Rindge Towers, Arlington

Name: Rindge Towers
Address: 388 Rindge Avenue, Arlington, United States

#25 among attractions in Arlington

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

Rindge Towers is an affordable housing development in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Completed in 1970, the three 22-story towers make up a 777-unit apartment complex located in close proximity to the Alewife MBTA station at the terminus of the Red Line. The towers are named for Frederick H. Rindge, the philanthropist who funded construction of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Cambridge City Hall, and the Cambridge Public Library. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'38"N, 71°8'21"W

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388 Rindge AvenueCambridge (North Cambridge)Arlington United States

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Day trips

Rindge Towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.3 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
1.8 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
45 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
0.4 miNE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
10 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
1 miE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
26 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
22 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.4 miNW
Park, Trail
Alewife Brook Reservation, Boston
11 min walk • Alewife Brook Reservation is a Massachusetts state park and urban wild located in Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. The park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and was established in 1900.
0.5 miE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
13 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
0.8 miS
Street
Fresh Pond Parkway, Belmont
20 min walk • Fresh Pond Parkway is an historic park and parkway, found in the westernmost neighborhoods of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parkway was built in 1899 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
0.4 miS
Park
Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont
10 min walk • Thomas W. Danehy Park is a park in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its eastern entrance is at 99 Sherman Street. It is bounded on the north by the MBTA Fitchburg Line and to the west by Fresh Pond Mall.
0.4 miSW
Street
Alewife Brook Parkway, Belmont
11 min walk • Alewife Brook Parkway is a short parkway in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
22 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rindge Towers?

Nearby attractions include Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston (10 min walk), Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont (10 min walk), Alewife Brook Parkway, Belmont (11 min walk), Alewife Brook Reservation, Boston (11 min walk).

How to get to Rindge Towers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rindge Towers:

Metro

Alewife • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (5 min walk)
Pleasant St @ Gould Rd • Lines: 67 (38 min walk)

Train

Porter (29 min walk)