Alewife Brook Reservation, Boston

Name: Alewife Brook Reservation
Address: Boston, United States

#206 among attractions in Boston

Park, Relax in park, Trail

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Alewife Brook Reservation is a Massachusetts state park and urban wild located in Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. The park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and was established in 1900. It is named for Alewife Brook, which was also historically known as Menotomy River, a tributary of the Mystic River. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°23'56"N, 71°8'36"W

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Arlington (East Arlington)Boston United States

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Alewife Brook Reservation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path, Calvary Methodist Church.

1.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
43 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 miE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
12 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
1.2 miE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
31 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.
0.7 miN
Church
Calvary Methodist Church, Arlington
19 min walk • Calvary Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church building at 300 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1919-23, the building is a near replica of Boston's Kings Chapel, executed in wood.
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
27 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.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spy Pond, Arlington
22 min walk • Spy Pond, also known as Spie Pond in the 17th & 18th centuries, is a 103-acre kettle hole pond located near the heart of Arlington, Massachusetts, adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway.
0.7 miE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
20 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
0.8 miSE
Park
Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont
21 min walk • Thomas W. Danehy Park is a park in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its eastern entrance is at 99 Sherman Street. It is bounded on the north by the MBTA Fitchburg Line and to the west by Fresh Pond Mall.
0.7 miS
Street
Alewife Brook Parkway, Belmont
19 min walk • Alewife Brook Parkway is a short parkway in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
13 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
0.9 miNE
Cemetery
Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, Arlington
23 min walk • The Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, also known as the Prince Hall Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located on Gardner Street, Arlington, Massachusetts. It is said to be the only remaining African American Masonic cemetery in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alewife Brook Reservation?

Nearby attractions include Butterfield-Whittemore House, Arlington (9 min walk), Rindge Towers, Arlington (11 min walk), Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston (12 min walk), Capitol Theater Building, Arlington (13 min walk).

How to get to Alewife Brook Reservation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alewife Brook Reservation:

Bus

Alewife (7 min walk)
Pleasant St @ Gould Rd • Lines: 67 (27 min walk)

Metro

Alewife • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (28 min walk)