What's Charlestown Like?
In Charlestown, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and waterfront. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Boston National Historical Park
- Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
- The Freedom Trail
Things to Do near Charlestown:
- USS Constitution Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Encore Boston Harbor (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- New England Aquarium (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Harvard Square (3 mi/4.9 km away)
Other Popular Charlestown Attractions
- Winthrop Park
- Breed's Hill
- Statue of General Warren
- Engine Company 50
- Round Corner House