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Bunker Hill

55 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, Boston, MA (Dorchester/Roxbury/Mattapan)
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Ranked #93 of 192 attractions in Boston
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Historic Sites
Description: The Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, was actually fought on nearby Breed's Hill.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Did you know that the Battle of Bunker Hill wasn't at Bunker Hill? Nice monument to the patriots who battled the Red Coats in the first pitched battle of the American Revolution.

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Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It's free to climb the 294 steps of the monument to get a great view of Boston. We had to obtain a climbing pass from the Bunker Hill Museum (opp the monument). We arrived just in time to do the last climb of the day which in hindsight was good as it meant there weren't too many people to pass... More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

yes historical, but Charlestown is hard to get to, and if you don't feel like climbing, there isn't much to see. So not a must see, but ok.

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Marietta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

This is at the end of the Freedom Trail. This was the site of a very important battle in our fight for freedom and set the tone for the revolution. From that standpoint, it should be visited. Visit the museum and listen to the presentation at the monument and you will learn a great deal about the battle. The monument... More

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Chisinau, Moldova
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

It is quite a view. The monument is similar to Washington Monument, but shorter. The end or beginning of the Freedom Trail. A good start for an hour walk down the red line leading to Boston Common.

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Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The memorial for the famous Revolutionary battle. The park is a nice place to visit and of course there is the monument that you can climb. On some days of the year you can view demonstrations on the guns of the revolutionary era and other activities.

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Pristina, Kosovo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

The museum below is small but the staff is helpful. The walk to the top is long, but worth the view.

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Ashland, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

It is worth the drive to go here andI don't know if any of the trolley tours stop here. The Battle of Bunker Hill is interesting. If you can't get here, perhaps you can go to the top of the John Hancock building where there is a model of it.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

A great spot to bring visitors to Boston, and good exercise too! Try and make sure you're there on a clear day and you can see for miles. Take the T or its a short walk for the North End.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Its a tower on a plot of land ,,,, incidentally on the wrong location. OK to drive around and look at but not a high priority on my list.

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