Dock Square
District of Boston
in Suffolk County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.358 and -71.060 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 21' 30" and W -71° 3' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:28 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:46 am and 1:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Explore Dock Square

The district Dock Square of Boston in Suffolk County (Massachusetts) is located in United States about 394 mi north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 18%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

W Boston

Address
0,6 mi
100 STUART STREET
02116 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
90 TREMONT STREET
02108 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AC Hotel Boston Downtown

Address
0,9 mi
225 Albany ST
02118-2201 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boston Harbor Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
70 ROWES WHARF ON ATLANTIC AVENUE
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House Boston

Address
0,3 mi
3 McKinley Square
02109 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Ritz-Carlton Boston

Address
0,4 mi
10 Avery Street
02111 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Langham Boston

Address
0,3 mi
250 FRANKLIN STREET
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Godfrey Hotel Boston

Address
0,3 mi
505 WASHINGTON STREE
02111 BOSTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hyatt Regency Boston

Address
0,3 mi
One Ave de Lafayette
02111 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Club Quarters in Boston

Address
0,2 mi
161 DEVONSHIRE STREET
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

WFNX

WFNX was an alternative rock radio station in Boston, Massachusetts, that operated as a commercial broadcast radio station from 1983 until July 24, 2012, and as an internet-only stream from October 30, 2012, to March 19, 2013. WFNX is owned by the Phoenix Media/Communications Group and was long promoted as the broadcast cousin of the Boston Phoenix, the Boston area's former alternative media newspaper.

Located at 42.352, -71.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations established in 1983, Modern rock radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Boston, Massachusetts, Internet radio stations in the United States

Federal Reserve Bank Building (Boston)

The Federal Reserve Bank Building is Boston's third tallest building. Located at Dewey Square, on the convergence of Fort Point and the Financial District neighborhoods. In close proximity are the Boston Harbor, the Fort Point Channel and major intermodal South Station terminal, the building is marked by a distinctive opening near ground level which allows sea breezes to pass through. The building was completed in 1977 and is 614 feet (187 m) tall with 32 floors.

Located at 42.3524, -71.0541 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings of the United States government, Skyscrapers in Boston, Massachusetts, Government buildings completed in 1977, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Office buildings in Boston, Massachusetts, Bank buildings in Massachusetts, Federal Reserve Bank buildings, Government buildings in Massachusetts

WHRB

WHRB is a commercial FM radio station in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It broadcasts at 95.3 MHz and is operated by students at Harvard College.

Located at 42.3524, -71.0563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College radio stations in Massachusetts, Harvard University, Radio stations established in 1957, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Media in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Jordan Marsh

Jordan Marsh & Company (or Jordan Marsh) was a department store in Boston, Massachusetts, which grew to be a major regional chain in the New England area of the United States. In 1996, the last of the Jordan Marsh stores were converted to Macy's. The store was formerly part of Allied Stores and then Federated Department Stores. Allied also operated a separate group of stores in Florida called Jordan Marsh Florida, which were disbanded in 1991.

Located at 42.3551, -71.0605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Companies established in 1841, Defunct department stores of the United States, Companies based in Boston, Massachusetts, Companies disestablished in 1996, Defunct companies based in Massachusetts

Dewey Square

Dewey Square is a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It lies at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street, Purchase Street and Surface Artery, with the Central Artery passing underneath in the Dewey Square Tunnel and Big Dig. South Station is on the southeast corner of the square, with Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail services, as well as Red Line subway trains and Silver Line bus rapid transit underneath. It is named for the only Admiral of the Navy in U.S.

Located at 42.3528, -71.0556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

WERS

WERS (88.9 FM) is one of Emerson College's two radio stations (the other being campus station WECB), located in Boston, Massachusetts. Student-run and professionally managed, it serves eastern New England an eclectic mix of musical genres, and more live performances than any other station in the region. Programming features over 20 different styles of music and news, including live performances and interviews.

Located at 42.3522, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Emerson College, College radio stations in Massachusetts, Radio stations established in 1949, Radio stations in Boston, Massachusetts

Chinatown, Boston

Chinatown, Boston is a neighborhood located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the only historically Chinese area in New England.

