Beacon Hill is perfectly walkable because of its proximity to so much. You make your way to TD Garden in 15 minutes for the city's biggest concerts or watch a Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics home game.
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There are still areas you should avoid, such as Park St and Downtown Crossing. At night, these attract vagrants and addicts. Anywhere else, however, is safe enough to walk around at night. As mentioned above, pickpockets congregate in the more central, touristy neighborhoods like Downtown.
A pair of nice jeans with a preppy button down for guys or a cute cardigan for the ladies will be spot on. A buttoned-up wool coat and luxe scarf are Boston staples. For a night out, err on the side of sophistication and skip the running shoes and T-shirt.
Beacon Hill is known as being one of the most picturesque parts of Boston. Located next to Downtown, it's bordered by the Charles River to the west and Boston Common to the south. The old neighbourhood is known for its steep streets lined with brick houses and antique lanterns.
If you're here just for a visit, you're most likely to use the T and water taxis, plus several other ways of getting around: rental cars, land taxis, Boston's bike-share program (Hubway), city tour trolleys, and of course the easiest and cheapest of all: walking.