Roxbury, Boston

Name: Roxbury
Address: Boston, United States

#957 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Roxbury is a neighborhood within the city of Boston, Massachusetts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°19'29"N, 71°5'42"W

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Roxbury (Highland Park)Boston United States

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Roxbury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Jordan Hall.

1.3 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
33 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.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
33 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Boston
16 min walk • The Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Roman Catholic basilica in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, sometimes known as "The Mission Church".
1.2 miN
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
31 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
First Church in Roxbury, Boston
12 min walk • The First Church in Roxbury, also known as the First Church of Roxbury is the current headquarters of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry. A church on this site has been in use since 1632 when early English settlers built the first meetinghouse.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Dudley Station Historic District, Boston
17 min walk • Dudley Station Historic District is a historic district on Washington, Warren, and Dudley Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston
12 min walk • Roxbury Heritage State Park is a history-themed heritage park in the oldest part of Roxbury, a former town annexed in 1868 by Boston, Massachusetts.
0.6 miNE
Square
Nubian Square, Boston
16 min walk • Nubian Square is the primary commercial center of the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located at the intersection of Dudley Street and Washington Street.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Spontaneous Celebrations, Boston
19 min walk • Spontaneous Celebrations refers to both a building in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States which acts as an arts and education center, and to a community group which is based there.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Puppet Showplace Theater, Boston
32 min walk • Puppet Showplace Theater is a nonprofit puppet theater in Brookline, Massachusetts. The organization was founded in June 1974 by Mary Churchill. Since 1981, it has been located at 32 Station Street. The theater presents performances by local and traveling professional puppet companies.
~1080 ftW
Park
Southwest Corridor Park, Boston
6 min walk • Southwest Corridor Park is a linear urban park in Boston, Massachusetts, part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roxbury?

Nearby attractions include Highland Park, Boston (2 min walk), Southwest Corridor Park, Boston (6 min walk), Edward Everett Hale House, Boston (8 min walk), Kostachuk Square, Boston (10 min walk).

How to get to Roxbury by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roxbury:

Metro

Jackson Square • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
Roxbury Crossing • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)

Bus

Malcolm X Blvd @ King St • Lines: 23 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Brigham Circle • Lines: E (21 min walk)
Heath Street • Lines: E (21 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (22 min walk)