I never knew this monument existed. It is like a mini Washington Monument. However, there is no elevator. You will need to climb 200+ stairs to reach the top and it is not easy. It is also very narrow. The view is amazing. Visit the museum across the street first to truly learn about Bunker Hill. A lot of the history will truly surprise you.

Our Sons of the American Revolution group participated in the annual Bunker HIll Day. It's great that this piece of American history is right here to explore. There is a museum and you can walk to the top of the monument, which is very long so think first before ascending. The grounds are grassy and there's a statue of Samuel Prescott. Bunker HIll Day has a variety of events and onlookers can engage with the Sons of the American Revolution, and other participants. There's marching, firing of muskets, cannons to look at, etc. It's free to enter the grounds, but long flight of steps prohibit handicap access.

We arrived just in time to hear the very knowledgeable Park Ranger explain the history of the battle and how it unfolded . He also explained the big picture ramifications of this epic battle . True American history that needs to be taught in our schools !!!

The Bunker Hill Monument contains a fine summary of this historic Revolutionary War battlefield on posters surrounding the main obelisk as well as a small adjacent museum. The information provided in this small park & Monument covers both the 1775 battle and the efforts to build this giant obelisk after the war. A more detailed overview of the events leading up to this battle is available in the Bunker Hill Museum located just a block away.Entrance to this Monument is free, and the laborious walk up 294 steep steps leads to scenic panoramic Boston views from upper observation deck. Be sure you're in shape before making the climb up the spiral staircase. Overall this is a fine northern terminus to Boston's Freedom Trail.

Bunker Hill Monument is a monument erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, which was among the first major battles between the Colonies and the British Empire during the Revolutionary War. It was built between 1825-1843 and opened to the public in 1843. It is 221 feet tall. It stands on Breed’s Hill, which is where most of the fighting of the battle happened in 1795. The top of Bunker Hill Monument is only accessible by climbing 294 stairs in a tight spiral stairway. It is free to visit, but there is no wheelchair accessibility. Only 20 people are permitted at one time on the stairway, so bring water and allow some extra time. I thought it resembled the Washington Monument in Washington DC.