John Hancock Building, Boston

#744 among attractions in Boston

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Four buildings in Boston, Massachusetts, have been known as the "John Hancock Building". All were built by the John Hancock Insurance companies. References to the John Hancock building usually refer to the 60-story, sleek glass building on Clarendon Street also known as the John Hancock Tower or Hancock Place. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'54"N, 71°4'30"W

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Back BayBoston United States

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John Hancock Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Copley Place, Club Café, Trinity Church, Copley Square.

~800 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
4 min walk • Copley Place, nestled in the historic heart of Boston, stands as an upscale shopping haven that caters to the discerning tastes of both locals and visitors alike. This premier shopping center, located in the vibrant Back Bay area, offers a luxurious shopping experience...
~690 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
4 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...
~600 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Trinity Church, Boston
3 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.
~650 ftNW
Square, Farmer's market
Copley Square, Boston
4 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...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
10 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.
~1020 ftNW
Gothic church with music services
Old South Church, Boston
5 min walk • Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic United Church of Christ congregation first organized in 1669. Its present building was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
~1540 ftNW
Street, Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
8 min walk • Commonwealth Avenue is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. It begins at the western edge of the Boston Public Garden, and continues west through the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Allston, Brighton and Chestnut Hill.
~940 ftW
Library
Boston Public Library, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston Public Library is a municipal public library system in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, founded in 1848.
~1410 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Covenant, Boston
7 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.
~1180 ftNW
Museum
Copley Society of Art, Boston
6 min walk • The Copley Society of art is America's oldest non-profit art association. It was founded in 1879 by the first graduating class of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and continues to play an important role in promoting its member artists and the visual arts in Boston.
~1510 ftNW
Memorial
Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial, Boston
8 min walk • The Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial commemorates victims of the Hotel Vendome fire. It is installed along Boston's Commonwealth Avenue Mall, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The work was designed by the artist Ted Clausen and landscape architect Peter White.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Hancock Building?

Nearby attractions include YWCA Boston building, Boston (1 min walk), 101 Clarendon Street, Boston (2 min walk), Trinity Church, Boston (3 min walk), Copley Square, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to John Hancock Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Hancock Building:

Bus

Stuart St @ Dartmouth St • Lines: 502, 504 (2 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St • Lines: 504, 55, 9 (3 min walk)

Metro

Back Bay • Lines: Orange (2 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (15 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (2 min walk)
Boston South Station (27 min walk)

Light rail

Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)