Walden Street Cattle Pass, Arlington

Name: Walden Street Cattle Pass
Address: Arlington, United States

#19 among attractions in Arlington

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The Walden Street Cattle Pass, also referred to as the cow path, is an historic site adjacent to the MBTA Commuter Rail Fitchburg Line right-of-way, under the Walden Street Bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'28"N, 71°7'21"W

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Cambridge (Porter Square)Arlington United States

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Walden Street Cattle Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, The Highland.

1.2 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
0.6 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
1.1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
29 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
0.9 miE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
22 min walk • The Highland is a historic multiunit residence at 66 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. The three story brick building was built in 1892 to a design by architect Samuel D. Kelley.
0.8 miNW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
20 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
10 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
1.2 miS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
32 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
32 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
~1910 ftN
Square
Davis Square, Boston
10 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
~1990 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
10 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.5 miNW
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
12 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walden Street Cattle Pass?

Nearby attractions include St. James Episcopal Church, Boston (3 min walk), Frederick Billings House, Arlington (3 min walk), Chester Kingsley House, Arlington (5 min walk), Isaac McLean House, Arlington (7 min walk).

How to get to Walden Street Cattle Pass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walden Street Cattle Pass:

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (10 min walk)

Train

Porter (8 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (27 min walk)
Springfield St @ Newton St • Lines: 91 (40 min walk)