you have USS Constitution like we did. So, it's rewarding to see the tall Monument once you walk and cross the bridge to Charlestown. The Monument was built 50 years to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill when the New England soldiers fought and own over the British army. It is a peaceful site and area, with nice benches where you can rest and enjoy the surroundings. I check out the interior - a room with some memorabilia and historic facts to take in. I didn't go all the way up, we were tired of walking all the Freedom Trail by that point and needed to save our energy to finish it. But that would be a cool thing to do and see the views. Going up to the monument makes you discover a nice area of Boston and the monument guides it toward it. If you finish Freedom Trail here, cheers to your accomplishment of walking one of the most interesting historic paths in the country! read more
If you start your walk on the Freedom Trail in Boston Common, this will be near the end. In fact, the hill climb and the majestic sight of the obelisk was basically the end of my walk because I didn't need to see the USS Constitution. A boat is a boat. Besides, Jamie W and I had walked enough, and it was time for a cannoli break anyway. While it was free of charge to explore the informative exhibit at the base, we didn't climb the 294 steps to the top. What, do I look like a show-off? We did take advantage of the misting machine outside, which moistened us appropriately during a heat wave. To us, that was the true finale of the Freedom Trail. RELATED - Exploring Boston? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/57pful0bhV read more
The last stop on the freedom trail this a great historic national park. A towering monument with stairs going up to it. There is also a cooling mist on the side of the monument. There is plenty of the room in the park to have a picnic or just enjoy the peach and solitude of a park in the middle of a neighborhood. Didn't have time to go the top of the monument, but there is still plenty to look at around the monument itself. Its a fun educational experience, and dare I say must see experience in Boston. read more
Save some energy for this. You climb stairs to get to the monument, and then there are about 300 stairs to the top of the monument. There is a nice little museum at the bottom of the monument. The only bad news is that there is no bathroom at the monument. Great view, though. Put this one on your bucket list. read more
Be very mindful of their hours. Unfortunately we went on a weekday that the museum wasn't open. It was very strange to see so many local people lying out on the hill where this battle took place. lol. We still learned a lot and made a trip to Warren Tavern after. The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution, taking place on June 17, 1775, in Charlestown, MA. The battle was fought between the British Crown and New England forces, and lasted about 2 hours. The battle is named after Bunker Hill, the highest hill, but most of the fighting took place on Breed's Hill. Led by Gen. William Howe, King George's troops climb Breed's Hill in perfect battle formation. Legend has it that as they advance, American officer William Prescott cautions his men not to waste their powder, exclaiming "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." The British attacked up the hill 3 times, but retreated twice before finally forcing the Americans to surrender due to a lack of gunpowder. Although the British won the battle, their troops count 282 dead and another 800 wounded. read more
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Full Disclosure: Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for a big hill to climb. Walking the Freedom Trail isn't for the weak. If you do make it this far (and aren't starting here) it might be your toughest battle yet. read more
This is a must visit. Both the Monument and the Museum. I strongly urge that you do it on foot, following the Freedom Trail. Save it towards the end when you are tired. It will allow you to really grasp the strategic significance of the battle and why this spot was so significant. Tour the Museum first and spend some time at the diorama to get oriented and understand what you will see across the street. The Monument is very impressive on the inside. Walk the grounds and enjoy the views. THEN, why this was where a major engagement took place will make strategic and tactical sense. Although the British forces managed to defeat the rebellious colonists within the hastily dug in positions on the 3rd try when the colonists were out of shot and powder, the British losses were significant and forced the British to leave Boston to refit. As leave the Hill, RIDE back and enjoy a meal with beverages in honor of those that gave their lives. read more
2 years ago
PROS: This monument was amazing. nice landscaping, very clean, tiny display of stuff inside the building 10 feet away from it, it's free, and staff is friendly. At the top there's a defibrillator, air vents for a/c, and security cameras for your safety CONS: This has no elevator so it requires you to climb 295 steps. They allow 20 people in at a time which the top room will get cramped OVERALL: I highly recommend you seeing the monument and climbing it if you're able to do so. read more
Great park! It is the start or end of the freedom channel and this adds to its appeal. This review is more so a review of the whole freedom trail ha ha. So the bunker hill monument is very impressive considering the times that it was built. It's just like the Washington monument in DC. My girlfriend and I visited this around October 2023. I guess it was under maintenance because there was a ton of scaffolding surrounding it. It's found in a great open space with Adirondack chairs. Very quiet. Nice place to spend a warm morning. read more
A beautiful view of the city that costs $0?? Didn't have to tell me anything else. You have to climb 294 steps that I would say was hard but you could also get through it pretty quickly. Just make sure to take rests when you need. Worth the climb! read more
5 years ago
Bunker Hill Monument is on the closer side to the USS Constitution and I would suggest doing all this at the same time so you don't backtrack. During the time that I came here, I wasn't able to walk the steps which were kind of a bummer but understandable since we are in Covid times. But you can look at the monument and also there is a guy that speaks about the history of this place. He was very good at his storytelling and any people were sitting and listening to him. The place itself has houses around it and it just feels nice and safe. Overall I have to say I fell in love with Boston when I was at Bunker Hill. The sunlight just made everything look so picture-perfect. It is quiet and people were so friendly here! This is still a good place to come and take a photo at. read more
