Timeline
06:34
Climb the tower at Prospect Hill Monument to claim your spot. The view of Boston opens up as the sun rises toward the WSW.
07:26
Walk five minutes down to Union Square Donuts. Get here early when the doughnuts are fresh and in stock.
07:41
Move to The Neighborhood Restaurant for a full breakfast or brunch. The outdoor decor is colorful and the menu is extensive.
Local tip
The walk from the monument to Union Square is short and straightforward. If you prefer coffee over doughnuts, Bloc Cafe is just five minutes from the top of the hill and opens at 07:00.
Check before you go
- Union Square Donuts closes at 13:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends.
- The Neighborhood Restaurant is open from 07:00 to 16:00 daily.
- Check the route for any early morning street closures in Union Square.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Somerville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).