Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston

Name: Fitchburg Cutoff
Address: Wittermore Ave, Boston, 02140, United States

#94 among attractions in Boston

Cycling, Bike path, Park

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Facts and practical information

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. Freight service ended in 1979–80 to allow construction of the Red Line Northwest Extension; the line was abandoned in three sections in 1979, 1983, and 2007. ()

Opened: 1870 (155 years ago)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°23'53"N, 71°8'4"W

Address

Wittermore AveCambridge (North Cambridge)Boston 02140 United States

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Fitchburg Cutoff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, Somerville Community Path, Davis Square, Somerville Theatre.

1.3 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
35 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...
0.7 miE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
19 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.
0.6 miE
Square
Davis Square, Boston
17 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
16 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.
0.5 miW
Park, Trail
Alewife Brook Reservation, Boston
12 min walk • 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.
~1670 ftSE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
9 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.
0.7 miS
Park
Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont
18 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 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
18 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
1 miNE
Universities and schools, Art gallery, Museum
Tufts University, Boston
25 min walk • Tufts University is a private research university on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning.
0.6 miE
Library
West Somerville Branch Library, Boston
17 min walk • The West Somerville Branch Library is a historic library at 40 College Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside Davis Square. It is a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, built in 1909 with funding support from Andrew Carnegie, and was the city's first branch library.
~1410 ftSE
Neighbourhood
North Cambridge, Arlington
7 min walk • North Cambridge, also known as "Area 11", is a neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts bounded by Porter Square and the Fitchburg Line railroad tracks on the south, the city of Somerville on the northeast, Alewife Brook and the town of Arlington on the northwest, and the town of Belmont on the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fitchburg Cutoff?

Nearby attractions include North Cambridge, Arlington (7 min walk), St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston (9 min walk), Butterfield-Whittemore House, Arlington (9 min walk), Rindge Towers, Arlington (10 min walk).

How to get to Fitchburg Cutoff by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fitchburg Cutoff:

Metro

Alewife • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (16 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (11 min walk)

Train

Porter (27 min walk)