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Roxbury, Boston

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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.

  • wallys cafe boston1.3 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.

  • matthews arena boston1.3 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.

  • basilica and shrine of our lady of perpetual help boston0.6 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".

  • jordan hall boston1.2 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.

  • first church in roxbury boston0.4 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.

  • dudley station historic district boston0.6 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.

  • roxbury heritage state park boston0.4 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.

  • nubian square boston0.6 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.

  • spontaneous celebrations boston0.7 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.

  • puppet showplace theater boston1.3 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.

  • southwest corridor park boston~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)

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