Ted Williams Tunnel, Boston

Name: Ted Williams Tunnel
Address: Boston, United States

#1148 among attractions in Boston

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The Ted Williams Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Boston, Massachusetts. The third in the city to travel under Boston Harbor, with the Sumner Tunnel and the Callahan Tunnel, it carries the final segment of Interstate 90 from South Boston towards its eastern terminus at Route 1A in East Boston, slightly beyond Logan International Airport. The tunnel is named after the former Boston Red Sox's baseball legend and U.S. Marine Aviation veteran Ted Williams. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'12"N, 71°1'42"W

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Ted Williams Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New England Aquarium, Institute of Contemporary Art, Piers Park, Boston Children's Museum.

1.2 miW
Zoo
New England Aquarium, Boston
31 min walk • The New England Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary nestled in the heart of Boston, offering an immersive experience into the underwater world. Established in 1969, this aquatic institution has grown to become one of the premier attractions in the city, drawing...
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
20 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...
0.9 miNW
Park, Body of water, Playground
Piers Park, Boston
23 min walk • Piers Park is a public park owned by Massport located on the southwest side of East Boston, overlooking Boston Harbor and downtown Boston.
1.1 miW
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
28 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.
1 miSW
Convention center
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston
27 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.
0.6 miNW
Ship
United States lightship Nantucket, Boston
17 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.
0.5 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston
14 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.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
32 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.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Boston
31 min walk • The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Northern Avenue Bridge, Boston
28 min walk • The Northern Avenue Bridge, also known as the Old Northern Avenue Bridge, is a bridge that spans Fort Point Channel Boston, Massachusetts.
0.8 miSW
Harbor
Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, Boston
21 min walk • Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, formerly known as the Boston Marine Industrial Park, is an industrial park which has been created on the Commonwealth Flats in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ted Williams Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston (14 min walk), Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall, Boston (14 min walk), Boston Fish Pier, Boston (17 min walk), United States lightship Nantucket, Boston (17 min walk).

How to get to Ted Williams Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ted Williams Tunnel:

Bus

Summer St @ Dry Dock Ave • Lines: 7 (21 min walk)
E 1st St @ P St • Lines: 9 (27 min walk)

Metro

Maverick • Lines: Blue (32 min walk)