Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Name: Massachusetts Avenue
Address: Boston, United States

#536 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Massachusetts Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Boston, Massachusetts, and several cities and towns northwest of Boston. According to Boston magazine, "Its 16 miles of blacktop run from gritty industrial zones to verdant suburbia, passing gentrified brownstones, college campuses and bustling commercial strips." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'21"N, 71°4'48"W

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Massachusetts Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Copley Place, Matthews Arena, The First Church of Christ.

~830 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
4 min walk • Wally's Cafe, located in the historic city of Boston, United States, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of jazz. Founded in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcott, this intimate venue is one of the oldest family-owned and operated jazz clubs in existence.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
15 min walk • Copley Place, nestled in the historic heart of Boston, stands as an upscale shopping haven that caters to the discerning tastes of both locals and visitors alike. This premier shopping center, located in the vibrant Back Bay area, offers a luxurious shopping experience...
~1430 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
7 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
0.4 miNW
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
12 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
~1780 ftNW
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
9 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
0.4 miNW
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
10 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston
15 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston and is the largest Roman Catholic church in New England.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
14 min walk • The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
11 min walk • Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus in Boston as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington;...
0.4 miN
Modernist architecture
177 Huntington, Boston
11 min walk • 177 Huntington is a 355-foot-tall Brutalist skyscraper located in the Christian Science Center in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The building, opened in 1973, originally served as the Christian Science world headquarters. In 2012, it was leased by Beacon Capital Partners, undergoing renovations soon after.
~1820 ftNW
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
9 min walk • Jordan Hall is a 1,051-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall. It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Chester Square, Boston (2 min walk), Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Boston (6 min walk), Matthews Arena, Boston (7 min walk), Frederick Douglass Square Historic District, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Massachusetts Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Avenue:

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave & Massachusetts Ave Station (7 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (14 min walk)

Light rail

Symphony • Lines: E (10 min walk)
Prudential • Lines: E (12 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (13 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (17 min walk)