Charles River Dam, Boston

Name: Charles River Dam
Address: Boston, United States

#190 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Charles River Dam is a flood control structure on the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts, located just downstream of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, near Lovejoy Wharf, on the former location of the Warren Bridge. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'7"N, 71°3'40"W

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North EndBoston United States

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Charles River Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, TD Garden, USS Constitution.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
17 min walk • Quincy Market is a historic marketplace in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that has become a beloved landmark and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Located in the city's downtown area, Quincy Market consists of a main building, Faneuil Hall, flanked by...
0.7 miSE
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
17 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
~890 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
5 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
~1880 ftNE
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
10 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
14 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
~640 ftW
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
~1450 ftNW
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
8 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~1620 ftW
Park
Nashua Street Park, Boston
8 min walk • Nashua Street Park is a park in Boston, along the Charles River, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1570 ftN
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
8 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1600 ftE
Cemetery, Historical place
Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
8 min walk • Copp's Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1659, it was originally named "North Burying Ground", and was the city's second cemetery.
~330 ftE
Bridge
Charlestown Bridge, Boston
2 min walk • The Charlestown Bridge, officially named the North Washington Street Bridge, is located in Boston and spans the Charles River. As the river's easternmost crossing, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Charlestown and the North End.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles River Dam?

Nearby attractions include Warren Bridge, Boston (2 min walk), Charlestown Bridge, Boston (2 min walk), Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston (4 min walk), Paul Revere Park, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Charles River Dam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles River Dam:

Train

Boston North Station (5 min walk)
Boston South Station (31 min walk)

Metro

North Station • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (6 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (12 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (23 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (25 min walk)