Boston,
MA

Downtown Boston

Boston,
MA
Neighborhoods

Downtown Boston

The city's historic and cultural center where every street is a landmark

About the Neighborhood

Living in Downtown Boston

Downtown Boston is a bustling neighborhood located in the heart of the city. The neighborhood features several stops on the Freedom Trail, such as the Old South Meeting Hall, the Old State House, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, now home to Quincy Market. Downtown Boston has plenty of museums to visit and learn about the city’s Revolutionary history, like the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and the New England Aquarium. The neighborhood also houses several performing arts venues like Citizens Opera House, Emerson Paramount Center, and the Orpheum Theatre. Residents can enjoy the area’s local restaurants, including famous spots such as Yvonne’s, Chart House, and Parker’s Restaurant, and enjoy the public parks like Boston Common, Public Garden, and Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. If you’re looking to live amongst Boston’s most iconic places, then Downtown Boston may be for you.
Freedom Trail Sites
Financial District Towers
Historic Theater District
Local Scene

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Livability

Walk, Bike & Transit

96

Walk Score
Very Walkable

77

Bike Score
Very Bikeable

100

Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Education
Getting Around

Public Transit

Green Line B
Rail
Blue Line
Rail
Green Line C
Rail
CapeFLYER
Rail
Green Line D
Rail
Green Line E
Rail
Fairmount Line
Rail
Questions

Frequently Asked

Downtown Boston sits in the eastern part of the city, bordered by Boston Harbor to the east and Boston Common to the west.
Downtown Boston is the city’s central business district, blending modern high-rises with historic landmarks. The neighborhood gives residents access to extensive retail shops, local eateries, theaters, and green spaces. It’s a hub for public transit and is served by all major MBTA subway lines and commuter rail links at South Station. The area’s popularity among tourists and residents often leads to significant pedestrian traffic, elevated noise levels, and limited residential parking.
Downtown Boston is recognized as the city’s primary commercial and financial district, containing several historic landmarks along the Freedom Trail. Today, the neighborhood is known for its mix of history and modernity, with popular restaurants and shops alongside Revolutionary-era monuments, and stands as the central point for the regional public transit system.
Downtown Boston is close to popular neighborhoods like West End, North End, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay.
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