Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston

Name: Melnea Cass Boulevard
Address: Boston, United States

#814 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Melnea Cass Boulevard is a street in Boston, Massachusetts, running perpendicular to the line between Dudley Square in Roxbury and the South End. It is named after local community and civil rights activist Melnea Cass. The road's right-of-way was originally planned to be part of Interstate 695, until its cancellation. There is also an MBTA Silver Line station named Melnea Cass Boulevard on this street. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'2"N, 71°4'55"W

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Roxbury (Lower Roxbury)Boston United States

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Melnea Cass Boulevard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, New England Conservatory of Music, Snell Library.

0.5 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
12 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.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
14 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
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
12 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;...
0.5 miNW
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Church
First Church in Roxbury, Boston
13 min walk • The First Church in Roxbury, also known as the First Church of Roxbury is the current headquarters of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry. A church on this site has been in use since 1632 when early English settlers built the first meetinghouse.
~1580 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Dudley Station Historic District, Boston
8 min walk • Dudley Station Historic District is a historic district on Washington, Warren, and Dudley Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Roxbury Heritage State Park, Boston
13 min walk • Roxbury Heritage State Park is a history-themed heritage park in the oldest part of Roxbury, a former town annexed in 1868 by Boston, Massachusetts.
0.4 miS
Square
Nubian Square, Boston
10 min walk • Nubian Square is the primary commercial center of the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located at the intersection of Dudley Street and Washington Street.
~740 ftS
Cemetery
Eliot Burying Ground, Boston
4 min walk • Eliot Burying Ground is a historic seventeenth-century graveyard at Eustis and Washington Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It occupies a roughly triangular lot of 0.8 acres. Founded in 1630, the cemetery is the oldest in Roxbury. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.6 miNE
Park
Blackstone Square, Boston
15 min walk • Blackstone and Franklin Squares are public parks located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melnea Cass Boulevard?

Nearby attractions include Eliot Burying Ground, Boston (4 min walk), Ascension-Caproni Historic District, Boston (4 min walk), Frederick Douglass Square Historic District, Boston (5 min walk), Lower Roxbury Historic District, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Melnea Cass Boulevard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melnea Cass Boulevard:

Bus

Washington St @ Williams St • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Melnea Cass Blvd @ Harrison Ave • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (11 min walk)
Newmarket (24 min walk)

Metro

Ruggles • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Light rail

Northeastern • Lines: E (15 min walk)
Symphony • Lines: E (17 min walk)