Timeline
15:33
Grab a drink at Remnant Brewing. It is open from 09:00 to 22:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.
16:03
Walk to Prospect Hill Monument. Climb the tower to see the Betsy Ross flag and get your bearings as the golden light begins at 15:53.
16:36
Stay at the top for sunset at 16:36. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the sky changing color over Boston.
17:06
Head to The Independent for a drink after dark. It is an unpretentious pub that stays open until 01:00, making it a perfect late spot.
Local tip
The walk from the brewery to the monument is short, but the climb up the tower takes a few minutes. Check the route if you are unsure of the path.
Check before you go
- Remnant Brewing is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
- The Independent is open until 01:00 on weekdays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Somerville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).