Dewey Square, Boston

Name: Dewey Square
Address: Atlantic Ave, Boston, 02210, United States

#310 among attractions in Boston

Square, Park

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Facts and practical information

Dewey Square is a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts which lies at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street, Purchase Street and the John F. Kennedy Surface Road, with the Central Artery passing underneath in the Dewey Square Tunnel and Big Dig. South Station is on the southeast corner of the square, with Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail services, as well as Red Line subway trains and Silver Line bus rapid transit underneath. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°21'11"N, 71°3'20"W

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Atlantic AveDowntown BostonBoston 02210 United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Old South Meeting House, Summer Street Bridge, Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

~1610 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
8 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~1650 ftNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
8 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~1200 ftSE
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.
~1240 ftNE
Bridge
Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Boston
7 min walk • The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine.
~1820 ftNW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
9 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~1870 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
10 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation.
~1840 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
9 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
~1000 ftNW
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
5 min walk • St. Anthony's Shrine, the “Church on Arch Street,” is a center for Roman Catholic ministry in Boston, Massachusetts directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province.
~1730 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
9 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~1320 ftN
Street
Federal Street, Boston
7 min walk • Federal Street is a street in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to 1788, it was known as Long Lane. The street was renamed after state leaders met there in 1788 to determine Massachusetts' ratification of the United States Constitution.
~870 ftNW
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
5 min walk • Winthrop Center, is an under construction skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. When completed, Winthrop Center would stand as the fourth-tallest building in Boston, Massachusetts. The tower is being built on the site of the defunct Winthrop Square Garage in the Financial District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dewey Square?

Nearby attractions include One Financial Center, Boston (2 min walk), Federal Reserve Bank Building, Boston (3 min walk), South Station Tower, Boston (3 min walk), Gallery East, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Dewey Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dewey Square:

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (8 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (3 min walk)
Boston North Station (25 min walk)

Bus

Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (4 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (11 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (12 min walk)