Children's Wharf Park, Boston

Name: Children's Wharf Park
Address: Boston, United States

#677 among attractions in Boston

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Russia Wharf is a completed high-rise building in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The building rises 436 feet and contains 32 floors. Construction began in 2006 and was finished in early 2011; as such, the structure is one of the most recently completed high-rises in the city. Russia Wharf now stands as the 31st-tallest building in the city. The architectural firm that designed the building is Childs Bertman Tseckares Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts. The civil engineer, also responsible for managing permitting was Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts. The mixed use project includes approximately 709,000 square feet of class-A commercial office space and 65 residential units. The site consists of approximately 2.2 acres. From about 1897 to 2007, the site contained three low-rise mercantile buildings called the Russia, Graphic Arts, and Tufts Buildings. The office tower is being constructed on the site of the Graphic Arts and Tufts Buildings. As of 2009, Boston Properties has begun to refer to the building as Atlantic Wharf. ()

Opened: 2011 (13 years ago)Floors: 32Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°21'9"N, 71°2'58"W

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South Boston (D Street - West Broadway)Boston United States

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Children's Wharf Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
16 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...
0.6 miNW
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
16 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...
0.6 miNW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
15 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.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
16 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~1740 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
9 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston is a beacon of modern art in a city known for its rich historical tapestry. Situated in the vibrant Seaport District, the museum stands out with its cutting-edge architecture and waterfront setting, offering...
0.6 miNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
15 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.
~190 ftS
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
1 min walk • Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States.
~860 ftSW
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.
~940 ftNW
Bridge
Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine.
0.6 miNW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
15 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~760 ftN
Bridge
Northern Avenue Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Northern Avenue Bridge, also known as the Old Northern Avenue Bridge, is a bridge that spans Fort Point Channel Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Children's Wharf Park?

Nearby attractions include Boston Children's Museum, Boston (1 min walk), Our Lady of Good Voyage, Boston (2 min walk), Congress Street Grounds, Boston (3 min walk), Fort Point Channel Historic District, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Children's Wharf Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Children's Wharf Park:

Bus

Summer St opp Melcher St • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
South Station Bus Terminal (10 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Aquarium • Lines: Blue (14 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (8 min walk)
Boston North Station (30 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (19 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (19 min walk)