Chester Square, Boston

#827 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Chester Square is a residential garden square located along Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, between Tremont Street and Shawmut Avenue. The name "Chester" is derived from the original name of the street, which was renamed Massachusetts Avenue on March 1, 1894. Chester Park is also located in the historic South End of Boston. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'18"N, 71°4'45"W

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Roxbury (Lower Roxbury)Boston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, The First Church of Christ, New England Conservatory of Music.

~1190 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
6 min walk • Wally's Cafe, located in the historic city of Boston, United States, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of jazz. Founded in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcott, this intimate venue is one of the oldest family-owned and operated jazz clubs in existence.
~1790 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
9 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
0.5 miNW
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
14 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
11 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
0.5 miNW
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
12 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston
14 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
16 min walk • The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
12 min walk • Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus in Boston as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington;...
0.5 miNW
Modernist architecture
177 Huntington, Boston
13 min walk • 177 Huntington is a 355-foot-tall Brutalist skyscraper located in the Christian Science Center in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The building, opened in 1973, originally served as the Christian Science world headquarters. In 2012, it was leased by Beacon Capital Partners, undergoing renovations soon after.
0.4 miNW
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
11 min walk • Jordan Hall is a 1,051-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall. It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
0.5 miNE
Gay village
South End, Boston
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chester Square?

Nearby attractions include Massachusetts Avenue, Boston (2 min walk), Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Boston (7 min walk), Frederick Douglass Square Historic District, Boston (8 min walk), Ascension-Caproni Historic District, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Chester Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chester Square:

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Washington St • Lines: 1, Ct1 (5 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (14 min walk)

Light rail

Symphony • Lines: E (11 min walk)
Prudential • Lines: E (14 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (14 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (17 min walk)