Winthrop Beach, Boston

Name: Winthrop Beach
Address: Boston, United States

#1159 among attractions in Boston

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Winthrop Beach is the main beach of Winthrop, Massachusetts. It is located along Winthrop Shore Drive, spanning the roadway. The beach begins off Crest Avenue at an area known as the "Green Bars", named for the green railings along the seawall. The beach ends at the base of Water Tower Hill. The ocean has five wave breakers known as the "Five Sisters" offshore to protect nearby neighborhoods from the large swells that occur during storms. ()

Established: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 42°22'18"N, 70°58'6"W

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Winthrop (Cottage Hill)Boston United States

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Winthrop Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Banks, Winthrop, Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Snake Island.

1.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Banks, Boston
28 min walk • Fort Banks was a U.S. Coast Artillery fort located in Winthrop, Massachusetts. It served to defend Boston Harbor from enemy attack from the sea and was built in the 1809 during what is known as the Endicott period, a time in which the coast defenses of the United States were seriously expanded and upgraded with new technology.
0.8 miW
City, Area
Winthrop, Boston
21 min walk • Winthrop is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 19,316 at the 2020 census. Winthrop is an ocean-side suburban community in Greater Boston situated at the north entrance to Boston Harbor, close to Logan International Airport.
0.9 miNW
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant
24 min walk • The Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District encompasses the historic center of the city of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Although the area was settled early in Massachusetts history, the Winthrop peninsula remained sparsely populated until the 19th century.
0.7 miSW
Island
Snake Island, Boston
18 min walk • Snake Island, also known as Bare Island, is an island in Boston Harbor. The island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and is situated in the inner harbor between the town of Winthrop and the reclaimed land that forms Logan International Airport.
~420 ftS
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Winthrop Shore Drive, Nahant
3 min walk • Winthrop Shore Drive is a historic parkway in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The mile-long parkway runs through the Winthrop Beach Reservation, and is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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Which popular attractions are close to Winthrop Beach?

Nearby attractions include Winthrop Shore Drive, Nahant (3 min walk), Snake Island, Boston (18 min walk), Winthrop, Boston (21 min walk), Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant (24 min walk).

Winthrop Beach, Boston

Facts and practical information

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Winthrop Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Banks, Boston

Winthrop, Boston

Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant

Snake Island, Boston

Winthrop Shore Drive, Nahant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Winthrop Beach?