Longfellow Bridge, Boston

Name: Longfellow Bridge
Address: Longfellow Bridge, Boston, 02142, United States

#53 among attractions in Boston

Bridge, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Facts and practical information

The Longfellow Bridge is a steel rib arch bridge spanning the Charles River to connect Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood with the Kendall Square area of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The bridge carries Massachusetts Route 3, US Route 3, the MBTA Red Line, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. The structure was originally known as the Cambridge Bridge, and a predecessor structure was known as the West Boston Bridge; Boston also continued to use "West Boston Bridge" officially for the new bridge. The bridge is also known to locals as the "Salt-and-Pepper Bridge" due to the shape of its central towers. ()

Alternative names: Length: 1767 ftWidth: 105 ftCoordinates: 42°21'41"N, 71°4'32"W

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Longfellow BridgeBeacon HillBoston 02142 United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Science, CambridgeSide, Charles River Esplanade, Lotta Fountain.

0.5 miNE
Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater
Museum of Science, Boston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Museum of Science stands as a beacon of exploration and education, capturing the imagination of visitors with its interactive exhibits and cutting-edge presentations. This esteemed institution is dedicated to making science...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
10 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
0.6 miSW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
15 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a lush urban oasis that offers city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling streets. This picturesque park stretches for three miles along the river, providing...
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Lotta Fountain, Boston
11 min walk • Lotta Fountain is a 1939 fountain and sculpture by artist Katharine Lane Weems and architects J. W. Ames and E. S. Dodge. It is installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.4 miE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Ether Dome, Boston
11 min walk • The Ether Dome is a surgical operating amphitheater in the Bulfinch Building at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It served as the hospital's operating room from its opening in 1821 until 1867.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Galaxy: Earth Sphere, Boston
12 min walk • Galaxy: Earth Sphere is a 1989 fountain and sculpture by Joe Davis, installed in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The artwork was designed to emit streams of low-temperature steam from time to time, but the pipes sourcing this emission have been broken for some time.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
12 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Arthur Fiedler Footbridge is a wheelchair accessible footbridge named after Arthur Fiedler in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~1600 ftS
Memorial
Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial, Boston
8 min walk • The Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial is a memorial commemorating Edwin Upton Curtis, installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1000 ftSE
Memorial
Charles Eliot Memorial, Boston
5 min walk • The Charles Eliot Memorial is a memorial commemorating landscape architect Charles Eliot, installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.4 miE
Museum, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Vilna Shul, Boston
12 min walk • The Vilna Shul is now a historic landmark building housing a cultural center, community center, and living museum. It was a synagogue and was built for an Orthodox congregation in 1919 by immigrants primarily from Vilna, Lithuania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Longfellow Bridge open?

Longfellow Bridge is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Longfellow Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Community Boating, Boston (5 min walk), Frances Appleton Bridge, Boston (5 min walk), Charles Eliot Memorial, Boston (5 min walk), Broad Canal, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to Longfellow Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Longfellow Bridge:

Metro

Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (14 min walk)

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (19 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (20 min walk)

Bus

Boylston St @ Berkeley St • Lines: 9 (19 min walk)
Arlington St @ Saint James Ave • Lines: 9 (20 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (20 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (25 min walk)