Charlestown, Boston

Name: Charlestown
Address: Boston, United States

#417 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Originally called Mishawum by the Massachusett tribe, it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River, across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways. Charlestown was laid out in 1629 by engineer Thomas Graves, one of its earliest settlers, in the reign of Charles I of England. It was originally a separate town and the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. ()

Alternative names: Settled: 1628Coordinates: 42°22'31"N, 71°3'52"W

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Charlestown (Thompson Square - Bunker Hill)Boston United States

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Charlestown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, USS Constitution, CambridgeSide, Bunker Hill Monument.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
18 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
0.4 miSE
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
12 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
22 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
~1050 ftNE
Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Monument, Boston
6 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...
0.5 miE
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
USS Constitution Museum, Boston
12 min walk • The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.
0.4 miS
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
12 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
~1310 ftS
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
7 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~1080 ftSE
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
6 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.4 miS
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
~1270 ftSE
Memorial
Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park, Boston
7 min walk • Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park is a park in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The park has memorials commemorating Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.
~1230 ftE
Monuments and statues
Charlestown Civil War Memorial, Boston
6 min walk • The Charlestown Civil War Memorial, also known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, is an outdoor granite monument and sculpture by Martin Milmore, commemorating the men of Charlestown, Boston, who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlestown?

Nearby attractions include Thompson Square, Boston (1 min walk), St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Boston (1 min walk), Charlestown Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Boston (2 min walk), Phipps Street Burying Ground, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Charlestown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charlestown:

Metro

Community College • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
North Station • Lines: Orange (19 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (17 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (19 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (25 min walk)

Bus

Cambridge St @ Brighton St • Lines: 91 (23 min walk)
Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (25 min walk)