Summer Street, Boston

Name: Summer Street
Address: 262 Summer St, Boston, United States

#554 among attractions in Boston

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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. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'14"N, 71°3'30"W

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262 Summer StDowntown BostonBoston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Opera House, Old South Meeting House, Modern Theatre.

~810 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
4 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...
~1220 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
6 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~1130 ftN
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
6 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.
~1060 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
6 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.
~1190 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Boston
6 min walk • Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Boston on Washington Street, between Avery and West Streets.
~1080 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
6 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.
~290 ftN
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
2 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.
~1110 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
6 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~1050 ftNE
Street
Federal Street, Boston
6 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.
~820 ftSE
Square, Park
Dewey Square, Boston
4 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.
~350 ftNE
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
2 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 Summer Street?

Nearby attractions include Church Green Buildings Historic District, Boston (1 min walk), St. Anthony Shrine, Boston (2 min walk), Bedford Block, Boston (2 min walk), Winthrop Square, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Summer Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Summer Street:

Bus

Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (1 min walk)
Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (4 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (4 min walk)
South Station • Lines: Red (6 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (6 min walk)
Boston North Station (23 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (9 min walk)