Old Town Trolley Tour of BostonOn the Old Town Trolley® - Stops at/close by to: the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Old State House, the Historic North End (Boston's "Little Italy"), USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, Beacon Hill, the Bull and Finch Pub (the inspiration for CHEERS), M.I.T, Newbury Street, Chinatown, the Theater District and much, much, more!
Hop on and Hop off - Tour at your own pace. All stops have been carefully selected for your convenience and pleasure. Your Old Town Trolley Voucher allows you to get off and on off at any designated stop. Your ticket includes unlimited re-boarding - ALL DAY! Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Join a costumed 19th century guides as they lead you into the heart of Boston, Beacon Hill! Experience this beautiful area's fascinating history and architectural vitality. The tour is 45 minutes long and departs daily from Old Town Trolley Stop #7, at the top of Beacon Hill. The tour is conducted daily May through October, weather permitting. Simply show your Old Town Trolley Ticket (after voucher exchange). Admission to the Old State House Museum
Show your Old Town Trolley Ticket (after voucher exchange) and receive 1/2 price admission to the Old State House, Boston's preeminent historical museum. The museum's collection includes authentic artifacts chronicling Boston's history, all housed within the oldest surviving public building in Boston. The Old State House Museum is conveniently located at Trolley Stop #5.
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Schedule DetailsState House, Boston
Dates:
Daily
Please Note: Trolleys do not operate on the following dates:
Patriot's Day (16 April, 2007)
Thanksgiving Day (22 November, 2007)
Christmas Day
Location:
Tour commences with boarding at any of the following stops:
1) New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace
2) Historic North End - Paul Revere's House
3) U.S.S. Constitution
4) Fleet Center / North Station
5) The Old State House
6) Boston Common - S. Charles & Boylston St
7) Massachusetts State House
8) Antique Row / Charles Street Meeting House
9) Back Bay / Prudential Center
10) Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium
11) MIT and Kendall Square
12) Christian Science Plaza
13) Copley Place Shopping Galleries
14) Copley Square/Newbury Street Boutiques
15) Hard Rock Cafe/South End Neighborhood
16) Theatre District / Chinatown
17) Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum (opens 2007)
Time:
Passengers can board the Trolley at any time between operation hours (see below for seasons)
WINTER - Trolleys depart approximately every 30 minutes from 9:00am until 4:00pm
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL - Trolleys depart approximately every 20 minutes from 9:00am until 5:00pm
I also read with great interest the entry about the Bunker Hill monument, as I was born on Bunker Hill Day.... not exactly a major holiday, but I never had trouble remembering the date of THAT battle!
THE FREEDOM TRAIL-Charlestown Navy Yard/USS Constitution Following the Revolution, the nation's citizens proved their willingness to defend their newfound freedom and economic independence through the development and support of a navy. From 1800 to 1974, Charlestown Navy Yard built, repaired, and outfitted U.S. naval vessels. Today the yard is home to USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and the USS Constitution Museum. USS Cassin Young, refitted and modernized in the yard's drydock, represents the type of ship built in the yard during World War II. USS Constitution is operated by the U.S. Navy in cooperation with the National Park Service.
I also read with great interest the entry about the Bunker Hill monument, as I was born on Bunker Hill Day.... not exactly a major holiday, but I never had trouble remembering the date of THAT battle!
Have you ever been? Massachusetts is a very small state and in grammar school we did field trips to all these places. At the time it was just fun to get out of class.. but when I think of the history..... It's just amazing.
Welcome to the Cheers™ Beacon Hill web site. We've tried very hard to provide you with everything you need to know about one of Boston's biggest attractions, so feel free to explore. There's a lot of information right at your fingertips. Just use the site menu located at the top of this page.
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Thomas A. Kershaw, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Hampshire House Corporation, has been the dynamic force behind the growth of the Hampshire House since 1969 when he purchased the property. Kershaw's vision and energy have enabled the Hampshire House to retain its original grandeur while accommodating Bostonians and tourists for special events, private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. Just after he purchased the property, he installed the authentic English-style Bull & Finch Pub (now known as Cheers, Beacon Hill) in the basement of the Hampshire House.
In 1982, Hollywood came to Boston and found Kershaw's distinctive pub in the heart of historic Beacon Hill. Since then, this neighborhood pub has become a landmark on the map of Boston - the inspiration for the setting of the TV series Cheers.
