Timeline
09:00
Grab a coffee at Coffee Turco. It is just one minute from the square and opens at 09:00, making it the perfect quiet start to your morning.
09:15
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Walk 44 minutes north to Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. Arrive just as the site opens to explore the home where Washington made his headquarters during the siege of Boston.
10:15
Head back toward the square area and spend 15 minutes at @Union. This diner is open until 16:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on weekends, offering a relaxed spot for a late morning snack or lunch.
Local tip
Union Square is serviced by the MBTA 57, 64, 66, 501, and 503 buses. Check the route for your return trip.
Check before you go
- Coffee Turco is open Mo-Su 09:00-18:00.
- @Union is open Mo-Th 07:00-16:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-17:00, and Su 08:00-17:00.
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