The Otis House is the perfect example of Boston Brahmin living in the days after the Revolution. This house, now a preserved museum, was one of the first homes completed by celebrated Boston architect, Charles Bullfinch. Bullfinch was also responsible for several other federal style mansions in Beacon Hill as well as the Massachusetts State House. The Otis House is also Historic New England's headquarters and has a variety of historical information on this period in time. A Boston jewel sure to be enjoyed by a Boston history buff!

The Beacon Hill Civic Association was created in 1922 by a concerned group of Beacon Hill neighbors striving to keep Beacon Hill looking and functioning as perfect as a postcard. And that dedication continues today as the BHCA is an all volunteer organization that care about making sure that Beacon Hill stays safe, historic, and beautiful for the past, present, and future residents to come. The BHCA is also a fund raising organization and spearheads many neighborhood activites and events. The main focus of the BHCA is to fight for it's residents and to keep Beacon Hill the best neighborhood in Boston!

Beacon Hill Nursery School has been educating toddlers on the Hill for the past 53 years with great facilities, teachers, and staff. Accepts students from 2 years of age- kindergarten. One of the oldest, poshest, and most widely respected nursery schools for your tot in the city.

The Twelfth Congregational Society (Unitarian) retained the renowned architect ALEXANDER PARIS to erect a Church for a cost of $34,000. It was called upon completion "the most elegant Church in Boston". Some other of Alexander Paris' buildings still standing today:

• St. Paul's Cathedral, (Episcopal) Tremont Street
• Faneuil Hall District: The Great hall (White building) with its two red brick flanking buildings
• Church of the Presidents in Quincy Square

The Beacon Hill Times covers news & goings on for the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The paper is published weekly and comes out on Tuesdays. It's distributed for free via doorstep delivery & on newsstands. The paper is published by the Callery Press, which also owns The Back Bay Sun.

Step inside this dark bar nestled up to the state house and you will find yourself in a quinessential tavern. Aptly named the 21st Amendment, this State House adjacent bar attracts local politicians in need of a cold drink after a long day vetoing bills, as well as local Beacon Hill yuppies looking to let off a little steam after working for the man all week long. Friend and foe alike, they all congregate at the 21st. Stocked with great bar food, this place can really pack them in Thursday- Saturday nights.

Harvard Gardens is many things. For one, it is a local Beacon Hill haunt. During the day, a place where nearby MGH folk enjoy lunch. On the weekends, there is a brunch crowd. Dinner is served here featuring upscale comfort food and American favorites such a delectable pastas and delicate salads. However, the real Harvard Gardens is mostly known for it's great bar scene appreciated mostly by Beacon Hillers. Crammed into the long and narrow bar you will find a plethora of preppily clad 20 and 30 somethings looking for fun and someone fun. The bar is crowded, but the drinks are not that expensive. There is something here for everyone, just remember that unless you get there really early thursday - saturday- it is standing room only! Homemade desserts like a Guinness float or a sinful "chocolate lovers" platter for two are worth a visit alone. With its location across t he street from MGH, the bar enjoys one of the highest ratios of doctors and nurses of any establishment in the city.