Neighborhood walk · Charlestown
From City Square to the Navy Yard
A hilltop monument and a waterfront yard show two very different sides of Charlestown.
By Fun Boston · Published
- ZIP areas
- 02129
- Time
- 50–70 minutes with stops (estimate)
- Start
- City Square Park
- Finish
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Cost
- Free outdoors; optional indoor visits may cost extra.
- 01
City Square Park
Start where routes into Charlestown converge and head uphill into the neighborhood.
- 02
Bunker Hill Monument
Pause at the monument on Breed's Hill, the center of a battle fought on June 17, 1775.
- 03
Charlestown Navy Yard
Walk down toward the waterfront and finish among the old naval buildings and public paths.
Before you go
Expect a climb to Monument Square. The walk covers exterior public spaces; museum and ship access have their own hours.
These are desk-researched route ideas, not field-tested turn-by-turn or accessibility guides. Use the walking map, follow signs and crossings, and check current conditions and opening hours.