Located at 42.35, -71.06 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts, Chinatowns in the United States, Boston Theatre District, Chinatown, Boston, Restaurant districts and streets

101 Federal Street

101 Federal Street is a skyscraper on Federal Street in the Financial District neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Completed in 1988, the 116 meter (381 ft) building was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC. The building is also known as 75 - 101 Federal Street These buildings contain 800,000 sq ft of office space.

Located at 42.355, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Skyscrapers in Boston, Massachusetts, Buildings and structures completed in 1988, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Kohn Pedersen Fox buildings, Office buildings in Boston, Massachusetts

Holy Cross Church, Boston

The Church of the Holy Cross (1803-ca.1862) (from 1808 the Cathedral of the Holy Cross), located on Franklin Street in Boston, Massachusetts and designed by Charles Bulfinch, was the first church built for the city's Roman Catholics.

Located at 42.3554, -71.0573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Roman Catholic church buildings in the United States, Demolished churches in the United States, Churches in Boston, Massachusetts, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, French-American culture in Massachusetts, Irish-American culture in Boston, Massachusetts, Roman Catholic churches in Massachusetts, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Former cathedrals in the United States, Religious buildings completed in 1803, Religious organizations established in 1808, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts

Franklin Place

Franklin Place, designed by Charles Bulfinch and built in Boston, Massachusetts in 1793-95, included a row of sixteen three-story brick townhouses that extended in a 480-foot curve, a small garden, and four double houses. Constructed early in Bulfinch’s career, Franklin Place came after he had seen the possibilities of modern architecture in Europe and had determined to reshape his native city.

Located at 42.3554, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Demolished buildings and structures in the United States, Squares in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts

Blackfriars Massacre

The 1978 Blackfriars Massacre was an American Mafia massacre that occurred on June 28, 1978 in Downtown Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The massacre claimed four criminals known to the police and a former Channel 7 Boston television investigative news anchorman and reporter, John A. Kelly. The massacre was allegedly over the sale of cocaine. The shooters who carried out the murders have never been caught.

Located at 42.3535, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1978, 1978 murders in the United States, Patriarca crime family, Mass murder in the United States, 1978 in Massachusetts, Crime in Massachusetts

Boston Library Society

The Boston Library Society (1792-1939) was a subscription library established in 1792 in Boston, Massachusetts. Early subscribers included Paul Revere and William Tudor. The society existed until 1939 when it merged into the Boston Athenaeum.

Located at 42.3554, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1792 establishments in the United States, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, Libraries in Boston, Massachusetts, Defunct libraries, Defunct organizations of Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Subscription libraries, Former library buildings in the United States

Trinity Church, Boston (Summer Street)

Trinity Church (1735-1872) was an Episcopal church in Boston, Massachusetts, located on Summer Street. It housed Boston's third Anglican congregation. The Great Fire of 1872 destroyed the church building, and by 1877 the congregation moved into a new building in Back Bay.

Located at 42.355, -71.0597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, Churches in Boston, Massachusetts, Episcopal churches in Massachusetts, 18th-century church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1735, 19th-century church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1829, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

South Station Bus Terminal

The South Station Bus Terminal, owned by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is the main gateway for interstate buses into Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at 700 Atlantic Avenue, at the intersection with Beach Street, in the Chinatown/Leather District neighborhoods. The facility is immediately south-southwest of the main MBTA/Amtrak South Station terminal, located above the station's platforms.

Located at 42.35, -71.0558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts, Bus stations in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts

New South Church (Boston, Massachusetts)

New South Church (1714-1866) was a congregational unitarian church of the "New South Society" in Boston, Massachusetts, located on "Church Green" at the corner of Summer Street and Bedford Street. Pastors included Samuel Checkley and John Thornton Kirkland. In 1814 architect Charles Bulfinch designed a new building for the society; it was demolished in 1868. The congregation merged with the New South Free Church in 1866.

Located at 42.3534, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1819, 19th-century church buildings, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, Unitarian chapels, 1714 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies, 1866 disestablishments, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Federal Street Theatre

The Federal Street Theatre (1793–1852), also known as the Boston Theatre, was located at the corner of Federal and Franklin streets in Boston, Massachusetts. It was "the first building erected purposely for theatrical entertainments in the town of Boston."

