City Hall Plaza, Boston

Name: City Hall Plaza
Address: 1 City Hall Square, Boston, United States

#75 among attractions in Boston

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City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, public space in the Government Center area of the city. The architectural firm Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles designed the plaza in 1962 to accompany Boston's new City Hall building. The multi-level, irregularly shaped plaza consists of red brick and concrete. The Government Center MBTA station is located beneath the plaza; its entrance is at the southwest corner of the plaza. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'38"N, 71°3'33"W

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1 City Hall SquareDowntown BostonBoston United States

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City Hall Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1160 ftE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
6 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...
~1160 ftE
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
6 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...
~810 ftSE
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
4 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.
~940 ftSE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
5 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.
~890 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
5 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...
~310 ftE
Multi-level concrete space for events
Boston City Hall, Boston
2 min walk • Boston City Hall stands as a prominent feature of the city's landscape, embodying both the administrative heart of Boston and a striking example of Brutalist architecture. Located in the Government Center area of downtown Boston, this building has served as the seat of...
~290 ftSW
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Government Center, Boston
2 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~550 ftNE
Monuments and statues, History museum, Museum
New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston
3 min walk • The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
~680 ftE
Park
Boston National Historical Park, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that showcase Boston's role in the American Revolution. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1974.
~890 ftE
Street
Merchants Row, Boston
5 min walk • Merchants Row in Boston, Massachusetts is a short street extending from State Street to Faneuil Hall Square in the Financial District. Since the 17th century it has been a place of commercial activity. It sits close to Long Wharf and Dock Square, hubs of shipping and trade through the 19th century.
~440 ftN
Tower
John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston
3 min walk • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Federal Building is a United States federal government office building located in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to City Hall Plaza and diagonally across from Boston City Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Hall Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Government Center, Boston (2 min walk), Boston City Hall, Boston (2 min walk), John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston (3 min walk), New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to City Hall Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Hall Plaza:

Metro

Government Center • Lines: Blue (2 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (2 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (4 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (10 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (10 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (11 min walk)
Boston South Station (17 min walk)