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    City of Somerville - Union Square - Spring 2015

    City of Somerville

    2.9(22 reviews)
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    If your bf just asked for a hummer And both he and your town…read moreare a bummer Dump him and leave town And then quickly head down To the Ville that is named after Somer If the winter doesn't please you here (I hate it), the Somerville. One of the greatest places in Massachusetts and really it's just a suburb of Boston but a very amazing one. Not a very high income neighborhood - somewhere in the middle or lower middle and absolutely packed full of great Latin Eateries, especially Brazilian. The Brazilian capital of Boston probably. A whole bunch of different Brazilian places to eat including the two Pastelarias that are amazing - Somerville and Vitoria Pasteleria - and then Oasis Bakery and Oasis Cafe just inside Medford are two of the greatest eating establishments in the whole country. One of them makes great acai bowls and perfect Caldo de Cana and incredible Sucos straight from Brazil, whereas the other right next door has some of the best Brazilian buffet food you'll ever try including most of the stuff in Brazil. The wet stews are absolutely Second To None just make sure that you order all you can eat without the meat because it's a lot cheaper than trying to get that stuff by the pound or the buffet including the average BBQ meat. Links: Try the Pastel Vitoria here https://www.yelp.com/biz/pastelaria-vitoria-broadway-somerville And the Cream Of Wheat here https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-neighborhood-restaurant-and-bakery-somerville-2 And go to Oasis for sure, right next door. Oasis Steakhouse https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-brazilian-steakhouse-medford Oasis Bakery https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-cafe-and-bakery-medford Owned by Jimmy Somerville of Bronski Beat and the Communards. Who knew.

    Moved to Somerville 4 months ago. So far it is quiet and nice. It is a mixture of old…read morebuildings/shops a d newly built ones. I need to explore more!

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    Prospect Hill Monument - The 4 Story Stone Castle Structure was built in 1903 & is where the first national flag was hoisted by George Washington @ Prospect Hil

    Prospect Hill Monument

    4.6(34 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I run everywhere in Somerville and today's course was through the monument. Nice view during the…read morerun. Grass area someone was working out which was nice as well. Good hill training.

    AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! I LOVE CASTLES! This is one of the Secret…read moreHidden Gems of America that most people have never heard about or been to before. The Prospect Hill Monument is a stone structure in the shape of a mini Castle & is located in Somerville, Massachusetts just outside of Boston. This is a residential area with homes. It is also a historic site & provides panoramic views of Boston & surrounding cities. There is also a small park in this neighborhood here with green grass, park benches & a good spot for picnicking & relaxing. It's great place to visit Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall with a changing natural New England landscape. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK OTHERWISE YOU MAY GET A TICKET. Park only at the signs where it says it's OK to Park; it's a residential area. You can also visit here by Mass Transit too. This site is only a few blocks away & up the hill from the bustling heart of Union Square. There are a lot of local businesses & eateries there. The medieval fortress tower was constructed out of stone & steel. It was built in 1903 to commemorate the site's military importance during the Revolutionary & Civil Wars. The Tower stands 4 stories tall. Climb the stairs to the the first outdoor open deck, & you'll see great views of Boston, Somerville, & Cambridge. The inside of the tower & top were open pre-pandemic periodically at various times. Check the website for current info & updates. Be sure to go all around the tower on the ground level. There are plaques with lots of detailed info all around the tower. Also check out all the signs throughout the Park telling you even more info about this spot & how it was instrumental in uniting the colonies. On January 1, 1776, General George Washington himself who would later become the first President of the United States, during the Revolutionary War hoisted the very first national flag of America on this very spot. It was called the Grand Union Flag & predates The Famous Betsy Ross Flag. Our current red & white Stripes with 50 Stars flag is not flown here. Lots of people miss this. Zoom in with your camera & you will see the First Flag of America. The Grand Union Flag is still flown here on top of the tower. It has red & white stripes but with the blue British Union Jack in the corner instead of the Stars. It's Pretty Cool that they still fly our very first national flag here. To make it worth your trip be sure to visit the extremely popular Union Square Donuts which has Great Donuts & is only a few blocks away. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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    Prospect Hill Monument - Green Grass & Trees & benches for picnicking & relaxing @ the park @ Prospect Hill Monument in Somerville MA.. A Free Event/Free Parking!

    Green Grass & Trees & benches for picnicking & relaxing @ the park @ Prospect Hill Monument in Somerville MA.. A Free Event/Free Parking!

    Prospect Hill Monument - The 4 Story Stone Castle Structure was built in 1903 & is where the first national flag was hoisted by George Washington @ Prospect Hill

    The 4 Story Stone Castle Structure was built in 1903 & is where the first national flag was hoisted by George Washington @ Prospect Hill

    Prospect Hill Monument - The 4 Story Stone Castle Structure was built in 1903 & is where the first national flag was hoisted by George Washington @ Prospect Hil

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    The 4 Story Stone Castle Structure was built in 1903 & is where the first national flag was hoisted by George Washington @ Prospect Hil

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