BU Castle, Boston

Name: BU Castle
Address: 225 Bay State Rd, Boston, 02215, United States
Telephone: (617) 353-7782

#265 among attractions in Boston

Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub, Tudor Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'3"N, 71°6'10"W

Address

225 Bay State RdFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston 02215 United States

Contact

(617) 353-7782

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Day trips

BU Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Agganis Arena, Statue of Leif Erikson.

0.4 miSE
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
11 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
~1790 ftSE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
18 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston
16 min walk • Leif Eriksson is an outdoor statue by Anne Whitney at the west end of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Installed in 1887, it was the first public sculpture to honor the Norse explorer in the New World.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1480 ftS
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
8 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.4 miN
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
11 min walk • Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775.
0.6 miNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
17 min walk • The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002. It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~470 ftSW
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
3 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
0.4 miE
Square, Neighbourhood
Kenmore Square, Boston
11 min walk • Kenmore Square is a square in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, consisting of the intersection of several main avenues as well as several other cross streets, and Kenmore station, an MBTA subway stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is BU Castle open?

BU Castle is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to BU Castle?

Nearby attractions include Tsai Performance Center, Boston (3 min walk), Warren Towers, Boston (4 min walk), Peter Fuller Building, Boston (4 min walk), Judson B. Coit Observatory, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to BU Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to BU Castle:

Bus

Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St • Lines: 57 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Boston University East • Lines: B (3 min walk)
Blandford Street • Lines: B (5 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (8 min walk)
Ruggles (31 min walk)

Metro

Central Square • Lines: Red (26 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (30 min walk)