What's Back Bay like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Back Bay, especially its restaurants and churches. You might want to seek out the shops and historical sites while you’re in the neighbourhood. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Copley Square and Boston Common. Fenway Park and TD Garden are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Back Bay
Back Bay is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Boston.
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Back Bay
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Back Bay
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Back Bay
Getting to Back Bay on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Copley Station
- Prudential Station
- Arlington Station
Things to see and do in and around Back Bay
What to see in Back Bay
- Northeastern University
- Fenway Park
- TD Garden
- Harvard University
- Copley Square
Things to do in Back Bay
- Newbury Street
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Boylston Street
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Copley Place
Other popular Back Bay attractions
- Boston Common
- Boston Harbor
- John Hancock Tower
- Prudential Tower
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall