Exchange Place, Boston

Name: Exchange Place
Address: Boston, United States

#1021 among attractions in Boston

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Exchange Place is a modern skyscraper located at 43–53 State Street or 1 Exchange Place, between Congress and Kilby Streets, in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1981–1985, it is Boston's 14th tallest building, standing 510 feet tall, and containing 40 floors. It rises out of a previous building, the 12-story Boston Stock Exchange, built in 1889–1891 and designed by Peabody and Stearns. The intent was to demolish the older building in order to construct the skyscraper, but preservationists succeeded in rescuing a portion of the Stock Exchange's facade. ()

Completed: 1984 (40 years ago)Floors: 40Coordinates: 42°21'30"N, 71°3'23"W

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Exchange Place – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Freedom Trail.

~810 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
4 min walk • Quincy Market is a historic marketplace in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that has become a beloved landmark and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Located in the city's downtown area, Quincy Market consists of a main building, Faneuil Hall, flanked by...
~810 ftNE
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
4 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
~330 ftNW
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
2 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~250 ftW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
2 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.
~1210 ftN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
~850 ftNW
Multi-level concrete space for events
Boston City Hall, Boston
5 min walk • Boston City Hall stands as a prominent feature of the city's landscape, embodying both the administrative heart of Boston and a striking example of Brutalist architecture. Located in the Government Center area of downtown Boston, this building has served as the seat of...
~720 ftSW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
4 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.
~630 ftN
Park
Boston National Historical Park, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that showcase Boston's role in the American Revolution. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1974.
~810 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Tower, Architecture
Custom House Tower, Boston
4 min walk • The Custom House Tower is a skyscraper in McKinley Square, in the Financial District neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The original building was constructed in 1837–47 and was designed by Ammi Burnham Young in the Greek Revival style.
~660 ftN
Street
Merchants Row, Boston
4 min walk • Merchants Row in Boston, Massachusetts is a short street extending from State Street to Faneuil Hall Square in the Financial District. Since the 17th century it has been a place of commercial activity. It sits close to Long Wharf and Dock Square, hubs of shipping and trade through the 19th century.
~790 ftW
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Exchange Place?

Nearby attractions include State Street, Boston (2 min walk), Site of the Boston Massacre, Boston (2 min walk), 60 State Street, Boston (2 min walk), Old State House, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Exchange Place by public transport?

The nearest stations to Exchange Place:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (2 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (6 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (5 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (8 min walk)

Bus

Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (6 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (12 min walk)
Boston North Station (17 min walk)