Central Burying Ground, Boston

Name: Central Burying Ground
Address: Boston, United States

#123 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Central Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established on Boston Common in 1756. It is located on Boylston Street between Tremont Street and Charles Street. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'10"N, 71°3'57"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Central Burying Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Opera House, Parkman Plaza, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Bagheera Fountain.

~960 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~1080 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
6 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~960 ftN
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
5 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common at Boston, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was erected in memory of Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who died in the American Civil War.
~990 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~770 ftW
Memorial
Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston
4 min walk • The Marvin E. Goody Memorial by Joan Goody is installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The red granite and Dakota mahogany memorial was dedicated in 1984, having been funded by Friends of the Public Garden and Common.
~670 ftW
Square
Park Square, Boston
4 min walk • Park Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts is bounded by Stuart, Charles Street South, Boylston, and Arlington Streets. It is the home of the Boston Four Seasons Hotel, the Boston Park Plaza, and nearly a dozen restaurants.
~510 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Parkman Bandstand, Boston
3 min walk • The Parkman Bandstand is a landmark bandstand located on the eastern side of the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~870 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Wilbur Theatre, Boston
5 min walk • The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music.
~550 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a 1903 Beaux Arts style theater, designed by the architect John Galen Howard. Originally built for theatre, it was one of three theaters commissioned in Boston by Eben Dyer Jordan, son of the founder of Jordan Marsh, a Boston-based chain of department stores.
~1070 ftW
Park, Boat tours, Tours
Swan Boats, Boston
6 min walk • The Swan Boats are a fleet of pontoon pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since become a cultural icon for the city. They operate beginning the second weekend of April and ending the third weekend in September.
~910 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Boston
5 min walk • Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Boston on Washington Street, between Avery and West Streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central Burying Ground?

Nearby attractions include Emerson College, Boston (1 min walk), Colonial Theatre, Boston (2 min walk), Piano Row District, Boston (2 min walk), Steinert Hall, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Central Burying Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Burying Ground:

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (2 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St @ Boylston Station • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (4 min walk)

Metro

Chinatown • Lines: Orange (5 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (15 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (16 min walk)