South End, Boston

Name: South End
Address: 1205 Washington, Boston, 02118, United States

#320 among attractions in Boston

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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The South End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is bordered by Back Bay, Chinatown, and Roxbury. It is distinguished from other neighborhoods by its Victorian style houses and the many parks in and around the area. The South End is the largest intact Victorian row house district in the country, as it is made up of over 300 acres. Eleven residential parks are contained within the South End. In 1973, the South End was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Much of the South End was originally marshlands in Boston's South Bay. After being filled in, construction of the neighborhood began in 1849. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1728 (296 years ago)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°20'36"N, 71°4'3"W

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1205 WashingtonSouth EndBoston 02118 United States

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South End – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Copley Place, Club Café, South Bay Harbor Trail, Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
16 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...
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
12 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
0.4 miE
Cycling, Bike path
South Bay Harbor Trail, Boston
11 min walk • The South Bay Harbor Trail is a mixed-use path in Boston, Massachusetts opened in 2011 The rail trail extends from Ruggles Station along Melnea Cass Boulevard, across Massachusetts Avenue, along Biosquare Drive near the Massachusetts Avenue Connector, under the Southeast...
~1110 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston
6 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 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Wilbur Theatre, Boston
14 min walk • The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston
15 min walk • The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a 1903 Beaux Arts style theater, designed by the architect John Galen Howard. Originally built for theatre, it was one of three theaters commissioned in Boston by Eben Dyer Jordan, son of the founder of Jordan Marsh, a Boston-based chain of department stores.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Asher Benjamin
Charles Playhouse, Boston
12 min walk • The Charles Playhouse is a theater at 74 Warrenton Street Boston in the Boston Theater District. The venue comprises an approximately 500-seat mainstage, which hosts the long-running Blue Man Group, and a 200-seat second stage that hosted Shear Madness until March 2020.
~1230 ftW
Gay village
South End, Boston
6 min walk • The South End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is bordered by Back Bay, Chinatown, and Roxbury. It is distinguished from other neighborhoods by its Victorian style houses and the many parks in and around the area.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Wang Theatre, Boston
13 min walk • The Wang Theatre is a theatre in Boston. It originally opened in 1925 as the Metropolitan Theatre and was later renamed the Music Hall. It was designed by Clarence Blackall and is located at 252–272 Tremont Street in the Boston Theatre District. The theatre is operated as part of the Boch Center.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Shubert Theatre, Boston
13 min walk • The Shubert Theatre is a theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, at 263-265 Tremont Street in the Boston Theater District. It opened on January 24, 1910, with a production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew starring E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe. Architect Thomas M. James designed the building, which seats approximately 1,600 people.
~1040 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Boston Center for the Arts, Boston
6 min walk • The Boston Center for the Arts is a 501 nonprofit visual and performing arts complex in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South End?

Nearby attractions include Boston Sculptors Gallery, Boston (3 min walk), SoWa, Boston (5 min walk), Boston Center for the Arts, Boston (6 min walk), Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to South End by public transport?

The nearest stations to South End:

Bus

E Berkeley St @ Washington St • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Herald St @ Tremont St • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)

Metro

Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)
Back Bay • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (13 min walk)
Boston South Station (22 min walk)

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (16 min walk)
Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (18 min walk)