Hooper–Lee–Nichols House, Boston

Name: Hooper–Lee–Nichols House
Address: Boston, United States

#357 among attractions in Boston

Museum, History museum

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The Hooper–Lee–Nichols House is an historic Colonial American house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Initially constructed in 1685 and enlarged and remodeled many times thereafter, it is located at 159 Brattle Street in Cambridge. It is the second-oldest house in the city. The house is now headquarters for the Cambridge Historical Society, which provides tours several times a week. ()

Built: 1685 (339 years ago)Coordinates: 42°22'39"N, 71°8'3"W

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Cambridge (West Cambridge)Boston United States

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Hooper–Lee–Nichols House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

0.8 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Boston
19 min walk • The Bright-Landry Hockey Center is a 3,095-seat ice-hockey arena in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to the Harvard University Crimson men's and women's ice hockey teams. It is named for Alec Bright '19, a former hockey player. In 1956, the Donald C.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Belmont
11 min walk • The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution, concentrating on astrophysical studies including galactic and extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, solar, earth and planetary sciences, theory and instrumentation, using observations...
0.8 miE
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
20 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
19 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
0.4 miE
Historic poet's home and war headquarters
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Boston
11 min walk • The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
16 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Eliot Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Eliot Bridge is a bridge over the Charles River between Cambridge, Massachusetts and Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. It connects Soldiers Field Road in Allston with Gerry's Landing Road, Memorial Drive, Greenough Boulevard, and the Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge.
~1820 ftE
Neighbourhood
West Cambridge, Belmont
9 min walk • West Cambridge, also known as "Area 10", is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is bounded by the Charles River on the south, JFK Street on the east, Concord Avenue on the north, and Fresh Pond, Aberdeen Avenue, and the Watertown line on the west.
0.4 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Harvard College Observatory, Boston
11 min walk • The Harvard College Observatory is an institution managing a complex of buildings and multiple instruments used for astronomical research by the Harvard University Department of Astronomy. It is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, and was founded in 1839.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hooper–Lee–Nichols House?

Nearby attractions include Hubbard Park Historic District, Belmont (4 min walk), J.A. Noyes House, Belmont (5 min walk), Building at 259 Mount Auburn Street, Belmont (6 min walk), Edward Dodge House, Belmont (7 min walk).

How to get to Hooper–Lee–Nichols House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hooper–Lee–Nichols House:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (21 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (28 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (22 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (23 min walk)

Train

Porter (28 min walk)