Pi Alley, Boston

Name: Pi Alley
Address: Boston, United States

#1010 among attractions in Boston

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Pi Alley in Boston, Massachusetts, is located off Washington Street, near the Old City Hall on School Street. The origin of the short street's name remains in question. It may be named after the pied type which newspaper composing rooms dumped into the alley in the past, or after the local restaurants that sold coffee and a piece of pie for a nickel. It is also known as Williams Court, Savage's Court, Peck's Arch, and Webster's Arch. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'30"N, 71°3'32"W

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Pi Alley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State House, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Government Center.

~440 ftNE
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
3 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.
~460 ftE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
3 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.
~1100 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
6 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~620 ftN
Square
Government Center, Boston
4 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.
~470 ftS
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
3 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~610 ftSW
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
3 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~90 ftSW
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
1 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.
~340 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Irish Famine Memorial, Boston
2 min walk • The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is a memorial park located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
~300 ftSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
2 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.
~640 ftNW
Square
Pemberton Square, Boston
4 min walk • Pemberton Square in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, was developed by P.T. Jackson in the 1830s as an architecturally uniform mixed-use enclave surrounding a small park.
~220 ftW
Historic church with daily crypt tours
King's Chapel, Boston
2 min walk • King's Chapel is an American independent Christian unitarian congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association that is "unitarian Christian in theology, Anglican in worship, and congregational in governance." It is housed in what was for a time after the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pi Alley?

Nearby attractions include Old City Hall, Boston (1 min walk), King's Chapel, Boston (2 min walk), One Boston Place, Boston (2 min walk), King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Pi Alley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pi Alley:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (2 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (3 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Bus

Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (7 min walk)
Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (13 min walk)
Boston North Station (15 min walk)