Back Bay Fens, Boston

Name: Back Bay Fens
Address: Boston, United States

#133 among attractions in Boston

Park, Relax in park

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The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to serve as a link in the Emerald Necklace park system, the Fens gives its name to the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1879Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°20'32"N, 71°5'35"W

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Back Bay Fens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

~1070 ftS
Impressionist art and Egyptian treasures
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
6 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston stands as a beacon of culture and history in the United States. Established in 1870, this grand institution is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the country, boasting a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works...
~1890 ftNW
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
10 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
0.4 miNW
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.4 miW
Art treasures in a Venetian-style palace
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a unique cultural gem that transports visitors into a world of art, beauty, and history. Founded by the eponymous art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner...
0.4 miE
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
12 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
~1930 ftE
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
10 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
~1980 ftE
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
10 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
~1730 ftNE
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
9 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
11 min walk • The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
~1970 ftSE
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
10 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;...
~1880 ftE
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Back Bay Fens?

Nearby attractions include Fenway, Boston (5 min walk), Westland Gate, Boston (5 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (6 min walk), Fenway-Boylston Street District, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to Back Bay Fens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Back Bay Fens:

Bus

Queensberry St @ Jersey St • Lines: 55 (6 min walk)
Ipswich St @ Boylston St • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Northeastern • Lines: E (6 min walk)
Museum of Fine Arts • Lines: E (9 min walk)

Metro

Ruggles • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (12 min walk)
Lansdowne (13 min walk)