Symphony and Horticultural Halls, Boston

Name: Symphony and Horticultural Halls
Address: Boston, United States

#954 among attractions in Boston

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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Symphony and Horticultural Halls, Boston

Facts and practical information

Symphony and Horticultural Halls are historic buildings at the corner of Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues in the Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The halls were listed as a pair on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Symphony Hall was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1999. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 42°20'35"N, 71°5'8"W

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Day trips

Symphony and Horticultural Halls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Skywalk Observatory, Matthews Arena, Newbury Comics.

~1280 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
7 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.
~1730 ftNE
Landmark 52-floor skyscraper and mall
Skywalk Observatory, Boston
9 min walk • Perched high above the bustling streets of Boston lies the Skywalk Observatory, a towering beacon that offers an unparalleled view of this historic city. Situated within the Prudential Center, the observatory stands as a modern marvel, inviting visitors to ascend...
~730 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
4 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.
~1900 ftN
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
10 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
~500 ftN
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
3 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.
~730 ftS
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
4 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.
~110 ftS
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
1 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.
0.4 miW
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
10 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.
~1700 ftNW
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
9 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
~1540 ftN
Convention center
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
8 min walk • The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston was built in 1988 from a design by architects Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood. It replaced the John B.
~740 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Symphony and Horticultural Halls?

Nearby attractions include Symphony Hall, Boston (1 min walk), The First Church of Christ, Boston (3 min walk), Matthews Arena, Boston (4 min walk), New England Conservatory of Music, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Symphony and Horticultural Halls by public transport?

The nearest stations to Symphony and Horticultural Halls:

Light rail

Symphony • Lines: E (2 min walk)
Prudential • Lines: E (8 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Huntington Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (2 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctr • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (5 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (13 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (16 min walk)