Congress Street Grounds, Boston

#1158 among attractions in Boston

Sport venue, Sport, Bridge

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Facts and practical information

Congress Street Grounds is a former baseball ground located in Boston, Massachusetts. The ballpark, as the name implies, was along Congress Street, near the intersection of Thompson Place, and not far from the Fort Point Channel on South Boston Flats, a newly filled in piece of land on Boston Harbor. The ground was home to the Boston Reds, that played in the Players' League in 1890 and the American Association in 1891. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'7"N, 71°3'5"W

Address

Congress St.South Boston (D Street - West Broadway)Boston 02032 United States

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Day trips

Congress Street Grounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Old South Meeting House, Boston Children's Museum.

0.5 miNW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
14 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...
0.5 miNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
13 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.
~460 ftE
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
3 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.
~370 ftSW
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
2 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.
~960 ftN
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.
0.5 miNW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
14 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.
~1080 ftNE
Bridge
Northern Avenue Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Northern Avenue Bridge, also known as the Old Northern Avenue Bridge, is a bridge that spans Fort Point Channel Boston, Massachusetts.
~890 ftE
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage, Boston
5 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage, also known as the Seaport Shrine, is a Roman Catholic church located at 51 Seaport Boulevard in the Seaport District of Boston and in the Archdiocese of Boston. The shrine has 250 seats and holds Mass twice daily and three times on Sundays.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
15 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
14 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congress Street Grounds?

Nearby attractions include Fort Point Channel Historic District, Boston (2 min walk), Summer Street Bridge, Boston (2 min walk), Boston Children's Museum, Boston (3 min walk), Children's Wharf Park, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Congress Street Grounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congress Street Grounds:

Bus

Summer St opp Melcher St • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)
South Station Bus Terminal (7 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (13 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (6 min walk)
Boston North Station (30 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (17 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (18 min walk)