Allston, Boston

Name: Allston
Address: Boston, United States

#772 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Allston is an officially recognized neighborhood within the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was named after the American painter and poet Washington Allston. It comprises the land covered by the zip code 02134. For the most part, Allston is administered collectively with the adjacent neighborhood of Brighton. The two are often referred to together as "Allston–Brighton". Boston Police Department District D-14 covers the Allston-Brighton area and a Boston Fire Department Allston station is located in Union Square which houses Engine 41 and Ladder 14. Engine 41 is nicknamed "The Bull" to commemorate the historic stockyards of Allston. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°21'19"N, 71°7'56"W

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Allston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harvard Stadium, Agganis Arena, Warrior Ice Arena, Paradise Rock Club.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Harvard Stadium, Boston
21 min walk • Harvard Stadium, a revered sport venue in the heart of Boston, stands as an iconic landmark in the realm of American collegiate athletics. Constructed in 1903, this horseshoe-shaped stadium is not only a testament to early 20th-century design but also a living piece of...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
22 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.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrior Ice Arena, Boston
14 min walk • Warrior Arena is an ice hockey arena and practice facility in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts.
0.7 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
18 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site, Boston
20 min walk • The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is the birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. The house is at 83 Beals Street in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts. Kennedy is one of four U.S. presidents born in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
0.8 miSE
Church
St. Aidan's Church, Boston
22 min walk • Saint Aidan's Church and Rectory is a historic Catholic church complex in Brookline, Massachusetts. The stuccoed church, located at 224-210 Freeman Street, was designed by Maginnis & Walsh, a noted designer of ecclesiastical buildings, in the Medieval Revival style, and was built in 1911.
0.8 miNE
Church
The Class of 1959 Chapel, Boston
22 min walk • The Class of 1959 Chapel is a non-denominational chapel located on the campus of Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts.
0.7 miE
Park
Charles River Reservation, Boston
19 min walk • The Charles River Reservation is a 17-mile-long urban preserve and public recreation area located along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, and Newton, Massachusetts.
~1540 ftSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Second Unitarian Church, Boston
8 min walk • The Second Unitarian Church is a historic church and synagogue building at 11 Charles Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. Built in 1916 for a Unitarian congregation, it was acquired by the innovative Reform Jewish Temple Sinai congregation in 1944.
~1780 ftSE
Church
St. Luke's and St. Margaret's Church, Boston
9 min walk • St. Luke's and St. Margaret's Church is a former parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. It was closed in 2010.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Boston
19 min walk • Boston Playwrights' Theatre is a small professional theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. Led by Artistic Director Kate Snodgrass. Boston Playwrights' Theatre is the home of the Graduate Playwriting Program at Boston University. As a venue, BPT rents its space to host other New England theatre companies who are producing new plays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allston?

Nearby attractions include Harvard Avenue Historic District, Boston (4 min walk), Allston Congregational Church, Boston (8 min walk), Second Unitarian Church, Boston (8 min walk), St. Luke's and St. Margaret's Church, Boston (9 min walk).

How to get to Allston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allston:

Bus

Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave • Lines: 57 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Harvard Avenue • Lines: B (9 min walk)
Packards Corner • Lines: B (11 min walk)