Timeline
14:30
Grab a specialty coffee and a pastry at True Grounds. It is an independent cafe with rotating local art, perfect for settling in before the climb.
15:20
Walk 55 minutes SE to the Prospect Hill Monument. Climb the tower to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view of Boston is best as the light fades.
17:06
Head down to Juliet for dinner. As one of Bon Appetit's best new restaurants, it offers a refined experience just minutes from the monument.
18:06
Walk 4 minutes to The Independent for a drink. It is a cool, unpretentious pub to wind down the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the monument to the dining spots is short and easy. True Grounds is open until 18:00 on weekdays, so arrive early if you want to grab coffee before the climb on a weekday.
Check before you go
- True Grounds is open Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00 and Sa,Su 08:00-18:00.
- Juliet is open We-Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa 08:00-22:00, and Su 10:00-20:00.
- The Independent is open Mo-Th 16:00-01:00, Fr 16:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, and Su 11:00-01:00.
Worth knowing
- Juliet is open at 17:06 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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