Milk Street, Boston

#1022 among attractions in Boston

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Milk Street is a street in the financial district of Boston, Massachusetts, which was one of Boston's earliest highways. The name "Milk Street" was most likely given to the street in 1708 due to a milk market at the location, although Grace Croft's 1952 work "History and Genealogy of Milk Family" instead proposes that Milk Street may have been named for John Milk, an early shipwright in Boston. The land was originally conveyed to his father, also John Milk, in October 1666. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'27"N, 71°3'17"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Milk Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Freedom Trail.

~1020 ftN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
5 min walk • Quincy Market is a historic marketplace in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that has become a beloved landmark and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Located in the city's downtown area, Quincy Market consists of a main building, Faneuil Hall, flanked by...
~1020 ftN
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
5 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
~920 ftNW
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
5 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~810 ftNW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
4 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~1750 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
9 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...
~1580 ftN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
~1030 ftW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
5 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.
~680 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture, Tower, Architecture
Custom House Tower, Boston
4 min walk • The Custom House Tower is a skyscraper in McKinley Square, in the Financial District neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The original building was constructed in 1837–47 and was designed by Ammi Burnham Young in the Greek Revival style.
~1020 ftW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
5 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.
~1730 ftW
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.
~620 ftW
Square
Post Office Square, Boston
4 min walk • Post Office Square in Boston, Massachusetts is a square located in the financial district at the intersection of Milk, Congress, Pearl and Water Streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Milk Street?

Nearby attractions include One Post Office Square, Boston (2 min walk), Custom House District, Boston (2 min walk), Congress Street, Boston (3 min walk), Exchange Place, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Milk Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Milk Street:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (4 min walk)
Aquarium • Lines: Blue (6 min walk)

Bus

Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (5 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (8 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (10 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (11 min walk)
Boston North Station (19 min walk)