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Evening

Somerville Evening: Golden Light and After-Dark Sips

Catch the last warm light over the city, then settle in for a late dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:06

    Bloc Cafe

    Grab an espresso or tea at Bloc Cafe to fuel up before the evening begins.

  2. 16:31

    Prospect Hill Monument

    Walk up to the Prospect Hill Monument. Climb the tower as the sky turns orange and the city lights begin to flicker on below.

  3. 17:21

    The Independent

    Head to The Independent for a drink in a cool, unpretentious atmosphere after the sun has set.

Local tip

The walk from the monument to the bar is short and straightforward. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood layout.

Check before you go

  • Bloc Cafe is open Mo-Su 07:00-19:00.
  • The Independent is open Mo-Th 16:00-01:00, Fr 16:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-01:00.

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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