Echoes of History: The Boston Massacre Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere in Plymouth County, take Route 3 North towards Boston. Follow the signs for I-93 North. Merge onto I-93 North and continue for about 25 miles. Take exit 20 for I-90 East toward Logan Airport. Continue on I-90 East for about 2 miles, then take exit 24 for South Station. Follow the signs for Congress Street. The Boston Massacre Site is located at the corner of State and Congress Streets, right near the Boston City Hall. There is street parking available, but be aware of parking meters and restrictions. Alternatively, parking garages can be found nearby, which may have a fee ranging from $10 to $30 depending on duration.

• Public Transportation - MBTA Commuter Rail

  Take the MBTA Commuter Rail from any station in Plymouth County to South Station in Boston. Once you arrive at South Station, exit the station and walk towards Congress Street. The Boston Massacre Site is approximately a 10-minute walk from the station. Head northwest on Atlantic Avenue, then turn left onto Congress Street. Continue walking until you reach the corner of State and Congress Streets. The site is easily visible and is located in a bustling area filled with historical landmarks.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can take the Plymouth & Brockton bus service from various locations in Plymouth County directly to Boston. The bus will drop you off at either South Station or at a nearby stop. From South Station, follow Congress Street towards the site, which is around a 10-minute walk. If you are dropped off at a different stop, use a map application to navigate to the corner of State and Congress Streets. Bus tickets typically cost around $20 one-way.