Timeline
15:21
Stroll through Bow Market and pick up a snack or a drink. The semi-rotating shops offer plenty of options to tide you over before the climb.
15:36
Walk up to Bloc Cafe for a coffee or tea. It is a short walk from the market and a good place to rest your legs before heading to the viewpoint.
16:16
Climb the Prospect Hill Monument tower. You will have time to settle in and find your spot before the sun begins its final descent.
16:36
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view of Boston from this height is sharp and clear as the light fades.
17:06
Head down to The Independent for a drink. It is an unpretentious pub just a short walk away, perfect for winding down after the view.
Local tip
Check the route to Bow Market and Bloc Cafe if you are not familiar with the area. The walk from the market to the cafe is short, and the climb to the monument is steep, so pace yourself.
Check before you go
- Bow Market has no listed hours, so check if the specific vendors you want are open.
- Bloc Cafe is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
- The Independent is open from 16:00 to 01:00 on weekdays and until 02:00 on weekends.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Somerville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).