Charles River Bridge, Boston

Name: Charles River Bridge
Address: Boston, United States

#487 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Charles River Bridge is a pair of railroad single-leaf, through-truss, rolling bascule bridges across the Charles River that connects North Station in Boston, Massachusetts to MBTA Commuter Rail lines in northern Massachusetts, United States. ()

Opened: 1931 (93 years ago)Length: 92 ftCoordinates: 42°22'8"N, 71°3'55"W

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Cambridge (East Cambridge)Boston United States

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Charles River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Museum of Science, CambridgeSide, Haymarket Open-Air Market.

~1780 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
9 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
~1520 ftSW
Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater
Museum of Science, Boston
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Museum of Science stands as a beacon of exploration and education, capturing the imagination of visitors with its interactive exhibits and cutting-edge presentations. This esteemed institution is dedicated to making science...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
15 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
18 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
0.4 miS
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Ether Dome, Boston
11 min walk • The Ether Dome is a surgical operating amphitheater in the Bulfinch Building at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It served as the hospital's operating room from its opening in 1821 until 1867.
~540 ftE
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
3 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
~1030 ftN
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
5 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~660 ftSW
Park
Nashua Street Park, Boston
4 min walk • Nashua Street Park is a park in Boston, along the Charles River, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1520 ftNE
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
8 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1490 ftE
Bridge
Charlestown Bridge, Boston
8 min walk • The Charlestown Bridge, officially named the North Washington Street Bridge, is located in Boston and spans the Charles River. As the river's easternmost crossing, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Charlestown and the North End.
~320 ftNW
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
2 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles River Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Leverett Circle Connector Bridge, Boston (1 min walk), North Bank Bridge, Boston (2 min walk), Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston (3 min walk), Nashua Street Park, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Charles River Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles River Bridge:

Train

Boston North Station (7 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (10 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (16 min walk)

Metro

North Station • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)
Community College • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (24 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (27 min walk)