Washington Street, Boston

Name: Washington Street
Address: Boston, United States

#852 among attractions in Boston

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Washington Street is a street originating in downtown Boston, Massachusetts that extends southwestward to the Massachusetts–Rhode Island state line. The majority of it was built as the Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike in the early 19th century. It is the longest street in Boston, and it remains one of the longest streets in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°21'24"N, 71°3'32"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Washington Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Old South Meeting House, Tremont Temple.

~740 ftNE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
4 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~650 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
4 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~180 ftNE
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
1 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~540 ftW
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
3 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~480 ftN
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
3 min walk • Boston's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1865 to 1969. It was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States.
~200 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Irish Famine Memorial, Boston
1 min walk • The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is a memorial park located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
~300 ftNE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
2 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~1260 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
7 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation.
~590 ftN
Historic church with daily crypt tours
King's Chapel, Boston
3 min walk • King's Chapel is an American independent Christian unitarian congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association that is "unitarian Christian in theology, Anglican in worship, and congregational in governance." It is housed in what was for a time after the...
~530 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
~580 ftE
Square
Post Office Square, Boston
3 min walk • Post Office Square in Boston, Massachusetts is a square located in the financial district at the intersection of Milk, Congress, Pearl and Water Streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Street?

Nearby attractions include Newspaper Row, Boston (1 min walk), Old South Meeting House, Boston (1 min walk), Irish Famine Memorial, Boston (1 min walk), Hawley Street, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Washington Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Street:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (3 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (4 min walk)

Bus

Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (5 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (6 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (11 min walk)
Boston North Station (18 min walk)