Huntington Avenue Grounds, Boston

#1163 among attractions in Boston

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Huntington Avenue American League Baseball Grounds is the full name of the baseball stadium that formerly stood in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the first home field for the Boston Red Sox from 1901 to 1911. The stadium, built for $35,000, was located on what is now Northeastern University, at the time across the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad tracks from the South End Grounds, home of the Boston Braves. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 11.5 thous.Coordinates: 42°20'20"N, 71°5'20"W

Address

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Day trips

Huntington Avenue Grounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, The First Church of Christ.

~1410 ftW
Impressionist art and Egyptian treasures
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
7 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston stands as a beacon of culture and history in the United States. Established in 1870, this grand institution is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the country, boasting a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works...
~1920 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
10 min walk • Wally's Cafe, located in the historic city of Boston, United States, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of jazz. Founded in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcott, this intimate venue is one of the oldest family-owned and operated jazz clubs in existence.
~1500 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
8 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
0.4 miNE
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
11 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
~1110 ftNE
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
6 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
~1650 ftNE
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
8 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
~1620 ftNW
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
8 min walk • The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
12 min walk • The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
~360 ftSE
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
2 min walk • Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus in Boston as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington;...
0.5 miNE
Modernist architecture
177 Huntington, Boston
14 min walk • 177 Huntington is a 355-foot-tall Brutalist skyscraper located in the Christian Science Center in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The building, opened in 1973, originally served as the Christian Science world headquarters. In 2012, it was leased by Beacon Capital Partners, undergoing renovations soon after.
~1070 ftNE
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
6 min walk • Jordan Hall is a 1,051-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall. It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Huntington Avenue Grounds?

Nearby attractions include Snell Library, Boston (2 min walk), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, Boston (4 min walk), Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Boston (5 min walk), YMCA Boston, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Huntington Avenue Grounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huntington Avenue Grounds:

Light rail

Northeastern • Lines: E (3 min walk)
Museum of Fine Arts • Lines: E (9 min walk)

Bus

Ruggles Sta - Upper Level • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)
Ruggles St @ Annunciation Rd • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (5 min walk)
Lansdowne (21 min walk)

Metro

Ruggles • Lines: Orange (5 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)