Kenmore Square, Boston

Name: Kenmore Square
Address: 541 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, United States

#332 among attractions in Boston

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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. Kenmore Square is close to or abuts Boston University and Fenway Park, and it features Lansdowne Street, a center of Boston nightlife, and the Citgo sign. It is also the eastern terminus of U.S. Route 20, the longest U.S. Highway. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'55"N, 71°5'44"W

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541 Commonwealth AveFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Newbury Comics.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
~950 ftSW
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
5 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...
~860 ftSW
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
5 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...
0.4 miE
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
12 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
~1150 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston
6 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.
0.6 miSE
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
17 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
0.5 miS
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
12 min walk • The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879.
~1720 ftSE
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
9 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
0.5 miW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
13 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.
0.5 miW
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
12 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 miW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
11 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenmore Square?

Nearby attractions include Fenway Studios, Boston (5 min walk), Bowker Overpass, Boston (5 min walk), Storrow Drive, Boston (6 min walk), Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to Kenmore Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenmore Square:

Bus

Kenmore Station Busway • Lines: 57 (1 min walk)
Brookline Ave opp Newbury St • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Kenmore • Lines: B, C, D (1 min walk)
Blandford Street • Lines: B (6 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (6 min walk)
Ruggles (23 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (21 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (23 min walk)