Located at 42.3555, -71.0565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres completed in 1793, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, 1793 establishments in the United States, 1852 disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Event venues established in 1793

Summer Street (Boston)

Summer Street (est. 1708) in Boston, Massachusetts extends from Downtown Crossing in the Financial District, over Fort Point Channel, and into South Boston to the southeast. In the mid-19th century it was also called Seven Star Lane. Along the route is Dewey Square, which is formed by the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer, Federal, and Purchase Streets with the Surface Artery, of the Boston Central Artery.

Located at 42.3539, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, 1708 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, South Boston, Boston

Franklin Street (Boston)

Franklin Street (est.1798) is located in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. It was developed at the end of the 18th century by Charles Bulfinch, and included the now-demolished Tontine Crescent and Franklin Place.

Located at 42.3555, -71.0563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, 1798 establishments in the United States, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Hawley Street (Boston)

Hawley Street of Boston, Massachusetts, is located in the Financial District between Milk and Summer Streets. Prior to 1799, it was called Bishop's Alley and briefly in the 1790s Board Alley.

Located at 42.3562, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Board Alley Theatre

The Board Alley Theatre (1792-1793) was an illegal theatre in Boston, Massachusetts in the late 18th-century. Also called the New Exhibition Room, it was located in Board Alley in the Financial District. Although some in town supported the theatre, others vehemently opposed it. Governor John Hancock forced it to close in June 1793.

Located at 42.3562, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Financial District, Boston, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, 1792 establishments in the United States, 1793 disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 1790s in the United States, Event venues established in 1792

Green Restaurant Certification

The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is a United States non-profit organization that provides certification for restaurants to become more environmentally responsible. Since 1990, the GRA has been building an extensive database of environmental goals for the restaurant industry. Green Restaurant Certification allows diners to be able to rely on their favorite restaurant’s environmental claims and communicates credibility.

Located at 42.3518, -71.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Restaurants in the United States

South Station (MBTA station)

South Station also known as South Station Under is a station on the MBTA Red Line subway and Silver Line bus rapid transit located at Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue in Boston. It is a part of the South Station complex, the second busiest transportation center in New England. Commuter Rail and long distance trains are also included at South Station.

Located at 42.3526, -71.0554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Red Line (MBTA) stations, Railway stations located underground in Boston, Massachusetts, Silver Line (MBTA), Railway stations opened in 1916, Financial District, Boston

American House (Boston)

The American House (est,1835) was a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, located on Hanover Street. Abraham W. Brigham, Lewis Rice (1837-1874), Henry B. Rice (1868-1888), and Allen E. Jones (c. 1921) served as proprietors. In 1851 the building was expanded. In 1868 it had "the first hotel passenger elevator in Boston. " By the 1860s it also had "billiard halls, telegraph office, and cafe. " Some regarded it as "the headquarters of the shoe-and-leather trade.

Located at 42.3513, -71.0595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotel buildings completed in 1851, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, 1835 establishments in the United States, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts, Government Center, Boston, Demolished hotels in the United States

Odeon, Boston

The Odeon (1835-ca.1846) of Boston, Massachusetts, was a lecture and concert hall on Federal Street in the building also known as the Boston Theatre. The 1,300-seat auditorium measured "50 feet square" with "red moreen"-upholstered "seats arranged in a circular order, and above them ... spacious galleries. " The Boston Academy of Music occupied the Odeon in the 1830s and 1840s Notable events at the Odeon included "the first performance in Boston of a Beethoven symphony."

Located at 42.3555, -71.0565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1835 establishments in the United States, 1840s disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Event venues established in 1835

WEDX

WEDX (101.7 FM; "Evolution 101.7") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Lynn, Massachusetts. Established in 1963, WEDX is owned by Clear Channel Communications and serves the Boston metropolitan area. The station broadcasts a dance format, and claims to be "the first real EDM station in the country."

Located at 42.3522, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Massachusetts, Lynn, Massachusetts, Clear Channel radio stations, Dance radio stations, Radio stations established in 1963, Radio stations in Boston, Massachusetts, Media in Essex County, Massachusetts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Town Dock, Dock Square