Storrow Drive, Boston

#472 among attractions in Boston

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Storrow Drive, officially James Jackson Storrow Memorial Drive, is a major crosstown parkway in Boston, Massachusetts, running east–west along the southern bank of the Charles River. It is restricted to cars; trucks and buses are not permitted on it, while pedestrian access is available via walking paths on the Charles River side of the road. Boston drivers use the route for quick access to downtown locations. ()

Length: 1.98 miCoordinates: 42°21'4"N, 71°5'34"W

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Storrow Drive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Newbury Comics.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
0.4 miSW
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
10 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
~1980 ftSW
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
~1850 ftSE
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
9 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
0.4 miN
Bridge
Harvard Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • Spanning the Charles River and connecting the cities of Boston and Cambridge, the Harvard Bridge is an integral part of the area's infrastructure and a historic landmark in its own right. The bridge, which carries Massachusetts Avenue across the river, is a vital link...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
14 min walk • The Prudential Center is an enclosed shopping mall within the mixed-use Prudential Center complex in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
~820 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston
4 min walk • Leif Eriksson is an outdoor statue by Anne Whitney at the west end of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Installed in 1887, it was the first public sculpture to honor the Norse explorer in the New World.
~1820 ftSE
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
9 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
0.5 miSE
Convention center
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
12 min walk • The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston was built in 1988 from a design by architects Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood. It replaced the John B.
0.6 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
15 min walk • The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002. It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center.
0.5 miW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
14 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Storrow Drive?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston (4 min walk), Bowker Overpass, Boston (5 min walk), Kenmore Square, Boston (6 min walk), Fenway Studios, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to Storrow Drive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Storrow Drive:

Light rail

Kenmore • Lines: B, C, D (5 min walk)
Hynes Convention Center • Lines: B, C, D (9 min walk)

Bus

Kenmore Station Busway • Lines: 57 (6 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St • Lines: 1, Ct1 (6 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (11 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (25 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (22 min walk)
Kendall/MIT • Lines: Red (23 min walk)