Charlestown Bridge, Boston

Name: Charlestown Bridge
Address: Washington St., Boston, 02114, United States

#140 among attractions in Boston

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The Charlestown Bridge, officially named the North Washington Street Bridge, is located in Boston and spans the Charles River. As the river's easternmost crossing, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Charlestown and the North End. Completed in 1900 and given its current official name in 1910, the bridge carries a portion of the Freedom Trail linking to the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. To the north of the bridge, Route 99 begins and the street becomes New Rutherford Avenue. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1900 (124 years ago)Length: 1089 ftWidth: 66 ftCoordinates: 42°22'7"N, 71°3'35"W

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Washington St.North EndBoston 02114 United States

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Charlestown Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, USS Constitution, Haymarket Open-Air Market, Old North Church.

~910 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
5 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
~1630 ftNE
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
8 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
14 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
~1670 ftSE
Launch point for Paul Revere's ride
Old North Church, Boston
9 min walk • The Old North Church, officially known as Christ Church in the City of Boston, is an enduring emblem of American history, nestled in the heart of Boston's North End. Built in 1723, this historic church is Boston's oldest surviving church building and a pivotal site in...
~940 ftW
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
~1620 ftNW
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
8 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~1620 ftNW
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
8 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1320 ftE
Cemetery, Historical place
Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
7 min walk • Copp's Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1659, it was originally named "North Burying Ground", and was the city's second cemetery.
~1820 ftS
Square, Historical place
Haymarket Square, Boston
9 min walk • Haymarket Square is the historic name of a former town square in Boston, located between the North End, Government Center, the Bulfinch Triangle, and the West End.
~1740 ftW
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
9 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
~1460 ftN
Memorial
Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park, Boston
8 min walk • Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park is a park in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The park has memorials commemorating Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlestown Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Charles River Dam, Boston (2 min walk), Warren Bridge, Boston (3 min walk), Paul Revere Park, Boston (5 min walk), Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Charlestown Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charlestown Bridge:

Train

Boston North Station (6 min walk)

Metro

North Station • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (7 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (12 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (24 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (25 min walk)