Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston

Name: Roxbury Heritage State Park
Address: Boston, United States

#334 among attractions in Boston

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Roxbury Heritage State Park is a history-themed heritage park in the oldest part of Roxbury, a former town annexed in 1868 by Boston, Massachusetts. It is anchored by the Dillaway–Thomas House, a large colonial structure built in 1750 and thought to be the oldest surviving house in Roxbury. The location includes an adjacent 1-acre landscaped park with views of the Boston skyline, and is part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston. ()

Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'49"N, 71°5'26"W

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Roxbury (Highland Park)Boston United States

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Roxbury Heritage State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, Snell Library, Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
22 min walk • Wally's Cafe, located in the historic city of Boston, United States, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of jazz. Founded in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcott, this intimate venue is one of the oldest family-owned and operated jazz clubs in existence.
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
21 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
15 min walk • Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus in Boston as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington;...
0.5 miW
Church
Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Boston
14 min walk • The Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Roman Catholic basilica in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, sometimes known as "The Mission Church".
0.8 miN
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
20 min walk • Jordan Hall is a 1,051-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall. It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
~500 ftSE
Church
First Church in Roxbury, Boston
3 min walk • The First Church in Roxbury, also known as the First Church of Roxbury is the current headquarters of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry. A church on this site has been in use since 1632 when early English settlers built the first meetinghouse.
~1660 ftE
Neighbourhood
Dudley Station Historic District, Boston
9 min walk • Dudley Station Historic District is a historic district on Washington, Warren, and Dudley Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~1840 ftE
Square
Nubian Square, Boston
9 min walk • Nubian Square is the primary commercial center of the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located at the intersection of Dudley Street and Washington Street.
0.5 miE
Cemetery
Eliot Burying Ground, Boston
13 min walk • Eliot Burying Ground is a historic seventeenth-century graveyard at Eustis and Washington Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It occupies a roughly triangular lot of 0.8 acres. Founded in 1630, the cemetery is the oldest in Roxbury. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.5 miN
Church
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, Boston
12 min walk • The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England is a historic Greek Orthodox Church in Boston, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival church was designed by Hachadoor Demoorjian and built in 1923; design work of its interior included consultation with architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.6 miSW
Park
Southwest Corridor Park, Boston
15 min walk • Southwest Corridor Park is a linear urban park in Boston, Massachusetts, part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roxbury Heritage State Park?

Nearby attractions include John Eliot Square District, Boston (2 min walk), First Church in Roxbury, Boston (3 min walk), Edward Everett Hale House, Boston (4 min walk), Islamic Society of Boston, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Roxbury Heritage State Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roxbury Heritage State Park:

Bus

Malcolm X Blvd opp Madison Park HS • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)

Metro

Roxbury Crossing • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (12 min walk)
Uphams Corner (35 min walk)

Light rail

Museum of Fine Arts • Lines: E (15 min walk)
Longwood Medical Area • Lines: E (16 min walk)