Old Harbor Reservation Parkways, Boston

#330 among attractions in Boston

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The Old Harbor Reservation Parkways are three historic roads in the Old Harbor area of Boston. They are part of the Boston parkway system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. They include ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°19'46"N, 71°2'45"W

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South Boston (Columbus Park - Andrew Square)Boston United States

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Old Harbor Reservation Parkways – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, South Bay Harbor Trail, Cathedral of St. George Historic District.

1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston
28 min walk • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, nestled in the heart of Boston, is a beacon for those seeking a deeper understanding of the American legislative process. This innovative museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of the...
1.1 miSE
Political-history exhibits and artifacts
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston
28 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum stands as a tribute to the 35th President of the United States, situated in the city of Boston. This museum serves not only as a repository of historical artifacts related to Kennedy's presidency but also as an...
1.2 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
South Bay Harbor Trail, Boston
31 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...
0.4 miN
Church
Cathedral of St. George Historic District, Boston
11 min walk • The Cathedral of St. George Historic District encompasses a historic church complex at 517-523-525 East Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts. The church building was designed by Boston architect Samuel J. F. Thayer and was built in 1872 to house a Unitarian congregation.
1.1 miN
Convention center
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston
29 min walk • The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is an exhibition center in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is among the largest exhibition centers in the Northeastern United States, with approximately 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space.
1.1 miN
Harbor
Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, Boston
28 min walk • Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, formerly known as the Boston Marine Industrial Park, is an industrial park which has been created on the Commonwealth Flats in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
South Bay Shopping Center, Boston
23 min walk • South Bay is a shopping center in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is located off I-93, US 1, Route 3, near the transition from the Southeast Expressway to the Central Artery traveling through Downtown Boston.
1 miSW
Square
Edward Everett Square, Boston
26 min walk • Edward Everett Square, in Dorchester, Boston, is the intersection of Columbia Road, Massachusetts Avenue, East Cottage Street and Boston Street, that was named in 1894 after a former Governor of Massachusetts, Edward Everett, who was born near there.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bayside Expo Center, Boston
15 min walk • Bayside Expo Center was a convention center located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Originally opened as a shopping mall called Bayside Mall in the 1960s, the mall later failed and the convention center opened in its place. In 2010, it was purchased by the University of Massachusetts Boston after the building went into foreclosure.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
James Blake House, Boston
26 min walk • The James Blake House is the oldest surviving house in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The house was built in 1661 and the date was confirmed by dendrochronology in 2007. It is located at 735 Columbia Road, in Edward Everett Square, and just a block from Massachusetts Avenue.
~1980 ftNW
Church
Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery, Boston
10 min walk • Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery is a historic church on Dorchester Street between West Sixth and Tudor Streets in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Harbor Reservation Parkways?

Nearby attractions include Dorchester Heights, Boston (6 min walk), Carson Beach, Boston (9 min walk), Arlington Street Church, Boston (9 min walk), Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery, Boston (10 min walk).

How to get to Old Harbor Reservation Parkways by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Harbor Reservation Parkways:

Bus

E Broadway @ G St • Lines: 9 (11 min walk)
442 W Broadway • Lines: 9 (13 min walk)

Metro

Andrew • Lines: Red (15 min walk)
JFK/UMass • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Train

JFK/UMass (18 min walk)
Newmarket (26 min walk)