USS Cassin Young, Boston

Name: USS Cassin Young
Address: 198 3rd St, Boston, 02129, United States
Telephone: +1 617-242-5601

#490 among attractions in Boston

Military museum, Ship, Museum

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Facts and practical information

USS Cassin Young is a Fletcher-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy named for Captain Cassin Young, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and killed in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°22'24"N, 71°3'19"W

Address

198 3rd StCharlestown (Thompson Square - Bunker Hill)Boston 02129 United States

Contact

+1 617-242-5601

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USS Cassin Young – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Faneuil Hall, TD Garden, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument.

0.9 miS
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
23 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...
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
14 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.
~430 ftSW
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
3 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
~1890 ftNW
Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Monument, Boston
10 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...
0.8 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
21 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...
0.5 miS
Launch point for Paul Revere's ride
Old North Church, Boston
13 min walk • The Old North Church, officially known as Christ Church in the City of Boston, is an enduring emblem of American history, nestled in the heart of Boston's North End. Built in 1723, this historic church is Boston's oldest surviving church building and a pivotal site in...
~1180 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Boston Navy Yard, Boston
6 min walk • Steeped in American naval history, the Boston Navy Yard, also known as the Charlestown Navy Yard, stands as a testament to the nation's maritime past. Located along the historic waterfront of Boston, Massachusetts, this former shipyard is now a prominent museum that...
~290 ftN
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
USS Constitution Museum, Boston
2 min walk • The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.
0.5 miW
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
12 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~1970 ftW
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
10 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.4 miS
Cemetery, Historical place
Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
11 min walk • Copp's Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1659, it was originally named "North Burying Ground", and was the city's second cemetery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is USS Cassin Young open?

USS Cassin Young is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to USS Cassin Young?

Nearby attractions include USS Constitution Museum, Boston (2 min walk), USS Constitution, Boston (3 min walk), Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park, Boston (4 min walk), Massachusetts Korean War Memorial, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to USS Cassin Young by public transport?

The nearest stations to USS Cassin Young:

Train

Boston North Station (16 min walk)

Metro

North Station • Lines: Orange (16 min walk)
Community College • Lines: Orange (20 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (16 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (20 min walk)