The changing landscape of Boston and the expansion of the Hampshire House Corporation have come to include:
~Bull & Finch Enterprises
Opened: March 1985
When the Cheers show began to gain its popularity, the Corporations decided to sell merchandise and souvenirs. This activity was incorporated in 1985. Souvenirs are sold in two locations at 84 Beacon Street - the Backstand in the basement pub and the Gift Shop on the first floor.
~Bloody Bull, Inc.
Opened: March 1985
This corporation was set up to handle the sale of our Cheers Bloody Mary mix.
~75 Chestnut
Opened: October 1997
Located one block behind the Hampshire House, this small boutique restaurant has been dubbed the “Hidden Jewel of Beacon Hill.” Operating as a bar and restaurant, featuring regional American cuisine with a European flair, it is open every evening and for Sunday Brunch. 75 Chestnut operates as the á la carte dining room for the Hampshire House since the facilities at 84 Beacon Street were turned over to private dining during the evenings.
~Cheers, Faneuil Hall
Opened: August 2001
In the spring of 2001, Tom Kershaw was offered the opportunity to create a restaurant and bar operation in the Faneuil Hall marketplace. That year, the Marketplace was celebrating the 25th anniversary of its creation by the Rouse Company and the City of Boston back in 1976.
~Sam’s Café at Faneuil Hall
Renamed: June 2003
Originally Opened (as TK's Jazz Café): June 2002
“The place where everybody knows your name” has just gotten bigger, as Cheers expands its Faneuil Hall location. Due to the popularity of Cheers, it was decided to expand the existing Cheers Faneuil Hall to accommodate its many guests. Sam’s Café, named after ex-Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone, is our way of sharing with our guests some of the sports memorabilia we have collected over the years.
Have you ever been? Massachusetts is a very small state and in grammar school we did field trips to all these places. At the time it was just fun to get out of class.. but when I think of the history..... It's just amazing.
The only time I have been to Mass. was for step son's graduation in Boston, and we were busy with those festivities the entire time we were there.
Which school did he go to? The architecture of the buildings here are incredible.. esp. Harvard. I went there once with a friend and just loved walking around. I myself attended BU. Not much architecture there..
Hmmmm that makes me think of Harvard square.... Need to do another post!
If you get in and around Harvard University in Cambridge... You have got to stop by and check out Harvard Square... It's got little shops, restaurants, you name it!! Here is a really cool picture of it at night
Thanks soooo much Sally!!! Frus have been sent!! This Cal Gal will be visiting Bean Town in 2008 and will have a day in Boston, so this was soooo informative!!
Thanks again!!
Thanks soooo much Sally!!! Frus have been sent!! This Cal Gal will be visiting Bean Town in 2008 and will have a day in Boston, so this was soooo informative!!
Thanks again!!
Maybe we can meet up!! I"d have to drag hubby with me though.. I never drive in beantown myself.. ha ha The drivers are NUTS there!
So much to see and do though!! Are you coming in on a cruise or flying in?
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Old Town Trolley Tour of BostonOn the Old Town Trolley® - Stops at/close by to: the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Old State House, the Historic North End (Boston's "Little Italy"), USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, Beacon Hill, the Bull and Finch Pub (the inspiration for CHEERS), M.I.T, Newbury Street, Chinatown, the Theater District and much, much, more!
State House, Boston
Following the Revolution, the nation's citizens proved their willingness to defend their newfound freedom and economic independence through the development and support of a navy. From 1800 to 1974, Charlestown Navy Yard built, repaired, and outfitted U.S. naval vessels. Today the yard is home to USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and the USS Constitution Museum. USS Cassin Young, refitted and modernized in the yard's drydock, represents the type of ship built in the yard during World War II.
Welcome to the Cheers™ Beacon Hill web site. We've tried very hard to provide you with everything you need to know about one of Boston's biggest attractions, so feel free to explore. There's a lot of information right at your fingertips. Just use the site menu located at the top of this page.
Thomas A. Kershaw, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Hampshire House Corporation, has been the dynamic force behind the growth of the Hampshire House since 1969 when he purchased the property. Kershaw's vision and energy have enabled the Hampshire House to retain its original grandeur while accommodating Bostonians and tourists for special events, private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. Just after he purchased the property, he installed the authentic English-style Bull & Finch Pub (now known as Cheers, Beacon Hill) in the basement of the Hampshire House.
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