Charlestown

Why go

Charlestown makes its case through the climb from the waterfront toward Monument Square. Notice that detail first at Charlestown. Afterward, compare it with brick housing, old industrial structures, and views back toward downtown. The pairing at Charlestown explains a historic peninsula neighborhood anchored by the Navy Yard and Bunker Hill. Choose Charlestown when those features fit your interests. Give Charlestown a focused place in the Boston day.

What to look for

• The climb from the waterfront toward Monument Square.
• Brick housing, old industrial structures, and views back toward downtown.

Useful to know

• Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
• Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.

Your next visit

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