Built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill which took place in 1775, the Bunker Hill Monument opened to the public in 1842. The Monument and adjoining museum are now part of the Boston National Historic Park. Dioramas and exhibits about the battle can be viewed at the lodge at the base of the 221-foot granite obelisk. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase to the top of the obelisk.
Hours: Monument: Open Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Lodge: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
