Lechmere Square, Boston

Name: Lechmere Square
Address: Boston, United States

#119 among attractions in Boston

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Lechmere Square is located at the intersection of Cambridge Street and First Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was originally named for the Colonial-era landowner Richard Lechmere, a Loyalist who returned to England at the beginning of the American Revolution. His lands were later seized by the new American government. The shoreline is shown as "Lechmere's Point" on Revolutionary War maps, and was the landing point for British troops en route to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'15"N, 71°4'34"W

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Cambridge (East Cambridge)Boston United States

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Lechmere Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Museum of Science, CambridgeSide, Galvin Memorial Park.

0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
23 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
0.4 miSE
Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater
Museum of Science, Boston
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Museum of Science stands as a beacon of exploration and education, capturing the imagination of visitors with its interactive exhibits and cutting-edge presentations. This esteemed institution is dedicated to making science...
~1430 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
7 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
0.6 miE
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
16 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
0.5 miSE
Park
Nashua Street Park, Boston
14 min walk • Nashua Street Park is a park in Boston, along the Charles River, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.5 miE
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
14 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
0.8 miS
42°21'36"N • 71°4'23"W
Community Boating, Boston
20 min walk • Sailing, Boat rental, Classes and workshops
0.9 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston
25 min walk • The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade in the Back Bay section of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1939–1940, it is one of the city's prominent examples of Art Deco architecture.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Leverett Circle Connector Bridge, Boston
16 min walk • The Leverett Circle Connector Bridge is a highway bridge over the Charles River, carrying two lanes each of northbound and southbound traffic.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
List Visual Arts Center, Boston
24 min walk • Established in 1950, the List Visual Arts Center is the contemporary art museum of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
~450 ftS
Canal
Lechmere Canal Park, Boston
3 min walk • Lechmere Canal is a short canal in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It opens onto the Charles River and used to be an active port for Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lechmere Square?

Nearby attractions include Lechmere Canal Park, Boston (3 min walk), East Cambridge Historic District, Boston (7 min walk), Building at 42 Edward J. Lopez Avenue, Boston (8 min walk), Winter Street Historic District, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Lechmere Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lechmere Square:

Metro

Community College • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)
Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (20 min walk)

Bus

Cambridge St @ Carter St • Lines: 91 (21 min walk)
Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (21 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (23 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (29 min walk)