The Bunker Hill Monument, one of the first monuments in the United States, was built to commemorate a battle between British and Patriot forces which took place on June 17, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill actually happened on Breed's Hill and it was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Built to honor the memory of colonists who died in the conflict, the Monument is really an engineering marvel of its time. The granite obelisk stands 221 feet tall at Breed's Hill and becomes a landmark that can be seen from miles away. It takes almost 17 years to build the Bunker Hill Monument, but climbing over its 294 steps to get to the top might only cost you an hour or so. There isn't any elevator inside the Monument, so you have to climb by yourself. It might be a little tired but the amazing vista at the top of the Monument would be well worth it.
Bring your good running or walking shoes and start your journey to the Bunker Hill Monument now. Below on this page, you can find its location as well as directions for you to get there.
Where You Can Find the Bunker Hill Monument? Situated at Monument Square, Charlestown, Massachusetts, the Bunker Hill Monument is built on Breed's Hill instead of Bunker Hill.
Attractions near the Monument involve the Charlestown Navy Yard, the Old North Church, the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House and Dorchester Heights. All these eight sites are located within the Boston National Historical Park.
Several blocks away from the Monument is the Bunker Hill Pavilion where you can watch a multimedia presentation of the battle. Apart from dioramas and murals, artifacts displayed here include a Masonic apron belonging to Dr. Joseph Warren - the leader of the battle, a snare drum and so on.
How Could You Get There? The Bunker Hill Monument is not very far away from downtown Boston. Visitors accommodated in hotels at downtown Boston can drive to the Monument within 10 minutes. Just head on Tremont Street southwest and then take the first left turn onto School Street. After passing Province Street, take a left onto Washington Street. Another left turn onto Court Street. Stay on Cambridge Street for about half a mile and turn right at Staniford Street.
Keep straight on Staniford Street and when it becomes Causeway Street you need to turn left to Charlestown Bridge. Then take the first right turn at Chelsea Street. When you see Warren Street on you left, turn on to it. Continue on until you come across Monument Avenue. Bear right and then you can see the Monument stands on Breed's Hill.
For those who fly to Boston, driving from the Logan International Airport to the Monument only takes 11 to 13 minutes. When you get out of the airport, head north. Then bear to the left. Take a right at the fork and follow signs to I-93 N. Go straight until it merge onto Massachusetts 1A S.
Continue on Massachusetts 1A S (it's a toll road) and then turn on to N Washington Street. When you see Causeway Street, turn right. After you across Charlestown Bridge, you can find Chelsea Street on your right. Turn onto it and then follow to Warren Street. Take a right at Monument Avenue and you can find Monument Square on the left.
To get directions from where you live to the Bunker Hill Monument, you can take advantage of Google Maps. Boston City Search also offers pages for you to check out how you can reach the Monument from other attractions.
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To make the most of your trip, you can do some shopping at Faneuil Hall Marketplace which is only 1.18 miles away from the Monument Square. Lewis Mall may also be your next destination.
If you would like to spend a night in this area, you can find Lxr Luxury Resorts located at 91 Elm Street, Charlestown and Constitution Inn situated at 150 the Third Avenue. Other hotels such as Bed & Breakfast Afloat and Marriott Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf are just next to the Monument Square.
