What's Charlestown like?
In Charlestown, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and waterfront. Enjoy fun activities in the neighbourhood such as boating. Nature lovers can visit Boston National Historical Park and Winthrop Park. There's plenty more to see, including Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum.
How to get to Charlestown
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charlestown
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Charlestown
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 13 mi (20.9 km) from Charlestown
Getting to Charlestown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Community College Station
- Sullivan Station
Things to see and do in and around Charlestown
What to see in Charlestown
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
- The Freedom Trail
- Engine Company 50
Things to do near Charlestown:
- USS Constitution Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Museum of Science (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Cambridgeside Galleria (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Encore Boston Harbor (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Museum of African American History (1.3 mi/2 km away)
Other popular Charlestown attractions
- Boston National Historical Park
- Great House Site
- Winthrop Park
- Breed's Hill
- Statue of General Warren