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. Take in some culture at USS Constitution Museum and Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center. There's plenty more to see, including Bunker Hill Monument and Charlestown Navy Yard.
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
- 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)
- New England Aquarium (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Encore Boston Harbor (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Harvard Square (3 mi/4.9 km away)
Other popular Charlestown attractions
- Engine Company 50
- Breed's Hill
- Statue of General Warren
- Round Corner House
- Great House Site