Boston Fish Pier, Boston

Name: Boston Fish Pier
Address: Boston, United States

#603 among attractions in Boston

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The Boston Fish Pier is the central site for the fishing industry based in Boston, Massachusetts. Located on Northern Avenue in South Boston in Boston's Inner Harbor, the pier has played this role since its establishment in 1910. In the 1920s, it was home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the eastern United States, processing 250 million pounds of fish. The pier and its associated buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 42°20'57"N, 71°2'22"W

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South Boston (D Street - West Broadway)Boston United States

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Day trips

Boston Fish Pier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Institute of Contemporary Art.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
28 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...
1.1 miNW
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
28 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...
1.1 miNW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
29 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.
~1660 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
9 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston is a beacon of modern art in a city known for its rich historical tapestry. Situated in the vibrant Seaport District, the museum stands out with its cutting-edge architecture and waterfront setting, offering...
1.1 miNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
29 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
1.1 miW
Cycling, Bike path
South Bay Harbor Trail, Boston
28 min walk • The South Bay Harbor Trail is a mixed-use path in Boston, Massachusetts opened in 2011 The rail trail extends from Ruggles Station along Melnea Cass Boulevard, across Massachusetts Avenue, along Biosquare Drive near the Massachusetts Avenue Connector, under the Southeast...
0.6 miW
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
15 min walk • Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States.
0.4 miSW
Convention center
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston
11 min walk • The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is an exhibition center in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is among the largest exhibition centers in the Northeastern United States, with approximately 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space.
0.8 miN
Ship
United States lightship Nantucket, Boston
22 min walk • United States lightship Nantucket is a National Historic Landmark lightship that served at the Lightship Nantucket position. She was the last serving lightship and at time of its application as a landmark, one of only two capable of moving under their own power.
~950 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston
5 min walk • The Leader Bank Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater located in Boston, Massachusetts, used for concerts. It seats 5,000. Its season runs from May until October. The venue originally opened in August 1994 near Fan Pier.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
17 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Fish Pier?

Nearby attractions include Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston (5 min walk), Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall, Boston (8 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston (9 min walk), Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, Boston (10 min walk).

How to get to Boston Fish Pier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston Fish Pier:

Bus

Summer St @ D St • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (21 min walk)
Boston North Station (43 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (22 min walk)
Aquarium • Lines: Blue (25 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (33 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (34 min walk)