![]() There was a guy walking down the “cobbled stoned” street with a guitar and and photographer walking in front of him filming (probably a music video of some sort), and couple girls trying to take pictures, and then there was me and my family. I was half expecting Acorn Street to be crowded with tourists or something since it is considered to be one of the most photographed sites in Boston, but we ended up being one of three groups of people there. I would have loved to spend a little more time in the area, but this was our last day in Boston. The area is actually one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in Boston, and as we walked into the area to get to Acorn Street the Federal-style Row Houses proved to be absolutely beautiful. Located on Beacon Hill and a rich part of Bostons historic roots, Acorn Street was established in the 1820s and is home to Mt. We had to back track a little bit into the Boston Common and into Beacon Hill. So I looked it up and we made our way over to Acorn Street for a few pictures after visiting the Boston Public Garden. ![]() On the north side of the street, brick walls enclose examples of Beacon Hills hidden gardens. ![]() It was once home to artisans and to the service people who worked for the adjacent mansion dwellers. And there was a post card I really wanted to get, but why would I get it if I’ve never been there… Acorn Street Beacon Hill & Boston Common Share This atmospheric cobblestone alleyway is Bostons famous narrowest street. Whenever I travel, I try to look for post cards (and some time to send a few post cards home) and apart from the usual Boston skyline postcard pictures I kept seeing pictures of Acorn Street.
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