The Literary Gem of Boston: Old Corner Book Store

Getting There

• Bus

  From Quincy Center Station, take the MBTA Red Line train towards Alewife. Get off at Park Street Station (about a 20-minute ride). When you exit the train, follow the signs for the Park Street exit. As you emerge onto Park Street, you will see Boston Common in front of you. Walk down Park Street towards Tremont Street, then take a left onto Tremont Street. Continue walking until you reach Washington Street, then take a right. The Old Corner Book Store will be on your right at 283 Washington St.

• Subway

  From Quincy Adams Station, board the MBTA Red Line towards Ashmont. Transfer at Ashmont Station to the Mattapan Trolley Line, and ride it to the Central Avenue stop. From there, walk to the nearest bus stop and catch the 32 bus towards Forest Hills. Get off at the Forest Hills Station and transfer to the Orange Line towards Oak Grove. Get off at Haymarket Station. Exit the station and walk towards the north on Blackstone Street, then turn right onto Washington Street. The Old Corner Book Store is located at 283 Washington St.

• Walking

  If you are near Quincy Center, you can also walk to the Old Corner Book Store. Head northwest on Washington Street, continuing straight until you reach the Quincy Bay area. Take a left onto Hancock Street and then a right onto Southern Artery. Follow Southern Artery until you reach the MBTA bus stop at Quincy Center. From there, take the 220 bus towards Braintree and get off at the Park Street Station in Boston. Walk to Washington Street and turn right. The Old Corner Book Store is at 283 Washington St.