What's Back Bay like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Back Bay, especially its shops and churches. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Copley Square. There's plenty more to see, including Newbury Street and Boston Marathon Finish Line.
How to get to Back Bay
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
- Copley Square
- Newbury Street
- Boston Public Library
- Old South Church
- John Hancock Tower
Things to do in Back Bay
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Boylston Street
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Copley Place
- Copley Society of Art
Other popular Back Bay attractions
- Prudential Tower
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Charles River Esplanade
- Trinity Church Boston
- Church of the Covenant