Peter Tufts House, Middlesex Fells Reservation

Name: Peter Tufts House
Address: Middlesex Fells Reservation, United States

#13 among attractions in Middlesex Fells Reservation

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The Peter Tufts House is a Colonial American house located in Medford, Massachusetts. It is thought to have been built between 1677 and 1678. Past historians considered it to be the oldest brick house in the United States, although that distinction belongs to Bacon's Castle, the 1665 plantation home of Virginian Arthur Allen. It is also believed to be, possibly, the oldest surviving house in the U.S. with a gambrel roof. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'42"N, 71°5'37"W

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Medford (Glenwood)Middlesex Fells Reservation United States

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Peter Tufts House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Salem Street Burying Ground, Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Medford Pipe Bridge.

1.4 miSE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
35 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, the Legoland Discovery Center offers a vibrant adventure for families and Lego enthusiasts alike. This indoor amusement park is a haven of creativity and fun, designed to ignite the imaginations of children and the young at...
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Salem Street Burying Ground, Middlesex Fells Reservation
22 min walk • Salem Street Burying Ground is a cemetery located at the intersection of Salem Street and Riverside Avenue in Medford, Massachusetts.
1.2 miS
Church
Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston
30 min walk • The Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church is a historic church building at 404 Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts.
1 miNW
Bridge
Medford Pipe Bridge, Middlesex Fells Reservation
27 min walk • The Medford Pipe Bridge is a historic plate girder pipeline bridge over the Mystic River, between S. Court St. and the Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, Massachusetts.
1.2 miE
Cemetery
Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank, Boston
31 min walk • Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank is a historic cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts, USA. It occupies a roughly rectangular parcel of land 3.3 acres in size, bounded by Medford and Green Streets, Converse Avenue and the Malden River on the west. It is the oldest cemetery in the city, established in 1649.
~1660 ftS
42°24'26"N • 71°5'32"W
Meadow Glen, Boston
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Isaac Royall House, Boston
24 min walk • The Isaac Royall House is a historic house located in Medford, Massachusetts, near Tufts University. The historic estate was founded by Bay Colony native Isaac Royall and is recognized as giving a face and life to the history and existence of slave quarters and slavery in Massachusetts.
0.8 miNW
City, Area
Medford, Boston
21 min walk • Medford is a city 6.7 miles northwest of downtown Boston on the Mystic River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2020 U.S. Census, Medford's population was 59,659. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Medford and Somerville border.
1.7 miSE
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Encore Boston Harbor, Boston
43 min walk • Encore Boston Harbor is a luxury resort and casino located in Everett, Massachusetts, and owned by Wynn Resorts. The resort is in a commercial-industrial area on the Mystic River, about 5 miles from downtown Boston. Its development rehabilitated a 33-acre parcel of land previously used for industrial purposes.
1.2 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
John B. Angier House, Middlesex Fells Reservation
32 min walk • The John B. Angier House is a historic house located at 129 High Street in Medford, Massachusetts.
1.2 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House, Boston
32 min walk • The Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House is an historic house in Somerville, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival house was built about 1840 for a Boston leather merchant and was one of the first residences of a commuter, rather than a farmer, in the Winter Hill neighborhood of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peter Tufts House?

Nearby attractions include Old Ship Street Historic District, Middlesex Fells Reservation (14 min walk), Medford, Boston (21 min walk), Salem Street Burying Ground, Middlesex Fells Reservation (22 min walk), Isaac Royall House, Boston (24 min walk).

How to get to Peter Tufts House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peter Tufts House:

Metro

Wellington • Lines: Orange (28 min walk)
Malden Center • Lines: Orange (37 min walk)

Train

Malden Center (37 min walk)