Improv Asylum, Boston

#329 among attractions in Boston

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Improv Asylum is an improvisational comedy theater in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998 by Paul D'Amato, Norm Laviolette, and Chet Harding. The theater produces multiple shows per week including its critically acclaimed mainstage show. The mainstage show is a blend of both sketch comedy and improvised scenes. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'36"N, 71°3'36"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Improv Asylum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State House, Freedom Trail, Boston City Hall, Government Center.

~820 ftSE
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
4 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~930 ftSE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
5 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~550 ftE
Multi-level concrete space for events
Boston City Hall, Boston
3 min walk • Boston City Hall stands as a prominent feature of the city's landscape, embodying both the administrative heart of Boston and a striking example of Brutalist architecture. Located in the Government Center area of downtown Boston, this building has served as the seat of...
~140 ftE
Square
Government Center, Boston
1 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~870 ftNE
Monuments and statues, History museum, Museum
New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston
5 min walk • The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
~890 ftE
Park
Boston National Historical Park, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that showcase Boston's role in the American Revolution. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1974.
~330 ftNE
Square
City Hall Plaza, Boston
2 min walk • City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, public space in the Government Center area of the city. The architectural firm Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles designed the plaza in 1962 to accompany Boston's new City Hall building.
~720 ftNE
Tower
John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston
4 min walk • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Federal Building is a United States federal government office building located in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to City Hall Plaza and diagonally across from Boston City Hall.
~720 ftS
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
4 min walk • Boston's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1865 to 1969. It was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States.
~1010 ftSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
5 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~470 ftW
Memorial
Garden of Peace, Boston
3 min walk • The Garden of Peace in Boston, Massachusetts, is a memorial commemorating victims of homicide and a living reminder of the impact of violence. It is a visual testament to the need for eliminating violence. The Garden of Peace, is a memorial to homicide victims.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Improv Asylum?

Nearby attractions include Government Center, Boston (1 min walk), Pemberton Square, Boston (2 min walk), City Hall Plaza, Boston (2 min walk), Suffolk County Courthouse, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Improv Asylum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Improv Asylum:

Metro

Government Center • Lines: Blue (1 min walk)
Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (1 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (5 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (9 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (10 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (12 min walk)
Boston South Station (17 min walk)