Second Church, Boston

#412 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Second Church in Boston, Massachusetts, was first a Congregational church, and then beginning in 1802, a Unitarian church. The congregation occupied a number of successive locations around town, including North Square, Hanover Street, Copley Square, and the Fenway. Ministers included Michael Powell, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. In 1970 it merged with Boston's First Church. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'49"N, 71°6'18"W

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Day trips

Second Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Agganis Arena.

0.4 miE
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
11 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
~1840 ftE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.5 miSE
Art treasures in a Venetian-style palace
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a unique cultural gem that transports visitors into a world of art, beauty, and history. Founded by the eponymous art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
17 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.8 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
21 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
13 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~40 ftE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
1 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
13 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~1200 ftN
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
6 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
~1500 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
8 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.
0.5 miE
Square, Neighbourhood
Kenmore Square, Boston
13 min walk • Kenmore Square is a square in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, consisting of the intersection of several main avenues as well as several other cross streets, and Kenmore station, an MBTA subway stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Second Church?

Nearby attractions include Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston (1 min walk), Warren Towers, Boston (5 min walk), Peter Fuller Building, Boston (6 min walk), Tsai Performance Center, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to Second Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Second Church:

Bus

Park Dr @ Beacon St • Lines: 47 (1 min walk)
Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St • Lines: 57 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Fenway • Lines: D (4 min walk)
Saint Mary's Street • Lines: C (4 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (8 min walk)
Ruggles (28 min walk)

Metro

Ruggles • Lines: Orange (28 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (30 min walk)