Downtown Boston, Boston

Name: Downtown Boston
Address: Boston, United States

#515 among attractions in Boston

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Downtown Boston is the central business district of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The city of Boston was founded in 1630. The largest of the city's commercial districts, Downtown is the location of many corporate or regional headquarters; city, county, state and federal government facilities; and many of Boston's tourist attractions. Similar to other central business districts in the U.S. Downtown has recently undergone a transformation that included the construction of new condos and lofts, renovation of historic buildings, and arrival of new residents and businesses. It is represented in the Boston City Council by District 2's Bill Linehan. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'60"N, 71°4'0"W

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Downtown Boston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Café, Bagheera Fountain, Central Burying Ground, Marvin E. Goody Memorial.

~1660 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
9 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
~1650 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
8 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1080 ftN
Cemetery
Central Burying Ground, Boston
6 min walk • The Central Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established on Boston Common in 1756. It is located on Boylston Street between Tremont Street and Charles Street.
~1410 ftN
Memorial
Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston
7 min walk • The Marvin E. Goody Memorial by Joan Goody is installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The red granite and Dakota mahogany memorial was dedicated in 1984, having been funded by Friends of the Public Garden and Common.
~1150 ftNW
Square
Park Square, Boston
6 min walk • Park Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts is bounded by Stuart, Charles Street South, Boylston, and Arlington Streets. It is the home of the Boston Four Seasons Hotel, the Boston Park Plaza, and nearly a dozen restaurants.
~1580 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Parkman Bandstand, Boston
8 min walk • The Parkman Bandstand is a landmark bandstand located on the eastern side of the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~600 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Wilbur Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music.
~700 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston
4 min walk • The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a 1903 Beaux Arts style theater, designed by the architect John Galen Howard. Originally built for theatre, it was one of three theaters commissioned in Boston by Eben Dyer Jordan, son of the founder of Jordan Marsh, a Boston-based chain of department stores.
~1650 ftNW
Park, Boat tours, Tours
Swan Boats, Boston
8 min walk • The Swan Boats are a fleet of pontoon pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since become a cultural icon for the city. They operate beginning the second weekend of April and ending the third weekend in September.
~160 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Asher Benjamin
Charles Playhouse, Boston
1 min walk • The Charles Playhouse is a theater at 74 Warrenton Street Boston in the Boston Theater District. The venue comprises an approximately 500-seat mainstage, which hosts the long-running Blue Man Group, and a 200-seat second stage that hosted Shear Madness until March 2020.
~1560 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
8 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Boston?

Nearby attractions include Charles Playhouse, Boston (1 min walk), Shubert Theatre, Boston (2 min walk), Wang Theatre, Boston (3 min walk), Wilbur Theatre, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Boston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Boston:

Bus

Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (3 min walk)
Tremont St @ Marginal St • Lines: 43 (3 min walk)

Metro

Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)
Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (12 min walk)
Boston South Station (16 min walk)