500 Boylston Street, Boston

Name: 500 Boylston Street
Address: 500 Boylston Street, Boston, United States

#566 among attractions in Boston

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500 Boylston Street is a 1.3-million square foot postmodern building located in the Back Bay section of Boston and part of the city's High Spine, completed in 1989. It sits next to the landmark Trinity Church, Boston. It dominates the western half of the city block bounded by Boylston, Clarendon and Berkeley streets and St. James Avenue. It was designed by John Burgee Architects with Philip Johnson, with structural engineering by LeMessurier Consultants and MEP/FP engineering by Cosentini Associates, Inc. The construction project was managed by Bond Brothers. It cost $100 million to build. The site contains approximately 137,000 square feet of land area, with approximately 500 feet of frontage on Boylston Street. ()

Completed: 1989 (36 years ago)Architectural style: PostmodernismFloors: 25Coordinates: 42°21'4"N, 71°4'25"W

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500 Boylston StreetBack BayBoston United States

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500 Boylston Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Copley Place, Club Café, Trinity Church, Copley Square.

~1730 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
9 min walk • Copley Place, nestled in the historic heart of Boston, stands as an upscale shopping haven that caters to the discerning tastes of both locals and visitors alike. This premier shopping center, located in the vibrant Back Bay area, offers a luxurious shopping experience...
~1000 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
5 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
~630 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Trinity Church, Boston
4 min walk • Trinity Church, a cornerstone of Boston's architectural and spiritual landscape, stands as a testament to both history and craftsmanship. Nestled in the city's vibrant Back Bay area, the church is a focal point for residents and visitors alike.
~770 ftSW
Square, Farmer's market
Copley Square, Boston
4 min walk • Copley Square, nestled in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This public square is bordered by some of the most significant buildings in Boston, including the historic Trinity Church, the...
~1150 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Boston, the Boy and Bird Fountain offers a tranquil retreat to both locals and tourists alike. This charming sculpture, which is both a work of art and a functional fountain, is located in the city's vibrant public garden space.
~1190 ftW
Gothic church with music services
Old South Church, Boston
6 min walk • Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic United Church of Christ congregation first organized in 1669. Its present building was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
~1220 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
6 min walk • Small Child Fountain, also known as Baby Fountain, is a fountain and sculpture by Mary E. Moore, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1910 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
10 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~1330 ftW
Street, Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
7 min walk • Commonwealth Avenue is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. It begins at the western edge of the Boston Public Garden, and continues west through the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Allston, Brighton and Chestnut Hill.
~1510 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
8 min walk • The Ether Monument, also known as The Good Samaritan, is a statue and fountain near the northwest corner of Boston's Public Garden, near the intersection of Arlington Street and Marlborough Street. It commemorates the use of ether in anesthesia.
~1410 ftSW
Library
Boston Public Library, Boston
7 min walk • The Boston Public Library is a municipal public library system in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, founded in 1848.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 500 Boylston Street?

Nearby attractions include Robert Klein Gallery, Boston (2 min walk), Church of the Covenant, Boston (3 min walk), John Hancock Tower, Boston (3 min walk), Berkeley Building, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to 500 Boylston Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 500 Boylston Street:

Bus

Boylston St @ Berkeley St • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St • Lines: 504, 55, 9 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (4 min walk)
Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Metro

Back Bay • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (7 min walk)
Boston South Station (25 min walk)