Fort Washington, Boston

Name: Fort Washington
Address: Waverly Street, Boston, 02139, United States

#161 among attractions in Boston

Forts and castles, Park

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Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775. It is the oldest surviving fortification from the American Revolutionary War and the only surviving fortification from the Siege of Boston. Fort Washington was placed on the List of Registered Historic Places in Massachusetts on April 3, 1973. ()

Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°21'23"N, 71°6'15"W

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Waverly StreetCambridge (Cambridgeport)Boston 02139 United States

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Fort Washington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Agganis Arena, MIT Museum.

0.8 miSE
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
20 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...
0.7 miSE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
18 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...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
19 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
MIT Museum, Boston
13 min walk • The MIT Museum, founded in 1971, is located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It hosts collections of holography, technology-related artworks, artificial intelligence, architecture, robotics, maritime history, and the history of MIT.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
12 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
0.4 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
11 min walk • The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002. It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
0.4 miS
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
11 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
0.4 miS
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
11 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.
0.7 miN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Central Square, Boston
17 min walk • Central Square is an area in Cambridge, Massachusetts centered on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Prospect Street and Western Avenue.
0.4 miS
Church
Marsh Chapel, Boston
11 min walk • Marsh Chapel is a building on the campus of Boston University used as the official place of worship of the school. It was named for Daniel L. Marsh, a former president of BU and a Methodist minister. The building is Gothic in style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Washington?

Nearby attractions include Cambridgeport, Boston (7 min walk), Hastings Square Historic District, Boston (8 min walk), MIT School of Humanities, Boston (9 min walk), BU Castle, Boston (11 min walk).

How to get to Fort Washington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Washington:

Bus

Brookline St @ Putnam Ave • Lines: 47 (6 min walk)
Pearl St @ Allston St • Lines: 47 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Boston University East • Lines: B (12 min walk)
Blandford Street • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Metro

Central Square • Lines: Red (16 min walk)
Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (27 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (17 min walk)