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Thompson Square, Boston

#260 among attractions in Boston

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Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°22'31"N, 71°3'52"W
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Charlestown (Thompson Square - Bunker Hill)Boston United States

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Thompson Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, USS Constitution, CambridgeSide, Bunker Hill Monument.

  • td garden boston0.7 miS
    Sport venue, Sport

    TD Garden, Boston

    18 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.

  • uss constitution boston0.4 miSE
    Ship

    USS Constitution, Boston

    12 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.

  • cambridgeside boston0.8 miSW
    Shopping, Shopping centre

    CambridgeSide, Boston

    22 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...

  • bunker hill monument boston~1070 ftE
    Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail

    Bunker Hill Monument, Boston

    6 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...

  • uss constitution museum boston0.5 miE
    Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum

    USS Constitution Museum, Boston

    13 min walk • The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.

  • leonard p zakim bunker hill memorial bridge boston0.4 miS
    Landmark bridge with cable towers

    Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston

    12 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.

  • galvin memorial park boston~1330 ftS
    Park

    Galvin Memorial Park, Boston

    7 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.

  • john harvard mall boston~1110 ftSE
    Park

    John Harvard Mall, Boston

    6 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

  • north bank bridge boston0.4 miS
    Bridge

    North Bank Bridge, Boston

    11 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.

  • charlestown veterans memorial park boston~1290 ftSE
    Memorial

    Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park, Boston

    7 min walk • Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park is a park in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The park has memorials commemorating Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.

  • charlestown civil war memorial boston~1260 ftE
    Monuments and statues

    Charlestown Civil War Memorial, Boston

    7 min walk • The Charlestown Civil War Memorial, also known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, is an outdoor granite monument and sculpture by Martin Milmore, commemorating the men of Charlestown, Boston, who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thompson Square?

Nearby attractions include Charlestown, Boston (1 min walk), St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Boston (2 min walk), Charlestown Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Boston (2 min walk), Phipps Street Burying Ground, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Thompson Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thompson Square:

Metro
  • Community College • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
  • North Station • Lines: Orange (19 min walk)

Train
  • Boston North Station (17 min walk)

Light rail
  • North Station • Lines: C, E (19 min walk)
  • Haymarket • Lines: C, E (25 min walk)

Bus
  • Cambridge St @ Brighton St • Lines: 91 (23 min walk)
  • Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (25 min walk)

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