By a miracle, we found street parking right by the front of the monument and across from the museum. On a clear sky August day, it is HOT up there and space in the shade is limited. There are benches around the monument, as well as informational signs giving an explanation of the Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill. The museum across the street is a must stop. It provides more historical information, and a lovely gift shop! read more
3 years ago
Under construction/restoration right now. Beautiful area for a great monument. Houses around monument are also beautiful. Lots of people decorating for Halloween read more
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I bet the view on top is nice but it is not stroller friendly. Monument looks like the same as one in washington dc read more
The Bunker Hill Monument is one of the furthest stops away from downtown on the Freedom Trail, but worth the walk. This is the site of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War, Bunker Hill. The Monument sits on the middle of the grassy area and there is a short walking path around the edges. You are able to go up into the monument, but be warned there is no elevator. You need to walk up 294 stairs in a tight space. It is really neat at the top but the windows are really scratched and misty so some parts are hard to see out of. It is also a very small space up there so they only allow 20 people at a time. If it is busy you may end up waiting for a while. read more
That's a cool monument that we saw while we were in Boston walking around seeing all the scenery just enjoying life and really get a check out Boston. I was really pleased by everything the bus and head to offer is very clean and friendly and easy to get around. So this is one of the first things we saw was the Bunker Hill monument it's very large took a lot of good photos this is an overall good experience read more
If someone gives less than five stars to a national Monument, I'd be very confused, like, what negative thing could you possibly have to say about a national monument? LOL I went during the government shut down (boo), but it was still beautiful from the outside. The lawn and scenery surrounding Bunkerhill Monument looks so beautiful and it's such a nice area to take pictures. This area is in a residential neighborhood, that I'm sure is very expensive but looks like a nice neighborhood to walk around. If you aren't planning on going into the monument, you should be done here within 10mins. It doesn't take up much space and there isn't anything to do other than read the plaques and take pictures. read more
Great piece of Boston history. Definitely worth the trek to the top. Just watch your head on that last step. The air is thin up top and it's a small space. I went in the fall (mid October) but I can see this place getting super hot in the summer and it would be miserable up there with a bunch of people. Loved the experience. read more
I really wish that the Monument was open later. We got here at around 7pm and it was still very full daylight. With the skies as clear as they were, the view from the top must have been amazing. Oh, well. National Historic Site, there's still quite a lot to explore even after closing time. Lots of captions and signage to help you get an understanding of Bunker Hill, even if much of the battle took place at nearby Breed's Hill. While the Colonists did not win the battle, they inflicted significant damage on the British forces. As said by Brigadier General Nathaniel Green, "I wish we could sell them another hill at the same price." read more
know the history related to this monument... It was erected in commemoration of the Bunker Hill Battle. The battle was fought on June 17, 1775. It was one of the first major engagements between British soldiers and American patriots during the Revolutionary War. The walk from the USS Constitution up through the surrounding neighborhood was beautiful. The monument is a hollow granite tower with a staircase on the interior. At 294 steps to the top, I have to say I was a bit disappointed to be met with a small room with a few small windows overlooking the city. The spiraling staircase was a little scary at moments because, after a while, they start to Narrow and kinda scary. Skip it if you're claustrophobic or if breathing isn't your forte. space is small and the views out over the area are not eye-popping by any means. We're glad we climbed to the top, but it may not be worth it to everyone. The guy at the information desk was super nice and gave us more info on our next stop, the USS Constitution, and told us about the tour times and ferry information. I guess it the end of freedom trail which starts from Boston Common. read more
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7 years ago
This monument erected in commemoration to one of the great battles in the American Revolution, it is a must see for anyone interested in American history. It is a US National Park, and the park rangers are actually very helpful and actually take the time to give you a history of the battle and on the creation of the monument. Most of the things to do take place at the bottom of the monument. There are displays and maps of the battle. You can also, if your feeling up to it, decide to climb the tower of the monument. It is 294 steps up and another 294 down. There is no elevator up. There is a huge warning sign saying that those who have breathing or heart issues should not attempt to ascend. My brother and I both decided to show how manly and awesome we are by going up. He gave up after 1/3 of the way up and walked down. I decided to keep going. It wasn't easy, a big part of that reason was that the tower significantly narrows as you reach the top. I have a slight issue with claustrophobia. I do not like very enclosed spaces and there should have been a warning about it. I still kept going and reached the top. After taking a breathe, I took pictures from the top of the monument. It gives some good views! I went down and then joined my family. Honestly I was sore for the next hour, so if your not fit... you may want to skip the tower climb too! This was one of the things recently that made me decide to start exercising regularly again. Definitely check this monument out! read more
My next stop after Quincy market coz I wanted a good exercise after eating the lobster roll. The Bunker Hill Monument was erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was among the first major battles between British and Patriot forces in the American Revolutionary War.There is a office right across the street with few exhibits and you can collect your free ticket to go on top of the tower. There are 294 steps to the top and the stairs are very narrow so you have to be lil cautious. Not great views coz the top is closed . They have small windows to see around.Good amount of grass to relax and do yoga. The neighborhood is beautiful with great houses. read more
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