Berkeley Building, Boston

Name: Berkeley Building
Address: 200 Berkeley St, Boston, United States
Telephone: +1 617-536-5487

#1033 among attractions in Boston

Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Berkeley Building is a 26-story, 495-foot building located at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is the second of the three John Hancock buildings built in Boston; it was succeeded by the John Hancock Tower. The building is known for the weather beacon at its summit, which displays distinctive light patterns as weather forecasts. The Berkeley Building is the 20th-tallest building in the city. ()

Completed: 1947 (77 years ago)Floors: 26Coordinates: 42°21'5"N, 71°4'19"W

Address

200 Berkeley StBack BayBoston United States

Contact

+1 617-536-5487

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Day trips

Berkeley Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Café, Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge.

~1140 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
6 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
~1090 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Trinity Church, Boston
6 min walk • Trinity Church, a cornerstone of Boston's architectural and spiritual landscape, stands as a testament to both history and craftsmanship. Nestled in the city's vibrant Back Bay area, the church is a focal point for residents and visitors alike.
~1230 ftSW
Square, Farmer's market
Copley Square, Boston
6 min walk • Copley Square, nestled in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This public square is bordered by some of the most significant buildings in Boston, including the historic Trinity Church, the...
~1110 ftNE
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge is a charming pedestrian bridge that offers a picturesque passage over the lagoon within the city's historic Public Garden. This elegant bridge is not only a functional walkway but also a beloved icon...
~800 ftN
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Boston, the Boy and Bird Fountain offers a tranquil retreat to both locals and tourists alike. This charming sculpture, which is both a work of art and a functional fountain, is located in the city's vibrant public garden space.
~890 ftN
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Small Child Fountain, also known as Baby Fountain, is a fountain and sculpture by Mary E. Moore, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1230 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
6 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.
~1630 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
8 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~1210 ftN
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
6 min walk • The Ether Monument, also known as The Good Samaritan, is a statue and fountain near the northwest corner of Boston's Public Garden, near the intersection of Arlington Street and Marlborough Street. It commemorates the use of ether in anesthesia.
~1340 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
7 min walk • Triton Babies Fountain is a fountain and sculpture by Anna Coleman Ladd, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It features a bronze sculpture, cast in 1922, that depicts a boy and girl and measures approximately 2 ft. 3 in. x 19 in. x 39 in.
~600 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Covenant, Boston
3 min walk • The Church of the Covenant is a historic church at 67 Newbury Street in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A National Historic Landmark, it was built in 1865-1867 by the Central Congregational Church, and is now affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and the United Church of Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berkeley Building?

Nearby attractions include Robert Klein Gallery, Boston (2 min walk), Emmanuel Church, Boston (3 min walk), Church of the Covenant, Boston (3 min walk), John Hancock Tower, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Berkeley Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berkeley Building:

Bus

Boylston St @ Berkeley St • Lines: 9 (1 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Arlington St • Lines: 504, 55 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (1 min walk)
Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)

Metro

Back Bay • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (9 min walk)
Boston South Station (22 min walk)