Bunker Hill Monument
Streets & Squares, Buildings & Monuments, City Parks & Gardens, Outlying Areas
North
History, Outdoors
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Stairs
Notes: The monument lies on top of a hill. Also, if you wish to see the excellent view offered from the top of the monument you must be able to climb 294 steps!
This is a good place to get: Lunch
Bunker Hill Monument
Revolutionary War battleground
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Monument Square (at Tremont Street) Charlestown, MA 02129 |
+1 617 242 5641 (Information Center) |
Description
This monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, where the famous command "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" was issued. Local lore makes much of the battle's misnomer; the battle actually took place on Breed's Hill. To keep the guidebooks simple, Breed's Hill was renamed Bunker Hill, and the original Bunker Hill was flattened. Many visitors end their
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Visitor lodge and exhibits: 9a-5p M-SuVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Walking
Notes: Green or Orange Line to North Station (or Orange Line to Community College), then a 20 minute walk.
Parking Availability: Limited
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