Lechmere Canal Park, Boston

Name: Lechmere Canal Park
Address: Boston, United States

#299 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Lechmere Canal is a short canal in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It opens onto the Charles River and used to be an active port for Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'11"N, 71°4'34"W

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Cambridge (East Cambridge)Boston United States

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Lechmere Canal Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Museum of Science, CambridgeSide, Ether Dome.

0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
22 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
~1910 ftSE
Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater
Museum of Science, Boston
10 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...
~990 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
5 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 miSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Ether Dome, Boston
16 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.
0.6 miS
Bridge, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Longfellow Bridge, Boston
15 min walk • 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.
~450 ftN
Square
Lechmere Square, Boston
3 min walk • Lechmere Square is located at the intersection of Cambridge Street and First Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was originally named for the Colonial-era landowner Richard Lechmere, a Loyalist who returned to England at the beginning of the American Revolution.
0.5 miE
Park
Nashua Street Park, Boston
13 min walk • Nashua Street Park is a park in Boston, along the Charles River, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.5 miE
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
13 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
0.7 miS
42°21'36"N • 71°4'23"W
Community Boating, Boston
18 min walk • Sailing, Boat rental, Classes and workshops
0.9 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston
23 min walk • The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade in the Back Bay section of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1939–1940, it is one of the city's prominent examples of Art Deco architecture.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Leverett Circle Connector Bridge, Boston
15 min walk • The Leverett Circle Connector Bridge is a highway bridge over the Charles River, carrying two lanes each of northbound and southbound traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lechmere Canal Park?

Nearby attractions include Lechmere Square, Boston (3 min walk), Building at 42 Edward J. Lopez Avenue, Boston (7 min walk), East Cambridge Historic District, Boston (7 min walk), East Cambridge, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Lechmere Canal Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lechmere Canal Park:

Metro

Community College • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)
Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (16 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (19 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (22 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (27 min walk)

Bus

Cambridge St @ Carter St • Lines: 91 (23 min walk)
Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (23 min walk)