South Station Tower, Boston

#579 among attractions in Boston

Skyscraper, Food court

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Facts and practical information

South Station Tower is a skyscraper under construction in Boston, Massachusetts, the high-rise portion of a three-building development. Construction on Phase 1 of the project, a 51-story, 678-foot tower with offices and condominiums, started in January 2020 and is expected to take 4 years. It will be built atop Boston's historic South Station complex, an example of transit-oriented development. The overall project will include condominium units, office space, a parking structure, and possibly hotel space. The property was initially proposed by Hines Interests and TUDC, a subsidiary of Tufts University. ()

Floors: 51Coordinates: 42°21'6"N, 71°3'18"W

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700 Atlantic AveDowntown BostonBoston 02111 United States

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Day trips

South Station Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Boston Children's Museum, Summer Street Bridge, Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
10 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...
~1460 ftE
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
8 min walk • Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States.
~850 ftE
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
5 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.
~1450 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.
~1450 ftNW
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
8 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.
~1870 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
10 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~530 ftN
Square, Park
Dewey Square, Boston
3 min walk • 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.
~1360 ftNW
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
7 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.
~1030 ftNW
Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Bedford Block, Boston
5 min walk • The Bedford Block is an historic commercial building at 99 Bedford Street Boston, Massachusetts in an area called Church Green. Built in 1875 in a style promoted by John Ruskin called Venetian Gothic. The style may also be referred to as Ruskinian Gothic. It was designed by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
0.4 miW
Theater
Selwyn's Theatre, Boston
11 min walk • Selwyn's Theatre of Boston, Massachusetts, was established by British-born actor John H. Selwyn. Architect Benjamin F. Dwight designed the building. Personnel included Dexter H. Follet, Arthur Cheney, H.A. M'Glenen, Charles R. Thorne Jr. and Charles Koppitz.
~1220 ftNW
Street
Summer Street, Boston
6 min walk • Summer Street in Boston, Massachusetts, extends from Downtown Crossing in the Financial District, over Fort Point Channel, and into the Seaport District to the southeast. In the mid-19th century it was also called Seven Star Lane.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Station Tower?

Nearby attractions include Federal Reserve Bank Building, Boston (2 min walk), Gallery East, Boston (2 min walk), One Financial Center, Boston (3 min walk), Dewey Square, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to South Station Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Station Tower:

Train

Boston South Station (1 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (27 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (10 min walk)

Bus

South Station Bus Terminal (4 min walk)
Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (13 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (13 min walk)