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. 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
- Boston Public Library
- Trinity Church Boston
- John Hancock Tower
- Prudential Tower
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
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Charles River Esplanade
- Old South Church
- Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Church of the Covenant