Sullivan Square, Boston

Name: Sullivan Square
Address: Boston, United States

#585 among attractions in Boston

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Sullivan Square is a traffic circle located at the north end of the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after James Sullivan, an early 19th-century Governor of Massachusetts. Sullivan Square station on the MBTA Orange Line is located just west of the square. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'4"N, 71°4'24"W

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Charlestown (Medford Street - The Neck)Boston United States

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Sullivan Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CambridgeSide, Bunker Hill Monument, Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Lechmere Square.

1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
32 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
0.8 miSE
Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Monument, Boston
22 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...
0.8 miNW
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
21 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, the Legoland Discovery Center offers a vibrant adventure for families and Lego enthusiasts alike. This indoor amusement park is a haven of creativity and fun, designed to ignite the imaginations of children and the young at...
0.9 miS
Square
Lechmere Square, Boston
25 min walk • Lechmere Square is located at the intersection of Cambridge Street and First Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was originally named for the Colonial-era landowner Richard Lechmere, a Loyalist who returned to England at the beginning of the American Revolution.
0.8 miSE
Park
Thompson Square, Boston
20 min walk • Thompson Square is a.17-acre park in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.6 miNW
Square
Assembly Square, Boston
15 min walk • Assembly Square is a neighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts. It is located along the west bank of the Mystic River, bordered by Ten Hills and Massachusetts Route 28 to the north and the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston to the south.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mugar Omni Theater, Boston
31 min walk • The Mugar Omni Theater is a domed IMAX theater at the Museum of Science, in Boston, Massachusetts.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Warren Tavern, Boston
23 min walk • The Warren Tavern is reportedly one of the oldest taverns in the state of Massachusetts and one of the most historic watering holes in America. The Warren Tavern was founded in 1780 in Charlestown, Massachusetts and still stands in that block of land today.
0.7 miN
Dam
Amelia Earhart Dam, Boston
19 min walk • The Amelia Earhart Dam is an earth-fill dam spanning the Mystic River near its mouth between Somerville and Everett, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966 to regulate tidal effects and the incursion of salt water in the upstream river basin. It has 3 locks for marine traffic.
0.8 miSE
Church
St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Boston
21 min walk • St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena is an historic Roman Catholic parish in Charlestown, Massachusetts. It resulted from the 2006 merger of two older parishes, St. Catherine of Siena on Vine St. and St. Mary's on Warren and Winthrop. The parish occupies the latter's building, which was one of the later masterpieces of Patrick Keely.
~1740 ftW
Park
House at 29 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston
9 min walk • The House at 29 Mt. Vernon Street in Somerville, Massachusetts is a well-preserved Greek Revival cottage. The 1 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame house was built in the late 1840s, when Mt. Vernon Street was a site of significant development activity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sullivan Square?

Nearby attractions include House at 29 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston (9 min walk), Mount Vernon Street Historic District, Boston (9 min walk), Charlestown Heights, Boston (11 min walk), Charles Williams Jr. House, Boston (11 min walk).

How to get to Sullivan Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sullivan Square:

Metro

Sullivan Square • Lines: Orange (5 min walk)
Assembly • Lines: Orange (15 min walk)

Bus

Cambridge St @ Brighton St • Lines: 91 (9 min walk)
Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (12 min walk)