Arlington Street Church, Boston

Name: Arlington Street Church
Address: Boston, United States

#599 among attractions in Boston

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The Arlington Street Church is a Unitarian Universalist church across from the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Because of its geographic prominence and the notable ministers who have served the congregation, the church is considered to be among the most historically important in American Unitarianism and Unitarian Universalism. Completed in 1861, it was designed by Arthur Gilman and Gridley James Fox Bryant to resemble James Gibbs' St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London. The main sanctuary space has 16 large-scale stained-glass windows installed by Tiffany Studios from 1899 to 1930. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'60"N, 71°2'30"W

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South Boston (Telegraph Hill)Boston United States

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Arlington Street Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, South Bay Harbor Trail, Cathedral of St. George Historic District.

1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston
32 min walk • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, nestled in the heart of Boston, is a beacon for those seeking a deeper understanding of the American legislative process. This innovative museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of the...
1.2 miS
Political-history exhibits and artifacts
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston
32 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum stands as a tribute to the 35th President of the United States, situated in the city of Boston. This museum serves not only as a repository of historical artifacts related to Kennedy's presidency but also as an...
1.1 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
South Bay Harbor Trail, Boston
30 min walk • The South Bay Harbor Trail is a mixed-use path in Boston, Massachusetts opened in 2011 The rail trail extends from Ruggles Station along Melnea Cass Boulevard, across Massachusetts Avenue, along Biosquare Drive near the Massachusetts Avenue Connector, under the Southeast...
~820 ftNW
Church
Cathedral of St. George Historic District, Boston
4 min walk • The Cathedral of St. George Historic District encompasses a historic church complex at 517-523-525 East Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts. The church building was designed by Boston architect Samuel J. F. Thayer and was built in 1872 to house a Unitarian congregation.
0.9 miN
Convention center
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston
23 min walk • The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is an exhibition center in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is among the largest exhibition centers in the Northeastern United States, with approximately 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space.
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston
28 min walk • The Leader Bank Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater located in Boston, Massachusetts, used for concerts. It seats 5,000. Its season runs from May until October. The venue originally opened in August 1994 near Fan Pier.
0.8 miN
Harbor
Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, Boston
20 min walk • Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, formerly known as the Boston Marine Industrial Park, is an industrial park which has been created on the Commonwealth Flats in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
South Bay Shopping Center, Boston
30 min walk • South Bay is a shopping center in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is located off I-93, US 1, Route 3, near the transition from the Southeast Expressway to the Central Artery traveling through Downtown Boston.
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bayside Expo Center, Boston
23 min walk • Bayside Expo Center was a convention center located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Originally opened as a shopping mall called Bayside Mall in the 1960s, the mall later failed and the convention center opened in its place. In 2010, it was purchased by the University of Massachusetts Boston after the building went into foreclosure.
1 miN
Brewery, Bars and clubs
Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall, Boston
27 min walk • Harpoon Brewery is an employee owned American brewery, with locations in Boston, Massachusetts, and Windsor, Vermont. Founded in 1986, the brewery was the first company to obtain a permit to manufacture and sell alcohol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in more than 25 years.
0.4 miW
Church
Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery, Boston
11 min walk • Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery is a historic church on Dorchester Street between West Sixth and Tudor Streets in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arlington Street Church?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of St. George Historic District, Boston (4 min walk), Dorchester Heights, Boston (6 min walk), South Boston, Boston (8 min walk), Old Harbor Reservation Parkways, Boston (9 min walk).

How to get to Arlington Street Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arlington Street Church:

Bus

E Broadway @ H St • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)

Metro

Andrew • Lines: Red (21 min walk)
Broadway • Lines: Red (26 min walk)

Train

JFK/UMass (27 min walk)