Magoun Square, Boston

Name: Magoun Square
Address: Boston, United States

#1030 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Magoun Square is a neighborhood centered on the intersection of Broadway and Medford Streets on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It is located between the neighborhoods of Ball Square and Winter Hill. It is a mixed-use urban business district, with commercial sites in the square and residential areas surrounding it. Trum Field, a park featuring baseball diamonds and basketball courts, is near Magoun Square, as are the headquarters of the Somerville Department of Public Works. Notable residents include playwright John Shea. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'51"N, 71°6'16"W

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Medford (South Medford)Boston United States

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

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

1.3 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
34 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...
0.5 miS
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
14 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.
0.8 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
21 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.
1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
25 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.
~1650 ftSE
Church
Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston
8 min walk • The Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church is a historic church building at 404 Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts.
0.7 miW
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
18 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 miS
City, Area
Somerville, Boston
19 min walk • Somerville is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people.
0.8 miSE
City hall
Somerville City Hall, Boston
20 min walk • The Somerville City Hall is a historic municipal building at 93 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and enlarged several times, it has served as the city's first high school, first public library, and only city hall. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
0.9 miNE
42°24'26"N • 71°5'32"W
Meadow Glen, Boston
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miNW
Universities and schools, Art gallery, Museum
Tufts University, Boston
27 min walk • Tufts University is a private research university on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning.
0.7 miS
Colonial revival architecture
Joseph K. James House, Boston
17 min walk • The Joseph K. James House is a historic house at 83 Belmont Street in Somerville, Massachusetts. This 3 story wood-frame house was built in 1893-4 for Joseph Knightley James, a partner in a local soap manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magoun Square?

Nearby attractions include Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston (8 min walk), Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House, Boston (9 min walk), South Medford, Arlington (10 min walk), Ball Square, Boston (11 min walk).

How to get to Magoun Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magoun Square:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (24 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (25 min walk)

Train

Porter (25 min walk)

Bus

Washington St @ McGrath Hwy • Lines: 91 (36 min walk)