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Powder House to Union Square

Start at the oldest stone building in Massachusetts, then walk up Prospect Hill for views of Boston before grabbing lunch in the lively Union Square area.

Best time: 10:00About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    The Old Powder House

    Visit The Old Powder House. This 1704 stone building was once used to store colonial powder for Revolutionary War muskets. It is open 24/7 and free to enter.

  2. 10:13

    Tu Y Yo

    Walk five minutes to Tu Y Yo for lunch. This authentic Mexican restaurant is a member of the Slow Food association and focuses on pre-Hispanic cuisine. It is open until 21:00 on Sundays.

  3. 10:50

    Prospect Hill Monument

    Head up Prospect Hill Monument. Climb the tower for great views of Boston and see the slightly unfamiliar flag flying atop the structure, a Betsy Ross original. The walk from Tu Y Yo is about 46 minutes, but you can check the route for the best path.

  4. 11:15

    Bloc Cafe

    End your walk at Bloc Cafe. This sister cafe to Diesel Cafe features pastries, soups, and made-to-order sandwiches alongside espresso and tea. It is open until 19:00.

Local tip

Union Square is bustling, especially on weekends. If you prefer a quieter lunch, consider arriving at Tu Y Yo earlier in the day.

Check before you go

  • Tu Y Yo is open Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00.
  • Bloc Cafe is open Mo-Su 07:00-19:00.

Worth knowing

  • Tu Y Yo is open at 10:13 only on Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Somerville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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