Ball Square, Boston

Name: Ball Square
Address: Boston, United States

#1164 among attractions in Boston

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Ball Square is a neighborhood primarily in Somerville, Massachusetts, but also extending into Medford, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Broadway, located between Powder House Square and Magoun Square. It is primarily a residential area with a handful of shops and restaurants along Broadway. Located on the edge of the neighborhood surrounding Tufts University, Ball Square contains a mix of businesses serving the student and academic populations as well as those reflecting the more blue-collar neighborhoods to the east. These establishments include Kelly's Diner, Sound Bites, and Ball Square Cafe, all popular for breakfast; True Grounds, a coffee shop; Taco Party, Lyndell's Bakery; House of Kebab, an Indian restaurant; and Avenue Kitchen and Bar. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'59"N, 71°6'42"W

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Somerville (Powder House)Boston United States

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Ball Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.3 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
0.8 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
20 min walk • The Highland is a historic multiunit residence at 66 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. The three story brick building was built in 1892 to a design by architect Samuel D. Kelley.
1.2 miW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
30 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.5 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
13 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
0.6 miSW
Square
Davis Square, Boston
15 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
16 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.6 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goddard Chapel, Boston
17 min walk • Goddard Chapel, built in 1883, is the main religious building at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. The historic chapel was built in the Lombard Romanesque style.
0.7 miSE
Church
Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston
19 min walk • The Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church is a historic church building at 404 Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts.
~1440 ftW
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
7 min walk • Powder House Square is a neighborhood and landmark rotary in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known locally as Powder House Circle. It is the 6-way intersection of College Avenue, Broadway, Warner Street, and Powder House Boulevard.
0.7 miNW
Italianate architecture
Ballou Hall, Arlington
18 min walk • Ballou Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and designed by Gridley J.F. Bryant, it was Tufts' first academic building following the university's establishment by a group of Universalists.
0.6 miNW
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
15 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ball Square?

Nearby attractions include South Medford, Arlington (7 min walk), Powder House Square, Boston (7 min walk), Magoun Square, Boston (11 min walk), West Somerville Branch Library, Boston (14 min walk).

How to get to Ball Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ball Square:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (16 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Train

Porter (23 min walk)